Baccalà Seafood & Wine Restaurant - London Bridge in Southwark

This is a really nice restaurant with friendly staff and cosy environment. Foods are amazing with great price quality, must go restaurant in London.

If you ever find yourself in London, you’ll regret if you won’t stop by Baccala! The food is incredibly delicious, carefully prepared, and served in a very cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy a delightful time. Plus, their rich selection of wines was also quite impressive!

We hosted a large dinner at Baccala and it was everything we could have asked for! Fabio was so helpful from start to finish in getting all the organisation sorted and the menus chosen. Our friends were extremely impressed by the food (endless positive comments, including "best tiramisu ever") and the drinks were also delicious (if dining as a group, I really recommend the drinks packages which include cocktails, wine, post-dinner drinks etc.) We even had personalised menus for each person which was a really lovely touch. In short, Fabio and the team were outstanding and we all had a wonderful time. Already looking forward to our next visit!

What????? This place is so 2000s Soho.

We enjoyed ourselves immensely - sharing most of the dishes - and were very well looked after by the team.

3.5 from me. So starting with the good. The food is tasty and a great variety of fish dishes as per the theme of the restaurant. Staff and service is good. It's good enough to have a business dinner at, and while they probably wouldn't mind I wouldn't necessarily take my kids here due to the more adult nature of the venue. Sitting downstairs gives your front row seats to the kitchen watching the chefs go to work. Now what let it down for me. The single bathroom for the whole restaurant... A little bit limiting in my opinion. As well as no disabled facilities available when asked if there was a disabled toilet. Edit* seems there is a disabled toilet available

Wow! This place is fantastic. Incredible food, atmosphere and the staff were wonderful. Some good value wine options, too. Highly recommended!

The food was absolutely delicious with a reasonable price. Big thank you for Camilla providing excellent service ☺️!

Incredible food, warm hospitality and decent prices. What’s not to LOVE

good option for a casual dinner. they have really good wine list. portion size is good, and everything was delicious

Absolutely superb food. A little pricey but I guess the area is gentrified now

What a fantastic Italian seafood gem in Bermondsey high street. The service was impeccable and such a warm and buzzing atmosphere. The food was delicious, especially the octopus starter, the black squid ink calamari, the sourdough bread with the two choices of olive oils (this was awesome) and the super tasty seafood linguini stew (my God, I wish I knew how to cook this- it was heaven!). I’m so excited to return to Baccala’ again 🩷

What a lovely bunch. Fantastic food and service

This place was DIVINE. We had the set menu & initially I was a little nervous it wouldn’t be enough food but it was PLENTY. Such great value for money, huge portions, incredibly fresh and well seasoned seafood too. Great wine & drinks list and staff were so lovely. Will be back!

A great seafood restaurant, we loved everything from the range of olive oils to pair with the bread through to the more complex seafood pasta dishes. The pasta is incredibly fresh and perfectly cooked, and the range of seafood - octopus, mussels, squid, whelks - we had was uniformly great. The grilled octopus was a stand out dish for me and it’s definitely a place I’d revisit on special occasions.

We went to Baccalá to celebrate my mum’s birthday. The food was delicious and the service was spot on. Very happy we shared dishes as they were all delicious. The pomegranate spritz was a great twist.

Great atmosphere and service, delicious food!

Best Italian restaurant in London. Not your typical dishes but a culinary experience.

Food and wine selection are amazing... but on top of that is the fantastic service from Abdul

We had a private dining event at Baccalà following our wedding, and we couldn’t have been happier with the food, service and overall experience. The staff was attentive and considerate. The set menus were varied and delicious and accommodated our vegan guests as well. Thank you, Baccalà, for helping to make our special day even more memorable!

Food was pretty good overall. Not amazing but nice: - Ousters were good - Burrata starter quite average and way overpriced for £24 - Fried squid was delicious and unique - Gnocchi with clams was great, other other gnocchi was underwhelming and tiny - other fish dish was good. Service. They literally interrupted our conversation 3 times for no particular reason, please try to read the room and find a better moment to drop a menu… They also seemed to wash to push higher priced wines quite hard without much knowledge Overpriced for what it is

We had dinner here recently and we're both a little disappointed. There was nothing wrong with the food or service but it didn't feel special for the prices they charge. If anything we felt the service was over attentive. The seabass carpaccio was a bit tasteless though the dressing on the courgette was delicious and all we could taste. The bread basket was a bit small. Main courses were OK but nothing outstanding. If we're going to spend over £170 for 2 people we'll go elsewhere next time.

Nice Italian food and great olive oil selection. Staff were super friendly and attentive as well.

Recommended for Seafood & Wine. Be sure to try the calamari. Since the operations manager is Turkish, you can ask any questions you want. It's a place where mostly local people come and know it, definitely check it out. It is recommended that you have it done. The flavors are very good. 👍🏻🦐🦑

Love these guys. They're so good. Top notch food, excellent location with one of the best views of Bermondsey Street (try sitting outside facing the street - you'll want to get pictures!) and and the service is outstanding. So much knowledge and such good recommendations. Absolutely recommend to anyone who enjoys excellent food with warm and welcoming service!

Excellent Italian Seafood Wine Bar with a lot of interesting Olive Oil Choices.

Excellent food and service. Thanks!!

Owner cares about people and cares about food. The chitarrine is their signature I believe and was absolutely delicious. Moderate prices, good value for the ambiance and quality of the food. Great experience!

Delicious seafood, beautifully cooked and presented. Attentive service

Popped in last night for a lovely glass of bubbles and some oysters! Service was excellent and the team adjust so knowledgeable about everything that they serve. It makes dining there a complete pleasure.

Loved the place! Everything from the service and the atmosphere to the food quality and presentation was outstanding. All the staff are very welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful in describing the dishes and suggesting wine pairings. A special notice should go to the extra virgin olive oil menu that could be picked for the bread basket (as well as bought from the restaurant). Can highly recommend the oysters tasting, sea bass carpaccio from the starters, Cornish squid and linguine with prawns for the main, the quality of ingredients is excellent and the flavors are nicely balanced. The tiramisu as a dessert is one of the best out there! You will come not just for a great meal, but for an amazing food experience!

We went for dinner and we liked it so much that we went again the next day! The fresh fish is spectacular, all the dishes are delicious. They play very good music and it is very comfortable. Super attentive and charming waitresses and cooks, specifically Vilan.

Delicious, delicious food and such lovely staff (thank you Christian!)

Food is outstanding and the staff are the nicest people in the world. 10/10 every time.

Awesome atmosphere. Friendly and caring people! A signature wine and olive oil selection from Italy. If searching for the best seafood and tiramisu, this is the place :)

I’ve always loved Italian food so was excited to experience Baccala for the first time and they truly delivered. Our host Elif was warm, friendly and engaging and seated us at a cosy little table right nexto the kitchen separated by a small glass sheet: here we could see the care and dedication the kitchen team took with every single detail of every single dish. Truly a feast for the eyes. Happy engaged chefs laughing, smiling and super focused on delivering excellence with flair. The head chef even popped to our table to say hi. Christian our server was fabulous at talking us through dishes and getting us some great wines to pare. Our oyster starter with 3 different types complemented by the home made Tabasco was incredible. BUT the main dish potato gnocchi, clams etc was probably the best pasta dish I’ve had in my life. Thank you Baccala for a truly exceptional evening. I will be back very soon!!

Amazing food and wonderful service.

Bustling little Italian gastronomic treasure in the heart of Bemondsey

Amazing food! Tiramisu is a top notch, highest quality in London you can get! Service is also nice! I liked the homie feeling this place created. The only thing - they need to improve outside tables - it wasn't busy but tables are too close to each other if the place would be full - you would definitely feel isolated for sure.... Also restroom downstairs is very small (only for one person) and is quite dark with minimum lighting. I understand is for modern minimalistic design and interior. But I have a feeling if place would have been full - I wouldn't have enjoyed experience for washing hands or waiting in the queue for restroom use. So something to think about while going during busy days. But overall highly recommend for an amazing food! And wine was also good btw.

The level of genuine and helpful service shown by the staff in this restaurant is unparalleled and quite rare :) Highly recommend!

I dined here with my friend for the first time and it was a lovely experience! The service was amazing, each waiter / waitress knew great detail about the food and wine and were very welcoming. The food was also delicious. Highly recommend!

Amazing food, specially the pentolaccia,baccala fritto,buratta and octopus . Service was excellent, super helpful waiter and good music choice too

Amazing seafood, great wine and fantastic service from Christian.

We came last night and congratulated the owner personally. The dishes were really fresh and full of flavor. We really loved the seafood pasta! We certainly will be coming back and will recommend to other friends.

It was my third time in this restaurant, and it was very pleasant to see that it continues to be as good as the first time. Food is fresh and tasty, and the wine selection is excellent. I'll be back!

I have been to Baccala previously however, the second visit was an utter disappointment. The food was not as great and something felt off, informed the manager that we weren’t happy of the catch of the day which was bland and he just took on feedback than helping us replace or deduct. Since the weekend, 2/4 guests have got food poisoning from the Oysters and informed the restaurant, they were defensive and claimed no one else reported any issues, which is what they have done for other negative reviews. They aren’t so helpful, therefore, we wouldn’t recommend this place

Really impeccable service. Felt very attentive and very passionate about the food. Food was lovely and the olive oil selection is amazing. Thank you.

Oyster was marvelous. Fresh and tasty. Oil olives were delicate choices of the chef.

Enjoyed a delightful set lunch with my partner last week at a nearby restaurant we'd never tried before. Regret not discovering it sooner, as the cuisine is truly exquisite. Admittedly, I hesitated initially due to its seafood and wine focus, which aren't my preferences. However, we decided to give it a try and were pleasantly surprised. We indulged in a couple of appetisers; I opted for the vegetarian pasta while my partner savoured the mussels carbonara. For dessert, we both had the tiramisu, which was exceptionally creamy and possibly the best I've ever tasted. I'm tempted to go back and ask for it again. The contemporary and relaxing interiors complemented the experience, and the staff were wonderfully amiable. Without a doubt, we'll be returning.

The staff were lovely and paid attention to every detail! The food for the price felt hit and miss. Nothing wowed me, aside from perhaps the oysters. The tiramisu was quite powdery. Would I go again? Probably not, but a decent place to stop by if you’re in the area

A delicious seafood restaurant for fish and wine lovers! The restaurant offers a selection of fresh and very well prepared fish dishes. The wine list is also excellent, with a vast choice of labels that pair well with the dishes proposed, especially on the advice of the owner Fabio, who perceives the professionalism and attention to what he offers. The atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming, perfect for a special evening or for a dinner with friends. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great dining experience and also a different one!

Delicious food, lovely ambiance great staff👏👏👏 Loved Baccala.

Delicious fried squid and seafood pasta. All the food we eat was just great. They also have a good selection of wines. One problem was the inside of the restaurant was a little bit unventilated. Food smell will be all on your clothes.

Very delicious food, friendly service. Their olive oil and bread was the I’ve eaten in London. Baccala Mantecato was my fav from their menu.

Very good seafood focused, high-end Italian. The staff were exceptionally accommodating to me and the food was too notch, using well sourced seafood. The level of cooking was higher than most Italian restaurants in the UK and the fresh pasta I had maintained its bite whilst letting the delicate flavours shine through.

Just the best. My go to place whenever I want to go on a romantic date with my partner, or celebrate an achievement with my friends. Superb food, atmosphere that brings me back to hospitality as we do it in the Mediterranean (beautiful, elegant room without being stuffy nor staged). An all win!

The dinner menu was great, and the food is top notch! Definitely recommend this place if you are into Italian cuisine.

Baccalà is an absolute gem in London's dining scene! The food is truly remarkable, with each dish showcasing the freshest catch expertly prepared. Owner Fabio's passion for seafood shines through in every bite, delivering an unforgettable dining experience. From classic fish dishes to innovative creations, Baccalà never fails to impress. A must-visit for any seafood lover in London!

Absolutely excellent quality Italian food that puts their neighbour Murano to shame.. This is the real deal, my black squid were so delicious and light, followed by pasta that was looked simple yet packed real punch.. And the olive oil with the bread was truly the first where I've thought that's exceptional.. If you like Manteca you'll love it here...

The food was excellent. Fresh food that was beautifully cooked. Great wine and olive oil selection. Service was nice also, just a bit slow. I’d recommend allowing plenty of time.

Wow, an absolute gem. Great food and fantastic wine. Knowledgeable and friendly waiters and the sommelier was able to select some excellent wine. We’ll be back again. Firmly on my ‘best restaurants’ in London list

Utterly brilliant - great service, fantastic food and extensive wine list. Each dish we tried was better than the last. Special mention to the friendly and professional team here who go out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyable evening, providing excellent knowledge and guidance on both the food and wine menus. We look forward to returning soon.

I finally managed to try Baccalà and I’m ecstatic! I’m an Italian living in London for 10 years and I can tell you this restaurant is on my top 3 favourite Italian restaurants in London and on my top 5 restaurants in London in general!!! I loved it. Let's delve into the highlights of my extraordinary dining adventure. The starters were a symphony of flavors and colors. The sourdough bread, accompanied by artisanal guttiau bread and a selection of exquisite extra virgin olive oils, set the stage for what was to come. The Raggia oil, with its robust flavor profile and silky texture, was an absolute revelation. I had a very refreshing limoncello spritz. Also, the roasted octopus with colonnata lard and the whipped salted cod on polenta croutons were exceptional. Paired with Inzolia white wine, light and crisp. Moving on to the mains, The sardines with parsley bread and puntarelle salad offered a refreshing burst of flavors, while the monkfish with guanciale, wild fennel, broad beans, and chicory was a masterclass in culinary perfection. Each dish was expertly paired with a fine Cirò Bianco, elevating the dining experience to new heights. Dry and well-balanced. Of course, no Italian meal would be complete without pasta, and Baccalà certainly did not disappoint. The potato gnocchi with clams, turnip tops, and bottarga was a heavenly indulgence, perfectly complemented by the crisp and fruity Grechetto Umbria wine. And let's not forget about dessert, where Baccalà truly excels. The classic tiramisu was a decadent delight, while the clementine millefeuille with sambuca pastry cream was a delightful surprise. I loved it, did I say that already?!

The best ! Must go and try ! Everything was so perfect that I couldn’t believe it.

Everything that cane to our table was absolutely stunning! Nice atmosphere combined with delicious food is always a delight to experience! Strongly recommended!

What started as a promising dining experience with the most delicious olive oil and sourdough bread, ended as a complete fiasco. The £25 sea-bass carpaccio was topped with pine nuts that were overpowering. You could not taste the fish or the fennel citrusy sauce. The portion was ridiculous for that price point. Then came the gnocchi with wild mushroom in the weirdest combination - black olives, turnips, and chunks of cooked garlic. Everything was so bitter because of the turnips. I also had a leftover strong tanning feeling in my mouth from the pine nuts. It was bad. The first time they brought the dish it was also very spicy. Spicy gnocchi is an abjection. Spicy gnocchi with wild mushrooms is insane. I cancelled my second plate as I was not risking to get another fiasco and explained to the server what was wrong. She replied “we are sorry we did not live up to your expectations”, as if my expectations to get a decent plate of gnocchi for £20 plus was something out of the extraordinary. She also included the dish in the bill although they managed to screw it not once, but twice. The service was not bad, but lacking professionalism in detail. I had to remind the server about the wine a couple of times and the things were coming out quite hectic. They seemed overwhelmed on a Saturday night. We left and had an amazing cod at Pizarro next door. Happy I did not waste some extra money there.

Cosy little restaurant walking distance from London Bridge in one of the most cosy streets of Southwark. They serve Spanish influenced food. It might look quite simple and basic, but it’s super tasty. Value for money a really nice place in a neighborhood away from the tourists

A delightful experience, with amazing food and the staff wow it's an excellent place to visit.

We finally managed to go and try Baccalà restaurant, and it was an absolute delight experience! It definitely meets our expectations. Staff was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. The Ambience was pleasant and tasteful. We loved the menu options, and we liked all the dishes we ordered. Spotless. Highly recommended.

The best Italian restaurant in London I’ve been so far, highly recommend!!

I don't like writing negative reviews so I hope this is fair and balanced. We booked in advance and informed when we were booking that one of us had an intolerance to dairy. The waitresses were good at pointing out which dishes to avoid which was helpful. I ordered oysters for starters which were lovely. My main was salt cod which was nice but there wasn't enough veg to balance the saltiness of the cod. Unfortunately they couldn't offer any dairy-free options for dessert - they had run out of chocolate sorbet so offered to cut up some fruit. We should have taken a picture because it wasn't much - a banana cut up, peeled tangerine pieces and some pomegranate. The worst part was they tried to charge £10 for a fruit plate. We asked them to take some money off and they took off £3. Apart from the fruit plate, the meal was okay and the service was good. We left with mixed feelings. Unfortunately I won't be visiting again.

We enjoy most of dishes but when i found one of the langostine was smelly rotten we couldn't eat any more i show to the staff and they come back to tell that was nothing wrong with that and they offer to remake the dish. Well the smell didn't go away even after i wash my hands. I know is not there fold that langostine was bad but they could at list agreed apologise and then offered to make a fresh one. I wasn't looking for any refund or free dish but a defensive answer like that on something very obvious definitely will not leave me happy.

Another fantastic evening. The food is amazing, the team superb and the wines delicious (thanks for the excellent recommendations!)

Freshest seafood pasta place with amazing olive oil (not free) selection for your bread. The service was amazing and flexible enough that they can add additional oysters of 6 to 8 for four of us. The wine selections are good too. The place is a bit small so make sure you book in advance. Can't wait for the next seasonal menu

Excellent seafood pasta and monkfish! Seating was tight but managed to move to a more spacious bar. Thanks!

I am a big 'foodie'. I have never had fish 'so good'. It is the most outstanding experience each and every time. Baccala is deserving of a Michelin star! Simply outstanding. Worth every bite. Wonderful wine selection.

We walked in. It was great. Food was well prepared, presented and tasty! Will go back for sure.

The 2 waitress on that night are excellent they perfectly understand what hospitality means. The chef is amazing very humble abs very nice.

Food, wine, service genuinely the best in London. I have fallen in love! Oysters were great quality and honestly so big, I felt we got more than our moneys worth 🥳 We had pasta and the salt cod… don’t know how we had the space but demolished it all. My friend got here before me and ordered the most exquisite wine and as a wine lover (mostly disappointed at another’s ordering), my mind was blown.. unsurprisingly we had 2 bottles.. Fabio was kind enough to give us a little wine tasting session- the hospitality was unexpected and I felt at home Honestly best experience I’ve had in London in years.. I’ll return - no doubt! Keep doing what you’re doing, i felt at home.I

A perfect neighbourhood sea food restaurant. Italian chefs after working so many years in different İstanbul venues, showing their talent in London. Very friendly service and charming atmosphere. Very good wine pairing.

Very tasty food! The cod was delicious as was the pasta with seafood. Had the tiramusu for dessert which was great. Nice and enthusiastic service. I just thought starters were a bit on the pricey side. With the mains reasonably priced.

First of all, the 2 waitresses are exceptionnal, they are smiling, engaging they fully understand what it means to work in the business of hospitality. Secondly the food: amazing the chef knows what he does and is enhacing the products and cooking from Sardegna. The concept of sharing certain dishes is very smart. Desserts are excellent. The bill was a bit excessive £178, but we might have been carried away. They have to find something, to avoid to receive all this cold air when opening the entrance door. All and all, a fantastic restaurant to visit as much as possible.

Great service , unfortunately the dishes were average for the price we had to pay.

Good spot for Italian fare with a focus on seafood - loved the bacala on polenta and the octopus (the gnocchi with clams and the panna cotta were a bit of a letdown). Attentive service and a really buzzy vibe (though it’s quite loud)

One of the best Italian restaurant in London!Cosy atmosphere,fantastic food and friendly and knowledgable staff!

Very delicious meals, medetarian. Olive oil, wine, pasta and seafoods.Lovely.

Amazing food, great atmosphere, impeccable service! I would definitely choose to dine here for every special occasion form now on!

Excellent food and service. A must eat at when you're in London.

We found this gem around the corner from our hotel. The monkfish was beyond amazing. Loved the olive oil and breads. The wine, omg wow! Fig dessert not to be missed. Our waiter Chris was exceptional. All the staff was wonderful. That monkfish. Just get it y'all. You can thank me later.

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Delicious food and excellent service. I had the roasted octopus with colonnata lard, marinated peppers, olives and basil as a starter and then the monkfish stewed with guanciale, wild fennel, green beans and sea fennel as a main. The pricing is strange as the difference between the starters, mains, and pasta dishes are minimal. it was suggested that we have one of each (starter, pasta dish, main) however we decided to stick to two courses. For those curious about the pasta, I did try some of my friends spaghetti vongole and that was also very tasty. We didn't have alcohol, but the place has a dedicated sommelier, so it's a great place for those who want to make sure to have an appropriate pairing with their meal. The total for my friend and I (starter, main/pasta, hot drink and service charge) was about £59 each, which I felt was appropriate given the quality of the food and service.

We requested a table for 3 for my mom’s birthday and got a lovely table at the dining room downstairs. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. The kitchen layout was great with glass doors allowing us to see the busy, dedicated behind-the-scene moments between chefs. We enjoyed the pasta dishes very much while drinking a nice bottle of Roma wine that the house sommelier recommended. Our host Christian was attentive, charming and very caring throughout the meal. Glasses were filled frequently , food served fast and prepared with care. The restaurant is squeaky clean. When the time came for dessert, Christian brought over two lovely dishes and brought the whole team to sing happy birthday to my mom. Overall, we had a great time and definitely would love to come back. Thank you Christian and the rest of the team for creating a memorable night for my family.

I loved this restaurant . Very good service and amazing food . A proper Italian restaurant . I will come back

We came tonight to celebrate my husbands bday. The seafood was good the burrata was ok but the vegetarian pasta was tasteless, really bad! I have never had such a bad pasta with no flavour in any other restaurant in my life! We ate like 15 percent of the dish and that was it because it literally tasted like regular supermarket pasta cooked in water with no salt. There was no flavour at all. I tried to put salt a pepper but there was no point. We told this to the manager and waiter but all they said was sorry. We still got charged 25 pounds for the worse and most expensive pasta I have ever had. Is important to say that this was a Thursday night and we were the only 2 people in the whole restaurant for the whole night (so is not like they were busy) they didn’t offer to change it or make it better or anything they just say sorry. I really think for the prices in this place you can do sooo muuuch better. We actually told the waiter in the middle of the dinner and all he said was I’m sorry instead of maybe saying we will fix it or something (remember we were the only people in the restaurant all that night so it was not that they were super busy) they just didn’t care. We told the manager when we were leaving but the waiter that was taking care of us knew because we let him know a few mins after he brought the food. And yes we took the leftover because the waiter he packed it with the other food we asked him to pack but not because it was good!

We had a fantastic dinner here! The food is fabulous and the staff here is so friendly! We would definitely go back again 🥳💕

Baccala’ had been recommended to me by a friend so during my last trip to London I decided to try it out. The restaurant was very busy, oozing with good vibes. A look around revealed patrons enjoying their experience, which further raised my expectations. I tried the Oyster of the “day”, from Ireland, the pentolaccia with Chitarrine pasta and seafood and the almond panda cotta. The oysters were amazing: super fresh, meaty and tasty just like I like them. They were accompanied by a slice of lemon and a spicy sauce. The ensemble of flavors was a winning combination. Despite the portion of 6 pieces, they were so tasty that I ordered another portion. The pasta was excellent. Perfectly cooked and with great amount of seafood, again very tasty. The portion was perfect, especially since it is egg pasta that can be quite filly. The final note of this great culinary journey was strung by a beautifully presented panna cotta, featuring a delicate blend of flavors. A truly artsy and delicious combination. Each serving was paired with a different type of wine after the recommendation of the host Fabio, who made sure -along with the very attentive Christian and the rest of the team- that everything was perfect. The Chef Moreno also came to greet and make sure everything was matching my expectations. The atmosphere was another highlight of the evening. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you will leave with a smile and great memories and that shows in how cheerful everybody was. All in all a really fun evening and a great experience. I will definitely come back and unreservedly recommend this place.

Excellent restaurant, super fresh food.

Short of wine at the time of my visit.

FOOD POISONING - AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Wanted to try this local restaurant to compare to other local favourites (40 Maltby Street, Trivet, Casse Croute, Cafe Murano, Pique Nique, Jose’s, Garrison etc.) All of which I can wholly recommend! We were violently ill after eating the seafood here - clearly food poisoning - having had food poisoning from seafood once before, I know what it feels like. Similarly my partner is a trained medical professional. We reported this to the restaurant, who only questioned/interrogated/accused us; they asked why we didn’t go to the hospital immediately in the middle of the night, and subsequently forced us to provide a stool sample to a third party, despite a GP advising clearly that such a sample would be futile. Arduous and embarrassing process to go through, only for the result to be “inconclusive.” Which clearly would have always been the case given, as our GP initially advised any sample would be futile. Fabio (I assume manager) was incredibly rude and abrasive throughout the process, and offered no reimbursement or reconciliation, simply pointed to an inconclusive ‘computer says no’ third party report. We’ve been to hundreds of restaurants in London, with the bulk being Michelin guide or higher, and I’ve never had to report food poisoning or hygiene failure. I would have expected Baccala to be keen to rectify their failure and encourage us to come back, but rather, they dug their heels in and tried to belittle us. By far and away the worst experience I’ve ever had with a restaurant in the U.K. or overseas.

Baccala is my favourite place in London. Whenever I have a nice dinner plan with people who like seafood, I choose Baccala.