Topo Gigio in Epsom and Ewell

Charged nearly £3 for some oil and Balsamic to go with the bread already on the table. They obviously don't want us to return!!!!

This was one of my favourites restuarants offering a very extensive set menu and offering great value for money and always been happy with the food until now. During my recent visit I decided to go for the ala carte menu and for my starter ordered the scallops wrapped in bacon that I have eaten elsewhere on many ocassions but what I was served up here was just beyond belief and utterly shameful. What I was presented with were thick rolls of bacon with a piece of scallop stuffed inside and they had obviously been microwaved rather than pan fried as is the norm and can only assume it was the chefs day off and they had a school kid doing the cooking in half term. The fillet steak for my main course was not as described and the pate topping was merely a couple of dabs of liver pate and not my idea of a pate topping and not even flavour appropriate for a steak, the rich Madiera sauce was also absent and served with pretty much the same watery sauce as the scallops. The steak itself was very tender and tasted okay but had my suspicions that had been microwaved too as it was devoid of a char and any real colour. If I went back I would stick with the set menu as everything I have picked from there in the past has been fine, the ala carte was a waste of money and not enjoyable.

Great food and a wonderful selection to choose from.

This was my first visit to this wonderful Italian restaurant. I had heard so much about it from friends and was definitely not disappointed. Friendly, courteous staff, good quality food, impressive menu and such affordable prices. Would highly recommend. Bowls of olives on tables, also bread and garlic bread provided without extra charge.3 course meal, with plenty of great options for £15.95. Great portion size.

First class food, service and so nice not to have music loud music, which people have to shout over. I also think very reasonable prices. Will return soon.

My friends and I all love Topo Gigio. It never disappoints. The restaurant is always spotless, the tables look lovely with their white table cloths. There is always fresh bread on the tables, jugs of water and nibbles such as olives. The food is always delicious. There is a huge choice, as the menu offers a variety of starters, main courses (Meat, fish, pasta and vegetarian), and superb desserts, everything reasonably priced. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Excellent value for money, everything about my visit was 10 out of 10

Great food at really good prices, and a large choice of dishes in the menu. Been four times now and have been pleased every time .

Although we don’t know the connection with the smart little mouse, we’ve been coming here for at least 30 years and last week brought my sister, who is married to a great cook of Italian heritage. The meal didn’t disappoint us or our knowledgable guest! Generous portions of delicious food at very reasonable prices. Prompt service and happy atmosphere: busy even though it was mid-week. I think that tells you enough about this excellent family restaurant.

Great Italian Restaurant.Food is exvellant & Genuine Home Made Staff very efficient & courteous.. Always very happy to go back.

Very enjoyable meal as always, only problem the wide choice of dishes, which one to choose, but it does mean customers have a wide choice , so if they don't like chicken there is plenty others to choose from. Prices are still economical

We’ve been going to Topo Gigio for a few years and we’ve enjoyed every meal there. The three course set menu is excellent value - generous portions and a vast selection for all three courses. The restaurant has always been packed whenever we’ve been, and it’s understandable why. Every meal we’ve had has been delicious and a great reflection of good traditional Italian cooking. The service is super efficient. Even with the restaurant being so busy, all courses are served on time and with great attentive service. Topo Gigio is a delightful Italian authentic restaurant, and Laura and her family are great at what they do. If you visit Topo Gigio once, I’m sure you’ll keep going back! Merry Christmas Laura & Family, best wishes for 2024 and wishing you continued success……you so deserve it.

Excellent menu. Wide choice of all courses. Very reasonable prices.

Great friendly italian resaurant,great food n service

Cannot get through to book a table. Ever time I call I get a bored, disjointed message telling me they are closed ! Website says they are shut sat and mon. Tues they are still closed. With all respect you will lose customers if this doesn’t change ! Plenty of Italian restaurants in the area.

Great retro restaurant and when "Retro" is done well, like here, its unbeatable! Delicious starters, try the Grilled Sardines, smashing Mains, the Dover Sole melts in the mouth and the Calves Liver, although well done, was delicious Superb deserts and good espresso to end what was an excellent meal. With wine £80, Extraordinary.... We'll be back very soon!

Been going to this restaurant for years. Its my mum and dads favourite place. The menu options are just massive and the price for a 3 course menu is under £20 which is madness. Some of the food could be more flavoursome. There is a carpark behind the restaurant if no space on the slip road. Place is busy during the week as well as weekends. I would recommend booking.

Delicious authentic cuisine. Fair prices. Comfortable decor. Family friendly atmosphere. A hidden gem. Will definitely be going back.

Nice environment, very poor quality food. Sorry to say I would never go again.

Great food service value and atmosphere. We wish we lived a little nearer. Planning our next visit very soon. The three course menu is amazing.

Fabulous a little piece of Italy in Ewell Lovely food, excellent service

This place is great. We came for the set 3 course £18 menu. Lots of choice. Excellently cooked. Lovely staff. Always busy so make sure you book. Plenty of parking on the streets nearby. Would highly recommend 👍🏻

Lovely food. Always prompt polite service Laura has owned and run the place for years. It does get busy so book ahead. Lunchtimes always full up, this shows that the quality is always high. Set menu great choice and value

Fab Sunday lunch with friends. Great set menu options with plenty of choice. Food was excellent and great value. We all enjoyed our visit so thanks to team @topogigio. Busy so book in advance

A very good experience as always Food great service good with a smile and a joke always worth a visit

Our Favourite restaurant,We have travelled all over the world spent a lot of time in Portugal and Spain.but love having Topo"as our local thanks to Laura & Louis.

First visit to this delightfully unassuming restaurant. Such good value, good service & high quality food which was in plentiful supply. Eggs mayonnaise & goats cheese with chutney were superb starters. Both liver & chicken were first rate main courses. Lovely Italian ice cream to complete a splendid evening.

Excellent food, good atmosphere

A really great location for authentic, delicious, and home cooked Italian food. Great value with three course set menu for £17.50 per head , and something for everyone. Professional and prompt service- would recommend the cannelloni and the spaghetti bolognese.

Delicious, authentic and traditional Italian food. Great value and appropriate for the whole family

Fantastic food for a fantastic price. Family run and traditional Italian food.

great service, good value, but most of all, impeccably cooked food. The set menu has a great deal of choice, we were very pleased with it all. Despite being extremely busy, service was pleasant and prompt. A lovely atmosphere in this family run restaurant. Two italian restaurants in Ewell have closed and we are very pleased to have tried Topo GIgio and will return.

Very good food. Fish soup fantastic!!

Superb local Italian restaurant. Week days lunch always full of diners. Goes to show how popular they are.

Visited this lovely traditional restaurant for lunch with friends. Huge choice on the menu. We choose the very reasonable set menu. On the table was water, bread, breadsticks & a big bowel of olives. The food was delicious and the service was excellent!

Lovely food, great service, we really enjoyed our visit

Great staff lovely atmosphere. Food amazing....those prawns were huge..cant wait to go again

Had a really enjoyable meal there today with friends.

Excellent food, good atmosphere and great value for money. Set menu has enough choice and the a la carte does too. Would recommend.

Traditional Italian. Unpretentious, quality food and best value in the area. Steaks are excellent, starters are very big, tons of choice. Great Italian wines at superb prices. Service is outstanding. Booking essential on Fri/Sat.

Always great food and wonderful staff

Now this is a place! Extremely good value and a wide menu. The service is utterly professional and courteous. Thoroughly recommended.

Amazing place, great menu to be had at a really reasonable price. A favourite of ours, but book to avoid disappointment.

Last night was my first visit. I came with a friend. We were given olives and bread as we sat down. Garlic bread was offered as we looked through the menu. We are both veggies and we easily found dishes to order. Our food was delicious and homemade. We enjoyed both main courses and dessert. We really enjoyed our evening. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the staff looked after us well. It was really great good at very low cost. A little gem of a restaurant.

Mia sorella che vive a New Malden mi ha detto che si mangia molto bene "all'italiana"! Appena andrò a trovare mia sorella, ci andrò di sicuro!

We came, us, our two sons and one girlfriend, to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We went for the set menu at £18 for 3 courses. Don’t know how they do it really. Food was delicious. Staff very attentive and chatty. We had a really lovely evening. Thankyou to all involved. We will be back soon 🙂

Yet again a very nice meal with friends in a great restaurant one of my favourites. So many meals to choose from on the set menu. The quality of food is first class and the prices are very good. would certainly recommend.

I couldn't fault it and lunch time 3 courses was amazing for £15.95. Looking forward to next visit. Lovely staff too.

The food is fresh, well presented and delicious. Service is prompt and the staff attentive. Lovely ambience and excellent value for money.

Good ok but nothing exceptional

Great all rounder. Good value. Food is decent but not high end.

Excellent food and service, best in town.

This place is such a gem, the service is excellent and the food is just as good. Best steak I have had in years. Very tender. Love the extra touch of fresh bread and olives ready on the table when you sit down, and mints after the main course. Will be returning very soon. Thankyou Topo Gigio!

Another first class meal yesterday. Apple pie is wow!

We regularly visit this amazing restaurant, have done for 15/20 years, ever since I was a kid and we moved to the area. I now take my child there and they are always so welcoming. Food is awesome, staff are brilliant, restaurant is immaculate and the prices are extremely low, especially the set menu. A proper Italian restaurant with cloth table cloths and napkins. Breadsticks, olives and fresh bread on table, plus a garlic bread toast served fresh upon arrival, all at no extra cost. Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.

I really wanted to like this place. It's hugely popular and we'd heard good things. Sadly the food was just okay. The menu Is MASSIVE so I'm guessing the chefs are just spread to thin. I don't think we'll go again

Fantastic food, good service at reasonable price.

Set menu was excellent value for money. Staff superb.

Best italien restaurant 😋 in Surrey 🍽

Real family feel. Period Italian with fantastic staff. 12 booked and service food atmosphere simply brilliant. Book ahead to save disappointment etc. Worth the visit. MP

We had a table booked for Valentines Day (14th Feb) Arrived for our 7.30pm booking, to find no tables available! The restaurant was full, and the story was, someone must have come in without booking!! There's a lot more I could say, but in essence we could not have been made to feel less welcome. Customer Service in dealing with the problem, was minimal. While we were hopefully waiting for a possible table (45 minutes), my wife was offered a seat by one of the customers, while I was left standing. In the end we left, and managed to find a restaurant in Ewell Village (Il Capriccio). Although busy we were given a table. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. The meal was excellent. After what was a disastrous start, we had a lovely evening 😊

Family run Italian restaurant, good food good prices and generous portions, large menu to choose from been going for years on and off. Not many restaurants around like this anymore.march 2023, still good food but service charge!! Really. Don't think a 10% charge is on . Food this visit was ok but not as good as last time, busy lunch, rushed and main portions size of meat was smaller ( kitchen staff!) maybe. Ice cream dessert was shockingly small! Still good value but I dislike dishes and plates being cleared away too quickly. This is usually a bad habit in Italy not the UK. Bread and olives should be left on the table after the starters, not scurried away, apologies but I'm fussy, don't Italians eat bread with their main meal!? Might get back again but will be trying other local restaurants first and by the way we drove 70 miles to meet friends there. Ciao

Wonderful food wonderful atmosphere

Not a bad evening out, busy on a Sunday night which speaks volumes. Set menu was reasonable value

Another super lunch here. We always enjoy the food and the great prices. The service is both efficient and friendly and we love the white table cloths and all the extras on the tables. See you again soon.

A little gem that is easy to miss that serves good quality authentic Italian food. Friendly staff and efficient service.

Lovely local restaurant good lunch menu, excellent service 👍

Food and service were great! Definitely recommend booking, as they get really busy, especially on the weekend.

Good evening but very busy and as a table of 9 it took longer to serve us. The meals were lovely with the exception of the seabass that was still raw, an offer was made to put under grill but as it had been panfried that offer was not acceptable. Again probably due to how busy they were several of meals were luke warm and the veg served to our table was cold.

I don't want to give a review as I probably won't get a table next time. However, I have to say though you would have to go a long way to match this wonderful restaurant. It's got it all! Home cooking, excellent quality food, lovely...

Delicious meal on Valentines day and impressed that 3 courses and wine just £20 a head plus service. Absolutely Delicious food especially my spinach and ricotta pancakes starter. Husband had huge portion of melon and palma ham.

Decidedly average! Female member of waiting staff was aggressive in manner and later found out that that was the owner!!!! Prawn cocktail was tasteless and I have had better Lasagne from a supermarket not the authentic Italian meal I was expecting - would not return! The rest of my party had different dishes but the overall opinion appeared to be average

Excelente comida, fomos muito bem atendidos mesmo não falando inglês bem tem atendente português o que ajuda bastante

Have been to Topo Gigio several times before over a number of years, I found the food and service was good and the set price menu had good choice of all courses. Will be more than happy to return again soon.

I used to frequent a restaurant by the same name in Soho back in the 60s right up to the 80s. The very pleasant lady who served me explained that there was no connection between the two but told me a funny story about someone...

Good choices, and delicious food. great service and the coffee at the end was just perfect. highly recommend this place.

It's like going back in time, good food a sensible price, you won't go home hungry

Delicious 3 course lunch, £14.95, absolutely incredible value.

Tasty delicious meal. Always a treat to visit, good food, service and welcome. Very good value.

Always a delight to visit Topo Gigio's

As always very good value, and good food, can't wait till next time.

3 course meal menu was good value. Goodish service, however could be more cheerful.

Excellent menu & food Excellent service Good atmosphere. Really good value

Really good restaurant and excellent value.

So, finally after years of going on and off to Topo Gigio a review! I hadn't been here for a number of years but Sunday lunch with family and friends was a good way to reconnect with the restaurant. As always the service was on point, attentive, not too invasive and all the staff were very friendly! I decided to go for the £16.95 3 course set menú and I wasn't disappointed! It was pretty much as I remember it...tried and tested, with a good variety of dishes for all to enjoy! I had the bresaola as a starter and it was very nice, the cured beef was moist and had a hint of sweetness to it and along with the salad and shaved parmiggiano and a squeeze of lemon went down very well to start the meal off! As for a main I had claves liver with sage an butter...very tasty and melt in the mouth. It came with green beans, battered and fried courgettes and sliced roast potatoes all served in oval dishes so you could help yourself. The spuds were on point and the courgettes crunchy and light...the beans were nice and tender. A lovely and not too heavy main course! For dessert I had the lemon tart and it rounded off the meal very well, not too sweet, not too sharp. 5 stars was easy as quality and value for money are spot on here! So if you like simple and tasty Italian dishes then give this place a go! You won't be disappointed! :)

Very nice meal in a popular Italian restaurant at a reasonable price.

Absolutely magnificent!! As always x

Loads of food, had Hake which you good, loads of bread olives while you wait first course, have to pace yourself as very generous with portions etc can't find fault and very good value for money.

Have been to Topo about 10 times now. Family run restaurant. Food always excellent, incredibly attentive staff. Always a good atmosphere. Restaurant almost full at 7pm on a Wednesday - says something. Super value for money. As always, enjoyed my last visit and look forward to the next. Highly recommended

Thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Lots of choice. We will go again.

Excellent food and service, best food I've had for a long time.

Long wait for average food. Maybe just me but won't be going again.

Another very fine lunch. Yet again still wonderfull.

Lovely foods and Great service, free lovely Bread for start with and good price, I would recommend Dinner course, Yummy!

Nice friendly Italian restaurant, serves not just Italian food. Has special lunch time menu staff very attentive and helpful. Worth a visit.

I’ll be honest, very old school but that’s what I liked about it! Food absolutely lovely, atmosphere very good and family friendly. They cooked my steak (and my husband’s) exactly the way we asked for, great value food and wine! The young lad waiter was...

Italian don’t get better! 26 years and I cannot believe I have not been to this place. It was packed wall to wall yet Laura and Luigi just glided along as if they were skaters on ice. Cool as cucumbers, and gliding along majestically. Food - ace Atmosphere - bustling Environment - authentic and SUPER CLEAN Service - perfect Price - on point and not a rip off like some places We will definitely be back Thank you!

Extensive menu catering for all tastes. Well cooked food, cannot fault it.

Brilliant restaurant. Great food, atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Fabulous venue. Food was delicious and service excellent. A favourite place for birthday celebrations. I've already recommended it to all my friends.