L’assaggino Kingston in Kingston upon Thames

100% will be back. Popped in for brunch around 11:30am on Sunday. Bustling with people eating in and takeaway. Excellent service and the food, forcaccia sandwich’s and the Alla Sarda were all delicious.

Outstanding service and lovely Sardinian food, ie regional Italian and home made pasta.

Best italian food I've ever had.

Very friendly staff and fair price .

I have eaten at this restaurant many times and it is always fantastic. Authentic Sardinian cuisine with a wide variety of options to choose from. I usually have an aperol, pasta (I try a different one every time) and an affogato for dessert. Attentive service and delicious food! Will be back soon.

Lovely local friendly place, reasonable prices, good portions and very tasty. Really hope it will get local regular clients, the team are really nice. I've eaten there twice with family.

The staff were great! They helped me choose my meal and wine. The food was brilliant and the atmosphere was relaxing. My favourite restaurant Kingston! They also do a great cappuccino during the day.

Very accommodating little cafe! Lovely ice cream and deli options are out of this world. Decent prices too. Staff are friendly and always willing to go the extra mile to help. Definitely 100% recommend.

An awesome quaint place in heart of a residential area. Great food, great hosts and Great ambience

Lovely place! Very impressive authentic Italian food. We had a really delicious meal and will come back!

Delicious, authentic and enjoyable. Every dishes made and cooked with care and attention. Will be added to our go to places in the area!

Fantastic authentic Italian restaurant - setting and service was amazing. Food was equally brilliant, the fig pasta was a particular highlight (would 100% recommend). Look forward to coming back again!

Myself and my Partner ate here last Saturday, my new favourite Italian in Kingston! I can’t believe I’ve not found this place before. We had the fresh pasta with 6 hours cooked lamb ragu, it was delicious. The wine was great and the desserts were excellent. Really fresh, real Italian. The service was friendly, relaxed and informative, just right. It’s a Deli also, I’d love to come back for lunch and sample the meats and cheeses on show. I would definitely recommend L’assaggino Kingston, it made for a perfect evening. The atmosphere was relaxed and romantic.

Such a beautiful little restaurant. Staff so genuine with a passion for their menu. Have you ever tried coffee pasta ? You must. (menu item as in March '24) Don't forget to ask for the Pasta special on a Tuesday (update July '24)

Proper Italian coffee on a Sunday morning with fast, friendly service. Perfect start to any Sunday

Love it! Staff are welcoming. The food was great!! I will come back to try the other menu 🤩😍

Amazing dive in Sardinian food. I really liked this place. Same for the sister restaurant in Richmond.

Food was very good but WAY TOO MUCH CHEESE idk it might suit other ppl portions small unless U have pizza. (Me and my friend had lasagna and my other friend had pizza). Lasagne had not much beef tho. Kinda disappointed. Service wasn't great. Had to literally go up or yell excuse me for them to come and serve. Peaceful, quiet but overpriced. There is a service charge even though the waitress who was serving wasn't very friendly, constantly sighing and asking impatiently: where am I putting this? The other guy was very nice though. All in all, despite being slightly overpriced, the food was delicious but just didn't fit my taste and the atmosphere was nice.

Absolutely worth trying is the Assaggino appetizer and the cheese and fig ravioli. excellent atmosphere Stefania and Greta really brave in the lead with Francesco great chef, excellent food, service, and atmosphere to try to return. Great Italian cuisine and family atmosphere

Easily the best Italian in Kingston

I love the carbonara in this place, manager,/owner is very friendly.

Went there on a Friday evening and loved it. It’s a restaurant but also part Italian deli. The food was authentic but also quite refined. My carbonara wasn’t a massive bowl of spaghetti but instead a delightfully constructed line of pasta on a plate. It was a resounding success in my mouth. The pancetta or whatever meat they used was sensational. No expense spared. Great quality. The feedback on the other dishes was positive. I like the ambience (they allow well behaved dogs it seems) and the place gave me really good vibes. I would definitely go again. Service was great too. It’s a gem of a place

Amazing little gem, close to Richmond park Fresh produce, delicious pasta, nice staff ichnusa🍺 is 🤌🏻 Buffalo motz and parma ham and 🍅 is 🤌🏻🤌🏻 A bit expensive, though Starter, two main, 🍺 and glass of 🍷, 2 ice cream £78

Really very good restaurant. A unique touch of Italianness for tourists and non-tourists alike. Recommended for both breakfast, lunch and dinner

Excellent Italian food and great staff. Only criticism is that sitting by the window there is quite a bit of draft which makes us uncomfortable when it's cold outside.

A lovely little place close to Richmond Park, peaceful and pleasant ambience plus great coffee (really, really good Espresso). Friendly service from Alessia, Anna and Greta who make you feel welcome every time.

I came for lunch with my family we really enjoyed the staff very friendly and the food was really delicious and well presented. I really recommend it, we will return as soon as possible.

Great food lovely, atmosphere friendly, professional service.

È delizioso! Coffee is delicious too Carbonara, onion, and tomato salad are a perfect combination! The staff were also really friendly and made me feel good.

Lovely pasta, lovely staff. Definitely want to go back!

I went on the weekend With friends ,i had I dish call fregola it was so delicious My friends had pastas and pizza it was top Stuff was amazing Definitely will come back

Great latte's and pizzas! I come here when I have time during the week to grab some food. You get a nice view from the big windows, and can do some good people-watching. The owner's are friendly, and the chef makes some really nice food. Also the staff are great, they've told me how to make loads of different Italian recipes, and sold me the ingredients for it. Yeah, this place is a good one.

We have just had Mother’s Day lunch here, it was our first time dining at this wonderful restaurant. The food was incredible and so authentic and the service was fabulous. What a little gem of a place - we will definitely be back. Thank you for making Mother’s Day so memorable.

My boyfriend had a fantastic pizza, probably one of the best around the area. I got fregola pasta, something to die for. Thanks to all the staff for the experience. See you soon

Had the wrong food delivered, both a tiny box of mussels and something for £18. Still in shock! First time here and never ever again! When I called to complain the Italian guy was extremely rude!

Came here for dinner with old friends and we loved it so much! The staff were friendly and warm, and the food was delicious and the menu had a good combination of classics and dishes we hadn’t tried before. There was also something for everyone in terms of our different dietary requirements and preferences, which was great! Will definitely be coming back again 😊

Gorgeous food. Lovely service and menu advice. Definitely have the courgette starter!

L’assaggino: Arguably Kingston’s Best Kept Secret A charming and intimate Italian, with authentic Sardinian recipes; friendly staff and very reasonable prices. On Tuesday they do “All You Can Pasta” —perhaps better named “All You Can Want Pasta,” up to 6 bowls of incredible Pasta, each different, each utterly delightful. And, you never know what you will get, not even the waiters do, which keeps it fresh and exciting! 3 of the dishes were simply the BEST pasta I have ever eaten in my entire life. Which if I remember correctly were our 1st, 3rd and 5th dishes: Malloreddus (Sardinian Gnocci) with Pumpkin Cream and Sausage. Fussili - with Cream of Courgettes, Tomatoes, Garlic and Chilli. Pasta alla Norma— with some of the best Aubergine I have ever eaten. I don’t entirely know what happiness is, probably reality positively exceeding one’s expectations, but in the domain of Pasta: this was happiness. What’s more—6 Bowls for £18, i.e., £3 a bowl of pasta! Unbelievable value, especially for London. Bravo L’assaggino! Since I’ve been meaning to give a review for some time, I shall also mention: They do have a Deli available throughout the the day, from which I have had the best artichoke I have ever eaten (which God himself likely made then decreed it should be available from L’assaggino), and a truffle infused pecorino—which had Virgil tried, he would have likely written an eleventh eclogue solely in praise of such. My partner Nicolette and I are also quite keen on their breakfast deal of coffee and croissant for £3.50 (before 11am). I don’t know why I’m telling you this, as, in truth, I don’t particularly want it to become too popular. But on the other hand, it’s too good not to share, and might actually bring some benefits and happiness to other people, so is probably the right thing to do. Anyway, cat’s out of the bag now. Apologies Kingston.

Have just been here for Valentine’s Day - 3rd time visiting. Very authentic Sardinian food. Staff are absolutely lovely and super helpful. The food looks as if it’s small but really it’s the perfect size to be full but not so full you struggle to get out of your seat. Genuine fantastic pasta that would you struggle to get elsewhere apart from Italy. Couldn’t recommend the place enough - I take all to my family here for special occasions.

Amazing cozy little restaurant. Authentic sardinian food. It was delicious. But the cherry on the top is the owner who looked after us and you can tell he loves what he does. Quality of the products 10/10. I really recommend the mille foglie.

Wonderful experience!! Really Italian cusine! a place to discover when in Kingstone! Thanks for everything, we’ll be back soon 😊

Amazing spot with incredible service and authentic Italian cuisine. Such a gem!!

Been here a few times for dinner & love it. Food is always superb, authentic Sardinian cuisine, decent wine list & great service. Recommended

Excellent time tonight at L'assaggino. Romantic atmosphere with great music, quiet, incredible food (they even let us buy some additional sauce to take home!). Lovely server, really friendly, couldn't fault it.

Amazing food, service and setting! Team couldn’t be nicer and definitely not one to be missed!

Absolutely loved having dinner here. Really beautiful atmosphere, wonderful food, and lovely staff. Highly recommended.

A lovely evening meal with friends. Delicious food, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend.

Best Italian in Surrey. Family atmosphere and good portions

Great Italian food with a wide selection of charcuterie from the deli fridge,pastas and many Italian cupboards essentials. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff we will be back for sure.. Keep up the good work guys

Authentic Italian, nice selection, fairly priced and nicely served. A lot to like

Everything was perfect! Really loved the atmosphere and the great selection of Italian produce. The fregola with prawns and zucchini was sensational!!!

We often visit L’assaggino restaurants and the level of service and food quality is always top. Manolo and Stefania always make us feel like at home. That is why I decided to organise my 40th birthday party in there. More than 30 guest, family and friends, AMAZING PARTY! Everyone enjoy the food (and drinks, ahahah). Manolo organised an amazing party that I will never forget. Thanks so much to make a special day an Amazing day.

Delicious food and great service. A neighbourhood gem.

Il locale è situato in una zona residenziale molto carina, non lontana dal centro. Riprende il discorso delle piccole botteghe italiane unendolo anche alla ristorazione. Da un lato vi è il cibo di qualità da asporto con burrate, lasagne, salumi e formaggi italiani, mentre dall'altra ci si può sedere a gustare alcuni piatti della cucina tradizionale italiana rivisitati dal titolare. Londra è presente in questo locale con la sua commistione di idee. Titolare preparato, gentile e simpatico

Lovely, high quality, unpretentious local Italian restaurant and deli with excellent and unusual food, a spacious, bright dining room and lots of tempting things for sale in the deli. Excellent, friendly service.

An amazing dinner at Lassaggino! Such authentic and yummy Italian food, with lovely helpful staff and a warm homely atmosphere! Couldn’t recommend enough, also very good for vegetarians. 🥰

Lovely for a less formal lunch or dinner. Well priced, lovely small menu with the classics and a few new things. Deffo recommend

Delicious food, very fresh and authentic. Lovely service too! Lunch time set menu is excellent value for money.

Went for lunch today and was excellent!!! Traditional Sicilian food, not a large menu but done very well and cooked fresh! Was delicious and looking forward to a return.

Excellent Italian food, not expensive. They also do a coffee + croissant deal before 1130 on weekdays which is perfect for thrifty pensioners who have been cycling in Richmond Park. So I go there a lot. Stop press! The coffee deal has been changed to 11 am 😕

I haven't eaten it yet but I think it is very delicious.

Excellent Italian restaurant serving Sardinian cuisine. I had an amazing dinner and was very pleased with the menu choices and the quality and flavour of the food we ordered. Definitely authentic Italian food! We had the courgettes and Capra and the fried zucchini flowers to start which were both absolutely delicious! Both pasta dishes that we ordered afterwards were outstanding and the desserts were incredible. I’ll definitely be back to try the pizza!

A little gem near Richmond park, with tasty food at a reasonable price. Shame that pizzas were not available when we visited

Went here for lunch with a friend and was handed a lunch menu to order from. I ordered a pasta dish and was told it was a generous portion. The food tasted good but it was a small portion (far from generous). When the bill arrived I was surprised to see all the individual items that we ordered were higher than expected. When I questioned this I was informed that evening prices were now active. At 1pm??? Basically I was handed a lunchtime menu with lunchtime pricing and then charged evening menu prices. This is really bad form on their part. When I go out for a nice relaxing lunch, I find it’s then not so relaxing to have a public discussion with the waitress about why they have overcharged me. All very awkward. Shame as I’m local and was a frequent visitor of when it was Fratellis previously but obviously now won’t be going back again.

Really, really wonderful and authentic Italian food. Why on earth is this place not busier?! Highly recommended!

I would have given this place 5 stars but the pasta dishes (although delicious) are portioned way too small. Wouldn’t advise coming here if you’re super hungry. They do give you complimentary bread and olives to start which is a lovely touch to the experience. And would recommend the Carbonara, and tiramisu - extremely authentic and tasty.

We had a nice long Sunday lunch for my Mom's birthday with a party of eight. When we arrived it was mostly empty and never really filled up with no more than five tables occupied at a time. They have a nice deli counter and some dry deli items for sale, it feels just like a place you would find in Italy. The food was very tasty with some of it having a real home made and authentic taste. We did spend quite a bit as we had all courses but we got complementary bread and olives to start and also the small tots of limoncello at the end with the bill. We ended up spending just under £50 a person but we really had it all! If we had to have a more typical lunch where we would order more conservatively I would expect to spend under £30 per person. The service was excellent from start to finish. They were happy to make plain tomato spaghetti off menu (no kids menu available) for my six year old. They also all sang happy birthday when bringing out my Mom's dessert which was a nice surprise for her. The only negative I can possibly think of is they had run out of hand soap in the toilet. I let them know and they thanked me for telling them. Will be going back for sure, might try their tasting charcuterie option for £14 next time and buy something from the deli.

I decided to come here spontaneously as I really fancied an Italian meal. I didn’t expect it to be Sardinian it’s not everyday I come across my folk in England so I was thrilled to see the sardinian flag on the door. Greta, Alessia and Stefania were working that day and they were all super professional, attentive, hard working and very hospitable. We ordered the focaccia and the fregola. Both were delightful and the perfect amount. For dessert we ordered the millefoglie sarda, the chef’s invention and it did not disappoint. I’d even go as far as saying that it was better than the traditional millefoglie. I could go on and on… be sure to visit them, you won’t be disappointed. Grazie ragazze and compliments to the chef 😍

A really great pasta menu, with dishes full of flavour. Great service and shocked the prices were this reasonable.

Really tasty food, even better than most food we had in Italy. Very friendly staff and cosy setting. The starters, mains, deserts, everything is very authentic and rich in taste & quality. Definitely recommended.

Really enjoy the food here. The new owners have increased the menu and made the place warm and welcoming. The deli is great!

Had heard great reviews but were perhaps expecting too much as a result. Menu looked very interesting but perhaps didn't make the creighton choices. Will have to give it another chance with a second visit.

Tried the all you can eat pasta. This was a very interesting concept of unlimited surprise plates until you give up. Unfortunately, out of five plates only one was very good, three were ok (over salted) and one was awful. I had eaten there before and loved it. This time I was disappointed- the waitress was clueless about dishes. I will try again, but it will be a la carte, which is £16+ per pasta dish.

Lovely staff and delicious coffee and pastries all for a £3 deal

Very good Italian restaurant, with good wine selection. Not only Sardinian cuisine, but a good choice of classic Italian dishes. Recommended. Full course for £50 each including a red wine bottle

Top, authentic Italian in Kingston and very good service. You must try out their unlimited pasta on Tuesday and Wednesday. Normally a bit pricey, the pasta is the best i have had in a long time. You won’t regret going there

It’s always a please to visit L’assaggino on Park Road in Kingston. A good selection on the menu of tasty Italian dishes which are traditional and new. A vast wine menu to choose from. Also, a good selection of treats to take-away. The place is always clean and has a very minimalist look to it. Staff always polite and welcoming! Also good for a morning coffee pit-stop with a pastry with addition seating outside if warranted.

Handmade, authentic, hands down 100% the best pasta in Kingston. Will be going back shortly.

Incredible food, best Italian I’ve had outside Italy

I come here often in the morning and have coffee (amazing machiatto) and their focaccia which is lovely. Tonight we decided to have dinner here and give it a try. Having been to Rome last month and trying authentic italian carbonara, I can definitely say this restaurant is the only one that has the same incredible taste (no double cream here). We also tried the bruschetta, tagliolini with black squid-tomato-pistachio which were amazing. For dessert we tried tiramisu and sicilian mille foglie. I have tried their cannoli as well and can recommend it! The staff is very lovely, knowledgeable and broke down all of the ingredients and where they come from in Italy. Overall it was a wonderful experience. This is a little gem in Kingston that everyone must try!

I have to say I’ve been to this place mainly to have coffees in the morning after the school run so my review is focussing on this aspect rather than the restaurant which I tried once and I found appealing. Unfortunately my main issue with this place is the lack of clear labelling. The times I had only coffees everything has been fine, the person that served us is really friendly and engaging and they fill your glass of water constantly. The bad surprise came when I asked an arancino on top of my coffee from their counter and the bill was around £9… Something didn’t add up comparing to my friend’s bill and after leaving (and doing the math) I went back to ask about the charges because I thought it could have been a mistake... I was explained that other than the price of the coffee there were the service charges included and the price of the arancino. I thought the arancino was pricey and I was annoyed I had to go back because of the lack of clear labelling but nevertheless the service was very good and I decided to give the place another go. Most recently again on a similar occasion, I went to pay my 1 coffee and 1 tea and I picked a small chocolate box (in the picture) from the counter and this time I was charged 11.5£ my friend with 2 coffees £4.5. I was in a hurry so I didn’t go back to ask again the prices and I know imported things are expensive and I ultimately should’ve asked before buying something without price label but I would’ve thought it twice before buying the item have I known it’s value… My questions is why aren’t they exposing and clearly labelling the prices of the items on sale in the first place? It shouldn’t be the customer’s job to ask for all the prices in the shop? Unfortunately as much as I want to support local businesses I don’t feel to go back there again, I’m sure this place has more than I experienced to offer and I got to see just a small flawed part of their business but my advice to them is to start putting price tags!!

We visited for lunch and it was just delicious - fantastic fresh food, tentative service and great atmosphere. We’ll be back and would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for delicious food. You won’t go wrong

Excellent food with an authentic, home-cooked flavour and elegant presentation. Smooth, attentive service. I really couldn't fault this lovely place, which combines restaurant, cafe and deli. I only wish I lived a bit nearer and could come every week ... Lucky, lucky Kingston!

You will not go wrong here, starters were heavn!

Lovely food and great service :)

Fabulous spot - the pasta was sensational. Very authentically Italian: no frills decor but friendly service, great wine and excellent food. Loved the (relaxed) live music too

The restaurant Park Road has needed for ages. New favourite

Very nice place, amazing food and wonderful service.. unfortunately I can't give more then 5 star..

There's no need to talk too much, it was delicious, beautiful, and enjoyable. I will definitely come back again.

Best carbonara in London🍝! Amazing atmosphere, lovely staff Will be back soon! 😊

Best valentines dinner ever Thank you to Manolo for the service Definitely coming back soon for another romantic dinner.

Siamo stati in questo ristorante Sabato sera. Il ristorante molto carino e anche l’ accoglienza da parte del personale di sala è pronto a soddisfare con il sorriso ogni esigenza dei clienti. Il cibo è super! Bravissimi!

Romantic and authentic. Definitely recommended. 5 start for norbinton area

The food is full of flavour and they know where the ingredients are sourced. Relaxed ambience.

Nostalgia yesterday experienced tasty food!

Great coffee and a warm filled croissant for £3 It's a cliche but what's not to like We will go back

Just the perfect place to go to if you are missing Italian food. Every detail about the restaurant and the food was perfect, I felt like I was eating in Rome. The staff was always very helpful and friendly. The place was so nicely decorated, cozy and clean. I liked the wine there the most. Definitely going back for dinner this time!!

The place was very beautiful, the food was delicious and the staff was really friendly. I enjoyed my dinner there. Highly recommended!!

Tasty fresh sandwiches, Italian snacks and food. Italian Wines and groceries 🥰👍🏻

Very happy this place has been taken over by a passionate Italian family!! Nice people, amazing food and a warm atmosphere. I want them to stay open forever so be kind with your words and reviews :)