Short walk from the hotel, the menu is amazing for a GF people! (The owner knows , i over heard him…read moresay this exists because he is also celiac) The atmosphere is "family" instantly was just warm and welcoming. So many options on the menu. GF people dream! Not just dinner but dessert too! Two separate kitchens for the menus. The gluten free roll was the most amazing bread we have ever had. Not crumbling, soft and airy. I had tortellini with ham and hubs had raviolis Do you know how long it's been since we had that! The house wine was fabulous - nothing like it would get in the states Tiramisu, chocolate cake, cheesecake! They said the tiramisu was mad in house. Not sure about anything else. 1000,0000% recommended!!!!

This is truly an authentic Italian restaurant. Run by Lino and his wife, which are there every…read moresingle day. This couple does an amazing job of including authentic and gluten-free Italian food options. The pasta is decolora and fresh... and the service is a highlight!! They have postcards from so many different families around the world which I think really speaks to the personal and authentic touch of Lino! We got the chicken risotto and the spaghetti which were both amazing and offered in GF options. The quaint and cozy restaurant is a fabulous spot for anyone in the area. We miss you Lino!

This is a convenient location, a mere 5 min walk from Waterloo Stn. The standard of the food is…read morehigh, and I lucked out as I am always looking for pasta with Bottarga. My wife also enjoyed her pasta dish (shrimp based) Prices are decent and staff is very attentive.

Charming little restaurant. Unlike most Italian restaurants I'm used to in Chicago, don't expect…read morebig portions here. The FRITTURA DI TOTANI (fried calamari) was, unfortunately, more salad than calamari. The ARANCINE consisted of four cute and yummy fried balls. My husband ordered the SCOGLIO, and he said it tasted great. My child had the kids pepperoni pizza, and they added a bow (or ears) on one end - cute! I had the GRANCHIO E BRANDY, and it was delicious; the crab meat mixed well in the sauce. Again, portion sizes were just right that nothing needed to be taken home. For dessert, my husband had the PANNA COTTA, my child had a scoop of ice cream, and I had the TORTINO CIOCCOLATO. I was in chocolate heaven. Yum. For my drink, I originally ordered an expresso Martini, but our server convinced me to try their TIRAMISU MARTINI. So good! Our server was great, by the way: a good-looking, laid-back young fellow. One other thing that made this place unique was in the bathroom. You had a choice to use air drier or actual towels. Yay, to reducing waste!

Solid food but nothing to write home about, just to Yelp. Good atmosphere and friendly staff.read more

I cannot stress this enough - Locale is awesome! The food was great, but the staff were even…read morebetter! Ruth was our waitress and she absolutely MADE the experience! My husband told them it was my birthday, and Ruth went above and beyond to make it a special and unforgettable night! We were sat and immediately greeted by the incredible Ruth. She is the sweetest and best waitress I've had in London! We started the meal off with bruschetta and it was some of the freshest, most delicious bruschetta I've had! We also ordered a bottle of the Rose. Great wine! I had the pancetta and it was delicious. Super creamy and flavorful! The tiramisu was delicious and the salted caramel ice cream with mouthwatering! Highly, highly recommend! Thank you Ruth for the best night in London!

cacio e pepe was gorgeous. oh my goodness. service was quick and so friendly. ugh that pasta. i…read moreloved. smaller serving sizes but left without feeling sluggish and stuffed!

Solid pasta but not unique flavors. - Like the parpadelle…read morewith ragu. - Bruschetta was excellent. Very affordable and delicious wine by the glass. The seats by the bar is a bit uncomfortable - too close to the bar and your legs are squeezed between the bags and coats hanging under the counter. Toward the latter part of lunch, they open the door wide and it was cold.

Excellent food Excellent service…read more Came in for work lunch. Service is imaaculate from the time you walk in. Waiters are attentive but not too much. Food was great. We had Liver pate and vitello tonato for starters, spaghetti la barca and steak for mains. Everything was well prepared, presented and tasted delicious. Generous amount of seafood in the spaghetti la barca, all fresh and perfectly cooked pasta. Highly recommended

Exceptional service The food and service were both on point. I had a soup and salad and both were…read morefresh and cooked well.

My friends and I went to this restaurant last-minute based on Yelp reviews, and I'm so thrilled we…read moredid. The service was incredibly friendly (Ana was so sweet!) and the food was incredible. I got the squid ink passatelli and was completely blown away. I would eat spoonfuls of their marinara sauce by itself. Their tiramisu for dessert was amazing as well. This ended up being one of my favorite restaurants we ate at while in London and I can't wait to hopefully go back someday!

This is a small, high-class Italian restaurant at the Parliament end of Great Peter Street…read more Unsurprisingly, it's a favourite for lunches with the Westminster village of politicians, lobbyists, trade associations and the like. The food is upmarket modern Italian, made with fresh ingredients, many sourced directly from Italy. I found the pasta to be fresh and tasty, with a wider choice of ingredients than I would normally come across - Cappellacci (little pasta pies) with potato & mozzarella, broccoli puree & pecorino di fossa cheese, for example. Vegetarians are reasonably well catered for, and they indicate a number of 'nearly vegetarian' dishes that can be made fully vegetarian on request, which is a nice idea. Soups and starters range from £9 to £10.50 and mains from £13.50 for pasta to £22 for steak or wild turbot (extra side dishes - vegetables or salad - come in at £3.50 per portion). Desserts come in at £6.50, but they are known for their Italian cheese-boards, featuring cheeses otherwise hard to find in UK restaurants: this varies from £7.50 for 3 cheeses, to a waist-expanding £11.50 for 7 cheeses (but can also be shared!). These are clearly very popular indeed and we saw several groups indulging. The wine list is also substantial - over 130 including champagnes - and this is a rather select mixture of French and Italian wines. A 12.5% service charge is added, so expect a two course dinner with wine to come in at around £50-60 a head: a simple lunch should be about £25 or so. I'd heard that service has been a problem for others, but my experience is that it was very good: if anything, the bread and water waiters were a little too attentive. We had to wait a little too long to order, but the food then came quickly, as did the coffee and the bill when we asked for it. It was all pretty friendly, as well - not as snooty as some places around Westminster can be. The price will make it mostly a business location, and it's clearly very popular for that: lunch bookings are essential. The tables are a little close together in places for a special intimate meal for two (some tables are better than others for this), but then again, who wants to risk having a politician on the next table on their special date? But they are happy to cater for groups and their website lists various group menus, which range from £30 to £44 per person (without drinks, sides or service). Note: they are open only Monday-Friday.

Friendly staff and excellent food. We had visited Westminster Abbey and was looking for lunch…read more Definitely the place the go! Clean plates for everyone!

Good good, great service, fair prices. It's a little small is the reason it didn't get 5 starsread more

This little Italian place in Covent Garden treats you like family. We found based on popular Yelp…read morereviews and made reservations. The cafe is tiny, with maybe a dozen tables inside and another dozen on an enclosed patio. The place is dripping with Old World charm right down to the deli counter. We sat inside in a cozy corner table. Tables are so close that you get to know your neighboring guests. In our case, the neighbors were regulars and gave us some menu tips. We laughed and visited. The servers are all friendly. We had several people serve us. Water came quickly as did our wine and beer. For dinner, I had the Oak Smoked Salmon Salad. The salmon was delicious and plentiful. The capers were salty and exquisite. I loved the gently pickled onions. I was given olive oil and balsamic vinegar to dress the salad as I wanted. My husband had the Gnocchi "nduja" which was spicy and delicious. We also enjoyed the Garlic Bread which was a stone fire cooked flatbread. I'd return and highly recommend.

Amazing food of great quality, staff and service. We had a Cuban god give us great suggestions of…read moreoptions to order and delicious wines.. We've been in London for a week and have eaten there twice..

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.