Authentic and delicious Italian place!! On top of that, the service made our dining experience…read morethere even better. We ordered asparagus with butter and fried fish with spinach and tartar sauce. The ingredients were fresh but nothing too special. The pasta is AMAZING!! I got the tagliatelle with lamb ragu. The lamb is so soft it melts in your mouth and the pasta sauce is spot on. My friend ordered spaghetti with Mediterranean seafood. She said it was really good as well but the clams weren't cleaned well since she could still taste the grit. Other than that I would say it is one of the best pasta places I've been to. The ambiance is classy & noisy. No need to dress up or anything. Most of the customers seems to be regulars around the area. Definitely £££ so it's a bit pricy!!

Enjoyed a very lovely dinner here last night with a couple friends…read more The atmosphere was great with the Classic Italian family feel to it- welcoming and professional without feeling too formal. The decor was great as well, clean and crisp with the piano music adding to the vibe. For my main, I had the tagliatelle with scampi, artichoke and tomato. The dish, though beautifully presented, I felt lacked a bit of flavour- think it needed a hit of citrus or some pepper? Dessert was very tasty, though not the best creme brûlée I've had- taste was there but my sugar crust was not so crunchy in places, could have used a few more minutes under the grill. Our wine was superb! Great selection in a range of price points. 4 stars for great service, ambiance, and a lovely meal with fantastic wine!

Came here last night for a date night and will definitely return. It was a quiet Sunday night and…read morewe were actually the only couple - the other 4-5 tables we saw were groups of friends (though one or two tables may have been double dates, who knows). The service was great. The waitress was lovely, quick to make a joke and happy to make recommendations. She took a few minutes longer than I'd expect to get the check (she acknowledged our request for it then I saw her taking another table's orders, delivering drinks to two more tables, etc, before we got the check) but that's a tiny slight in the face of great service the rest of the night. When we paid at the end, a man came over (manager, maybe?) to confirm we had a good meal. I really liked the decor. When we walked in we were a bit surprised to see the place completely empty, but then they brought us upstairs and there were a few other tables taken. It's a nice, white-linen type of place but still feels very comfortable. For a food perspective, we had the octopus carpaccio and garlic bread as starters - the octopus was really lovely, though a touch too much rocket; the garlic bread was good but a massive portion and we easily could have split it with another couple! It was also heavy on the rosemary, but I like that. The bread itself had a nice chewiness to it so, while we didn't have any pizza, I'd confidently order it next time. For our mains we got the bolognese with homemade tagliatelle (which was absolutely delicious) and the crab/tomato pasta with homemade tagliolini. There were some solid chunks of crab in it which was nice, but the portion was really big for both. We each ate half and took the rest to go. They say the desserts are all homemade on the premises. For £5 each that's not a bad deal! I got a semifreddo which was really nice but, again, big! Overall, I'd say it was a very good deal - £68 including service for all the above plus two beers and a soda. Note that the only beer they have is Peroni.

This is a somewhat fancy, white linen, piano-in-the-corner Italian place worthy of a special…read moreevening with a special someone. Or in my case... the need for some decent pizza. After 2 years of being spoiled by an amazing variety of pie places in Brooklyn, I can no longer suffer anything made by a chain or supermarket. In other words, I've become a pizza snob. I even get picky about how it's cooked (coal or wood-fired is preferred). So I was happy to read an article about MLB's pizza being worthy and have no qualms about taking a train or two in order to try out good food. I honestly don't need the linens or the piano or even a fork when it comes to pizza. And I kind of wonder if the formality of the place might intimidate some. Here's the thing... order what you want. Or get it to go. The staff just want you to be happy. There's a ritual to building a pie that you can watch here, for the pizza kitchen is on display, in the open. You can see the pizza chef roll out the dough, ladle on the sauce and sprinkle on the toppings. You can see the domed oven and the pizza inserted, then turned in order to face the glowing embers. Wood fired pizza ovens are so hot that the pies cook in just a few minutes. This is where the flavors and textures dance. Where the art takes place. It's where a crust becomes soggy or scorched. Where cheese melts or fries. Where a topping blends or burns. And sometimes all these things happen at once. And why pizza snobs debate over such trivial things. Did MLB score in all these departments? Not quite. I like a slightly more chewy crust, and a sauce with some twang. But I'm very happy with the overall product. And the best part about looking for the best pizza is that you have to try a lot of good pizza to figure out your fave. For anyone on a pizza quest, this should be a stop.

During my last visit I was once again impressed by the personalised service that everyone receives…read morehere. I really feel at ease when I come here and also do I enjoy being somewhat part of my local community. Today, Fabrizio was not in (after all, everyone has to have a day off, right?) and I overheard how several customers were quite disappointed because they would not be greeted by him personally! Nevertheless, Fabrizio's replacement was doing a very good job in keeping the customers happy as well. I, myself was very happy, especially with the special: homemade bread with avocado mousse an topped with generous heaping of Parma ham. Yummy!

I had the Meat Lover's pizza and it was really good. The crust is thin, not too thin. I'd…read moredefinitely go back.

fresh, delicious Sardinian/Italian good with emphasis on highest quality ingredients and natural…read moreflavor. Thoughtful preparation and excellent service - a gem. wonderful hosts, dog friendly - owners pooch Luna is the star!

From the owner: Italian seasonal food and large selection of wine.read more

Had a wonderful meal at Ostuni and will be back many times. The menu had many delicious options and…read morethe service was just right, a perfectly timed meal. Not sure which item to highlight as everything was perfect but loved my green leaf pasta and salad.

Great find in Highgate Village. Food was as good as we've had in Puglia, and the service was…read moreexceptional. Very vegetarian friendly. Pretty casual atmosphere and prices are reasonable given the quality (and quantity) of food. Already looking forward to going back!

I'll save you details on my first experience with British pizza, some 20 years back, in Manchester…read more Let's just posit that, as a general rule, I wasn't anticipating a good pie in the United Kingdom, period. Franco Manca blew away my terribly low expectations and managed to rank up there with some of the better pizza I've ever enjoyed. A few basics, first. Lovely restaurant, much larger than it appears, good for groups in the back. The streamlined menu and seasonal specials amount to the selection of your average food truck: pizza, salads and sides, with great options for vegans/vegetarians, but you're here for pizza, that's your mission. Naturally, the beer/wine menu is simple as well, I enjoyed the Montepulciano. The crust on these sourdough pies are worthy of big smiles, soft and stretchy, a Neapolitan consistency. And because I could, I did: Described by our server as the "carb monster", I ordered the #3, simply because I really wanted to experience a pizza loaded with stilton cheese, potatoes and lamb sausage. And no, it wasn't great, but it wasn't bad, and it completely wiped away a terrible memory, 20 years back, of Manchester.

I love franco manca food, usually my experience is very good and the atmosphere is usually very…read morecalm and quiet. How ever today was different, the food was good but the staff were so so so loud, in the kitchen they were playing separate music from their phone mixing with the music playing in the over head speakers. The restaurant was empty, I was the only one there with my dad. somehow I still felt very over stimulated as the staff gathered close to our table and were also talking very loud, banging pizza boxes against the counter, being so loud when making coffee and cleaning the coffee grounds from the machine it made a loud banging noise. I found the whole experience unprofessional as I have worked in a restaurant similar to franco manca and I was always instructed to be more quiet when working. I don't usually post reviews of a restaurant but maybe I thought this could help them in the future!

Plentiful Italian menu choices await just down the street at Nona. You'll find all the classics…read morefrom meat to pasta to fish to pizza. This was a lunch visit so it was a lighter affair. Bruschetta was large and flavorful. I was nearly full after that. A simple pasta with sauce paired nicely, and of course Peroni accompanied. The pizzas look amazing, as well as the other pastas. The prices are reasonable as well. It's a great spot in this area. I'll return when possible.

We ate here our first night in London and really enjoyed it. Great service and ambiance and the…read morefood was excellent.

We recently visited London for 12 days and stayed at the hotel attached to carluccios. We had the…read morebreakfast buffet every morning and we're still talking about it. They offered everything you could possibly want as well as made to order items. As I need to eat gluten free, I was very concerned if there would be anything I could eat. Thankfully the items were marked with allergens. I am ok with a bit of cross contamination so beware at any buffet. We also ate a few dinners there and they were just as good. They were quite well versed on a gluten free diet. My husband said the burgers were perfect and I had gluten free pasta which was very tasty. Next time we're in London we definitely aim to return.

I love this place. Fantastic for a nice Italian lunch after a good stroll on the Heath. It may be a…read morechain, but they've really figured this out perfectly.

Great Italian restaurant located in a small hotel/B&B…read more Good service at a real value for its location. Its located on the walk up to the Heath. Its the last commercial building on the left as you walk up the big hill.

Worst experience ever. Rather rude front desk, check-in for the rooms. Disgustingly, uncomfortable,…read moreand small tiny rooms with tiny uncomfortable beds. No air conditioning! No air conditioning during a heat wave! I nearly had to go to the emergency room from the temperatures inside the room the night we stayed there. It was absolute torture in the teeny tiny room with no air-conditioning! Would never stay here again! Horrible rooms. Bad service. Torturous heat without air-conditioning!

Artigano is a lovely Italian restaurant gem located in Belize Village…read more Seating: They have two seating locations- the first is raised seating area which overlooks the open patio and the second is further inside the restaurant down a set of stairs. The raised patio seating in my opinion is where it's at! It's lovely to dine with an open breeze but still feel the insulation of the restaurant. Food: Pre-starter: They bring all guests their own rustic style breadbasket which has a small bottle of olive oil in it. I loved the presentation. Starter: For my starter I had the Burrata Pugliese which was lovely and very filling. Served with a big ball of Burrata, a toasted crostini flavoured with garlic, and chilled aubergine below. It was a good combination of flavours. My husband had the tuna tartare which he enjoyed. Main: I ordered the Spaghetti alla Sorrentina and got the larger dinner portion. It had a nice flavour and lots of fresh mozzarella inside. I couldn't finish it all so next time I come I will try just ordering the smaller portion. My husband ordered the lamb cutlets and really enjoyed them. We shared two sides- the toasted beans with almonds and chips. In truth you only need one side between two people as the food is very filling so next time I would only order one side between two. Dessert: We shared the Tiramisu which was lovely and light. Also ordered a mint tea which came with some surprise small thumbprint cookies. The Tiramisu was great for sharing between two. Wine: Opted for a mid range Chianti which they opened up early so it was well breathed by the time we had our mains. Service: The service was friendly and extremely attentive which was impressive as the restaurant was quite busy. Food and drink came out promptly and staff were attentive to any needs. Overall a great meal in a lovely atmosphere- we will return!

Very nice, but overly priced, Italian restaurant…read more The restaurant has a nice ambience and the food is good. However the tasty dishes are over priced. The place is slightly pretentious too. It caters for the bourgeois local diners (including Liam Gallagher who is a regular) and is a little too stuck up for my liking. Alll this said the staff are competent and friendly and the manager of the restaurant is very charming. This restaurant is good, but it offers poor value for money. There are lots of Italian restaurants just as good that are much cheaper. Fratelli De Buffola offers is in the area and offers cheaper food that is just as good (if not better). Still if you've got £100 to burn and you want to really impress your dining partner, then there are much worse places than this one.