Campania Gastronomia in Tower Hamlets

The food was delicious so many flavours from start to finish. The tiramisu was also insane, would highly recommend. The staff were wonderful and made us feel very welcome (thank you Caitlin & Matt), it was overall a great experience. 10/10 would come again, especially for the sassy cat.

Sitting in Campania’s characterful little indoor courtyard, you feel as though you’ve stumbled across a secret London. Lunch (bean soup, buttery pasta) was delicious, staff charming… Campania is a treasure

Such a hidden gem in the east London. Food was amazing, flavours were delicate!!! The staff recommended the gnudi and the crassula de pesce which was like love at the first bite. Gnudi was rich but not too cheesy and over power, the best appetisers to start the meal; the crassula de pesce was beyond expectations, monk fish was cooked beautifully. Tiramisu was the perfect ending for such a delicious, authentic Italian meal Cant wait for the second visit and try some more dishes!!!!

A beautiful and cosy hideout in the middle of Bethnal Green. I have been dying to try Campania for a while and I finally got a window seat on a Saturday night with a friend for a catch up. It was the perfect spot! I got the Pappardelle Ragu di Manzo (pictured) and my friend ordered the Sciallatielli Cozze e Vongole. We also ordered a portion of their bread and olives. This was more than enough for us since the portion sizes were very generous! However, I would like to return with a larger appetite so I can try their starters as I saw other tables order some and they looked delicious. We also ordered drinks: a martini blanco, which was quite watered down so I wouldn’t recommend, and one of the sparkling red wines (unfortunately cannot remember which, but it was delicious). Our meal came to around £31 per person (for two people) which I think is great value for money. The atmosphere is unbeatable and the staff are so pleasant. They do not charge service on their bill, but you are given the option to tip if you’d like which I think is a nice touch. Can’t wait to dine here again!

Wonderful restaurant. Reliably excellent food, charming staff and unique ambience.

Great atmosphere, warm and cosy. Very reasonably priced and some of the best handmade fresh pasta I had in a while. Would definitely recomend and will visit again soon.

Sitting next to a ladder whist someone climbed up and down did ruin the ambiance slightly. Found it quite awkward and uncomfortable. The food was good but was definitely better when we went last year. Would still recommend but not as highly as the last time we went a year ago. We went for the first dinner seating and when we turned up it seemed a little bit chaotic and the waiters didn’t seem 100% sure what they were doing. This calmed after half an hour and the service after was great. The pasta dishes and tiramisu are great but the squid lacked flavour and was on the chewy side.

Got there a bit early, had to sit outside. Waitress said they’d turn on the heater but didn’t come out for ages so I began turning it on- she then came out and told me off for trying to turn it on. When she managed to turn one of them on I said ‘well done buddy’, which she repeated back to me in a mocking tone. Food was alright but it gave me the runs. My seat backed on to the main thoroughfare so I was bumped into the whole night. The waitress who actually served us was really good so I tried to give the tip directly to her instead of the one who appeared to be drinking behind the bar (tall blonde) because they split the tips. Wouldn’t go again for £80 for three mains and two glasses.

heavenly food, friendly staff, beautiful unique place!

Food was amazing!!! Loved the tiramisu <3 Staffs were very attentive and friendly. We sat outside (it was CHILLY) and they made sure we were warm and cosy with blankets and heater.

By far the best Italian spot in London, love the ambiance and the food is incredible and homemade

Lovely little place with great ambiance. The the food was excellent and reasonably priced for the quality.

Loved this place vibe and atmosphere

What a restaurant. The kind of charming, crumbling, beautiful building that feels like you're in a southern Italian village, not a Hackney backstreet. Kind staff who know their stuff. The food is excellent. The wild hackney bread and oil was so good we got it twice. Killer pasta. A breeze block of a tiramisu. Cannot recommend enough. Great place to cosy up with a date.

What a quaint little gem off of the Columbia Road flower market. Drifted over because of the lovely garlic aroma, stayed for the handmade freshly made pasta (you can see all the equipment in the back). Exposed brick converted barn feel and open kitchen, it's giving hygge homey vibes. Small portions of very al dente pasta served up on handmade plates just add to the atmosphere. Plus, there is a sleeping cat!

Wonderful food and great waitress. Only down side is that the outdoor seating does not cater for tall people. Chairs and too high and tables and too low.

I’ve wanted to go to Campania ever since I moved to London three years ago, so I finally booked it for my birthday. Despite ticking the special occasion box, there was no acknowledgement the entire time. The waitress that showed us to our table wasn’t welcoming at all and we were seated right at the back in a separate room all by ourselves which made for a really disappointing experience, especially for a birthday. I wasn’t wowed by anything we ordered - the ragu and meatballs in particular we ordered. The bill came to £180 for three people despite not ordering much wine at all, and now I feel so guilty having asked friends to spend so much on my birthday meal with not much to show for it. Really gutted if I’m honest.

Such a waste for this lovely ambiance, nice rustic interior design. However, very very average food…. And the service? Almost nonexistent! The server had no idea about anything.

Cozy and warm place just by Columbia Road in Shoreditch area. The restaurant looks like a proper trattoria italiana, the food is also delicious, I really enjoyed the evening here.

Definitely some good dishes, but there are many places that are better and less expensive than Campania imo. Service wasn’t great, and so much for the fantastic atmosphere; not so much where we were, so close to the entrance door it was virtually outside (a cold Thursday last week didn’t help) / it slightly felt like we had to greet everyone that walked in.

A delightful Italian restaurant conveniently located just steps from the Columbia Flower Market. The food is exceptional, featuring a menu filled with creative dishes. While the service felt a bit rushed, it’s understandable given how busy the restaurant gets.

great night, lovely food, service with a smilethank you

Great campania place, cozy and simple. We have a seat outside which is perfect. Foods are fantastic. Staff is very friendly and well organised

Dined with my friends for lunch, two weeks ago. Great food and the server explained all the dishes very well. We sat by their semi-outdoor space where we enjoyed our food.

One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in a while.

My first time at Campania and the whole experience was incredible. The food was next level and the environment was super inviting. On top of that, our waitress, Caitlin, really knew her stuff. Her knowledge of the menu was fab and she gave us some great recommendations. I can't wait to return. The whole thing was delicious.

About 3.5 stars based on my experience. First of all the menu and food is authentic and very tasty, loved that part! Also the prices match the location, fair enough. Sadly our server was very unfriendly and standoffish, the whole floor staff gave this vibe away. Also the place looked very untidy, I am not saying it wasn’t clean, but it looked in need of a good bit of scrubbing, a general refresh or a more attentive staff. This one experience was enough. Huge shame, because they food is great! Well done to the kitchen staff!!!

Sundays are walk ins only so you may have a wait. We got there as they opened so luckily got a table straight away. Food was great, tasty, authentic Italian but servers were miserable, no smiles, no welcome. We get it, it’s Sunday it’s hot (No Aircon) and you don’t want to be at work but making paying guests feel welcomed is part of hospitality (which in London is so bad nowadays) Everything seemed a drag from recommending dishes to explaining the menu. We were there at beginning of service so god knows what the service is like later in the day. Would not go back here based on the cold unwelcoming service. Then want a tip! 😲

I visited with a friend last Saturday and had the most amazing time ever.The food is beyond compare and the atmosphere and service cannot be beaten. There is something on the menu to cater for every taste.The drinks menu is also very extensive and well thought out.This place will transport you to the real Italy as soon as you walk through its door with the smells ,sounds and ambience.Cant wait to go again.

Would highly recommend. Delicious, unusual food.

Went here for a birthday meal. Food was delicious and had lots of flavour, tiramisu was incredible and was a very generous portion. Reasonably priced and the best thing about it was the atmosphere of the place, book an outside table if you can :) would recommend

If you like Italian food. This is the spot.

The food was delicious and the staff we extremely helpful and attentive!

Amazing place. Best Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy. The Gnudi, the ragú, everything!! Amazing service, there was a super friendly Australian waitress that was incredible. I recommend it highly.

Reservamos Campania para celebrar el nuevo trabajo de un amigo, y aunque la comida era encantadora, el servicio realmente decepcionó la experiencia. Tomó un tiempo para tener nuestro pedido tomado, y aunque la camarera era servicial explicando el menú para nosotros, la experiencia fue cuesta abajo desde aquí. Nuestra comida (3 personas) todos llegaron en diferentes momentos (15 minutos de diferencia en total) , y 2 de nosotros tenía comida fría / tibia servida. Nadie nos preguntó cómo fue la comida durante ella. Cuando llegó la factura, la camarera nos preguntó entre 6 y 7 veces cuánto le daríamos de propina, y procedió a preguntarnos esto a los tres cada vez que venía la máquina de tarjetas. Parecía visiblemente molesta cuando pedimos pagar la cuenta. Esto nos hizo sentir increíblemente incómodos, y al final del pago ella dijo 'correcto, no hay propina entonces'. Aunque la comida era agradable, no volveríamos aquí simplemente debido a esta experiencia.

Best Italian restaurant in London in my view. Trattoria vibes and very good food. Some tables are a bit small but they fit with the cozy vibe

Used to love it here, but it’s gone way up in price. I understand that produce prices may have risen, but they charged us £5 for 5 olives

Highly recommended Italian gem! First of all, staff managed to accommodate my friend and I when they were already fully booked, secondly the service was as a proper Italian style, relaxed pace, which is what my friend and I appreciated. Last, but not least, food was absolutely amazing. Fresh and rich in flavour. I thought I was back home. The pasta with seafood made me feel at home. Everything was delicious. We also had 4 glasses of white wine.

Had a wedding meal here with my cousin and family. Great cosy little place.

Nice and quiet place! Good food. Great tiramisu

Really cute spot for Italian food, I loved the starters - pizza and courgette flowers

The food was excellent and the place quite nice. We had a very good dinner. However, there is a waitress that charged us 5£ more tip that we asked for, which felt deceiving and was disappointing after such a wonderful experience. Therefore, the service does not match so well with the rest.

Caitlin, cor blimey, a character of remarkable caliber, oozing personality- conveniently coupled with glorious grub and the sublime service that’s sensational to say the very least. Hats off and thanks for a wonderful experience. Caitlin, you’re such a delight. My entourage manage several chains of restaurants and tried in vain to poach you, only to have our efforts rebuffed. That level of loyalty is a rarity we all cherish. All the bloody best and thanks again

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! My husband and I had our civil wedding reception with our families at Campania and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Service was so friendly, welcoming and they made sure we were all looked after. The food was delicious and the portions were so generous. Also having the private room to ourselves felt so intimate and private. Our guests were also super pleased with everything. A huge thank you to the Campania team ❤️

We recently visited Campania and were quite taken by the lovely location and charming decor. The atmosphere was nice, creating a pleasant setting for our meal. However, the experience was marred by the service we received. This was my second time visiting the restaurant and I cannot say the experience was better the first time, but we thought we would give them a second chance as the food was delicious the first time we visited about a year ago. The staff seemed rather inattentive, rarely smiling, and somewhat hurried. Within the first 10 minutes of being seated, we were asked for our order three times. When it came to serving the wine, instead of pouring it, they simply left the opened bottle and glasses on the table, which felt a bit impersonal. As for the food, it was a mixed experience. We had three antipasti, two pastas, and one main dish between the two of us. Unfortunately, everything except the pasta was under seasoned and rather mediocre. The pasta, however, was delightful and definitely the highlight of the meal. At the end of our meal, we asked for the bill, and were promptly informed that they needed the table back in 10 minutes. While we had finished our wines and were ready to leave, it did make us feel a bit rushed. It's a shame because the location and atmosphere had so much potential. With some improvements in service and seasoning, this restaurant could truly shine.

Completely overpriced and average. It took over an hour to get the starter. Waiters were in a bad mood. Setting is nice, food is nice but overpriced and the portions are way too small. £21 for 4 pieces of small ravioli isn’t it unfortunately. Not coming here again.

Fantastic food and very friendly staff good value for money Lady Lizzie got treats as well 😊

I went there for set lunch. Let’s start with the good thing - excellent atmosphere! Beautiful plates, tables, and indoor decor. Food tasted ok but the portion was really small for a £20 set lunch. Also if you’re not drinking beer or wine, you can only pick sparkling water. No soft drink, not even a coffee option? Service - poor. 1. Arrived on time and waited for 15/20 min to order as they hadn’t printed the menu. 2. Staff never came to ask how our dishes were. 3. However, the staff remembered that tips were not included in the bill and hinted that at the end! Did they not know their service was poor? Hugely disappointed.

Best Italian place I have been in London!

Very nice small Italian restaurant. Nice intimate setting. The service was very good.

Traditional Italian food, cooked beautifully and in a lovely rustic little restaurant in the backstreets of Bethnal Green.

Superior food and one of my favorite london interiors.

Beautiful restaurant with great atmosphere, kind and accommodating staff, and food and wine were delicious.

Unreliable booking system ! We booked a table for 5 nearly a month in advance through their booking site only to then suddenly receive notice that they had double booked our table and were cancelling our reservation. No compensation or alternative seating offered.

Small Italian nook for a cozy pasta dinner for both a date night and with friends. I'm confused by some reviews about service not being great. I thought the service was quite good for UK standards. Our server helped us through the Italian menu, and gave us her personal favorites. Each dish made me feel like I was back in Italy. Fresh ingredients prepared perfectly. We loved the fried starters, the pastas, and the tiramisu.

Superb visit with the family today. The highlights for me were the service, the olives, the tempura courgette flowers and the ragu.

Nipped in late Saturday for a lunch. Found a table and enjoyed it from minute to end. Service was brilliant, jovial staff that walked us through the menu and gave their insight into different dishes and preferences. Slightly on the more expensive side, but acounting for location and popularity, I guess. Risotto was good but the highlight was the seafood casserole. Delicious. Will be back for more. Decor is also a delight, rustic and a homely feeling.

Very friendly staff. Food was really good. Lovely beautiful little restaurant.

Campania is truly one of the best restaurants in the East London and is defined by its wholesome ambiance and outstanding menu. Tucked away in a side street off Columbia Road, the restaurant is located in an old workshop of which the original features, including a wood-fired heater, are preserved. Campania sticks to a classical Italian menu with charcuterie and antipasti for starters, a selection of primi and secondi dishes, and desserts classics such as Tiramisu and Panna Cotta. Seafood occupies a considerable portion of the menu, which was a positive surprise among the menus dominated by ‘nduja and seared meats so often found in small-plates restaurants. What defines the restaurant in this case is perhaps not the inventiveness of its menu, but its execution. I have seldom tasted a ragù in which the flavours were so expertly balanced and the pasta was so perfectly cooked. The sea bream all’acqua had an unbelievable depth of flavour that made it hard to believe that this was indeed a white fish. The tuna steak, too, was excellent. In keeping with the quality of the mains, the Tiramisu was everything one could have hoped for from such a classic dish. Portion sizes are more than generous, such that I was left with the nowadays rare feeling of being slightly too full upon leaving the restaurant. The wine menu, not to be overlooked, is a delight, and shows that the wines selected for presentation were chosen with care and an attention to detail for particular tasting notes that match the flavour profile of the food. Sticking to individual glasses here proved of better value than ordering a whole bottle, and had the added benefit of being able to try more of the wines. If there is room for improvement, it is in the service, which was friendly but perhaps slightly too casual, requiring explicitly calling for attention rather than being checked on every now and then as one would expect from a restaurant at this price point. The timing of the courses was handled better than at most other London restaurants, but the courses were still brought in slightly too quick succession. This is undoubtedly a symptom of a larger issue among London restaurants. At most, however, these are minor issues that do not distract from the overwhelmingly positive experience that dining at Campania’s was.

All the dishes were fresh and tasty.

Lovely small restaurant with a very good lunch offer. Small menu but it changes often. Food was good and service attentive.

Fabulous meal, great and helpful service. SLAYED. Have been seeing a lot of reviews about poor service and average and disappointing food but for us it definitely wasn’t the case

The visit to this restaurant was a disappointment. The ambiance and atmosphere are very nice, but the service and food were below the average. The waiter that was attending our table seemed tired and lost. All three pasta dishes that we have ordered were overcooked. Ravioli in particular as the dough was so overcooked, it was mushy and the same texture as the stuffing. With such price ranges this was a true disappointment.

We had a lovely meal here. The staff were friendly and helpful. Not rushed. The food was absolutely delicious. The first starter was the copa, very good quality. The neopolitan starter was spot on, my husband is from Naples and we are often there. We also had the Straciatella and gnudi , again very good. We followed with cassuola of fish. Very tasty and enough for two. And two scialatieli with clams and mussels, excelent fresh flavours. We finished off with affogato, expresso martini and tarta caprisi. Lovely evening of good food, pleasant athmosphere and lovely staff.

I was excited to try this place, but the experience didn't meet my expectations. The restaurant's ambience is lovely and cozy, perfect for a quiet date. I appreciated the bespoke wooden interiors and artisan tableware. As it's a small establishment, expect longer-than-usual wait times on Sundays, especially during Flower Market opening hours, as it's located right next to it. We waited 1.5 hours, despite being initially told it would be an hour. I understand factors like these are beyond their control, but it still wasn't pleasant. The server we had seemed rather unfriendly, possibly overwhelmed with customers. They ran out of ragu after we placed our order, and there was no wifi in the restaurant. It was disappointment after disappointment. We quickly finished our food and left. It's not my favorite experience, and I wouldn't particularly recommend it. I don't think it's worth the wait.

Well, we were upset by the unprofessional and rude service we got. We ordered starters and mains, along with a bottle of wine, and before we knew it, the mains were plonked down like a flash after the starters – I mean, how on earth were we supposed to eat our starters that quick? Not a soul bothered to check in on us to top up our water. Then out of the blue, a waitress put the bill on our table. And while we were still sipping on our wine, she popped back over with a card machine, offering to settle up. I told her straight we hadn’t asked for the bill nor were we planning on leaving just yet. She goes on about them closing up at 5 – fair enough, but she should’ve mentioned that from the start and then politely asked if we were alright with settling the bill. The whole service felt a bit high-and-mighty, and we didn’t exactly feel like we were welcomed. Now, the interior was great, cosy, rustic.The food was alright, though overpriced. Starters were a bit on the dull side, and don’t even get me started on the tiny portion of olives.

A huge disappointment and will never return . 7 of us went to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. The staff are unfriendly, surly and I have never been made to feel so unwelcome! Food was average and overpriced for portion size . All 7 of us couldn’t wait to leave - avoid !

I have been meaning to come here for a long time but again fooled by the pretty pictures. The restaurant is located in a little street near Columbia flower market. Inside, its rustic and warm with a few tables at the front, few in the middle and a few at the back. The food was good. Ravioli sauce was a little watery but it was tasty. The antipasti starter and Gnudi were delicious. Portions are small and prices are big. Staff: They were mean. They sat us down and after that treated us like we should not be there. One of the waitresses threw the menu at us and went flying. I had brought a friend who I was seeing after a long time and I was embarrassed to go through this. I have not been seen this kind of service in a restaurant for a long time. They placed (threw) things in silence on the table and they were cold and rude. Then she approached with the bill, with a judgmental face and placed the card machine infront of us in silence and after this could not wait to leave this place. The whole experience was ruined because they had some kind of attitude, no smile or warm approach and didn't bother to make any effort to make their customers feel welcome. It was extremely disappointing but perhaps this can be improved and it will be a lovely place. Thank you

Such a lovely restaurant, food was amazing & lovely vibe inside.

Nice place. Quality food with a mixture of classics and some gently creative dishes. Fresh tasting and great service. Menu is in Italian, which is a bit inconvenient but it does mean that you get a nice little chat with the waiter to explain your options. Portions aren’t huge but hey ho. Cute little cats are knocking about the place.

This is a great restaurant- cosy, intimate setting in a super location. The food is tasty and good value. Reasonable wine prices too, a comparative rarity in London nowadays

Great little find down an alley, great lunch and thank you! Yum!

So delicious! Pasta was incredible, really nice cosy vibes to the place too.

The pasta, burrata and tiramisu were excellent. A little small but otherwise great. The only complaint I’d have is that the menu is all in Italian and the direct translations don’t make it clearer. The waiting staff aren’t exactly forthcoming with help either.

Delicious lunch to celebrate my husbands birthday. The gnudi is insanely good! They were super accommodating of our newborn, making space for our pram, lovely service.

Excellent Italian restaurant, delicious flavors, very friendly service and very good value for money. Go for it without hesitation!

One of the best Italians in London.

The food was really good, extremely authentic like I was eating at my Nonna’s 👵.The service was excellent but I must say the owner was really rude to her kitchen stuff for 2 hours straight and it was just uncomfortable.

Nothing can describe better this restaurant than the word perfect. Great and extremely tasteful food options, friendly and very professional staff, amazing and cozy atmosphere. A real gem

This is such a wonderful romantic date spot. Candlelit late lunch or dinner in the fantastic restaurant with the most delicious Italian food. Yummy past and dreamy pasta dishes. Lovely service and a must visit.

What an amazing experience! Caitlin was so helpful and made it a special experience! Will be back!!!

The worst service I have ever experienced. Rushed, rude, 0/10 avoid at all costs

What a great restaurant. Italy in its best and, above all, genuine way. Strong recommendation: cuddle with the cat!

Wonderful Italian restaurant in London: the food is just delicious, the waiters/waitresses are welcoming, the place is sublimely decorated! I highly recommend stopping there, you won't be disappointed, that's for sure!!

Unfortunately the service was awful for several reasons: - We received all our food before even our wine arrived - At 9:45p, we were told we only have 5 more minutes because the table has been booked. We had just started eating dessert and felt very rushed; the server brought us the bill without asking if we wanted anything else (we wanted to have a digestif but then couldn’t), and they started cleaning up as we were still eating. Our original reservation never said a time limit, and even if it did, telling customers they have to leave in 5 min when they just got dessert is absurd. - The server never walked us through the menu to explain the dishes; we had to use Google translate to figure it out. I don’t mind doing this, except that she then explained every single thing in detail to the table next to us. - She also gave incorrect information. When I asked what a torta Caprese was, she said it was a dense nut cake…but it was a chocolate cake. - We were sat right next to the restaurant’s cat, and my husband is very allergic to cats. They should be clear if there are going to be cats in such a small space, it’s a bad experience to be sneezing through the meal. Pastas and wine were good but the rest of the food was average. I would have recommended this place for the vibe but the service was just so bad that I can’t do that.

Amazing Italian restaurant! Tiramisu to die for! Best in London?

Delicious meal! The menu changes frequently so you receive a fresh dated and printed menu. The best meal was the seafood spaghetti but the venison ragu was also worth trying. The steak was cooked medium rare and was so soft and tender to eat. The food came out piping hot! Some of my photos are a little blurry because of the steam from the food. The tiramisu was to die for, the torte was average imo. Staff were polite and nice but nothing above and beyond. It was a busy restaurant considering it was a Tuesday but maybe that’s just leading up to Christmas.

It was our anniversary and I wanted to go to this restaurant for a long time, as the atmosphere seemed very romantic (and we had informed them about our anniversary). We go there and they sat us next to the toilets, there was a hen or birthday party in the private room(next to the toilets) so it was annoyingly loud, the staff would not pay any attention to us, we had to ask twice for the menu, the menu doesn’t explain much about the ingredients and lastly I ordered truffle risotto and I got a plain mushroom risotto. Me and my husband could not taste or smell the truffle at all, which is unacceptable, since you are paying £30 for the truffle. Its a pity, since the interior of the restaurant seems so rustic and authentic.

I think perhaps, we were very unlucky because if you look at the prior ratings and the popularity one would expect a lot more. The service was not good at all on this specific night - the kitchen lost our order, then when the appetisers eventually arrived one of them were also wrong. They tried to make up with removing 2 glasses of wine from our bill but the experience was ruined already. Some of the dishes lacked seasoning (basic salt & pepper, I eventually stood up and looked and found the shakers myself because the waitron never came around). As for the food, it was okay, nothing mind blowing. I think they started relying on their existing success instead of keeping on top of their game.

Gorgeous food, lovely open kitchen and ambiance is just fabulous. Always met with such lovely service and the seafood pasta is chefs kiss!! One of my favourite spots for lovely Italian food and fabulous wine in east London.

If you are in the area and want some Good food, try it. Had heard abt it from friends who recommended it, and indeed it was awesome. Make sure to book ahead, otherwise there is no way to find a spot during busy nights. Menu is somewhat limited, with new daily specials every day, but we found that this is a good thing, because everything is very fresh and tasty AF. Portions are decent, pricing is good, environment is great, staff is ridiculously friendly, and overall an experience to remember! Will definitely revisit when we get the chance!!! Fyi, had the lamp ragu, scaliategli (something like this) with clams, fish/clam soup and another dish like steamed fish with greens. Dessert a tiramisu and slice of torta from heavens!!!

Olio d'oliva a gogò ma cucina eccellente.

We had booked for a late lunch on Aug 24th for my son's birthday. I'd had a couple of amazing meals at Campania, so was realky looking forward to it! However when we arrived I could sense there was indifference amongst the staff... and we were told " I'm afraid there's no pasta available." When I asked why I was told " there's no chef... " Going to an Italian restaurant without pasta felt rather pointless, so we walked out. Considering I'd been sent a message a few days before to confirm my booking & to make sure we were still coming, why wasn't a message sent to say there was a reduced lunch menu?? It's quite a tricky journey from Buckinghamshire to Ezra Street, one which I'd thought would always be worth it.. it's been so lovely before, but now I doubt I'd return: we managed to find a table at Gloria, down the road, and had a great meal. Still left so disappointed.

Delicious food but our portions were very small and therefore overpriced. My chair was quite unstable and our table so close to the wall than I couldn't fit my small shopping bag at my feet. Our waiters were lovely and the decor charming.

Our time here was amazing. We knew it may be hard to get in as it’s quite cozy but very popular, but to our surprise we got in! We loved our food, the bread was tasty, and came quickly, and all of the team were extremely helpful and guided us through the menu. We (especially the kids) loved the cat sat in the basket, Rosie, and then our mains arrived. The Pappardelle was amazing, and the lamb was perfectly tender, it melted in the mouth. This was followed by the cake, which was extremely delicious and not too dense; a quality I struggle to find nowadays. I will definitely be coming back here for an evening meal, as we came in the afternoon this time. Thank you a lot for a great early dinner!

Fantastic dinner last night. First time we have visited and we got the best table in the house (in the middle courtyard). Server was brilliant at taking us through the menu and was vindicated on the dishes we ordered from his recommendations. The food was absolutely delicious, portions generous (the desserts especially), and was very quick to come. Was easily one of the best experiences we have had this year.

Yes it's a pretty place, but I can't in good faith recommend it. £21 gets you five (yes, five) pieces of ravioli with butter and garlic. Seems to be riding very much on its ambience and forgetting to actually provide good meals.

Oh dear, what a shame. It seems a slight air of arrogance is spoiling this lovely little establishment. This was our second visit; the first visit we had been so impressed with the food that we wanted to return when we were next in the area. So to our visit yesterday. Due to open at 12pm, they were running late, so a small queue of eager diners had formed and we were waiting for 30 mins outside without a word of explanation or apology from staff who were clearly inside setting the place up. OK, no problem, we were happy to wait but it would have been courteous for the manager to have popped his head out and apologised for the delay especially as we were all standing out in very hot sun. Anyhow we were shown to our table by one of the servers, only to discover that the metal tabletop of our table was very loose and every time we touched it it wobbled like anything. We could see evidence that other diners had tried to shore up the wobble as napkins were evident under the tabletop wedged into the gaps. We called over our server to help, he went off to find a bit of cardboard, but we were told by one of the other servers that there was probably not much could be done as this was the best they could do. In the meantime, my partner had contorted himself underneath the tabletop and had managed to wedge something in so that the wobble was greatly reduced. Thankfully, we could then relax and enjoy selecting our food. Here to a bit of a problem, the menu (which is quite limited) is entirely in Italian. I remembered this from before, and our lovely server dutifully translated every dish for us as he had done before. As I don't eat meat or much fish, I was focused on perhaps the only dish I could order which was raviloi with feta cheese and garlic and thus not looking at the prices. Our starter was beautiful. The mains then arrived and to my disappointment my ravioli came in the smallest of bowls and contained only FIVE pieces of small ravioli parcels in a little sauce. No bread or additions. I was sadly finished in a few moments and was still hungry. My partner was very happy with his fish pasta but agreed that my portion looked very underwhelming. The bill arrived and I got a huge shock to discover that my pasta was £23.00, which works out at nearly £5 per ravioli square. I was sorely disappointed as this was more expensive than my partner's fish dish. I did complain about this to the manager and to be fair he was very nice and gave us a £10 discount, however we will not be returning as I feel there is an arrogance about this place that is perhaps reflected in the lack of English on the menu, the high prices for the very average dish that I had, and lack of care regarding diners' comfort. There are plenty of other places where I would rather spend my money. The food is great, but it's not somewhere we can justify returning to after our experience yesterday.

great wine bar and food, no booking though so go early

Cute place on a little alley that definitely reminds you of Italy. The food was great and you could tell that all the ingredients were fresh and carefully chosen. The pasta lacked some salt in my humble opinion. My favorite dish was definitely the fiori di zucca, which is zucchini filled with ricotta. Quite pricey: in total we paid £43 for what you see in the picture + two glasses of wine + a panacotta.