Il Bordello

Quite simply the best Italian restaurant around, it cannot be surpassed for quality, atmosphere, service and all round experience. The portions are large and in some cases too large but the flavours and seasoning are to die for. Not too sure what CC is on about, maybe he / she should stick to ready meals from tescos if that is what he / she is used to. Not too far from the city for business meals either. Also has a sister restaurant off Narrow street which is a more modern version with similar food but lacks the atmosphere.
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Keppy
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, January 11, 2008

I am Italian and I think that Bordello is an outstanding Italian restaurant (it would be even in Italy).

I would like to reply to CC 's comment: where do you come from,? Obviously you are not Italian.

I bring there all my clients and friends from I taly (I mean people living there) and they all want to go back when they visit London, that speaks volumes on the place, don't you think so?)

The food is excellent and the service is marvellous, all the waiters are fantastic, but a special thank to Adriano (big time, for beig so patient to me, sweet and so professional at the same time and such a good laugh....but utterly respetcful!), Carmelo (makes you feel so welcome, always...) and Mimi (so nice and available) just to mention the ones I usually deal with.

What more do you want?

And the fact that is packed every day, 7 days a week, is that not a clue?

If I had more time I would eat there even more often than I do........
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Susanna, Wapping
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, January 03, 2008

Obviously there are some mixed feelings about this place. I've been eaten here at least 4 times a year for the last 3/4 years and have never left feeling disappointed, more upset that have the stomach capacity to indulge in the fabulous Tiramisu. The waiters are exceptional and children are always welcome and well catered for, which, in my book is an obvious plus. I would urge anyone in two minds to give it a go!
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Miss N
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, December 27, 2007

I wish there were more restaurants like this in London. I love the place and go at least once a month.
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Buster Mc Douglas
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, November 30, 2007

I've been going to bordello's for years and I'm a bit perplexed by some of the reviews.

It's good value for money, the portions are huge, the staff and atmosphere are good but the food is nothing special.

Whilst I always have a good time there and never go home dissopointed, I never come out thinking "wow". if you want a decent meal at a decent price in a restaurant with a good atmosphere then this is a good a place as any. But if it's excel Italian regional cooking you're after then, give it a swerve!
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ACO
Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, November 16, 2007

i went there for the first time on sunday for my dads 60th birthday and it was fantastic

food was great

atmosphoere was great

waiters were hilarious and joined in the fun

overall this place is a 10 out of 10

cant believe people moan about it
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neil charlick
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Have to agree with all the good comments, been eating here for years. I take friends family and even clients from work here. It is a really pleasant atmosphere and the waiters are ALL friendly and provide an excellent service. The meals are huge and reasonably priced. If you want an expensive meal and an expensive Amarone this is also available as well as the 3 course special with coffee for under £20. Yes it can be slightly cramped, but it is so popular, I would rather sit slightly too close to someone else than have to miss out on the obviously fresh cooked meals, if you think otherwise you really don't know what finer food tastes like (especially if comparing to Ask and Pizza Express (both nice Pizza restaurants but neither of them have much more to offer than that).
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Eddie
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, November 05, 2007

We have eaten in II Bordello many times over the years and on every occassion

the food, from start to finish, ( the tomato garlic bread is really lovely, have driven here ordered the garlic bread as a take away and walked the dog around ) the waiters, the service have been absoultley fantastic. Was taken to this

lovely restaurant by friends and have taken family and friends ever since, maybe go or a walk after because the portion are huge! It does get very busy so book a table in adavance. Have never been in when it has not been busy, always busy when we have gone, Sunday lunch times gets very busy lots of families with children. I have never written a review before on any restaurants, but really cannot fault Bordello's at all, don't live in London or around London, usually takes over an hour or so each way but very much worth the trip. A TEN OUT OF TEN FOR ME ANYWAY.
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K.L
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Sam and CC, you're both nuts mates, clearly with some sort of grudge against this fantastic restaurant. I live in Wapping and have eaten here dozens of times, I have never been disappointed. If you want quiet, go and eat in the park next door. Its an Italian restaurant for god's sake not a morgue! As for comparing the freshly prepared food (YES SAM FRESH!!) to some mass produced pap in somewhere like Pizza Express, you need to get out more matey!
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Peter M
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, October 05, 2007

I have been to this place few times and now it is in my favorite restaurants list. Food is great, service as well. Also, this place is children friendly – we have been there with fiends and two pushchairs and they had no problems accommodating us. I understand it is crowded, but probably for the reason - good food! And if somebody tries to compare their food with Pizza Express of Tesco ready meals - has an awfully bad taste and does not understand much.
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, October 03, 2007