Little Italy

what's happened to this place..?? last time i went, admittedly a few years back, the food was delicious and the service great. this time the pasta dishes were tasteless, service poor (they forgot our drinks, argued constantly with each other and took over 30 mins to bring the bill). £55 for two tasteless pastas and two fruit juices is outrageous. the only plus point was the great music and lively atmosphere. unless i hear someone else has taken over this place i'm not going back, particularly when bocca di lupo and polpo are just round the corner!!
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 0
Friday, December 11, 2009

Average prices for very basic quality makes poor value for money. The waiter that insists on saying everything both in english and italian is embarassing for all. On the night i question whether they had a proper chef. My risotto was too salty and looked like a side dish of plain rice. In the waiter's words that was not their best work. It's always a bit of a worry for me when I know I can do a better job myself (and I am by no means brilliant at cooking)
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 1
Friday, September 11, 2009

Vile disgusting, overpriced food. The fish is outrageously priced and is obviously frozen as it tasted like cotton. When I confronted the owners about it they acknowledged that it was frozen but made some excuse for it. For those prices, the food should be fresh.
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, August 05, 2009

This restaurant is one of my favourite in London. Yes, the food is expensive but delicious - however, dont expect huge quantities. The house white was fab. The service on the night was friendly and efficient. Why had I left it for so long to return to my old favourite? What a giggle!

What you must always remember about this place is the dancing. You are always guaranteed of a fun time with your friends dancing once the old Italian songs start up, followed by a bit of Neil Diamond to get you in the mood. I used to frequent this joint years ago before getting married when it was tiny, and now, although it has been extended, fun and craziness still ooze out of this stylish bar!! A great night out is guaranteed.
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Suzanne, Crystal Palace
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Sunday, May 03, 2009

Quite the experience visiting this place! The staff are rude and impatient and can't wait to fill up your wine glass before you've had even a sip - you end up with a jug of wine to drink from and at that point they ask you if you'd like another bottle!

The majority of the menu seemed over priced but the spaghetti with 1/2 lobster was just a joke, the spaghetti and lobster arrived but no actually lobster meat - not bad for £22!!

Overall a very disappointing experience and I wouldn't recommend anyone to eat there, I can think of a number of great places in Soho where you'd get a great meal wine and service at £200 for four people.
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Tim
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Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 2
Monday, April 27, 2009

Overpriced, rude and abrupt service. Went on Friday night around 9pm and they obviously don't like people being in the restaurant section past 10 as they have their 'nightclub' going on. Couldn't have one sip of wine before trying to refill your glass. At one point just after 10pm they flicked the lights a few times - I turned around to see what was going on and the waiter rushed up to me asking me if I wanted anything - well nothing except rude impatient staff not flicking lights at me and to let my party and I enjoy our meal and drink in peace.

For over 80 quid for 2 people who weren't even allowed to enjoy the experience for half an hour I would never recommend this place to anyone and would never go back.

The staff should learn manners and respect for their customers - with such overpriced food and bad service they may well find themselves looking for another job in this recession.
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J - View all reviews by this user
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Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Sunday, April 19, 2009

Visited Little Italy tonight on finding that the service in Ronnie Scotts was just intolerable - was a love, lively Italian restaraunt, the staff are charming, and attentive and the food was gorgeous.

A very good night was had, my friend and I found the atmosphere buzzing and the music was loud enough to be fun, but not too loud to be irritating.

The dancing later in the evening added a bonus, and people seemed to be having a great time; the bar area is fabulous.

In summary - the food was well cooked, well presented; the staff were attentive and good humoured; the atmosphere was modern, chic and lively; was expensive, but the ambience, wine and coffee made up for it and i would FULLY recommend a visit if you are just up for quality grub, and a good laugh. Not suitable for uppity cretins, as a sense of fun is needed to enjoy such an upcoming venue.
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Sam O''Doherty
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Saturday, February 07, 2009

Wow - after having been told how great this place was, what a disappointment. The food is ok - but the staff are extraordinary. Everything is about them - they make you feel like an inconvenience. We made the mistake of staying in the bar after - only to be intimidated by the aggressive attitude of the DJ. This place could be so good - somebody just needs to eaxplain the the staff waht customers are.
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Caroline
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Food 8 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Friday, November 28, 2008

Visited this place on impulse & to be honest im sure a high street pizza chain would have provided better service & as good food.

Staff were clearly not happy that we did not order wine straight away and frankly i think they would prefered us not to be there so they could keep checking out their attire.On meeting one of them leaving the WC she looked at me like i was mess on her shoe , she had to force a false smile when she delivered the over the top bill.Two medium sized bottles of water , one starter , two mains , to glasses of wine & two coffee's all adds upto £132.This was a bit of a first date and i was very happy to treat 'us' to dining experience but this was certainly not one , the food was very average & hate to say it gave no more satisfaction than a cheap chavy pub meal!

Seemed to be a few regulars , so assume people like to be underwhelmed.

Shame its all moan moan moan as i would love to rave on about it , you have to take a punt and might find a gem
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steve h
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Food 5 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Sunday, November 02, 2008

What can I say. This place is so lively. If you want a quiet meal dont go here. Its noisy lots of music which they crank up around 10pm and by 1am there was laods of dancing around tables. Just mad.

The foods good, very good, service too. I guarantee you will have a good night.
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steve wilson - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 6
Saturday, November 01, 2008