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4.0Ambience3.6Cuisine3.9Price3.9Service
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Food is good but service not so much,but I'll try again

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hossain . 2024-04-11

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A delicious Italian restaurant in Myfair. Prices are high.

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Tolga Yıldırım . 2024-04-09

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Had an amazing dinner here the other night. Focaccia was the best I have had in a while. Red wine was very good. Sea bream in Mediterranean sauce was delicious. The tiramisu was so good!

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Paul Heydon . 2024-04-06

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Went here for a relatively quick pre-Theater dinner - booked for an earlier than usual table to give us plenty of time so expected the place to be quiet (perhaps not quite so quiet as it was) but no other comment on the atmosphere. Food was OK - my starter (calamari & courgettes) was somewhat of a damp squib, others liked their dishes; both my main and my daughters had a surfeit of salt but partner thought her fish was nice and well cooked. Plate sizes seemed OK but are very ££££ for what you get, even for the Theatre district in London. Really annoyed about the excess charges though - we specifically asked for no bread, olives or cheese - which were put on the table anyway with a shrug and "I thought I'd bring them anyway". They're now a total of £20plus £6 cover charge so a total of £30 (including service of 13.5%, of course) before you've even started. That was about 10% of the overall meal. As a result the restaurant's only going to get the lowest review I can give - you can't stiff your clientele and expect to get away with it. No I won't be going back and I suggest you try some of the other excellent restaurants nearby.

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cannonfodder_12 . 2024-04-02

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Passed with flying colors! We ate very well, the staff is very kind and the place is chic, excellent for a romantic evening. It's not cheap, but it's absolutely worth it!

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Elena Bortolato . 2024-03-30

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Beautiful atmosphere with attentive staff. Food was top tier. Had a few different pastas at the table all with such rich sauce and served beautifully. We complimented the tomato sauce and waiter told us about how it’s made and the regions of growth for tomatoes and olive—very nice.

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Ella-Sage . 2024-03-23

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Prior to Covid I took some clients here and had a wonderful meal. Fast forward 4 years and I decided to take my wife there on the Saturday evening after Valentine’s Day. Sadly it was a very disappointing experience. Knowing how it it is to book decent west end restaurants prior to less then 2/3 weeks, alarm bells should have rung when I was able to book a Saturday night less than a week before. The fact the resturant was roughly a third empty as we sat down, wasn’t a great sign either. I ordered the calamari and zucchini to start and as there wasn’t anything my wife particularly fancied she asked for a mixed salad. When they both arrived my dish which at £24 I thought was very dear (for a starter) was displayed no better then if I was ordering it at a local pub. In a small bowl with no thought of decoration or presentation. The mixed salad ( if you can call it that) was literally a few lettuce leaves!! No tomato, cucumber or anything else!!! Very poor. I ordered a glass of red wine (having asked for a recommendation from the waiter) which I had to ask 3 times for, which whilst wasn’t the worst wine I’ve ever tasted, had segments at the bottom of the glass which bearing in mind the restaurants name was embarrassing. I decided to go for the veal chop in breadcrumbs (unusual way of cooking my favourite dish) what actually turned up was a veal escalope which was very dry and hard to eat (lucky I had some salad and vegetables to help that). I don’t think I’ve ever paid £45 for that dish anywhere in the world!! With respect a veal chop is not a veal escalope and was disappointing to say the least. We ordered 2 deserts that were just about ok albeit hard to go wrong with berries!!! At roughly £100 pp it was definitely far from value for money and fear for its future. A real shame as I was looking forward to the evening from my previous experience, but was sadly a chalk and cheese experience. No chance of a return.

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David M . 2024-03-02

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Food is tasty staff is super nice great atmosphere ,and beautiful interior . Not overcrowded .However, I would recommend booking ahead . a bit pricey tho

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Aljoury Sulaiman . 2024-02-24

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They charged us for water we didn’t drink, rubbish people

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Peace Lamidi . 2024-01-28

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A very stylish looking restaurant which serves excellent food. I had a wine flight and it was very interesting, too.

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Makoto Nakura . 2024-01-24

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Great food, service and beautiful surrounding and I’ve been a few times.

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Peace Ugbeikwu . 2024-01-15

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Worst experience we’ve had in London. FOOD: I ordered the tortellini, with ricotta and spinach, and they came out like Chinese-styled dumplings! Like soft potstickers (photo attached). I’m full Italian and this was appalling. We were then given some “on the house dessert.” It was the bread we had received before the meal, but with powdered sugar added. (Photos also attached.) SERVICE: We were served by a non-attentive, and not at all intelligent black server. We had written to the restaurant via snail mail and email about 2 special occasions we were celebrating that night (which I received receipt confirmation emails from the restaurant noting the occasions). Our server said he knew nothing about them. BEWARE: The restaurant charges a $2.00/person “cover charge.” There is no entertainment, and we were just having dinner. I asked our server what it was for…he replies, “this is to pay our insurance to protect…YOU!…in case we forget your food allergy or or we give you food poisoning.” This was incredibly insulting. I think I should have the right to eat out at a restaurant, fairly confident I will be safe, and not have to pay some ludicrous “insurance” to enhance my confidence in my safety. I have a feeling if, hypothetically, I did get food poisoning and called back the next morning after having to see my doctor, they would NOT easily cut me a check to pay my medical expenses. Crooks!

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Matthew Miller . 2023-12-29

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Very good authentic food with great customer service. Fantastic wine options with knowledgeable sommelier Highly recommend this restaurant!!!!

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Trip62602179105 . 2023-12-27

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Ovviamente è uno dei ristoranti italiani a Londra dove mangiare meglio, i piatti sono buoni con materia prima fresca e soprattutto la location è esclusiva, calda e accogliente. Lo staff di sala principalmente italiano (ragazzi) sono veramente bravi e cortesi. I prezzi: Siamo a Londra quindi è inevitabile che il prezzo sia molto alto, diciamo che si paga una pasta 2 volte si più che in Italia ma ci sta.. Anche per il tipo di clientela che frequenta il ristorante. Quello che mi ha infastidito è pagare un calice di vino rosso 18£ e il livello del vino portato a tavola era veramente minimo, oltre che non versato davanti a me.

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Stefano . 2023-12-19

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I had the lunch with some friends on my birthday and also my boyfriend proposed me and the staff were sooo politely and soo friendly even when there was also a baby. The food was amazing,the atmosphere and the staff were absolutely amazing👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Simona KIM . 2023-12-19

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This was the best Italian food I've ever had. The bread was so soft and savory, the cheese was so nutty and flavorful, and the olives were the best olives I've ever had, taste and texture. And that's just the Starters! The stuffed pasta was incredible and the fish tasted amazing! The staff were incredibly helpful accommodating our 10 month old with a personal chair and extra care. He loved the mushroom soup! Incredible experience overall. A bit on the very expensive side.

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Salem Al-Arrak . 2023-12-18

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Amazing evening at Frescobaldi! I arranged a company party so we had exclusive hire and what an evening it was, staff were impecable and so friendly, food was delicious, the wine was supberb, as a venue it was so intimate and so welcoming, I can not praise this restaurant enough and most of the guests are now planning their own trips out to the restaurant.

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Justine Tyler . 2023-12-11

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Welcoming and helpful service, but food is bland and overpriced. Recommend to look elsewhere if you’re willing to pay these prices.

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Fraser . 2023-12-03

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We had a pleasant experience at this restaurant. The food was great, nothing to complain about. The service was also excellent. We will definitely return next time! Highly recommended

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Bogdan Cantemir . 2023-12-03

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We love Italian food and made a reservation for this place, the service was good at first and they tried to look like a five star restaurant, that changed fast when they couldn’t answer what kind of beverage except alcohol they had an the rest of the the evening they did not payed attention, they also changed table cloths on the table next to us and shake it near our plates, nasty and unprofessional. Instead of a nice restaurant they run around in the local with dirty clots abs they looked more than hotel room cleaners than waiters. They also putted bread, olives, parmesan at the table without asking and charge 18£ for it, that’s bad, that’s one of the things that’s gave them this low rate. The food was ok, but not the best Italian cuisine. If you need to pay like a five star restaurant, act like one.

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Elisabeth I . 2023-11-27

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ワインも料理もサービスも素晴らしいが、おそらくコスパが唯一の問題と思われる。ワインリストがトラットリアのそれに近いからではないか。

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アトランタプログレ親父 . 2023-11-18

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Felt pricey but the location isn’t cheap… food was good but service was a bit intrusive… if the client is in mid conversation then it’s best to wait than keep interrupting them to push your service on. … I felt that given they were not very busy that the pace of service could have been less forced.

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J Davies . 2023-11-10

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味も雰囲気も良く、サービスの一生懸命さも伝わる良いレストランと思いました。 ワインも比較的リーズナブルなものから高級品まで品揃えが豊富で助かりました。 前菜盛り合わせも頼んだらやってくれました(^^) お通しのパンやスナック、チーズも美味しくてこれだけで2杯くらい飲めました。

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nobu yama . 2023-11-08

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Amazing place, Amazing staff especially Magdalena she was amazing thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Youssef Bejraoui . 2023-11-07

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Food not up to the quality suggested by the prices. Service about usual for Mayfair.

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Andrew Westbrook . 2023-11-05

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It’s really nice place . Environment is good nice and hygiene. Food quality is high . I love that place ❤️. I enjoying their open zone service as well

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khan zerin3 . 2023-11-02

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Pasta was overcooked, took more than an hour to arrive (4 pasta dishes, the restaurant wasn’t full and we were the only table waiting for food). It also was nothing like the photos, for example the lobster pasta didn’t come with lobster on top, just a few tiny pieces of meat blended with the overcooked pasta. Way overpriced for what it was. When politely asking the staff about the food delay, they replied with an attitude. Would not recommend.

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Lia Toumazi . 2023-10-31

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Good service with an attentive waiter but mediocre food at best. Sent the veal Milanese back after trying to battle through eating it but was dry and flavourless and so thin there was probably more thickness in the breadcrumbs than the meat itself. Just a slab of thin, dry, flavourless meat on a plate...that's it....£48.00. Asked for it to be replaced with some simple tomato pasta which was rather nice only to then be charged for the pasta on the bill for a delightful £18.00. You know you've buggered it up when the best thing you ate was the broccoli side dish (which was actually very well seasoned, pity the rest of the food wasn't paid as much attention before being sent out). Could get a better meal for a 1/4 of the price anywhere, you're paying for the postcode here for sure. They did, however, pop a candle in my partner's dessert as I wrote it was birthday booking, so a shame that the hard work of the front of house was let down by the kitchen.

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Gavin S . 2023-10-28

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Booked for 8ppl. Had to constantly ask them to take away plates, and bottles. We ordered 5 different dishes of pasta and were told they could only cook 4 at a time?? So weird - someone had to change their preference to accommodate them.. Also paid a deposit of 250£ to book (which is fine) but they ‘forgot’ to take it off the bill at the end, had to remind them of it.

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Carla . 2023-10-24

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Very nice.. Great menu, good wine..

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Steve Gifford . 2023-10-13

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Food was very disappointing for the high price. Service was bad. The veal special was unseasoned and barely had anything else on the plate. The mushroom risotto was a tiny portion with too much mushroom. Looked more like a beige soup than risotto. We had to ask the waiters if they were to do anything at all. We sat with empty wine glasses for 10 minutes trying to flag down one of the five waiters at the 1/3 full restaurant to get them to fetch the bottle we had already bought. When asking for a restroom, the waiter was helpful, but a manager(?) mumbled a sarcastic "no, we don't have a restroom" under his breath, plenty loud enough to hear. Not the kind of service one expects after paying over 200 pounds for 2 main dishes and a bottle of wine. The only upside was that the decor was very nice

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H L . 2023-10-11

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The food left much to be desired. The french fries were disappointingly soft, lacking the desired crispiness, and the steak I ordered was notably dry. In general, the food had a plain and unexciting flavor profile, failing to meet the expectations I had when dining out. On a positive note, the interior of the restaurant was pleasant, with a nice and clean ambiance that added a touch of comfort to the overall dining experience.

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Dmitry Morozov . 2023-10-08

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I can imagine this is what Italian food is meant to be. Family recipes passed down. Simple but intricate. Freshest of produce for an array of well known dishes. The wine is all home grown too. Service impeccable. Bravo

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Jae Choi . 2023-10-03

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We went for dinner on Monday evening 25/09/2023. Feedback as below: * Staff shouting / arguing with each other in the restaurant. * Poor service. * No manager on the floor / on duty. * Only waiters and waitress working. * The waiter doing the wine service instead of the sommelier who did not have knowledge when we asked the question about the wines.

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Samantha smith . 2023-10-01

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So, came here for post matinee dinner at 5pm. Walked through the kitchen staff sitting outside. Once inside felt the staff were surprised to ha e customers. Started off well, attentive staff member took us to our table, gave us a drinks menu. I had to ask if I could have a food menu, staff member seemed to think this was an unusual request. I had a glass of white wine to start then switched to red, the waiter asked me if I wanted the red in the same glass as I'd just had the white from?! I thought they really need to train their staff. Well be careful what you wish for, the entire waiting staff were marched outside by the management for some kind of briefing, leaving us alone in the restaurant for 15 minutes. When we asked for the bill one was presented to us, then replaced with another. I compared the old bill with the new and they'd added a cover charge for use of the napkins as well as a service charge. Needless to say, I asked that both were removed. I seriously believe I would have had a better experience at an Angus Steak House.

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Passport31275968704 . 2023-10-01

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Lovely overall experience and the food was delicious. Not too busy /overcrowded either so a great atmosphere overall

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Natalie Attoh . 2023-09-18

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A lovely Italian place. A definite try it out

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A B . 2023-09-11

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Went here for lunch and having a fabulous lunch. Meal is excellenct the ambient is good. So far one of the best restaurant in London.

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Juliana Idris . 2023-09-06

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Average food, excessive prices, pretty interior.

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Jeroen Vannevel . 2023-08-19

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Very nice ambiance and location but food is really lacking.

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Maria Subida . 2023-08-19

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If you are looking for an elegant set-up (perhaps for a date night) & gorgeous pasta in London, look no further. We tried several pastas, they are worth the visit. Spaghetti alle vongole made me feel like being in Italy.

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Jana Pulk . 2023-08-15

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Disappointing experience while dining at the restaurant. We visited on a Friday, and the hostess greeted us warmly and made us feel welcome. This initially gave us hope for a positive experience ahead. However, certain aspects of our time there left much to be desired. The menus were handed to us quite late, which we didn't mind. Despite the restaurant not being overly busy, there were delays in serving our drinks. We sensed that our waiter might be new, but at that point, it didn't bother us. For starters, we ordered vitello tonnato (which was nice) and prawn carpaccio (unfortunately, very disappointing). Strangely, the carpaccio dish arrived warm, which was odd for us. Coming from Puglia, Italia, where this dish is a staple, I'm accustomed to it being served cold. The warmth robbed the dish of its usual flavours, and considering the higher price tag, this was a letdown. We did voice our concerns to the suspected new waiter, but we didn't dwell on it. The plates took an unusually long time to clear, and once again, we brushed it off. However, the main courses faced delays as well, pushing our patience to its limit. I opted to ask the waiter for updates. The manager intervened, assuring us our meals would be ready in four minutes – a promise that went unfulfilled as we continued to wait. Meanwhile, the restaurant began to fill up. In short, we eventually received our mains and decided to cut our losses. What truly bothered me was the manager's lackluster apology, blaming the restaurant's busyness and overwhelmed kitchen. As someone who has worked in a five-star hotel restaurant in Knightsbridge, managing a high volume of customers, I understand the importance of communication between the front and back of house to ensure seamless service. Thus, the manager's excuse fell flat, especially since I had photographic evidence of my starter and main, taken an hour apart. We opted not to pay the service charge, prompting the manager to question, "You didn't like the service?". Back in my day in hospitality, when customers contested the service charge, we involved managers to address their concerns and gather feedback to ensure satisfaction. Regrettably, the manager in this case failed to meet that standard, opting instead for excuses. Considering the restaurant's location and pricing, we held higher expectations. Despite our disappointment, we maintained our politeness until the end. The one person who stood out was the hostess, who treated us like cherished guests rather than mere entries on a bill. Her warm smile upon our departure and her inquiry about our experience left a positive impression. In fact, I intend to express my gratitude in writing to commend her good service.

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Gabriele Lecce . 2023-08-14

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Wonderful italian restaurant, enjoi it

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MAX BARTOLI . 2023-08-13

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We were pleasently surprised by this lovely hidden gem! The food was very tasty and authentically Italian. The staff was very polite and we recieved great service. The restaurant itself was beautiful and gave you a real 1950s feel. Definetely recomended for people who love Italian food and wine.

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Charles Crevecoeur . 2023-08-06

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Cena con tavolata numerosa. Un po' di confusione nel servizio, con piatti serviti diversi da quanto richiesto (ma il personale cortese ha provveduto a sistemare). Cucina italiana buona, considerando che ci troviamo a Londra. Locale elegante e curato, posizione ottima in una laterale di Regent Street.

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nucci182 . 2023-07-30

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The overall taste and environment are amusing. White asparagus and cream brûlée are my favorite dishes. Services quality is good but can be improved further for a top-class restaurant.

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Antony T . 2023-07-23

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The taste is good, sommelier is very nice and professional, really enjoy the night

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CH Samson Sung . 2023-07-23

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First of all, still water was already on our table when we arrived. I had arrived a little later than my friends and didn’t know so when the waiter asked me, I asked for some tap water. You should’ve seen the look their waitress gave me! It was very unprofessional and rude and the entire table saw it. I was unimpressed right off the bat because this waitress had implied that I was too poor to afford still water. Throughout the night, she poured everyone else’s water but mine! Food was ok. BEAWARE: They ask you if you want bread and bill you £18 for cheese, olives and bread. Not only that, it was my friends birthday, the same waitress just gave us a cheesecake after we ordered our desserts and then billed us for it! We didn’t ask for the cake and thought what a nice gesture UNTIL we saw it in the bill. Cover charge was added at £2 per person for use of tablecloth. Sorry but I’d rather go without the tablecloth then?? Water was charged for SIX bottles?!?!?!?! There’s LOTS of hidden charges and I’m sure this is against trading standards? Had this all removed and the bill was settled after. That red haired waitress is one to avoid. She looks down on you!

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Mishy_2323 . 2023-07-23

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Food was decent but not memorable / not worth coming back. The bread and olives were chargeable which is always interesting, but would have been more than fine if they were good - they were not. They also charge a cover charge per person regardless of what you order. We each got a starter, a main, multiple drinks; why are we also paying for the privilege of a seat? Was pretty dead on Saturday lunch.

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Mike Riess . 2023-07-23

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Was recommended by the hotel concierge expected it to be good but oh no. Appetizers abysmal and the mains were the worst part. The saying start bad and finish good doesn’t go well with them, my brother had food poisoning the day after today. The atmosphere there is legit no one there they barely get customers. Stay away from this restaurant there are way better options. The reason it got two stars was because of service but still they were standing the same corner doing nothing but just chatting.

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Daniel Syawish . 2023-07-21

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Very good hot cuisine Italian restaurant. Huge selection of Frescobaldi wines. Oil also by Frescobaldi. Very good food, nice setting and atmosphere. Service is very friendly and enthusiastic, but could have been more experienced for this type of venue. Thank you!

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AZ . 2023-07-16

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The food was not so good. We ordered chicken, they served wings with no taste . Ask carefully for the meal .only the deserts are good . I will not come again .

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Raghda Hariri . 2023-07-13

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Tagliolini with lobster, chilli, garlic and tomato was tasty but found that more could have been done with the lobster flavour as it felt slightly weak in my opinion. Overall was good though and would eat again if cheaper. Thought the olive oil and vinegar, which came with the bread, was very nice. The espresso martini was definitely one of the better ones I’ve had. Bolognaise was standard bolognaise in my opinion. Nothing special but wasn’t bad. My brother said the ribeye steak was very good but maybe a bit pricey. Ravioli was far too buttery for anyone on my table and couldn’t be eaten. This was brought up but nothing was really done about it except the sauce being removed. Everyone agreed the crème brûlée was good and had no complaints. Would order again. Black truffle chips were nice. Ours were crunchy and tasted good. Would order again Zucchini fries were okish definitely not as good as the black truffle chips. Would not order again. Cover charge of £2 per person. Service was average or slightly below. Staff were not busy and decided to just stare. Unsurprisingly a 13.5% service charge was thrown onto the bill… Overall, food was solid but definitely not worth the price and would not go again.

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Taylor . 2023-07-12

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Great food and lovely spot for al fresco dining. However, some dishes are hopelessly overpriced, hence only 4 stars.

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Jenny Grotepass . 2023-07-08

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Was recommended to go to this restaurant and had high hopes.. Very disappointed - service appalling. More serving staff than customers. Had to wait 45 mins for drinks and had to ask twice! Calamari cold and overcooked. Main course was mediocre. No serving staff checked on us, could have had a lot more to drink… Definitely won’t be going back.

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A J . 2023-07-08

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Great place , fantastic service and the best vongole in town !!!!

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Sal Kukan . 2023-07-08

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Lovely decor and outside terrace area. Usually eating outside in London can feel very unsafe due to the amount of crime but this felt very comfortable and not at all unsafe. Lovely food as always. The Cacio e Pepe is always my go to and the lobster pasta was divine. The creme brûlée was the best I have ever tried.

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walkg1 . 2023-07-08

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I visited this restaurant today for lunch with my family , the service was excellent, food delicious and we had wonderful time. The staff couldn't have done more with super attentive service and friendly atmosphere, I would recommend this restaurant!

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Sandee Singh . 2023-06-11

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Es entspricht den Tatsachen! Das Essen war wahrlich ausgezeichnet. Der Service war auch gut. Man muss jedoch reservieren, ansonsten man Pech hat und draussen essen muss. Bin nun das zweite mal hier und wie gesagt, top.

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MartinHBE . 2023-06-03

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First class ambiance food and service

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Negar Tahvili . 2023-05-31

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Fantastic upscale italian restaurant with traditional Tuscan food

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J Olascoaga . 2023-05-26

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I pley fortnet in the restarant it tast very bed but fortnet was vary fan so eye gev thhid on restauroont 12 ster! Becaz thay let me pley fortnet on my pee see,

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MGG . 2023-05-23

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We went to this beautiful place twice in the last two months with my husband as we loved it so much the first time. I actually didn’t want to advertise it as I’d like to keep it for myself (!), but they deserve this review. I like everything about this restaurant: the decoration, the atmosphere, the professional staff who is friendly and knows what they are doing, the menu (all the best Italian dishes are on it but we went specifically for the pasta with truffle). We’ve eaten this dish in many different places, in London, in France and in Italy and this is one of the two best we have ever had (and the other one was in a specialised Truffle restaurant). The rest of the dishes we chose were all delicious and well presented. The tiramisu and creme brûlée are excellent and I am very picky with these two. Only my last dessert was not to my expectations: I chose the apricot tart, expecting it to be like the French version, with fresh fruit, but instead it was a jam tart. This place has the right recipe to succeed in London, especially now that the quality everywhere has dropped so much. They get high quality ingredients, know what to do with it and how to serve it properly. Please keep the great work!

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S S . 2023-05-10

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One of the few London restaurants that is a must for us on our semi-annual visits. The food is superb (perhaps you're familiar with Frescobaldi's tangy high end Laudemio olive oil). Their beef carpaccio is thin and succulent. I had the Branzino, my wife the spaghetti with clams-- both brilliantly done. It's a gorgeous space, I'm a Dante fan and he's portrayed larger than life on one of the walls. We chose an Italian Rose, Aurea Gran at 90 quid, perfect for a meal of fish and pasta mains. Many restaurants can no longer book taxi's for guests on departure; in the case of Fresobaldi not one but two staff members went out into the foul weather and found us a cab.

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Donald J . 2023-04-27

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This is the first time using the resteraunt, and on arrival, it looked quite attractive and buzzy. When the waiter arrived, we were asked if we wanted water and were offered 3 menus, i.e., cocktails, wine, and food. We had to draw attention in order to ask for an aperitif, which I found a little strange, and after being served, we were then asked if we were ready to order which was also a little strange as we were clearly enjoying our drinks. The wine list was unnecessarily expensive, and not too many choices of reasonableness were to be found. I tried to order the Lobster with pasta, but there was a problem with the lobster, so did not order as an alternative, clearly not good enough. My opinion was that the initial impression did not live up to the service offering, and they have a lot to learn about service levels.

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Charles Jarvis . 2023-04-23

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Excellent service. Well covered wine list of all prices and types. Beautiful interior. Authentic Italian experience. Delicious food.

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Vanessa McKinney . 2023-04-21

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Tucked away you will find this amazing Italian restaurant in the heart of London. Great food and service! They have a great wine list ! Don't miss it

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Jorge Ramirez . 2023-04-16

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The food was amazing! Would definitely go again! The staff and management were so great!!

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Ray . 2023-04-14

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I got the lobster linguine because I've this dish but it tasted so poor at this restaurant. It tasted like it was old and they'd microwaved it. It also barely had any lobster. Wasn't worth the price. The restaurant was also not that pretty and looked far nicer on pictures

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azk678 . 2023-04-14

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Amazing staff and the food was very good. The wine selection amazing. Thank you!

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Catalina Londoño Henao . 2023-04-12

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Beautifully designed restaurant, with warm cosy and relaxing atmosphere accompanied by classic Italian music. Perfectly prepared tasty dishes and refined cocktails. On busy Saturday evening, service floating effortless, to then level that you wouldn't even notice when the palate are taken and how mangily drinks appear on your table. Each team member was smiling and lovely to chat with. Big thank, you especially to hostess Olga who was very warm and welcoming, as well as Raz, who was professional, enthusiastic, and with great sense of humour, when looking after my table he was making sure that the dining experience is first class! I could not hardly enough recommend this beautiful restaurant! The whole experience was above excellent! Thank you to everyone, and I hope to be back soon! Karo

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Karolina Gonciarz . 2023-03-31

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Excellent Italian! Top service, top flavours, interior - dreamy, the perfect evening for my birthday celebrations! The staff really made our night feel special. Thank you x. Highly recommend!

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Morgan Bashford . 2023-03-29

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We came here as we were shopping in Oxford Street and wanted to quickly use the toilet. I had been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile, but the hostess put us off because she was extremely rude and short with us, saying that only customers were allowed to use the toilet. I understand that this is their policy, however, this is definitely not a good way to attract new customers; she could’ve been more polite. Also, it was lunchtime, and the restaurant was empty, so it definitely looked like they needed customers!

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Hala Ajil . 2023-03-26

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Small portion and the dessert 🍨 was frozen and not fresh

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Kostas LIAPIS . 2023-03-21

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Overpriced restaurant for average quality food unfortunately. 3 stars for the nice atmosphere & very friendly staff though.

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Pauline MERIC . 2023-02-28

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As others have said, food is good but service is really mixed, and when it’s bad it’s quite terrible. Front of house hostess is unpleasant /unresponsive. Had to ask for the bill from 3 different waiters, and after waiting for 15 minutes I had to stand up to get the bill from the till as was running late at that point. The manager then aggressively and dismissively told me to wait instead of being the slightest bit apologetic. Throughout the meal you can tell the waitstaff are often standing in the same corner and conversing, you have to fight to get their attention. Some of them are really friendly and if you were here on a long leisurely date it wouldn’t be a problem, but for a business lunch and when you can’t wait 20 minutes for a bill, it becomes a problem. It’s a shame because the restaurant is beautifully decorated, food is good, waitstaff are friendly but dont seem to have training and the manager/hostesses that are supposed to manage things are rude and unpleasant to interact with.

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Leah W . 2023-02-28

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Absolute gem of a restaurant, fantastic service, outstanding food….

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Robert Stanley . 2023-02-21

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Nice interior and very friendly staff, but food quality doesn't match their prices. I was expecting good Italian food, instead I got very average starter for 20 GBP and honestly bad main for 38 GBP. We are definitely not coming back. :/

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Aleksandra Stremidlo . 2023-02-15

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Popped in for dinner with my friends and was greeted by a receptionist. For a movement I felt like I am talking to the receptionist at the leisure centre, staff wearing gym or jogging clothes not wearing the correct uniform at the restaurant. The girl who took our food order was wrong and we have to wait for a long time. The manager didn't bother to come to talk to us about the wrong order and the long wait food time. Instead, the Manager and staff joking, chatting & laughing rather than looking after the customers. Not good service !!

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Rajeev . 2023-02-13

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Credo che il titolo dica già tutto, ma preferisco specificare. Si trova ad un passo da Regent street. Già dal menù si capisce che si tratta di AUTENTICA cucina italiana. Abbiamo iniziato con degli stuzzichini con olive e parmigiano reggiano accompagnati da pane carasau (ciò lascia pensare che lo chef sia di origini sarde). Abbiamo voluto anche assaggiare il fritto di calamari ed il tentacolo di polipo (SQUISITI!). A seguire qualcuno ha optato per il primo ed altri per il secondo e così abbiamo gustato degli spaghetti con le vongole (freschissime), dei bigoli cacio e pepe ed un branzino enorme in crosta di sale con un sapore unico. Per finire una deliziosa cheesecake al pistacchio dal gusto inimitabile! Al solo pensiero di tutto ciò mi viene ancora l'acquolina in bocca... Abbiamo bevuto del buon prosecco che ci ha deliziato durante tutta la nostra cena. Personale molto cortese ed attentissimo nei confronti dei clienti. UNA VERA PIACEVOLE SCOPERTA LONDINESE!

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manandre . 2023-02-08

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Ortaklardan birisi levent bey İstanbul'daki de Mario nun kurucusu. Sarap kavı oldukça zengin.

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mehmet toker . 2023-02-05

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Authentic Italian Cuisine, Great wine list and friendly staff.

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Dong Jun Lee . 2023-02-04

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Excelent dining experience. I loved every minute of it. It is a must.

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marcello porcel . 2023-02-02

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Truffle Pasta and Tiramisu were delicious!

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Chanté . 2023-02-01

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Loved this place. Excellent service and tasty food. Great if you seek more private atmosphere, especially for business lunch or casual dinner. Food menu is rather small, chicken was my favourite choice. Wine list if great, lots to choose from and enjoy. No semi-sweet wines though. Favourite dissert is tiramisu - I loooved every single bit of it 🤤 Staff are attentive and friendly. Well done 👍🏻

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Diana Rzayeva . 2023-01-30

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Excellent food and very friendly staff. Perfect service, beautiful restaurant.

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Cory E . 2023-01-18

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Amazing food and relatively good prices for Mayfair

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Vikash Gupta . 2023-01-15

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Very good food and atmosphere! Sometimes a bit pushy on the specials, but nothing too out of the ordinary. Intimate dining experience with somewhat limited options (which is a GOOD thing since the chef can focus enough on all dishes and their freshness)

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Hans Boeckx . 2022-12-29

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Quantité très moyenne, goût à retravailler car trop salé pour des vangol, fungi, Trop onéreux même pour des plats enfants inexistant

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Gispn . 2022-12-22

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All staffs were so nice and gentle. The foods were all fresh, and my family wad able to enjoy the classic Italian plates in the UK. They made my graduation day unforgettable! ✨💕

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Stella JUN . 2022-12-16

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Posto di livello e cucina ricercata. Consiglio assolutamente per ritrovare il gusto di casa a Londra. Siamo stati serviti da Danilo in modo ospitale ed impeccabile. Ci torneremo

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Maurizio Palmieri . 2022-12-11

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Cibo italiano a Londra ottimo servizio adeguato ad un ambiente elegante. Vini e oli prodotti da Frescobaldi

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Susanna Franceschi . 2022-12-09

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Very tasty and perfect service with alexel nice vibes

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Shoug . 2022-12-06

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One of the best Italian restaurants in London. Excellent location in Mayfair. My steak and pasta was excellent and my friend and I were both highly satisfied with our meals.

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Alex Troy . 2022-12-03

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Excellent restaurant with a fine selection of wines.

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Antonis A. Stamatiadis . 2022-11-27

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Çok lezzetli yemekler yedim. Lavabo temizliği, hizmet her şey çok iyiydi.

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Canan Eraslan . 2022-11-22

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One of the best authentic Italian restaurants that offer unique dining experience! The overall ambience and the attention to detail is second to none, and not to forget the amazing staff that welcome you with warmth every time.

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omar arafa . 2022-11-15

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Good Italian food, excellent service

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Rune Kristiansen . 2022-11-14

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They brought the bill instead of the dessert menu. They wanted us out as soon as our 2h slot was up even though there was no queue and plenty of empty tables. We couldn’t enjoy our starters, main or conversation as the rude, patronizing waiter constantly interrupted us to clear the table. Don’t bother - EXTORTIONATE PRICES for POOR SERVICE and AVERAGE FOOD.

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N Ag . 2022-11-13

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Amazing food and dining experience. Hall is a bit loud though.

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M AS . 2022-11-13

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