The best thing about this place was the lovely indoor/outdoor-ness to this place. You walk down a…read morecorridor to the dining room but then right before you enter there's no ceiling. We sat right next the door, which was nice because we're still masking to be COVID cautious, and it felt nice to be able to sit here safe and unmasked. We had the beef lasagna, canneloni, and mushroom pizza. I don't remember much about them but everything was good. We also liked the bread.

Absolutely the best Italian. Very authentic. The eggplant and ham sandwich was very good.read more

A little bit of Italy in Borough! The food is genuinely authentic, with daily specials always on…read moreslate. The food is cooked to order so super fresh, and served by attentive and friendly staff. The wine list is perfect, with a suitable wine to accompany your meal, and if you're not sure, the waiting staff are really helpful. You can also order to go. Love this place, and will definitely be returning.

We were hesitant about going into this restaurant. We stepped in and it was very clean and kept…read more The staff was helpful in selections. From drinks to the Pasta and Pizza. The food was on point. Very flavorful. VERY QUAINT. The Chef came out to make surenhe could accommodate us. THAT'S SERVICE.

I LOVE big Mamma restaurants. They always have great food, tasty drinks, good service and a fun,…read morelively atmosphere. Ave Mario did not disappoint. First- be sure to make a reservation- two weeks in advance to be safe. They are always busy according to locals. Their salads are HUGE and meant to be shared. We loved the carbonara. They did a big cheese wheel presentation at the table- yum!! So delicious. End your meal with some pistachio liqueur. Be sure to check out the fun bathrooms downstairs

Sit upstairs and use the restroom at least once for the vibes (you'll thank me later)…read more Vibey Italian place in the middle of covent garden- upstairs has a cool neon diner-like ambiance but there are also several seating rooms downstairs. Downstairs seating (where I sat) has a view of the open kitchen Food: 3.5/5 Focaccia Della Casasa 4.5/5- Good focaccia, even better when dipping it into pasta sauces Tiramisu 4/5- standard tiramisu Tagliarini Franco e Limone 3/5- pasta cooked well with good seafood lobster sauce and pieces but was a bit salty Calico e Pepe con scampi 3/5- solid dish Service was as expected

When you are greeted by Mendoza and Jessica you immediately feel like they've known you forever…read more The wine menu is a fantastic selection from Italy and they will happily let you sample before you commit. The menu is simple with perfectly crafted dishes with a Milanese touch, all leaving you wanting to come back for more. We were lucky enough to pop in early without a reservation and had the most amazing dinner, go on vacation to Scotland for 2 weeks, return for dinner and Mendoza remembered all of our favorites. When in London, it's a must do. We know we always will.

What a delightful dinner! The wine, the most exquisite veal milanese, a delicious pasta bolognese…read moreand a salad. Simple but perfect. Jessica was a most affable hostess. Will return when we next are in London.

My initial review below from three years ago stands: wonderful experience!…read more However, the most recent dinner experience with my friend 2 weeks ago dampened it. The owner/manager was super jovial when we stepped in and during dinner. Wonderful food as always and an excellent Falanghina pairing. My friend enjoyed her tiramisu. Very good service. At leaving, I asked for one of the Italian chocolate bonbons priced at £1.50. And since I didn't have cash (it's 2026 for God's sake get over it ), that same owner/manager mood switched FAST. Suddenly there was a scowl and MOOD when he got the card machine. Didn't even respond when we said thank you as we left. We had spent almost £90 between the two of us. If we were in Italy, we would get the friggin bonbon or limoncello on the house. Once again crappy customer service rears its head. Shame on you. 3 years ago: Like others have said, what a great little spot, tucked away on a quiet street. Italians run the place so you know it's genuine. Cozy, quick service, very amiable (and a quite attractive waiter from Palermo!) My friend and I split the crab pasta, cod with lentils and the chocolate fondant. The pasta was fresh and perfectly al dente, with a delicious buttery flavour. The cod was plump and juicy, expertly cooked, and I was delighted with the huge amount of lentils. A treat! The fondant could be plated differently- honestly it looks like a poop smear- but it was utterly delicious to end the night, with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. The wine carafe was a bit too expensive at £23 (!!) but the suggested dry white wine choice from Sardinia was delicious. Overall a wonderful experience and I would return.

Yep. We were staying across the street at the Residence Inn. We passed the restaurant several times…read moreduring the day and also in the evening. By day, it wasn't so exciting looking. By night, it looked warm and inviting. But we never judge books by their covers. That's a fool's errand. Instead, we look at yelp and then at other reviews that the reviewers wrote. What we read was intriguing enough to walk across the street and in the door. There was one table in use when we walked in. We asked for a table and were led to the back room and told to take the two-top of our choice. A young woman, who was apparently being trained shared the responsibility of taking care of us under the tutelage of an experienced server. They were both wonderful although my wife told me to quit joking with the younger server because she could see that I was causing confusion or consternation or both. We ordered: Minestrone Soup - 5 - THE BEST Minestrone Soup that we've EVER HAD, EVER! Pappardelle with Pork Ragu - 5 - OMG, the PASTA! Ribbons of perfection. And the Ragu was pretty darned good too. Gamberoni Fregula - 5 - Never really a fan of couscous, Fregula is similar with the primary difference that it is made by hand rather than by machine. It was the perfect support and accompaniment for the large Prawns on top of the dish. Spinach - 5 - We needed some kind of veg besides what we got in the soup and this simple spinach dish hit the spot. Bread & Oil - 5 - It was good enough to take the leftover bread home with us to toast and butter the next morning. Apple Fruit Tart - 5 - Flakey, buttery and just the right sweetness to support the apple which still had a bite to it. And of course, the Vanilla Ice Cream was good too. Tiramisu - 5 - They have permanently ruined all future Tiramisu for us. No one has ever made such a delicious creation. It was NOT packed with drunken Lady Fingers. It may have only had three or four suspended in a creamy custard held together by a lovely thin tuille and then dusted in cocoa. We were seriously thinking about going back just to have Minestrone Soup and Tiramisu but decided that we had to try some of the other restaurants nearby. We did go to another Italian restaurant nearby and were so disappointed. That restaurant had shared tables and when we saw how disappointed our seatmates were with their orders, we suggested to them to go to Locanda del Melo for the Tiramisu and all would be better. They were intrigued so we walked them over and said our good nights as they entered the restaurant.

I was attracted to this place because of their gluten free menu but the pizza I had was the best…read moreever! The service staff were friendly and very attentive. Have recommended this place to family and friends already.

I've been coming to this place for lunch for years and love it. Yes, love it. Where else can you…read moreget delicious sandwiches, ciabattas, pizza, olives and other Italian food, quickly and freshly made at very reasonable prices in Pimlico? Answer: you can't - this is the place to come. It also scores highly for being a genuine Italian delicatessen, run by Italians, patrionised by Italians and stocked to the rafters with Italian produce. The owner and his staff are very friendly too. The only slight drawback is that it focuses on food to go, with only three tables to sit at, though they're often unoccupied. I really can't recommend this place highly enough.

The bellman at our hotel recommend this restaurant and it was walking distance from our hotel…read more Service: We didn't wait long and we made reservations but didn't need to although it did get packed in there after a while. Ambience/Crowd: it had a very grown up aesthetic. Food/drink : 7/10 my friend was obsessed with the juice that was in the mussels

A charming Italian restaurant the own greeted us at the door…read more The food was good and service friendly. My risotto was a few minutes under cooked but was ok. The spaghetti was excellent. One order at the table was missed but quickly corrected but definitely under cooked. I would definitely give the place another try.

Visiting my friend here in London, who lives right around the corner from this restaurant. I went…read morehere about three months ago and had a wonderful meal and last night for a second time was no disappointment!!

Quaint Italian restaurant in a quiet area, not far from Holburn station. The melon and prosciutto,…read moreCaprese, and pizza were delicious. My friend had gnocchi, and said it was very good.