I have to say that I've dined at Pietro's a couple of times now. This is because different sets of friends have made the reservation. I believe that it's hard to find a great restaurant in Essex, but I still hold out hope every time a new establishment opens it's doors. The location and building are just right, an old tea room tucked away within the picturesque village of Stock. The food is slightly above average and not particularly good value. (I'll pay anything for top nosh!) It's missing atmosphere and needs to loosen up. It has potential to become a convivial, buzzy restaurant serving homely, tasty italian food, but misses the boat. Go there once as a change from all the other average restaurants nearby, but I don't think you'll rush back.