Demartino London in City of London, Westminster

I had a delicious three course lunch at Demartino today. Food, drinks, service and atmosphere were all excellent. The wide choice of dishes on the menu, all of which were tempting, mean that I hope to be back soon to try more. This was a wonderful place to enjoy an afternoon.

Hands down the best Italian restaurant in all London. From the atmosphere, hospitality to the food. Everything was on point. Would 100% recommend and will be going again! Grazie Mille

Great, cozy spot. You're lucky to get a table on a Monday.

Great food, service and location. My favourite restaurant in London with a pleasant history. Would recommend!

Great food, great service for a reasonable price.

Excellent food and very friendly staff.

We have been several times in our time in London. We love the place and the food.

Delicious food. Loved the mushroom risotto.

The food was delicious, portions were quite generous and the wine selection didn’t disappoint

Great place. Easy for the tube. Wonderful food. And again, wonderful food! Being picky but missed out on the final star as quite noisy with not space between tables.

One of the best Italians in London

Visited this restaurant whilst staying at a hotel around the corner & so glad we did. It was a really busy Saturday evening & they managed to squeeze us in. The food was absolutely out of this world. I have been to a lot of Italian restaurants in the past, but I can honestly say this was probably the best Italian food that I have ever eaten & the prices they charge for being in London are cheap. We would’ve happily paid a lot more for the quality of food & service that we received.

Suggested by my son and his partner, we arrived early evening without a booking. The welcome was warm and friendly, the ambiance was nice. The food was excellent and I thought the prices for London were reasonable. Being there early evening was good for us as it soon filled up.

Our favourite restaurant this trip. Great service. Food that tastes homemade in the best possible way.

Went here twice during my visit to London. I love the food and the busy atmosphere.

I have been going to De Martino's for thirty years. I always go to De Martino's when I am in London. The food is always perfectly prepared. The service is perfect. The atmosphere is intense and warm. London is lucky.

Wonderful service. Ate here a few times while in the UK. Consistent service and food each time I went.

It was such a lovely experience! They were very accommodating towards my grandmother and I, there food was not only delicious but it didn't take forever to arrive and its such a cute restaurant! Very authentic Italian.

The staff is a bit busy but still friendly. However the food is a bit disappointing. I really like italian food but this one is just a bit off… the mashed potato is worse than the one in HK KFC… The pasta is average and the tiramisu is good. Oh and the cocktail is actually better than the food LOL

I regularly book Demartino for client and internal business dinners, and we are always very well taken care of. The food and the service are excellent. We highly recommend!

A little cozy restaurant, good food, nice people.

Excellent food great service. Our take always were well presented and tasted just as good.

Such a lovely family-run restaurant. Very homely. Staff are lovely and friendly. So nice. Service was very good. Nice intimate restaurant with a menu of Italian classics. The pasta was one of the best I had! I went with the LINGUINE AGLIO OLIO E PEPERONCINO. Basically, linguine with chillies, anchovies, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. So good. Well presented and freshly made. Divine. Only go for this if you can take spice and a fishy taste from the anchovies. I loved it. Really fiery. Reasonably priced given the area. Clean. Located on Great Portland Street. Highly recommend.

I recently had a delightful meal at Demartino. The cosy, welcoming atmosphere really does make you feel as though you’ve stepped into a charming corner of Italy, right in the middle of London. The staff are wonderfully attentive and friendly, ensuring everything is spot on. The food is simply superb – fresh, authentic, and full of flavour. A particular standout was the Abbracci di Polpo – pan-fried octopus and chorizo served with a garlic and chilli sauce. It’s a delicious and unique combination with just the right amount of spice. But for me, the true highlight was the Crème Brulee – perfectly crisp on top, with a luxuriously creamy custard underneath. Absolutely divine! I’ve been several times now, and it’s always a fantastic experience. If you love proper Italian food in a relaxed, friendly setting, this little gem is a must. I’ll certainly be returning!

Great Italian restaurant with delicious food and lovely service. We went here twice during our week stay in London. Recommend the Lasagna Gnocchi and Milanese . The desserts are also delicious.

This family owned and run neighbourhood Italian remains as good today as it was 15 years ago when I first encountered their quality cooking. My office is across the road so I have been a regular for lunch and, occasionally dinner both solo and with guests. We enjoyed a couple of Peroni beers (£5,25 each) as we perused the menu. Today I took a guest and recommended the chef’s “speciality” of Nodino de Vitello (Char grilled veal chop with rosemary £29.50) for the main course which has always been a favourite especially when accompanied by a simple side salad of sliced tomatoes and red onion (£4.50) with great olive oil and balsamic dressing. The chop was perfectly cooked medium rare as requested and was very tender with a delicious flavour. An absolute winner. To start I had the special of the day, Mussels in a spicy tomato sauce (£14.95). This was also good but being hyper critical the toasted sourdough slices were not hot and the sauce rather bland. However the service was friendly and professional, our table was in a corner so we were able to discuss business issues and the food arrived quickly. Total charges including service (still at 12.5%) were £123.69 representing excellent value. Much recommended.

Incredible food with amazing staff. Hardly had to wait for the food considering how busy it was. Will be coming again next time we're in London.

A terrific place to dine...if only we could have returned during our short stay in the area. Very prompt, attentive,friendly,courteous service. Food was flavoursome,hot,and as one expected. ..this place won't disappoint. A little noisy but this only added to the ambience of creating a happy place to be! Thank you Demartino ,also for the generous "on the house" Amerato✨

Excellent lunch venue with friendly staff

It was a late lunch so the joy was an empty space without screaming crowds. But, as I have not been to De Martino for at least five years, i was disappointed to find how much the standards have lowered. Perhaps the change of wonderful white Italian plates into dull coloured ones shows reveals the philosophy. The mixed salad starter was clearly emptied from a plastic packet rather than being freshly sourced. And we are in mid-summer. The grilled salmon was overcooked and seemed pre-heated. There was the mindless balsamic sludge on the plate. Why do restaurants imagine we all love this horrible 'vinegar'? I finished my glass of wine and the waiter whisked it away while my partner was still drinking his. This is rude. Are waiters here not trained? I won't be returning to De Martino. Some down-grading has happened. Arriverderci.

Staff are welcoming and service is excellent, I got a delicious authentic spaghetti yet it was crowded and noisy

I went there today with a quite big group of colleagues ( 16 people). They restaurant didn't make any fuse with the unreserved visit. The staff was really warm and friendly. The food was delicious and fresh. I will add this place to the list of the restaurants worth visiting again.

We visited Demartino's last year and it left a lasting impression that we had to visit again this year. As expected the food did not disappoint. My daughter's favorite is the Arrabiata and if it wasn't so late I would have ordered the seafood soup. Our Bolivian waiter was very funny and made us feel very welcomed.

Food poisoned after having shell fish risotto. Really regretful experience

Food is incredible. Service is lovely, friendly and attentive staff who always have a smile on their faces. Amazing Rigatoni, Pappardelle Bolognese, Bruschetta, and I love their side of Broccolini and Tomato/Onion salad. Best Aperol Spritz I’ve ever had in my life and amazing wine selection.

My daughter and I had the most delicious meal. We shared the tomahawk steak and it was the tastiest meal we’ve had in London. Lovely staff, wonderful red wine and amazing food! See you next time we’re in London x

Musseles Half Shell is not fresh. Taste like shxt. Rather to eat at another restaurant.

We have eaten these 2 days and everything was delicious, the waiters are very friendly.

Fabulous service, fabulous food. Will definitely be back.

Fantastic food one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. It’s a good as they serve in Italy. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Can’t recommend this highly enough.

A nice experience. The staff is very friendly and nice. We asked to add cucumber to the salad, and this request was responded to politely. The dishes are excellent. A fun and distinctive atmosphere.

Excellent early supper for 4 of us. Really good friendly and helpful service - wine recommendations great. Had 2 starters - calamari, and the salmon/prawn/avocado special. Both very good. Followed with carbonara, linguine with clams x 2, and calf's liver. Also managed 2 puds - affogato and caramel cheesecake. Everything hit the spot perfectly. Absolutely would go again when next in town. Very welcoming, and great food.

My favorite restaurant in London! The staff is always so kind and nice, the food is AMAZING and great portions for the price! The wine list is wonderful. The best carbonara I had. Absolutely unmatched

Nice and clean Thanks for everyone

An excellent traditional Italian restaurant not far from Oxford Street. Great atmosphere and very popular. It was my first visit but it won't be my last! Really friendly and helpful staff!!

High standard, reasonably priced restaurant! Dining room has a warm and relaxing atmosphere. music is at the right volume. High quality cooked food is served in abundant portions: HUGE whole roasted branzino fish stuffed with lemon wedges, thyme, garlic; BIG appetizer of varied grilled veggies; pappardelle pasta covered in LARGE chunks of meat. Even side dishes of sautéed spinach and roasted potatoes are cooked perfectly. service is organized and focused.

Lovely food, friendly service, nice buzzing atmosphere

When I come to London I can't help but come and enjoy the well-prepared and well-cooked dishes! I recommend the experience! Oh I forgot the pasta is cooked "al dente"!!!! I recommend drinking the Valpolucella that is on the wine list!

Best italian restaurant i've ever been to. Food came very fast and was very impressive.

Looked for a place close to our hotel. We passed by a few times and noticed the menu and the selection was very good. My husband had the Scaloppine Alla Milanese with Veal and I selected the Pappardelle Ala Bolognese. Both were excellent choices. Staff was attentive and the restaurant had posters of old Italian movies. Might eat there again this week!

Fantastic Italian restaurant. Pasta and Scallops Millanesa really really good. A bit noisy but it's part of the atmosphere. More than remarkable.

Vriendelijk onthaal, vlotte bediening, echte Italiaanse sfeer en gerechten van uitstekende kwaliteit. We hebben deze zaak de laatste avond van ons verblijf in Londen ontdekt, jammer want anders waren we zeker opnieuw geweest. Reserveren is belangrijk. Verblijft u i n de buurt, niet aarzelen ! Top aanrader

We were staying around the corner, looked on TripAdvisor for restaurants nearby and this came up so we booked. We weren’t disappointed. Food was lovely as was the wine. Waiter was efficient and friendly and patiently answered questions from one fussy member of our group. Food was great altho the veal chop wasn’t quite as well done as I’d ordered but it was so big I managed to have plenty to eat. Only drawback was the noise from the table next to us. Feral children (age 3, maybe 4 and still up at 9.00pm so maybe tired also) and disinterested parents led to several meltdowns. That wasn’t the restaurant’s fault and these patrons seemed to be frequent customers by the interactions between them and the staff.

Great Place to eat with authentic good traditional Italian food. 👌

We are here the night before the marathon! I needed carbs and it didn’t disappoint! It was really busy we were seated downstairs it was extremely busy and loud, that was my only complaint , too many people squeezed in. The food and service though was amazing, our waiter was looking after all the tables downstairs and was run off his feet. He still however remained professional, friendly and attentive. The food was delicious we enjoyed pasta and risotto and a goats cheese starter. I will definately return when in London when less busy with runners!!

Perhaps we just had bad luck during a marathon week but both pasta and risotto was moderate, canteen quality. Risotto had no white wine in it. It was ok, but far below our expectations. The stuff was very friendly and helpful.

I had an amazing birthday dinner here! Delicious high quality food and awesome service! The skate was one of the best fish dishes I have had in quite some time and cooked to perfection! Perfect place for date night!

Nestled in the heart of London, this Italian gem exudes an inviting charm, drawing in customers even on a bustling Tuesday afternoon. From the moment you step inside, the ambiance captivates with its warm hues and rustic décor, transporting you to the cobbled streets of Italy. Despite the midday rush, the attentive staff ensure every diner feels welcomed and attended to. As for the food, while there's no denying the potential, it falls short of perfection. Take, for instance, the seafood linguine a tantalising spectacle for the eyes with its vibrant colors and aromatic allure. However, the star ingredient, the crevette, disappoints with its overcooked, grainy texture, leaving much to be desired. It's a culinary letdown amidst an otherwise commendable menu. In summary, this restaurant shows promise, but refinement is needed to truly shine. With a bit of finesse in the kitchen, it has the potential to elevate its offerings from good to exceptional, ensuring customers leave not just satisfied, but thoroughly impressed.

Amazing food and service. Claudio is the best!

Great Restaurant, love eating here

This is the best spot for food! The calamari was cooked to perfection and all the staff were so kind and friendly. Truly a brilliant atmosphere. This is my 3rd time coming here and again the chicken milanese was just amazing! Prices are fair and service as well as food are great! 👍 THANK YOU!

The pasta always amazing and everything else was also amazing for only £42

Faultless. Great food, wine & service.

Italian restaurant with excellent food, great atmosphere, the owners and service providers are kind and patient.

Food was excellent! Service was excellent! Would definitely come back.

Booked during a stay near to the restaurant. Food was lovely, staff were attentive and helpful. We had breads for starter, liver and chicken for main and tiramisu for pudding. £50 a head including a bottle of wine.

Traditional London-Italian, popular family restaurant near Great Portland Street tube. Great chatty, informal atmosphere with even better food I found. Would highly recommend!

Excellent all round, such a little gem!

The food was okay, but the pasta made us wait for a very long time

We worked with Demartino to host a fantastic celebration meal for an important work event at the BBC. Georgio, Claudio, Diego and the team were brilliant at providing a private dining space and lovely atmosphere with excellent service and delicious food throughout the night. Couldn't recommend more. Thank you for making the night a special occasion for us all!

Always Great Food, Moderately Priced, Good Portion Sizes.

Great spot for having some Italiano spirit in the busy London whirl. Great food, guys watch you and service is going smoothly.

Very tasty food with big portions and great service.

Was just looking for a quick bite nearby, when I passed by this unpretentious Italian restaurant. The lively atmosphere and tempting menu led me to give it a try: - friendly, attentive staff - everything I saw coming out of the kitchen looked tempting - the two dishes I went for lived up to the high hopes: fresh chargrilled squid with red chillies, followed by Ricotta ravioli in a butter and sage sauce - very tasty! - crowd: from father & son, to group of colleagues, to family with children, to friends having a good time - everyone feels welcome here - The desserts looked amazing too... I wish I had had space for it!

Pleasant atmosphere, great service and good food options. Very good pasta.

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Hemos encontrado un italiano muy bueno , con una calidad precio muy buena en Londres y que sin duda repetiremos. El servicio muy bueno y amable

Food amazing. Sea bass was outstanding. Lovely friendly atmosphere and very helpful staff. Would definitely go again.

Every time we’re in the area we come here for lunch. A genuine family Italian restaurant with great food and friendly service. Highly recommended

Party of 9 last night 20th January. Very busy but looked after so well, plus the food was excellent. Well done, all concerned.

Loved it Food and service impeccable

Un dels millors italians de Londres, sens dubte! Per tornar-hi.

Alles top 👍🏻 Bei der Creme brulee könnten mehr Beeren dabei sein, wenns schon dabei steht. Zu den Oliven vorweg fehlt Brot Afogato könnte man schöner anrichten

I was glad the Google comments are very sincere and accurate the food here is absolutely amazing I would like to come again 😋

Excellent food and service. The risotto was cooked nicely with the right texture and flavor. Carbonara also had just the right flavor and was among the best I have tasted. People here were very attentive and friendly. We didn’t have to wait long for the food. 10/10 experience!

Absolutely wonderful food! Not only that, the workers there were extremely kind and went out of their way to ensure that our food tasted good. The risotto was the best we’ve ever had and it’s highly recommended. Though the garlic bread is a bit burnt, it still tasted phenomenal- I highly recommend.

Had lunch with my wife thoroughly enjoyed. Great decor and atmosphere lovely authentic food

Top, personnel charmant, rapide et efficace et en plus on a vraiment bien mangé. Mention spéciale pour la crème brûlée !

Great food, attentive and amusing staff!

Fine and testy food. The service team is very friendly .

I really enjoy coming to this restaurant. Great food that always tastes freshly cooked. Pleasant service from a team that give the family feel of an independent restaurant. You are seated appropriately depending on whether you are a couple or part of a larger group. Good wine selection. Prices are reasonable too.

Love these guys. Been coming here for years. It's affordable for the quality you get. See you again soon 🙏🏼

Food was good. Save some room for the desserts as they were excellent. Service was excellent. Restaurant was crowded. They were very busy on the night we were there.

Absolutely fabulous Italian food and service 👌 I had the carbonara, and it was so tasty and light. Will be back!

Brilliant atmosphere , food and staff. Felt I was iback in Italy !

Les plats étaient tout simplement délicieux sans artifice la cuisine qu’on aime !

To be fair we only stopped in here on way home one night for a coffee, we sat outside lovely evening, we then ordered a chocolate brownie with a pistachio ice cream,we shared, it was fabulous, the nicest chocolate brownie I have ever had and I'm a cook (an a good one)the ice cream was beautiful perfect pudding, will be returning for a proper meal next time we go out out! Service was good staff were lovely, that's good hospitality

Very delicious Italian food!!! Ordered the seafood risotto, linguini and clams, parpradelle with bolognese, and spaghetti carbonara! Prices are very reasonable priced. Good portions. Also, ordered desert - tiramisu and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake! So goood!!! Outdoor seating is nice. Has a heater outside. Location is nice. Not too noisy on the street. Service is very good. Quick and efficient. Kind.

Excellent sea food and meat. Good surprise V2: veal meat was maybe too big. Cheesecake was awesome. Soft shell crab & sweet chilli (temporary) Nodino do vitello (veal chop marinated in lemon juice & rosemary) Cheesecake (white chocolate, berries)

Found by accident and have to say the most fantastic meal we had in London. Very authentic Italian , delicious and large portions.