An Italian restaurant in Potters Bar has won the Welwyn Hatfield Times 'Your Favourite' restaurant award.

Macaroni Cucina Italiana is a family-owned restaurant which has served the community since March 2018 and is run by Vincenzo Bosigno and his business partner Nurfer Kolukisa.

Vincenzo said: "Macaroni Cucina Italiana is a warm and welcoming spot that celebrates the rich traditions of Italian cuisine.

"Here every dish is crafted with love, passion and commitment to quality, using only the freshest ingredients to bring authentic flavours to your table.

The staff of Macaroni Italiana CucinaThe staff of Macaroni Italiana Cucina (Image: Macaroni Cucina Italiana) "We look forward to making each visit feel like a true Italian dining experience."

In the future, the restaurant aims to enhance the customer experience with updated decor and "a few new cosy touches" in the dining area.

Vincenzo said: "We hope to expand our offerings, perhaps introducing catering services or special event nights to bring even more of the community together.

"We're so grateful for the support and can't wait to share these new experiences with everyone."

According to the website, the restaurant's menu is inspired by the Italian art of feasting, as well as Vincenzo's experience of different regions of Italy.

The website states: "The owners Vincenzo and Nurfer passionately embrace the philosophy that food is the link that brings family and friends together."

The menu features a range of classic Italian pasta dishes along with pizza, meat and fish, starters, salads, sides and a variety of desserts.

Macaroni Cucina ItalianaMacaroni Cucina Italiana (Image: Google Street View) Vincenzo thanked the restaurant's staff for helping to achieve the award.

He said: "We are incredibly grateful to our amazing staff for their hard work, dedication and unwavering support.

"Every day they bring so much passion and care to everything they do from kitchen to dining room."

Speaking about the restaurant's win, Vincenzo said: "This recognition means the world to us because it comes from you - our cherished guests and community.

"This award is a testament to the dedication of our incredible team and the love we pour into every dish.

"Thank you for making us your favourite - we can't wait to keep serving you with the same passion and joy!"