We were looking for after our show that was still open and we came across this restaurant. It is…read moreserved Cicchetti style I was not familiar with. They recommend 5-6 dishes for 2 people. It was late so we didn't want a heavy dinner for the 4 of us. It was good. Prices were as expected for a restaurant of this caliber. It was an expensive Italian version of tapas. The food was good, portions were small. Definitely a fancy place.

It's a such beautiful restaurant which near St Martin church…read more We sat at bar because wait time was 1 hour; we had a blast, good food good service and we met a friendly English lady from Kent! Highly recommended if you are around the church!

The food and port are well worth it! Portion size is perfect to share a few plates and felt very…read moreauthentic for Spanish tapas.

Wow we are SO glad we came here before a show in the west end. This will now be a most stop while…read morein London. What a great spot! We love port and therefore wanted to try this. We sat at the bar and were warmly greeted. It is very cute and cozy inside. Not a ton of tables, and it is a small intimate space, so great for dates or small get togethers. Our bartender was fabulous and helpful. We tried a variety of ports and they were all great. I loved that I could try so many different kinds which I normally don't get the chance to do. We didn't have any food since we had other dinner plans this evening but the tapas looked great and we would certainly try them upon returning.

Lovely little spot! I had been eating my way through London so wasn't super hungry when we landed…read morehere for dinner. But, everything that I had was great. I also appreciated that they let you order a small size of the pastas. I shared the chicken milanese and pesto pasta with a friend and both were tasty!

Solid 4.5 review…read more This restaurant is jumping! If you want to have a quiet conversation, it is not the place to go. If you don't mind a loud space full of people eating good food, then head right over. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Prices were fair for the quality. We shared arancini. They were tasty, but there was a lot of the thick sauce underneath them. I had chicken Milanese and my husband had the pork chop. Both were delicious, but huge. We couldn't finish our plates and had to skip dessert. I would definitely go back to Cafe Murano, but would aim to share a secondi and have room for dessert!

Great spot. The decor is really nice and makes for a nice place to enjoy brunch with friends…read more We were excited to go for the bottomless mimosa special for 22 pounds but were bummed to find out they didn't serve alcohol until noon. I opted for a cappuccino instead that was really good. Before we left we were able to get a drink each since it hit the twelve o'clock mark. I tried the bellini and it was made with really fresh peach puree and was very tasty and light. I ordered the poached eggs with pepperonata and it did not disappoint. My husband ordered the pancakes and really liked them.

I am rounding up from 2 stars because i'm being generous. I think my first few visits were far…read morebetter than this last one. I hope it's the case they had an off night, and not that the restaurant has gone downhill inside decor is sparse but nice. lacking is service and food value rabbit tagliatelle tasted a bit bland. scallops were okay. lamb was okay, served perfectly at medium rare. this was the highlight. ribeye was okay. essentially everything was just okay wine by the glass is outrageously priced. a very light pour of Brunello was £21. I repeat: a very light pour. perhaps 60% of what would be normal in the U.S. dessert was weird. we ordered a apple/rhubarb crumble (I think it was apple) but there was no whole fruit, just a mash. and it came out scorching hot. like it was microwaved. some of the dinner plates came out so hot they could not be touched and the waitress never warned us. we had a few people waiting on us and none of them seemed happy to be there. no repartee, no offer to explain anything on the menu. at £60 per person we expected much better service I was embarrassed because we were entertaining people who lived in London but wouldn't normally spend this kind of coin on dinner. I have spent so much time in London they trusted my judgement in picking a place better than their own very doubtful I will return

** brunch review **…read more While I love the Italian ambiance of this bar and restaurant, the food here was probably one of the most underwhelming during my latest trip. The brunch menu is pretty short and not particularly innovative. I opted for the quinoa with kale and egg, and it really lacked any seasoning. The egg was also slightly overcooked for being "poached." Our waitress was really sweet, though, and the coffee drink menu was brimming with interesting-sounding options. There are lots of interesting things to look at in the restaurant, as well, including some interesting planters. Would not recommend for brunch. Sounds like it's a great spot for other food and drink occasions.

IDDU is a small cafe in the Old Kensington area. They are open for most of the day and are…read moredog-friendly! I went here on a date around 8pm on a Monday. No reservations were needed, but I would recommend them just in case it gets busy. To start, we ordered the rosemary focaccia with olive oil, which was a great starter for the Italian meal we were about to indulge ourselves in. We also ordered the smoked burrata with aubergine. It came with toasty crackers and the combination of the cheese and aubergine was fantastic! For the main dish, we ordered the special of the day, which was penne and aubergine pasta. The pasta was al dente and was a great vegetarian option for Meatless Monday's! The drinks here are moderately priced and pretty large compared to the bars in the area. The service is attentive and friendly. I will definitely be returning here to try some of their desserts and some coffee or tea!

For a respite from Piccadilly, Polpo is a venerable veteran. It's so inviting and the food has been…read moresuperb for over 15 years. Grabbed a couple bar seats and had an Arancina and basic linguine with clams. So simple. So perfect.

The food was not really tasty The pasta that they…read morerecommended with ragout meat was very heavy The prawns came in that rich sauce and you had to clean them all and remove all the dirty stuff Also no bread or a toast next to the prawns ! You had to order bread on the menu to dip in the sauce

Spaghetti House deserves all five stars. My boyfriend and I are in Saint Martin on the Dutch side…read morecelebrating our anniversary, and this spot completely saved our night. Everything on the beach closed so early, and after a long day we were starving, sweaty, and tired. We found Spaghetti House tucked behind a university and decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad we did because it was worth every minute of the wait. Our server, Clara, was fantastic. I asked her what the top three dishes were, and she confidently said, "Everything." I thought she was joking, but she wasn't lying. Everything we tried was a 10 out of 10. My boyfriend got the lasagna, and it was thick, hearty, and full of flavor. I asked her to make me a shrimp pasta with pink sauce and to make it spicy, and it came out perfect. The portions were huge, the food was fresh, and the flavors were incredible. For dessert, we shared their homemade Italian ice cream in cookies and cream flavor, and it came in the cutest little presentation. This place is a hidden gem. The food, service, and atmosphere were all amazing. If you're ever in Saint Martin, don't miss Spaghetti House. You'll leave full and happy. Their prices are so reasonable as well.

Delicious & service was so lovely! Shout out to Ali and Demarrio. Super fast and attentive. Really…read moreenjoyed our dinner.

A very small, quaint restaurant near the Hilton Bankside. There are only about 10 tables. We had a…read moreparty of six. They were able to accommodate picky Miss 10 with meatballs and spaghetti marinara. The bread basket was DELICIOUS. There were no complaints from anyone at table about their meals. A perfect night with a glass of wine, delicious pasta, and great conversation on our first night in London. Staff was wonderful and attentive.

This restaurant offers delicious and real Italian food. My husband and I ate there more than once…read moresince it was very close to the hotel where we were staying and not far from The Globe, which was the reason for our trip. Gary had gnocchi with lamb and another pasta dish, and both were excellent. I had risotto once and linguine the second time and they were also very good. I enjoyed sitting outside -there were just two or three tables outside. Perfect for a mid-day latte! The inside, the restaurant as such, is adorable too. Not a big place, but it has a very intimate, cozy feel to it. It also has a great selection of wines. The manager or owner, sorry that I don't remember his name, was very nice and welcoming.