il Bacino in Tower Hamlets

So following on from the discriminatory reception from the well known il Bordello restaurant nearby, we decided to try a different Italian restaurant, one not as well known except to the locals of Wapping or well reviewed but I am so grateful we found this place. It is genuinely a little gem situated opposite Tobacco Dock. There are old ships sitting in a dry dock so the view outside is pretty cool. We walked in and were immediately warmly welcomed and seated at our table. The people on the adjoining table were locals and mentioned how good the food was so that was very reassuring. We ordered from the starter menu the gamberoni e rucola (pan fried prawns, garlic chilli), cornetto di salmone (avocado and prawn mousse wrapped in smoked salmon) and burrata (with ham on a bed of rocket with a sweet glaze) All of which were exquisite. Mains consisted of a lobster linguine and a fettuccine al salmone. The lobster was unfortunately a tad over cooked but was bursting with flavour and the linguine and all its sauce was worth licking the plate for. The fettuccine my partner had was so rich and creamy I was in heaven with the taste I had. Desserts; just a tiramisu. It was so light and delicate but packed with flavour. Drinks consisted of a couple of rum swizzles and a mojito. If you like your tropical pineapple and coconut flavours then this is the one for you. I even took one to go. The mojito was very nice but just needed a tad more sugar for my palate. I also ordered an extra pizza to take away cos I had such a good time and loved the food so much. Portion sizes were very healthy, not American size but definitely substantial Service was brilliant. It got a bit busy halfway through our meal with lots of groups and families dining but we felt cared for and appreciated for our custom. Staff saw us out after we finished eating with smiles and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place.

Visited this restaurant as a stop off en route to a business meeting. What a good find! It was clean, tidy, light and airy! We had two pasta dishes, a side salad and a garlic bread. We watched the garlic bread being made. Everything we ate was delicious. We only had 50 mins before our meeting but we didn’t need to worry as the service was quick! Toilets clean and staff really helpful. If we are in the area again we’ll be back!

The service was wonderful. The food was delicious and pleasantly filling. The price was reasonable and (wine for those who want a good bottle and happy to pay) reflects the good standard of food.

Very tasty food, good portions, friendly service and very attentive staff. Very nice wine. My food was delicious and my partner said hers was too, will visit again.

Visited with the family whilst staying in London. Fabulous authentic Italian, great service, good value and enjoyed by all. Very clean, very friendly, would recommend and will return!

We’ve eaten here a couple of times over the past 12 months as I son lived at the apartments next door when he was at Uni. So today having spent almost 13 hours out and about with hospital appointment for our son, moving him out of his flat, cleaning too-ing and frowing we decided we would like nice meal without having to walk far ( around 20 metres). Booked a table for 8pm for outside. Arrived on time and the table wasn’t reserved but thankfully one available. After only a 5 minute wait ordered our drinks ( bottle of sparkling water, a cocktail and a pint of lager ) and also our meals. Hubby is gluten intolerant so no pasta or pizza for him so he ordered a chicken fillet dish with a cream and mushroom sauce, potatoes and vegetables with an extra portion of fries. My son ordered the spaghetti carbonara and I ordered the lasagne. So roll forward 30 minutes and still no drinks bearing in mind it had been 35 degrees in London that day and we were GASPING! Anyway, 30 minutes after we arrived the drinks arrived shortly followed by the food. Well, mine and my sons food and the portion of fries. Hubby was brought a plate of pasta with chicken. We obviously told the waiter that it wasn’t what he had ordered .. so it was whisked away. No apology, nothing. 15 minutes later still no sign of hubby’s meal. So he is sat eating the fries while my son and I ate our meals. I approached the waiter and asked if the meal was ever going to arrive. I explained we had had a really long and busy day and all we had wanted to do was enjoy a meal together. He said that there are two chicken dishes that are similar and there had been a mix up. He wasn’t even bothered. Sorry, but one chicken dish is with Pasta and one is with vegetables. When hubby’s finally arrived we are 2/3 of the way through ours and the staff basically didn’t give a monkeys ! I think it was the owner who brought the meal and he did apologise. The food was delicious so no complaints about that but the attitude of the staff basically.. couldn’t give a toss. Very disappointed with the overall experience.. but then again they got their bill paid so it’s a win win for them. In contrast, the night before we had walked down to the Riverside Chinese. 3 courses and a glass of wine for £21. Staff were lovely and the food ( and views over the Thames) were amazing.

My family and I (6 adults, 5 children ages 10-1) visited today for Father's Day. I really cannot fault this restaurant, very organised and friendly, service was amazing and the food was so very tasty, fresh and faultless. I really couldn't recommend this restaurant enough and can't wait to return.

Appalling service waited 49 mins for a drink decided to leave Chaotic service and organisation Avoid at all costs absolute shambles

Dear Gado, Last Sunday we have been in il Bacino restaurant we saw you there running around and we were sitting outside in the terrace the service was quite slow but guess what suddenly this fancy convertible car pulled in and pulled over that parked to the side and the person that was in it was Mr James the former manager of il Bacino he said hello to us and we are so pleased and excited to see him back he’s still the same a lot more younger and how elegant he is as soon as he stepped inside of the restaurant things changed and everything was starting moving and becoming functional by him the food and the service was excellent the previous manager that was here is not suitable for the job and role of being the manager of the restaurant in his red suit and shiny shoes we usually go to the circus to see the clowns but you have got one here in il Bacino I hope that Mr James is back for good if he is not here then the restaurant won’t do well and there won’t be as much of a atmosphere and the opinions of my friends your previous manager cannot manage he’s too slow so it’s better for him to get back to his waiter job

Disappointed from by the unsmiling waitress and surly manager (Alexander). Very slow service, staff prioritised the takeaway orders over the customers sat in the restaurant. They missed part of antipasta order which we had to ask to be taken off the bill. We were a group of 4 adults. 2 of us had starters but other 2 had to wait for theirs to arrive. So half group finished theirs before the othe plates arrived. Quality of food was okay/nice apart from the veal which was tough. We spent a lot - 3 courses each, 2 bottles of wine but the lack of care by the staff left us feeling we wouldn’t want to return again. Cold and unremarkable.

Amazing experience at the Bacino. We found our new fav italian restaurant in London that tastes as good as the food at home in Italy. The service is also impeccable, Alessandro is very professional and friendly and he always gives amazing suggestions. We def recommend this authentic place, that makes you feel you are in the beautiful Italy. Truly recommend this placd!

Brought my mum here for an early dinner the Friday before Mother’s Day. She had the Pollo Alla Grigia and said the chicken was the tenderest and tastiest she’s had in a long time. I had the Scalloppine Mellanzane, the veal was delicious and the sauce so flavourful. Even something as simple as the perfectly done as the steamed spring vegetables makes such a difference compared to the often tasteless vegetables many restaurants think will do. I love the location of this place right opposite Tobacco Dock (and also that it was the place my husband, friends and I had our first celebratory drink out of the house once the first 2020 lockdown broke, so happy memories!) But also, the staff and service are great, it feels like a proper family Italian trattoria despite the modern building. Will keep returning again and again.

Very impressive - we walked in as a group of 10. Even though it was fairly busy we were seated quickly & orders taken efficiently but by no means rushed. The waiters were extremely helpful & knowledgeable. Our food was fantastic, all freshly cooked & very speedy. My husband said it was the best carbonara he’s ever tasted. What a great little find , we will certainly be back.

We went there for a birthday of my friends daughters, two little princess. Since we walk in we said wow, what a lovely restaurant. Then when we open the menu which was impressive, so many dishes to choose from. Allesandro was the person who looked after us, he recommended to us the best dishes, I had the mussels as starter and then the scallopini, my husband had the salmon, everything was cooked well, was so delicious. I would love to go back there and try all the dishes from the menu but unfortunately I live faraway. Thank you Alessandro for being so professional, friendly and so polite. He is exactly like a real waiter.

Absolutely top place. Service really awesome and food is delicious. Fresh pasta, Sicilian favourites, great specials. Gnocchi with Gorgonzola is to die for… crab ravioli fab! Got to say that the service is really impeccable. I highly recommend!

Last christmas we visited il Bacino we are regular customers for lots of years especially we like to visit il Bacino only for one thing, one man that was there he was the greatest and the most professional on his job. He used to welcome us into the restaurant with joy and a smile on his face and the stylish. The man who worked here clearly had a style who is Mr James if I am completely right? but this upcoming Christmas we decided my family and my friends we never step in that restaurant again. Due to the fact of the recent reviews and complaints of people stating and explaining how they were treated for an example the customer service, the food, the bill for the dinner and not even a simple apology from Bacino. This is the only thing we have to say from all of us that it is a shame that your former manager doesn't exist in that place not even him in person or his name existing in the business anymore. Another thing it's a shame and quite frankly of his superiors shame on them for letting him go on his feet because without him there is no activity or greatness brought to the restaurant by him and this restaurant will never level up with the leadership it has at the moment with the current management who doesn't take into consideration of what the reviews have been saying because it speaks for its self.

We had booked this restaurant for my friends 22nd birthday from the moment we walked in we felt judged, there were two older gentlemen just staring at us like what were we doing there. Little did we know one of them was the host and...

Good attentive service, well presented and delicious food. We chose mainly from the specials board. My only warning to anyone with a hearing loss is that it is a very wooden and impossibly noisy room when it is busy.

I went with friends for a quick meal at Il Bacino in London but the waiter Danilo was able to upsell a full dinner. He is very professional and proactive. Danilo has good product knowledge, friendly and professional approach to the customers. Well done Danilo!

After visiting London myself and my partner fancied a nice Italian. We found this one not far from where we were staying. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and given a choice of where we would like to sit. We did not...

3 of us had lunch here last week . The food was fresh, beautifully presented, in generous portions, Very good value. The excellent service made it a perfect lunch.

excellent service! the staff welcomed us and kindly gave us all the explanations about food, answering all the questions, suggesting the best wine to drink with! the waiters were very good with the services! tasty and delicious food, generous portions! I can't wait to go...

We discovered this restaurant last year during the pandemic and regularly went for a pizza take-away in the summer. The pizza was pretty good for London, tasty and a nice fluffy dough. So during the winter lockdown we kept ordering on weekends - our Saturday...

Went with a few friends, came back a few times - always have friendly faces and great food! Love the seafood pasta and pornstar martini- best night out combo! DOG FRIENDLY OUTSIDE AS WELL!! Bring your pooch along for a boozy night out ❤️

After the COVID-19 lockdown I was a regular customer for many years and especially knowing Mr James the Manager of the il Bacino he is a friend of the family as well and since we know he left the restaurant one of your waiters told...

i have booked a table for my family on the 22 of April. when we arrive we wait longer because no organizzation in place!!! we wait about 20 minutes before the staff offer a seat......we receve wrong drinks and pizza arrive very burn....very dissapointing place!!!!...

We booked this as our first post lockdown outing and were really looking forward to it. We arrived, we waited to be seated at the entrance, no one came, so we walked into the restaurant a little more and 3 staff were milling around none...

They have no proper system and staff are rude. Had a booking for 7.15, arrived at 7 and was ignored at the entrance. I went to the door to speak to staff and was told to wait 1 minute and 40 minutes later heard no...

I have visited this restaurant many times in 2020- largely thanks to the availability of outdoor space! From takeaway cocktails to wine with friends to romantic dinners il Bacino has not disappointed- I look forward to many more memories here in 2021

Truffle Night - Amazing We visited the restaurant last night where they had a guest chef and had a Truffle infusion set meal. That was absolutely amazing! Well done! The pictures I have placed and from my last visit. Must visit!

The restaurant is located on the ground floor of a tall new development near Tobacco Dock, not obvious unless you know the area. We booked ahead for lunch on a Sunday and walked from further east in Wapping - unfortunately the day after Storm Dennis,...

Mains were fantastic. Beef perfectly cooked. Lobster linguini had half a lobster. Great local restaurant. Friendly staff. Clean and modern. Would return.

It s a fab restaurant, good service, nice Italian wine and the food was very tasty. We ate a pizza and lasagnas

Dear Sir, We visited your restaurant about three weeks ago we been recommended by a friend of us. Who Knows James Your Manager We Booked A Table For 28 People we just want to thank James For His Welcoming Us To The Restaurant With A...

We are regulars at Il Bordello and had read a few positive reviews on Il Bacino, Wapping Lane. Some had even compared it to the established Italian trattoria less than 500m away but that couldn’t be further from the truth. An ominous sign was entering...

Food was excellent and came in big portions. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend!

Dear Sir, Two Weeks Ago I visited your restaurant il Bacino. With My Husband For A Quite Dinner Usually I got to city island. And I Go To The Il Bianco Aswell But My Favourite Is il Bacino Because You Have The Best Manager That...

Forget the tricolore theme, come to Il Bacino for a modern Italian experience where everything, from the food to the staff is authentic and friendly. Highly recommended if you want to know what Italian food looks and tastes like past pasta and pizza (although those...

have eaten several times here: food delicious: portions huge: staff very attentive: great moderate priced wine list: nice modern atmosphere with evening views of the city skyline. we have taken lots of friends who wish they had this nearby.

Had a family meal which we all enjoyed.The outside tables really need a tablecloth or replacing not very nice surface.

By far the best Italian food I’ve had. A warm friendly environment with great staff. The pizza is delicious and the carbonara is also a great dish. Great selection of drinks and very well priced.

Dear Gado, I am a regular customer of your restaurant and the last time I come to your restaurant it wasn’t the same as the usual. The food was excellent but the service was very bad. Usually when I come to your restaurant when it’s...

Whilst in this out of the way area we stumbled upon this amazing restaurant, tucked away in the back streets of Wapping but not far from the Tower of London. Not a tourist restaurant but used mainly by locals up to 70% they say people...

Don't matter if you go to IL Bacino, IL Bianco or The grocer, you can be assured of good quality food.

Went here on a sat at 5.30, so was quiet. We ordered drinks, then waited ages for our orders to be taken, we had to call a waiter over to order, think they let you sit there as more drinks being purchased! The food was...

We have been here a few times to the lovely terrace which has a view of tobacco dock interspersed with the city. Its a good place to sip an aperol spritz or peroni. The food is of very good quality and generous portions. The service...

That’s not the first time I came to your restaurant i used to be a customer at Bordello restaurant we don’t go there anymore we come to you now because of your excellent food and service especially your manager who looked after us very well...

Dear sir, I’ve been recommended by a friend to come to your restaurant and when we arrived to your restaurant with me and my family. Your manager gave us a massive welcome and treated us well, he let us choose our table which was very...

To whom it may concern, We have been at your restaurant twice and the food was perfect and the service was not too bad. However the second time I came to pay my bill we had been served by this waiter with black curly hair...

We were here for the first time with a group of friends. The local car parks was out of action so we had a little difficulty parking. At first service was very slow; I think they were short staffed. However it improved over the course...

Very friendly, welcoming staff. Lovely restaurant with huge portions so make sure you're hungry! Thanks to Claus for looking after us. We'll be back!

The food is great and huge portions. We sat at the bar and had a great time with the barman. Also really nice to sit outside in the summer and have a drink.

Great quality, quantity and delicious food with really friendly and attentive staff, along with a little dance from Marco & comedy from Clause! Thank you guys for making us feel so welcome

Easy to miss from the outside, simple/stylish decor and a slightly miserable head waiter... but you go there for THE FOOD! From the olive oil on the table to the pancetta in my carbonara, from the olives in the salad to the Parmesan... not a...

I came there for dinner with my family and I must say I had the most amazing time. The food was great and delicious, also very reasonably priced. The service was outstanding, staff are friendly and helpfull, full of suggestions and recommendations regarding their menu....

Service is impeccable, and the staff are very friendly, but what really makes this place worth a visit is the food. Our group mainly ordered from the large selection of fish based specials. Fresh fish, flavoured and cooked to perfection.

Came here with a group of 15 friends for dinner. Good menu and food of a very decent size and quality (pizzas are huge!). Attentive and quick service too in a pleasant modern setting just across from Tobacco Dock. Reasonably priced for London, well worth...

Looking across Tobacco Dock this restaurant serves very high quality food with good wine and very pleasant service.

Absolutely fantastic service. Gorgeous, fresh and delicious food. Beautiful setting. Highly recommend.

Our first visit to this italian restaurant that is close to our family in the Wapping area. The restaurant is spotlessly clean and ultra modern. The choice of food is wide and the quality excellent. The menu covered all the italian classics with some additionally...

Not so long ago my friend and I popped in this restaurant to grab some lunch. It was very quiet for a Friday afternoon but tidy and nice. The atmosphere is very calming, the windows are huge and let in lots of light. The service...

Far too much food! The portions are huge but it’s a great place for a family gathering. Do not order a starter plus a main! Crazily huge portions!

We were in London for the weekend staying in an apartment nearby. This was really the only restaurant in the vicinity which was why we visited on the Friday evening with little expectations. We were really pleasantly surprised - everything was really good - the...

We had dinner here. It was OK. Starters were excellent but the mains a flop. Sliced sirloin perfectly cooked but then served on a stone cold plate on a marble table. It was cold within 2 minutes which really detracted from it. The Veal Milanese,...

Arrived just after most of the theatre crowd had left. Service was prompt but since we were in no hurry, they were quite happy for us wait a few minutes before we ordered. Two 'standard' meals and a bottle of white wine were ordered and...

My daughter and I were looking for a bite to eat, as we passed we saw a few tables outside, so screeched to a halt, parked illegally and hobbled in [recent knee replacement] to check the menu. Looked good and told the owner that both...

Havingp previously dined at this restaurant I was very disappointed with my visit on Saturday. Having ordered the swordfish, which on previous visit was delicious, I was served with the fish overcooked and minus several ingredients, namely muscles, clams & prawns although there was one...

Il Bacino is a great restaurant blighted by an irritating wasp of a manager, who spends his time snapping unpleasantly at staff. This particularly stands out as the waiters and excellent barman Max are all charming and efficient. Do go, just regard this front of...

The serving staff dropped olive oil all over my dress and only offered a sorry and some napkins. Any decent restaurant with those prices, would have had the manager come over apologize and offer a discount or some sort of concession. Instead they charged us...

Perfect spot for a nice warm summer night. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, the food fresh and delicious. Nice combinations of Mediterranean flavors. Not a posh restaurant, but a friendly one. Choose to sit outdoors if the weather is good. Ps. Although they...

Good quality Italian restaurant. Nice to sit outside during the summer time. A bit expensive but portions are big. If you are not very hungry share 1 pizza for two

So why only 4 stars.... The place is clean and well fitted out. The big draw for us is the outside terrace which really makes you feel like you are on holiday. The 'older' waiters and the Manager Jimmy are on top of their game....

Popped in for a quick dinner. Great food at a good price. The service is friendly and quick. Thoroughly recommend.

This was my first visit to this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent, service extremely effient & friendly and the atmosphere relaxed. Maybe a little on the expensive side but very worth while. Highly recommend this restaurant for family & special occasion.

We went here on the second day of a conference in Tobacco Docks and loved it (Mainly to avoid the horrendous food served at Tobacco Dock conferences). The service was super friendly and we went with the special recommendation of a whole grilled fish which...

There are a lot of Italian Pizza / Pasta restaurants in the Wapping area, but this one comes top of my list. Relaxed, spacious, friendly, efficient, buzzy - enormous portions, perfectly cooked and presented. And an outside terrace (English weather permitting)! Try this one first

passed by on our way to the skylight and thought we would stop for a drink and a nibble. What a joy. Freezing cold beers, wine served in ice buckets and huge portions made this a fabulous diversion. Wonderful, attentive service, great food, will definitely...

We tried the special oysters and whitebait for starters which was very well presented. The staff are very friendly and care a great deal about your dining experience. The fillet steak for main was lovely. For what we had it was good value.

Had a lovely meal here. The portions are extremely generous and tasty too. My only gripe would be that the crab mango had more tomato than crab. But otherwise everything else was a delight

I came here with Friends in January - based on a good recommendation - for a birthday meal. I/we could not have been more disappointed. The service was rude, the food was late, the vegetables were clearly frozen, and microwaved (badly). The birthday was ruined,...

Third visit. It's got a really lovely atmosphere - very modern, but also very cosy. The staff are so friendly and the food is great. 1 vegetarian, 2 vegans and 1 meat eater - lots of choice for all of us. :)

The starters and mains are huge!! They also have an interesting menu and good selection of Italian wines. I would definitely go back and it's a nice place to while away an afternoon or evening. Decor is modern and service good.

Been meaning to go to since we had a leaflet popped through our door a few months ago. What a lovely surprise! We only had a couple of pizzas and a bottle of wine but the service was wonderful - friendly and efficient, the pizzas...

Superb food and service Pizza and pasta are excellent, wonderfully generous portions too, exactly what you want from an Italian restaurant Brilliant attention to detail in a wonderful modern and fresh building

Visited for the first time and was made to feel very welcome. Great service, excellent food, and good value. I’ll be back

Visited with fiancé last night after loving other Italians in Wapping. Decor and space is amazing, such a quality place to eat dinner with glass windows. Menu is very good, not too broad as to confuse and not too small as to not offer enough...

Went here on a cold January evening as it was convenient. I must say expectations were not high based on the previous reviews and was pleasantly surprised, will definitely be going back. Decor is swish and offers something luxe at a reasonable price. Fills a...

The food is bland and the ingredients aren’t fresh. Yet the prices are high. As a local I was so excited to go, and so disappointed. The steak was disappointing and the seafood wasn’t fresh. The pizza was okay, but the prosciutto tasted cheap. Not...

Friendly and attentive staff, great food, good wine. Worth trying the octopus for starter. The risotto was very tasty and would also recommend the cheese platter and strawberry panna cotta. We really enjoyed Il Bacino in Wapping.

The service at Il Bacino has to be commended. On each of the four or five occasions I have visited, the management team has has been hugely professional, caring and attentive. They are happy to recommend dishes based on their own personal taste and go...

Lovely food - good size portions but more importantly great quality food. Great service and very friendly. Have been here a few times and the waiting staff have always been helpful and attentive. Not pretentious, just good food and service.

A very posh place. Lovely service a small but pretty decent char of wines and marvellous food. One dish is enough for a DI her for 2... in our case we had enough food for 6 while being 2 and a half ;) I'm risotto...

I went there on a Thursday night and I had a very good dinner. Food was good, service was excellent and quick. I would recommend the place.

Visited with a party of 6 including 2 children - the restaurant was immaculate and the menu substantial ( as were the portions sizes! ) we all ordered different dishes and and none of us were disappointed. Was a little dubious after reading a couple...

We came as a group of eight an enjoyed a delightful evening. The service was prompt and genuinely friendly. We especially enjoyed the mains that were generous in size and immaculately composed to give an authentic Italian experience.

We are locals and went here for Sunday lunch three weeks ago and had a super meal so returned this week for dinner but wish we hadn't! The young waiter struggled to understand our aperitif order and then began clearing the wine and water glasses...

Living locally I was excited upon hearing a new Italian restaurant was opening. Reality is that this place personifies the 2000-2010 Ask Italian model - an electric pizza oven and pre made ingredients for a ‘Chef’ to then cobble together a presentable meal. Wapping is...

Beautiful New place , amazing Italian food , friendly staff & warm atmosphere . You should try Tagliolini Prawns

We eagerly anticipated our first trip to a new neighbourhood Italian but we came away so disappointed. After promising starters the main courses were tasteless, and very basic in presentation. With competition rife in this area, just matching high prices is not enough. It's all...