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"Saltimbocca and risotto are super super tasty."(2 Tips)
"it's a decent family run authentic Italian restaurant"(2 Tips)
"Specializes in meat dishes with a few seafood dishes too."(2 Tips)
"Good gnoquis and pasta."(2 Tips)
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Jeff MillerFebruary 3, 2014Fantastic service, superb food. We ate here on a vacation to London and will make a point to do so again on our next visit.Upvote4Downvote- Marc SJune 7, 2016Nice little Italian place, family-run feel. Specializes in meat dishes with a few seafood dishes too.
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Yvette LiuMay 2, 2015Tried the tagliatelle al ragu! It was amazing. Such a cozy restaurant with adorable Italian grandpa there to host the guest! ❤️
UpvoteDownvote- Gabriel Marine 👍January 4, 2018The Pheasant and Polenta was beautifully cooked to perfection 👍. The overall service was good, but the waiters can be more attentive to the guests.UpvoteDownvote
Omar YassinDecember 21, 2017Owned by the family that eventually opened Pizzicotto just three shops away, the food here is slightly more formal, but as delicious.UpvoteDownvote- InesNovember 25, 2016Saltimbocca and risotto are super super tasty. The restaurant is very nice and stuff very friendly.UpvoteDownvote
Charles PolákJuly 22, 2024There for 56 years and one can fully appreciate why! Best ‘classic’ north Italian food I know in London.UpvoteDownvote- Jordi LlobetOctober 10, 2014Good gnoquis and pasta. The staff was very friendly. Used to be full, I recomend to make a reservation.UpvoteDownvote
Geoffrey WildAugust 17, 2013Great local restaurant, my favourite Italian in central London a definate must visit when you are in the areaUpvoteDownvote
lee humphreysFebruary 15, 2011"An absolute find in Kensington, this cosy Italian gets votes for its unobtrusive atmosphere and authentic, good-value cucina that's delicious without being fussy, Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Enrique RougetMay 4, 2011Entré por las recomendaciones y no me arrepiento. Ambiente excelente, trato magnifico y comida de alta calidad.UpvoteDownvote
Xavier G.JarretaDecember 16, 2015Tot es un encert, si vols un sopar amb bon ambient! 😆😃
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