Manicomio - Gutter Lane in City of London, Westminster

Went here last December 13th. I mistakenly reserve a table at the Chelsea branch, but the manager accommodated us with open arms and made us feel welcome even though we didn’t reserved a table at this restaurant. Staff were nice and professional, food is amazing and the place feels homey. I’ll surely come back here again. I don’t have the words to express how good this restaurant is. 10/10

Location is great. The atmosphere is relaxing and cosy. Food is good enough, could be more exciting for the price though

It is unique in the City. Modern style + authentic Italian food. The view in the second floor is fantastic.

La comida es buena, pero al pagar la factura sí pusieron un propósito de caridad en la factura sin preguntar. Eso es grosero y cruzar la línea.

What a lovely restaurant! The food was delicious (the best carbonara I’ve ever had) and the service was flawless (prompt and polite). Highly recommended!!

Great restaurant hidden off Gresham Street. Sat in the upstairs restaurant. Great service. The Burrata was gorgeous. Had the monk fish milanese special, a lovely take on fish and chips. Washed down with a petit chablis. Thoroughly recommend for a good Italian meal.

The staff was incredibly welcoming, and their genuine warmth made us feel right at home. They went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience for me and my friend. Since it was her 30th birthday, they seated us at the best table in the house and surprised us by adding “Happy Birthday” to our dessert, even treating us to the tiramisu on the house. The food was authentically Italian, perfectly complemented by their house wine, making us feel as if we were dining in Italy itself. I highly recommend this place!

Love this place, food good, staff good, atmosphere good.

The food was adequate. Staff friendly. A bit overpriced for the size and quality of the dishes.

Location is convenient. Good for business lunch.

Nice Italian in the City. Nice chilled atmosphere with good menu and quality.

Tasty italian food in the centre of London. Ideal for groups.

Precioso restaurante. Empezó fuera pero puede porque hacía frío. Preciosa decoración dentro y fuera con comida brillante. Recomiendo y volvería!

Highly efficient service, excellent pasta

Food was great and good service.

Me encontré con amigos aquí para la cena, que era delicioso. ¡Vendría aquí de nuevo por la focaccia sola! El personal era encantador y muy servicial, y el restaurante era atmosférico. Está en el lado un poco más caro, pero vale la pena para un regalo.

Great food, good service and staff is super attentive. Came here with my work colleagues. The vibe is good, relaxed and chill and they have a good setup. Little tricky to find if you haven’t been here before as the name hides under two massive trees but once you’re in, it’s great. Would highly recommend and definitely visit again.

Best italian in London. Sorry Senor Sassi, but this place is better. It's immaculate inside and out. The menu and wine list are superb.

Classy yet cosy ambience with great service and scrumptious food!

Utterly delicious. Hake and claims was divine. A lunch time treat indeed!

Don’t tell anyone else about this hidden gem. Top floor is quieter and more intimate vs ground floor. Both great depending on group size. food excellent as is service. Great Italian wine list - my pick is the Taurasi.

Overpriced and not very good food. That's not a great combination. Vegetarian options are fairly limited. Others at the table who were not vegetarian were also disappointed with the food.

Lovely setting, good food and great service, whats not to like on the 2nd floor?!

Use to love it but now they keep moving my reservation outside, letting me know only last minute. Will not try again.

Great food, excellent service. I went on a monday, so it was not busy. Great mussels for the entrée, crab pasta for the main dish and chocolate mousse for dessert. All great options. Also, a short menu ensures all comes out fast and tasting good!

We ordered one burrata starter and one fried squid starter, we got the burrata starter and thought they were waiting to bring the fried squid, but then our mains turned up. So the server must have forgotten to put our squid through. We ordered the lobster pasta, it was a bit light on the lobster and the pasta sauce was salty. We got the pannacotta dessert, it was clumpy and honestly tasted off nothing. Like they forgot to put in whatever was supposed to favour it. I should have asked them to take it off the bill and remove the service charge but I didn't want to make a scene on my valentines date. Disappointed given the prices being charged.

For starters you can never go wrong with the Zucchini fritti, honestly best i’ve had in London so far super crispy. Moving onto the Lobster linguine it was nice, but not worth the price in my opinion. Affogato to top it off, nothing but pure joy. Staff were very accommodating and the house white was a delight!

Get ready to be bled. That’s their business model. The place can be summarised in 3 “hyper” adjectives (rare qualities these days): hyper salty, hyper expensive, hyper grim. - hyper-salty: they add so much salt to the food to give it flavour, that the dead sea is now running out of salt. The mark of a good Italian chef is to NOT add too much salt, by the way… most Italian chefs would either laugh or cry at it. Personally, I cried … - hyper-expensive: the wines prices are insultingly expensive and likely to be the most expensive in London - for what they are. You can find the same wines between 30% and 50% cheaper, pretty much anywhere else in London. So simply avoid wine altogether… Also they don’t do lunch menus. They need to bleed you at all costs since you are more than happy to throw money out the window… - hyper-grim service: staff do not smile to clients… ever. As if it was painful to serve people, even when they smile at you. Also we were 6 on a table for 4: they obviously need to maximise space for such high prices in the first place. We barely had space to eat our food… What a place!

Good food no atmosphere very sleek design Staff prepared decorations for next party while we were eating Expensive

Don’t be greedy… Why even bother setting up tables outside in WINTER if you don’t have enough heaters. I’m baffled at how people haven’t complained more about this. If you set up tables outside in winter you should have enough infrastructure to guard against the weather. Clearly greed has gotten the best out of a place with otherwise average food. Never coming here again with my work colleagues and recommending against it to everyone I know.

Highly recommended, for an amazing lunch and I love that the wine is all by the glass

What a hidden gem. Will definitely revisit

Excellent food and service again. Recommended

Great food and one of my favourites but does not get my 5 stars as pricey.

Thoroughly enjoyable experience, and delicious carbonara!

İ eat the steak steak was really good fish is also very good if you want to eat good fish or steak you have to Come here

I would give it 3.5 stars. The food was generally good, but the carbonara was a promise not kept: very little pancetta, instead crispy bacon on top.

Lovely space, delicious food and impeccable service! I went with my son as we pass by everyday on his way to school and he loves the setting and we were treated like royals. Such a special place, we will visit again.

Great gluten free options and fantastic wine menu

Lovely food, service was great only slight annoyance was that one of the diners asked for a glass of house wine which is usually the less expensive but this was one of the most expensive. Perhaps the server should have shown them the wine list rather than deciding on the wine. Would go again but this time check the drinks prices more carefully before making a choice

Fabulous week night date. Food and service were fab. Last min reservation and they made the night easy

It’s a hidden away bar and restaurant mainly frequented by law firms because of the location. All very amiable and a go to. (Didn’t eat this time).

A superb place to go for coffee and have a chat in very nice surroundings

Manicomomio ya he ido varias veces no decepciona siempre bien. Constante, fluido y En el Cemtro de la actividad economica de londres

Excellent service, excellent food and wine. Nothing else to say except that it is my only eating venue in London to take family and friends.

Amazing food and nice atmosphere. Slightly too much aircondition.

Delicious food and attentive service as always at Manicomio. Highly recommended.

Quick business lunch - they allowed us to select from the salad bar, which was a bonus. The outside tables were a little cramped together under the parasols (had to kind of weave our way around the parasol stands to wedge into seat) , I know they want to maximise covers but the back part of the terrace was a bit too cheek-by-jowl. Still we only needed an hour, the food was great and there was a decent range of non-alcoholic drinks. I enjoyed the salads so much I have been back twice to have some as a take-out for lunch.

I like the fact that the menu is seasonal and pasta dishes change quite often. The ones with girolles were absolutely yummy. The beef carpaccio is also one of the best I ever tried.

The food was delicious and the service was fast and friendly!!! I would Definately recommend this restaurant.

Great for a long business lunch. The food is outstanding and everyone would be able to find something to enjoy.

So expensive and manager was very rude and unaccommodating. Not very attentive and didn’t make my friends birthday special at all

Lovely restaurant ! Good food, service and value.

The food and service were both excellent and we would highly recommend.

Dinner reservation for 6 people, excellent service and atmosphere. Food was fantastic and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.

food and atmosphere is great so I'll go back again

Beautiful food & beautiful restaurant. Can't wait to go again :)

Really great food. Menu could be slightly longer.

Food was 1st class as was service, especially from Uma who was constantly attentive and made us feel most welcome and cared.

Came with a party of 9. Food was really good, everyone enjoyed it. Service was professional and friendly, although a little bit slow.

Good food. Good service. Nice outdoors. Had a business lunch there.

Great service, good food, pleasant atmosphere and a warm welcome

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Manicomio restaurant with a friend, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. From the delectable food to the exceptional service, every aspect of our visit exceeded expectations. First and foremost, the food at Manicomio was simply outstanding. We decided to indulge in their coffee and pasta offerings, and we were not disappointed. The pasta dishes were cooked to perfection, with flavors that danced harmoniously on our palates. Each bite was a delightful symphony of taste and texture, leaving us craving for more. The attention to detail in the preparation and presentation of the dishes was evident, showcasing the chef's expertise and passion for culinary excellence. What truly set Manicomio apart was the impeccable service. The staff members were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made us feel welcomed from the moment we stepped in and catered to our every need throughout our three-hour visit. It was refreshing to experience such genuine warmth and professionalism, which added an extra layer of enjoyment to our dining experience. Although the restaurant offers outside seating, we opted to sit inside due to the slightly chilly summer weather. The interior ambiance was cozy and inviting, with tasteful decor that complemented the overall dining experience. While I can imagine the outside seating being wonderful during warmer months, the comfortable indoor environment ensured we could fully savor our meal without any discomfort. In conclusion, Manicomio restaurant left a lasting impression on me with its remarkable food, exemplary service, and delightful atmosphere. Whether you're a coffee lover, a pasta enthusiast, or simply seeking a memorable culinary adventure, this establishment will surely exceed your expectations. I highly recommend paying a visit to Manicomio, as it embodies the perfect combination of gastronomic excellence and exceptional hospitality.

It was a business meeting. We could speak. Good ok. Overall happy

Terrific lunch. Food is consistently good and service on point.

Really fabulous food altho ugh h the carbonara was just lardons not pork cheek. Waitress was in a world of her own, which is a huge problem for a business lunch. Took far too long and almost impossible to get staff attention. Won’t be able to visit again for lunch but would return for dinner.

Quick service and lots of variety on the menu, we shared some snacks and had mains which were all great, but the favourite in particular was the Peruvian Love Cake which was amazing!

A great business breakfast great quality and excellent service from staff

We came for an anniversary meal and the staff really looked after us. The food and service was great and would be coming back again

Great food, even our Italian guest was impressed with the quality of the food.

Went for breakfast, lovely venue decent enough food but very over priced for what it is

Food was good, but we waited about 1/2 hour for the main course, which is a bit slow for a City lunch.

Arrived for an anniversary dinner but didn’t let them know on the booking. Mentioned it to Carmen on arrival. We were treated like Kings after that. Made is both feel so welcome and the staff couldn’t do more. The food was delicious and didn’t feel rushed in anyway. Staff very very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.

For a busy Thursday night in the city it was nice to find a calm spot. Great food and wine and perfect place for Catch up with the girls.

Overcharged me - I paid for things I didn’t order!

Great venue for breakfast, food excellent and great choice, just missed something sweet, after eggs, toast and marmalade, or a Italian cake, typical in Italy with coffee.

The food was delicious and the service was attentive in a cool setting on a hot day.

Another great business lunch enjoyed by all, the quality is alway first class

very pleasant ambience, good food. Table a bit small. Attentive service. Thanks

Good food and service. Good location and suitable for business lunch

Pleasant ambiance Great food Ultra professional service

Great food, wine and service. A really great experience.

Nice vibrant restaurant with some great food, loved the fresh seasonal ingredients in the dishes I chose.

Friendly service, excellent food, it took too long to arrive for lunch. Atmosphere great!

I always enjoy Manicomio and have been many times. It has a good energy or "vibe" as some say, and is a great place to meet for brunch/lunch. The food is very good and the service attentive. However for the first time, I was taken aback at the price. Perhaps that's just the new inflationary world we live in, but I was surprised nonetheless.

Ate here on a work night, great staff and tasty food..

The wait time was a bit lengthy considering it was barely busy.Other than that everythings great and amazing italian cuisine

The food was amazing as always, love the food variety

We came across Manicomio by chance whilst wandering around St Paul’s. Our waiter Michael Angel was extremely friendly and down to earth which made our experience very pleasurable. We will be returning soon 100%!!

All good. Meal really good. Service efficient. Good location.

Probably the worst restaurant I've been to in ages. The service was beyond awful and they have the cheek to ask for 15% service charge. We had to ask for things several times over, huge delays in between, there was a lot shell in my friends pasta which they only discounted 50%. Carbonara was very tasty but for the price there's a ton better Italians to go to. Save your money

Love the new vegetarian menu…… very noisy and loud table of men, that dominated the restaurant, which spoilt evening, until they left!!

Very tasty food with interesting ingredients(black linguine with curry crab sauce, delicious). Great service, stylish environment.

Fantastic customer service. Francesca the manager was extremely professional and understanding.

Great place for lunch in the city. Good service, food and a surprising light (given the exterior) and open atmosphere

Good food and service, perfect for a fairly quick business lunch. However, very loud dining room, once all tables had been filled it was at very hard to hear my clients across the table!

Friendly and efficient service, excellent food. Perfect for a business lunch or just a get together. I will definitely be going there again.

It was my first visit for a client / work lunch and it was a great success. The upstairs room was absolutely lovely and bright and the tables not too crammed in (a bit close). Service was professional and prompt and every dish was excellent. The crab pasta was delicious. I would definitely come back - just need to find an excuse!

Manicomio is always our “go to” for food and drinks, we’re regular visitors and the quality and services is second to none!

Excellent food and service,staff as always are very welcoming and accommodating.