La Gourmandina in Camden

Un gran restaurante de barrio para todos, con comida deliciosa y un ambiente acogedor.

Quaint restaurant along Lambs Conduit (nearest stations: Holborn and Russell Square). Warm and helpful staff. Casual unpretentious interiors. Take-away or dine in experience; either is satisfactory (this restaurant has a regular following). Fair prices. The pastries are really good! Will return.

En Londres para algunas exposiciones, alojados en Bloomsbury, así que queríamos un lugar a poca distancia. La Gourmandina cumplía todos los requisitos. Ya informarnos que habíamos reservado una gran fiesta por lo que propuso una variante del menú compartir - tres entrantes, dos platos principales, dos postres. Una excelente oferta de comida deliciosamente auténtica a un precio razonable. Una buena lista de vinos. No se puede perder si está en la zona.

An excellent dinner for two. We had been contacted re a large party booking and they had suggested a variant of their sharing menu. What a splendid offer - three starters, two mains, two desserts. Delicious, authentic food, served with knowledge and care. Good wine list too. Top quality at a reasonable price - thank you!

I needed an early supper snack - and they put one together "off menu". Absolutely delicious. Kind service and great coffee - Italian. Left in peace to eat, charge my laptop and generally chill out

There is no inner emptiness that the Gourmandina can't fill, with some sweetness of their food nor the smile of those who made it possible.

Perfect for a quick lunch and very tasty. Service was very good - friendly and attentive

Have eaten here a couple of times recently. The main eating area lies behind the shop, and is a little spartan and functional. Service was prompt and friendly. Lunchtime menu is interesting, and meals are prepared with care. I work in the area, and can vouch for La Gourmandina as the best value food in the locality. Well worth a visit; the shop sells delicious delicatessen-style treats which are imported and unavailable anywhere else in this part of London.

The food served was quite basic and actually quite bland. Expected better taste from an Italian-French restaurant.

Beautiful food and wine served in a great restaurant. Very professional service.

Este es el lugar perfecto para ir y olvidarse de la vida en la ciudad. Muchas gracias por una experiencia maravillosa! ! ! La comida era deliciosa y el personal era extremadamente amable y divertido! No puedo esperar a la experiencia de ir a cenar aquí como el almuerzo tomé el otro día estaba tan delicioso.

I stumbled upon this place by chance a couple years back and have been coming ever since. Situated on the tranquil Lamb's Conduit Street this really is a place that offers the best coffees/teas, cakes and stunning Franco Italian fare (the risotto balls are to die for, and the almond croissant are my absolute favourite). All food is made daily on site and with incredibly fresh, clean ingredients. The atmosphere is warming and lovely (right now brilliantly Christmassy). The staff are friendly, attentive and have an idiosyncratic way of making you feel so comfortable... I love this place, 10/10. I can't wait to try the dinner service!

Amazing attentive & helpful staff, delicious inventive French/Italian food

Great cafe by day and trendy minimalist restaurant by night. Great food and wine. Menu not extensive but all well prepared. One of my top 5.

Lambs Conduit Street these days is pretty much so hipster-central, for this part of Central London at any rate and has come a long way since I used to visit the legendary Shop 70A in the mid-1990s for cut-price Italian designer clothing. La Gourmandina is somewhere between epicerie, crêperie, Cave á Vin and café with the ascent more on French than Italian. Don’t be put off by the small amount of seating visible at the front – there’s plenty more seating at the back.

The food and the wine at this lovely restaurant are exceptional. The staff is very attentive and gracious. This is a place to treasure.

This was the perfect spot for lunch with a potential new colleague / client. The only downside was that it was quite noisy. The food was delicious and came quickly, and the service was excellent.

Amazing food, service and ambience. The Italian/French combo is really unique and even the staff were a combo of French and Italian. Everything was outstanding - the presentation, ingredients and creativeness of the cuisine. The set menu is incredible value. This is one of the best kept secrets in London

went here for a quick business snack before our appointment in John Street.Service was excellent and everything came quickly and was very good. I only had a meat and cheese selection but it was very good and my client enjoyed the soup and a salad.

location and food quality is good. The night i was there may have inadequate people hence service is so and so. Pretty value for money.

It's Italian, no, it's french, no it's Italian. No matter. It's great!!. You enter the place and don't be misled by the scanty food display, or the almost bare furnishings. Prepare yourself for a feast. These guys can make culinary wonders from both sides of Mont Blanc, for the menu has something from both countries. Try the lamb pallet. Don't forget the cheese tray and the wine list is varied too.

A most pleasant find. Excellent Italian food and a good wine list, with attentive service in a relaxed atmosphere. I would recommend to others. Note that it does not open too late.

Sono stata in questo ristorante per una cena di lavoro. Il bistrot offre una buona varieta di vini italiani e francesi. Il cibo è di ottima qualità e il servizio molto cordiale. Il mio preferito è stata la fregola.

Beautiful food; great ambience- a lovely place to eat. Nice fusion of Italian and French cuisine

Este lugar es increíble que tengo la suerte de haber sido dos veces en dos semanas. Las dos veces en la sala de vuelta para una cena de negocios, aunque todos disfrutamos de la excelente comida en ambos eventos, debo admitir que me gustó la opción de compartir en la segunda visita (no más envidia). Así como una comida increíble, el servicio es amable, pero eficiente, siempre una preocupación cuando su celebrar un evento para otros. Pudimos para sentarse y disfrutar de la experiencia del prosecco de barril cuando llegamos al café al final. Pero volviendo a los eventos principales de la comida solo puedo decir que era verdaderamente excepcional, fresca, sabrosa y abundante. No puedo esperar a volver. . . .

Estábamos cerca de Goodenough College y encontramos este lugar en Tripadvisor para cenar después de un largo día en el Lords. Lo más destacado era el dos botellas de excelentes vinos acompañan la cena y el pato de mi esposa con salsa de blackberry. Saludo a la llegada y el personal era muy amable. Por desgracia muy tranquilo en 8 o'clock una noche de sábado. Éramos los únicos comensales en la parte trasera de negocios comedor crea una atmósfera y que era un poco deficiente. No es tanto problema esta vez ya que queríamos hablar y ponerse al día con nuestros pequeños huéspedes.

Excellent food, good service and good value - as always. A great location for a business lunch - or an evening meal.

Simple, healthy, fresh and tasty food with an interesting menu concept. Main restaurant opens up beyond the deli counter into comfortable seating and a peaceful atmosphere, free from rushing around or pressure to leave your table. Pleasant, enthusiastic staff members who seemed to enjoy their work. Excellent value for money overall - I will be back with friends to try the hot options next month.

We were delighted to stumble upon this charming little Enoteca (wine bar) on a Friday evening. It was quiet and there was space to sit on high stools at a small table overlooking the charming, pedestrianised Lamb's Conduit St. The wine was great, and fairly priced and, more importantly, served nice and chilled in tall stemmed glasses. We'll be back to try the food soon!

Went for my daughters 21st birthday meal, just 3 of us. Vey friendly greeting and all staff were very pleasant. We were made to feel very welcome. Lovely food, not a big choice on the menu but this was not a problem as everything sounded good and the choices we made were lovely and there was a good choice of wines. Mentioned it was daughters 21st when booking and the staff remembered and made her dessert plate special for her. Would definitely return and reccommend.

A simple trattoria/bistrot/canteen type restaurant at the back of the delicatessen shop. Good ingredient, proper no nonsense wine, nice place to eat and drink and relax with friends. We went on a quiet night so it felt a little quiet, but the staff and owner made the evening. It is good to see the owner being proud of their food and wine, it tells me they eat their food and choose their wine list. Now that's precious nowadays!

It was good but the food was not amazing. Had the beef lasagne but it was basically just white sauce and pasta - no meat in most mouthfuls. Very stingy! Otherwise no issue at all.

We had a great meal here a few days ago when visiting London.As the weather was so wonderful we were able to sit outside so I can't comment on the decor as I never saw it! However, it was really good to sit and watch the world go by.The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was excellent and good sized portions.We started with the Italian meat platter and a plate of dips. This was a good choice and there was loads for 4 people.We enjoyed it very much and would certainly return again.

Great Italian appetizer and alright pesto pasta and coffee. The atmosphere and staffs are really nice. Overall, a decent place for lunch. The price is also acceptable.

We had the 3 course menu. Really lovely dishes which were traditional faire some of which I'd never tried. Good wine list. Lovely staff. Incredible puddings. The Mille feuille was delicious!!! £25 for the set menu plus £20 each for two nice bottles of red shared between 5.

I am very familiar with French and Italian cuisines and can state, without equivocation, that Marie (owner and directeur) is a rare breed, deftly combining business acumen and a refined palate with genuine human kindness. The restaurant could just as easily be located in Rue de la Bucherie in the Latin Quarter, or in Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in Lucca--no mean trick, given the climate in London. This is no place for the self-important, faux connoisseur: if you come, check your attitude at the door and allow Marie and her wonderful staff to do what they do best--culinary transportation.

Really enjoyable experience, the lamb main course is divine. Portions on the small size slightly and the menu is a little pricy.

Excellent all round: great value for a refined yet simple continental menu. Great service and decent selection of wine. I'll be back!

As always, fresh ingredients and delicious options, mellow atmosphere and lovely staff. Lots of chatter and people enjoying themselves.

Although the rear dining space is a little utilitarian the quality of the food and friendly and knowledgeable service make this an excellent place to visit for dinner. The shared starter platter was very good- tasty and filling, and the lamb main dish was beautifully cooked and extremely tasty. An interesting wine list was good value for money.Conveniently located in Bloomsbury, it's a restaurant that we will be returning to many more times.

Always consistent. Good study spot but not during busy meal times. Good coffee and pastries. A neighbourhood favourite

La Gourmandia is situated in Holborn not far from Russell Square Tube Station and the restaurant is concealed behind the façade of a snack/coffee bar. The establishment is atmospheric but simple with a concrete floor and sturdy wooden trestle tables flanked by some well populated wine racks. We opted for the Open Table Menu which offered 3 or 4 choices at each course plus a glass of bubbly. Service was friendly and helpful although there was a bit of a gap between courses.A group of 6 of us ate at La Gourmandia and we were delighted with both the food and friendly service. The food is Italian (but no pizza) and examples of the starters on offer were fresh watercress soup with Italian sausage, celeriac with onions, herbs and Italian cream cheese. For main the choice was pork belly with vegetables, gnocchi with roast vegetables or cuttlefish risotto. Between us we sampled the full range of starter's/mains and they all looked/tasted home cooked and were delicious. For desert there were various Italian puddings or the choice of cake from the well stocked trolley. I loved the chocolate cake with sauce which was rich, moist and just so chocolatey. We also ordered a couple bottles of nice Italian wine plus coffees too and the bill came to £37 a head including the 12.5% service charge, very reasonable for Central London and the standard of food. La Gourmandia is a bit different in its set up and atmosphere but I mean that in a very positive sense as the food and service reflects genuine pride and passion in this small but charming restaurant.

Our group of 6 often dines in Mayfair. Our dinner at this restaurant was of equal quality. We had the set menu which offered limited choices but all were excellent. The venue is plain and simple - a bit 1960 but charming. Service was unhurried and friendly. We agreed to return soon and leave others to pay more for less in Mayfair.

Really well picked produce, short Italian/French menu and friendly service. Relaxed atmosphere which cares about simply prepared good value food. Met a friend to catch up, would work for a casual date and/or a relaxed work meal too.

Quiet, but it was a Wednesday night. The food was lovely though and the service was great. The staff were very friendly. Highly recommended.

I've booked an evening meal for myself and three friends and I was quite worried because one of my friends is rather fussy, or should I say difficult when it comes to dining out. I should have not worried. We started with a wonderful negroni, followed for me by a very good site portion of pate with mini croissant and I think quince and then lamb - perfectly cooked - with yummy mash and then a gigantic creme brûlée with a hint of green tea. My friends had watercress soup - very generous portion -, carasau bread lasagna, and...I can't remember..oh yes, date cake with salted caramel ice-cream. All dishes were well above average. Highly recommended. Can't wait to go back, maybe for lunch.

Went there with some friends as this place had been recommended to me by others friends. It's bigger than it looks from the outside as there is a room in the back, where we sat. There was plenty of space in the table, as well as plenty between table. Not a crowded feeling at all even though the place was busy.The menu isn't extensive however there are enough variety to choose from, even some healthier option without carbs. My plate had cheese in it, but the chef put the right amount (meaning not too much!).The wine menu is extensive from both France and Italy.The bill was what to be expected for a restaurant using good products

Tasty mid week lunch of Italian/ whole foods. Nice rice balls and good choice of unusual salads. Good service , menu slightly confusing . Found it hard to follow the conversation though as lots of echos in the room.

First time in a while i felt like tipping. The food was excellent and the service so friendly. Would recommend for lunch, dinner, drinks, all.

Excellent ambience and location. Starter and main really enjoyable. Disappointing desserts.

A real French-Italian gastronomical gem. Menu is simple but with a quirky touch. Food delicious, presentation wonderful. Ambiance cosy and casual, staff very swift and helpful. Excellent for special occasions, romantic dates, friends' get togethers. Highly recommended!

As a regular customer the the nearby hospital, we've also been fans of this cafe/restaurant. It seems the busyness of the place has created an atmosphere where the owner doesn't care if that particular customer stays or leaves. In the past month we've popped in quite a few times and most times been greeted with the same attitude. Whilst the food and cakes have been good previously, I'm done with the service and won't be returning.

Two of us dined last Tuesday and were very impressed by the cuisine and service. Quite rightly using a limited menu of high quality, we both really enjoyed the innovative lasagne as a starter (portion size just right) and the pork belly as a main. We found an excellent Italian wine to accompany our meal off the tight wine list and after a desert headed home very replete and happy. I would thoroughly recommend and will return!

The perfect combination. French and Italian love of food, imagination, excellent skills, and a lovely friendly team of staff.We went for Saturday brunch. The stuffed baby squid was delicious and beautifully presented. The brandade de morue was delicate and full of flavour at the same time. A good and not overpriced wine selection.....Yes. We'll be back.

I have visited La Gourmandina several times, for personal and business dinners. The quality of the food and service has been excellent every single time. The food is a good mix of Italian and French cuisines.During the last visit, my friend and I shared the La Panelle; the chickpea bread just melted in my mouth. We had the pan fried hake and the gnocchi for mains, both flavourful and well done. The earl grey tea crème-brulee was a lovely finish.The restaurant has good drinks options and the ambience is well suited. There are good vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.Highly recommended.

Delightful cafe, quite small but worth the squeeze. I think it is possible to reserve a table but we walked in and found a place to sit. The baguettes are amazing and come accompanied by wonderful ''salad'' choices (grain and ham/cous cos and cheese etc). They also have yummy looking savoury tarts and filled galettes. It is very French in atmosphere and the food good quality at a very reasonable price for the amount and variety.

I had a meal with a bunch of friends at Gourmandina on Lambs Conduit last night... wonderful... the food was excellent - I can personally recommend the pappardelle lamb dish - beautiful, and my mates all loved their choices too... Brilliant.

I went with a friend on a wet Wednesday evening not really knowing what to expect. From the outside you see a little Italian deli, but what you don't see is the large room at the back. Now, this room isn't going to float everyone's boat as it is quite bare, almost stark and the floor needs a bit of TLC - it's clearly intentional however. But..it's comfortable, cosy and quite intimate, so all good.Very friendly and welcoming staff, showed us to a nice corner table and gave us a short menu and a long wine list. Some lovely little amuse bouche turned up, simple but very tasty.Choosing was easy since we are both meat people. We started off with an amazing shared trio of pates - The Hunter - , comprising a smooth chicken liver pate, a very coarse ham hock and one, again, very coarse which I've forgotten (probably rabbit), with pickles and bread. They were all gorgeous, no other word, and were slowly eaten to take in all the different textures and flavours. Honestly, the nicest starter of that type I have ever eaten. Be warned - there was a lot of it too :-).I had lapin gourmand for my main - Toulouse sausage stuffed rabbit leg with a mustard sauce, creamy mash and greens. My friend had potee Savoyard - belly pork, sauted cabbage, sausage and veg. We agreed that both were superb beyond any doubt. The flavours, the preparation, the presentation were all perfect. Definitely one of the best mains either of us had ever eaten.We had also ordered a vegetable tempura which was stunning if, as it turned out, not strictly necessary......All of this was washed down with a lovely bottle of St Nicholas de Bourgeil - one of my favourites - which complemented every course very well indeed.Neither of us could manage pudding as, to put it bluntly, we were stuffed.If this all sounds a bit gushy, I apologize, but it was as good as I've said.The staff were great, the service was spot on and it didn't cost a fortune either. Highly recommended.

I popped in for a quick lunch only to be confronted by rudest french waitress I have ever met. I politely asked for a glass of water and boy was that not received well, interrupting me to tell me how busy she was before I had even finished my sentence. She purposefully then ignored me for next ten minutes and so I went to the counter and asked for some myself. I waited longer and still no one came to my table or asked and when she came over she was rude and surly. The food is not bad but unfortunately the disorganised nature of the place and the attitude of the waitress ruined the entire experience for me and I lost my appetite.

Walked through the back room - large, central wooden table perfect for a groups of 8-12, with smaller side tables around the edges of the room. Decor mainly wood and wine bottles. Clubby atmosphere, not in a clique-y way, but relaxed vibe. We only stopped for a cup of tea and a coffee, both refreshing and excellent. Makes me want to come back and sample more.

very friendly service nice vibe to the place the food was decent enough nothing outstanding

At first glance it looks like your standard high end Italian deli however through the back there is a delightful dining room serving some of the most authentic food I have had in London.The menu is small but perfectly formed, my family shared all our dishes and none of them fell short of fantastic. I would highly recommend the calamari and hunter sharing plate to start then the lamb ragu for the main. The service was efficient and with a smile.I rarely give 5/5 but I could not fault this place, the prices are a bit higher than your average Italian but totally worth it. I couldn't recommend it enough.

Brilliant rustic home made Italian food.. the gnocci with Gorgonzola outstanding as were pate and rillettes. Keep going back to this hidden gem

Lively, lovely place, but far better in the evening than at lunch because the hot dishes are cooked from scratch

I've had lunch here a few times; always good food and wine, and small enough to avoid loud music and hubbub of other restaurants.

Tasty and very well cooked fish and seafood dishes. Friendly and attentive staff.

Was in London for a week and this was my favorite me by far. I had the Rabbit. I felt like I was in a small French or Italian villa the whole time. My waitress said her sister was the chef, so I believe it is a daily business. Can't say enough good things about La Gourmandina.

Went for an early supper with a friend. We both had a blue cheese gnocchi which was exceptionally flavoursome. Attentive service and a pleasant atmosphere.

The wine and food at this restaurant are excellent and the staff are helpful and very pleasant. The ambience is spoiled by the fact that the floor in the basement restaurant, which is where most guests dine, is concrete that needs refinishing. Additionally the toilets are very poorly fitted and need both the floor and walls redecorated. It is a shame that the restaurant owner does not understand the need.

Really fabulous food with a good choice - even on the set 3 courses menu. Attentive waiting staff who didn't rush us through courses.

We booked a table for 8 people. We decided to have a £28, 3 course set meal with 3 choices for each course. The food was very good. Three of us had hake which was perfectly cooked and very tasty. All of us enjoyed the evening and we said we would return. The bill which included 3 bottles of wine and service was £358. Well worth it. Good service.

This is a good place for a calm glass of wine but it's not a place to stay all evening simply because the searing is too uncomfortable - only tiny stalls. A better seat could make a big difference!

I booked a table at this restaurant for a birthday dinner. The food was excellent and the quiet room at the back meant we could catch up. We both took advantage of the special and enjoyed a glass of prosecco accompanied by nibbles. The food was presented beautifully and tasted delicious. The creme brulee that we chose as our dessert was the largest I've ever had. Service was unobtrusive and attentive. I can highly recommend this restaurant for dinner and will come back for lunch.

Friendly service, good value specials and snacks - a la carte a bit pricey. Good wine, although wine waiter tended to hover a bit too much

Everyone enjoyed their meal only downside was that my pork dish was not very hot. But this was not experienced by the other three people.

6 of us went for a low key birthday dinner and had the set menu. The staff were really attentive, the food really interesting (in a good way!) and the menu was great value. It's a bit tucked away so wasn't hugely busy, and we were the only ones left by 10pm, but it was a Tuesday and meant we gossip uninterrupted! I'll definitely go back.

Wonderful restaurant with unique seasonal menu & delightful staff. A firm favourite.

La Gourmandina has been a revelation for me. Lovely ambience, polite and efficient service and great food, both very tasty and well presented.

While looking forward to tasting this deli-restaurant's Italian-French cuisine, I was almost immediately disappointed with the poor portions offered and un-scintillating tastes in the main course with an undersized Hake portion as well as being extremely bland. Waiters worked hard to compensate for the inadequacy of the kitchen.

My friends and I went for dinner at La Goumandina. We had a very nice time and the food and service were excellent. The staff is very friendly.

Great work lunch. Most of the party had the linguine. It was delicious, although we all wanted slightly more. Great selection of wines and intereting menu. Will be back.

Prima di cenare abbiamo bevuto degli ottimi spritz , con nostro grande stupore , preparati ad arte . Essendo io veneto stentavo a crederci , ma in effetti gli spritz erano fatti bene. Siamo poi passati nella sala dove abbiamo mangiato agnello , foie gras , coniglio e pasta .. tutti piatti indimenticabili , saporiti e impiattati ad arte.Faccio un grande complimenti alla chef.

the food was creative and very good but various options had already run out on the night we were there which was a shame. There was also an issue with the offer in that the glass of champagne was in fact prosecco and wasn't available when we first arrived; we were offered a free bottle of white wine until prosecco supplies were replenished and ended up having it with dessert. But excellent venue for a dinner with friends as we could actually hear each other speak which is a first in a central London venue. The young waitress was charming and coped well with being the message bearer ! We'll be back.

Wonderful alternative to corporate or trendy London scene. Fresh, carefully prepared food with attention to ingredients and flavour. Local French and Italian wines. Very friendly and cozy atmosphere.

Good tasty food although not an extensive menu but we were told they change the menu quite regularly.<br />My partner was very happy with the wine list.<br />Although the restaurant is not large the atmosphere was relaxed and the tables weren&#039;t too <br />close together.<br />I&#039;d certainly return here to dine again.

Stopped in by chance, looking for a midweek place to grab some food while in London with work. Had a nice soup and glass of wine but the lamb ragu pappardelle was one of the nicest plates of pasta I've ever eaten, in Italy or elsewhere. Never tasted anything quite like it. Very friendly staff, top service and nice laid back atmosphere, highly recommended

Fabulous food at reasonable prices with good service and nice ambience, located in a lovely, quiet part of London. It&#039;s nothing fancy but it hits the spot. I&#039;ve been here twice now with clients and both times have been fabulous. I highly recommend it.

We reserved a table at La Gourmandina based upon the very favourable reviews on Trip Advisor. Several hours before we arrived the owner phoned up and asked whether we would prefer a table inside or outside due to the lovely weather. We started with a French and Italian cold meat and cheese platter to share, followed by Rabbit stuffed with tuscan sausage for me and Summer salad for Christina. This was accompanied by a nice glass or two of Pinot Noir from the Cotes d'Auxerre. At all times the service was very friendly and very helpful. A delightful evening indeed! We would happily return again.

Siamo stati più volte in questo locale, sia per colazione con dei croissant meravigliosi, che per pranzo e cena.Abbiamo mangiato due ottime insalate, fresche, saporite e abbondanti, e in altre occasioni abbiamo preso le crepes salate (buonissime!) ma abbiamo anche assaggiato i piatti italiani e francesi, a me, che sono quasi vegetariana, è molto piaciuta la parmigiana di melanzane e a mio marito invece sono piaciuti sia l'agnello che l'anatra! Zona pedonale molto carina!

Wonderfully warm and attentive staff.<br />Excellent Italian house red &amp; white wine.<br />Very eclectic &amp; tasty menu - beautifully presented dishes.<br />We&#039;ll definitely be back!

I don't know why I have never been Lamb's Conduit Street before, but I loved it and La Gourmandina. Both are a celebration of independent business doing their thing well. The food was unfussy but full of flavour, sourcing great produce is obviously important. The starter sharing plates were gorgeous both to look at and to eat. The staff were very warm and friendly.

Very enjoyable dinner; good selection of wines to match.

We visited la Gourmandina, as Lamb's Conduit Street is one of our favorite streets in London. The staff is most friendly, welcoming and extremely attentive. The food is fresh and authentic, to put it quite bluntly: delicious. Btw if you do not know what a burrata is, you should come here and find out.

Lovely place in a lovely neighbourhood. Prices are a little high but the food is very top quality. I love the sandwiches and the parmigiana...one of the best place to eat proper Italian food in town!

My wife and I are fortunate to have a flat less than fifteen minutes' walk from La Gourmandina, from where we have just returned. We have had breakfast and coffee there on many occasions but never, until this evening, focussed on the fact that they also serve lunch and dinner. That is clearly our loss. Our dinner was simply excellent. The restaurant is unpretentious with simple stools or folding chairs at the tables. The wine list is well-chosen and not expensive. The food is spectacularly good; a combination of the best possible ingredients, well prepared and beautifully presented. Service is attentive without being invasive. We were fortunate to meet the owner (Marie) who was a delight. This place is one of very few restaurants that we rate as "treasures". Selfishly, I am almost wary of giving such a high recommendation but such excellence deserves generosity to other restaurant goers.

This was my second visit and not disappointed. Delicious food and good service.

Cute and quirky little place. The back area was like sitting in Florence. Staff were amazingly friendly and welcoming and very passionate about their food - a lot of which is hand made fresh in house daily e.g. bread and cakes.

The service is absolutely great and the food is delicious. Wine selection also 5 stars! Marie is simply lovely. The quality of the food reflects the hard work of creativity of the chef, some of the recipes are extremely original and can only be found here.

Delightful, and friendly staff, excellent cheese board and superb wine selection. I shall be back for a 'proper' meal soon as the menu looked excellent! As their website says, there is nothing like the simple pleasure of eating real food.

Happened upon on a superb and sunny May evening. warm enough to sit outside and take in the to and fro of a traffic-free street. Excellent food and wine - managed to break a glass half -full of Sauvignon and the staff offered a fill-up: can't say fairer than that. Only quibbled - having chosen risotto i was forewarned that it would take 25 minutes to prepare - so I chnaged to duck which took at least as long - strange - duck was excellent though. My wife's selection of starters received a big thumbs up too and we ate slowly and quietly as very good food demands.