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The food is always outstanding, always so fresh and tasty. The staff are always to welcoming. Highly recommend this little goldmine in Tufnell Park.

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant on 19th May 2025. The restaurant, on this occasion, was the venue of a fund-raising evening organised for the benefit of Henley Community Library. Despite the restaurant being full, staff were at hand to greet and seat us as soon as we arrived. We were also greeted by the proprietress, whose name was Bilen who made us feel very welcome. There were a number of salads to choose from and I had both the cold pasta salad and the chicken salad. The chicken salad was particularly exceptional. I could say the same for the mains. I had small portions of their Seafood Pasta and Lasagne and both were equally good. I was quite full by now and was contemplating just moving on to a coffee. Bilen persuaded me to try the Tiramisu which she said she had made. I was so very pleased that I did. It was one of the best I've ever had. Our table was served by Binita and Nafisa who were not only attentive but were both genuinely friendly. We were also introduced to the Chef Amir who came to ask if we everything was to our satisfaction. A quick mention also of Resham who soldiered away in the background helping out. All in all, it was a most memorable evening made possible by all the staff of La Dolce Piazza.

Muchas cosas son buenas aquí, pero hay un problema abrumador que arruinó nuestro almuerzo. ¡ES DEMASIADO RUIDOSO! Vale a todos nos gusta un buen ambiente, pero hay demasiadas portadas, estás tan cerca de la mesa de al lado, el personal lo empeora gritando a los comensales, nos costó tener una conversación. La comida era buena, no hay problemas allí. Ciertamente no voy a volver, lo cual es una pena porque el restaurante ha estado aquí en la parte superior de la moderna calle Lambs Conduit durante mucho tiempo.

Great food and service we eat there three tiles and the food was amazing

Food was top notch. The desert waffle really is for two. The entrance is up some stairs at the back, easy to not think it’s open

Very good Italian food. Nice music and very nice service.

Food is high quality excellent potion size and amazing pizza and pasta

Very nice food and very helpful staff always friendly and my go to place

Popped-in and loved it. Family run business I reckon. Very friendly and authentic.

Lovely cozy place, very tasty food (truly Italian), lovely staff and owners.

Been here a few times and just seems to get better every time.have now changed my view of this restaurant,couldn't believe what I witnessed yesterday 8th February, one of the brothers that own the restaurant was in m&s foodhall buying a lasagne and taking it into the restaurant, I've order this in the past and was told all there food is freshly prepared and cooked on site,now I don't really believe it's all home cooked and traditional recipes as claimed.

Just happened to find it near the castle in York. Fantastic food! Home made pasta, fresh sauces and Parmesan. Light pizza base and home made desserts. Best Italian I’ve been in for a very long time

Pub atmosphere. The rooms were clean and had all the trimmings. Bathroom extras. Tea cofee biscuits etc. Compared to other establishments nearby. Full choice of breakfast included. Excellent value for money.

A fantastic spot just a stone’s throw from the Cliffs Pavilion—Bucatini is the perfect pre-theatre lunch or dinner destination in Westcliff. The service was excellent: friendly, efficient, and genuinely welcoming. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a stylish, modern interior that still feels cosy. The food was impressive across the board. The Mozzarella Frittas were a real highlight—crispy, golden and full of flavour, served with a rich tomato sauce that paired beautifully. For mains, the Crab Linguine was the standout dish: creamy, fresh, and bursting with flavour. We also tried the penne with courgettes and pesto, which was tasty, though slightly outshone by the linguine. Everything was perfectly complemented by a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio, crisp and refreshing. Overall, a great experience with quality food and excellent service. Just shy of 5 stars as a couple of dishes didn’t quite hit the same heights—but we’d definitely return. Highly recommended if you’re in the area, especially before a show at the theatre!

Food was good but very expensive