Little Italy

21 Frith Street, Soho, London, W1D 4RN - View on a map
Telephone: 020 7734 4737

Little Italy Restaurant In London
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Overall 5.7
Food 5.3
Service 6.7
Atmosphere 6.3
Value 4.3
Based on 3 reviews

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Jay Rayner

Monday, January 31, 2011 - It's fancy, though the food is far less so. It is a reliable solid Italian that has served a particular louche, British public over the years. There is a lunch menu at 19.50 for 3 courses, and from that a starter of hot grilled smoked mozzarella oozing across the plate with a cherry tomato and olive salad and anchovy mayo did not feel like the budget option. That said, crisp curls of deep-fried calamari served in a boat made of greaseproof paper was worth the extra expense. Main-course pasta dishes are huge bowls of carbs, cooked so they still have some bite and give, dressed with lots of the advertised ingredients, be it a dense, gamey ragu of wild boar, hunks of lobster or a scarlet sauce of tomatoes cooked down to their essence.

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My Daughter and I visited Little Italy prior going to a show and we found it a charming restaurant with excellent service by the staff. They made changes to the meal on the menu to accommodate us. Nothing was any bother.

We had the pre-theatre meal which was delicious. The main course was marinated chicken that was well cooked and very tasty. We chose profiteroles for the dessert and they were absolutely out of this world, they were so lovely.

I would certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone and will visit them again whenever I visit London.
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Frances
Overall rating 9 stars
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

And to those who say expect to pay this amount if you're in the west end - I can give a dozen other restaurants where it's worth the money.
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Overall rating 4 stars
Food 4 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Monday, July 02, 2012

Over-priced, horrendous music (unless 'It's raining men' or ''I will survive' is your kind of thing), sleazy men and full of London tourists. I won't be going again.
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Overall rating 4 stars
Food 4 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 3
Sunday, July 01, 2012

Music is for people who are 50-60 years plus which is a shame as place and atmosphere great and fun. Who wants to dance to 'build me up buttercup' and 'sweet caroline'. So much potential but a clearly stressed and scared dj who won't deviate from his playlist to accommodate his 30-40yr audience. Shame.
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Jo - View all reviews by this user
Overall rating 6 stars
Food 5 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 5
Saturday, April 28, 2012

I went to little Italy on Saturday after a friend had raved about it. I had one of the best nights in the west end ever. The atmosphere was absolutely electric, especially around 11pm when everyone gets up to dance. The staff were so attentive, cheerful and utterly charming to everyone. The food was top class; we had the lobster linguine - fresh chunks of delicious lobster with every mouthful. We didn't order a starter as the bread at the start and fondant at the end was plenty. If your going to go for a meal and pay west end prices then this is the place to go especially if you want to get your dancing shoes on!!
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Kris
Overall rating 10 stars
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Well I go here a lot, this place is a party place. Best time to go is about 9pm it rocks around 10.

You want fine cuisine go elsewhere, though the food is traditional and high in quality.

Dont like the prices? Stay out of the West End then.
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steve Wilson
Overall rating 10 stars
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, December 19, 2011

We went for my sisters hen do and were told we had to have the set price menu (£45 a head). The atmosphere was really lively and fun but the food was overpriced, bland and badly cooked - I have eaten better set meals at a staff Xmas party!!! This place is very over priced for what they deliver. I would only go back again for the disco and drinks.
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Jen
Overall rating 5 stars
Food 2 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 1
Monday, October 31, 2011

Awful. Went for a late lunch on a Sunday. No one else in the restaurant - we soon discovered why. A basket of bread was the best part of the meal and we hadn't ordered it, A bowl of pasta and a glass of red = £26. They are having a laugh. Never again. Also very limited menu and very average cooking. Don't go.
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Kate
Overall rating 1 stars
Food 1 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Sunday, September 04, 2011

Rip off - Popped in on Saturday for lunch with a friend. Upon arrival we were given canapes and and a big basket of bread which was nice. However, when it came to the bill we were charged for the bread and they had not told us this was going to be the case. CHEEKY!

Additionally, we were charged £3 "Consumer Charge" when we asked what this was apparently it was for the tablecloth!

A starter of Calamari was £14 and definitely not worth it. Pasta was fresh but the sauce tasted like chive gravy.

The bill was £87 for 1 shared starter. 2 bowls of pasta and a bottle of house rose......not worth it.
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Thea Gallagher - View all reviews by this user
Overall rating 4 stars
Food 3 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 0
Monday, August 22, 2011

Really not impressed went with a group of friends on saturday. 3 of the girls ordered the ravioli which 2 of them had been made with crab when I told the waiteress she clearly misunderstood and said if you like you eat. I then told her that my friend was allegic to shellfish and this was not what we ordered. it was taking away and replaced 2 with crab meat before finally getting it right .

Everytime I went to the bar the price of the drinks doubled on about my 3rd trip to the bar I noticed a small sign that said after 11pm all drinks were double. Will not be going back there in a hurry.
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Overall rating 1 stars
Food 2 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Sunday, March 20, 2011


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