Scalini

as good if not better then boston's italian, north end. great food and friendly

service. a must when you travel to london.
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bob messina (usa)
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, May 16, 2011

Anyone who thinks this is "the best Italian restaurant in the country" cannot eat out much in Italian restaurants. My rognoncini were tough and overcooked and we were charged £7.50 each plus service for vegetables which we did not order and did not want on top of a Cover charge of £2.50 each plus service and the "Service" was indifferent. never again.
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4 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Finest Italian restaurant in the country. Not a lot else to add been going there for the last 16 years can't say I have anything to complain in that many years. I am sorry some people had a bad experience but I find it hard to believe it is true from my past experience.
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Hussain Shafiei - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Scalini is one of the best Italian restaurants in London - the atmosphere, service, food and wine are excellent. The place is always busy which is a testament to it's popularity. Perhaps not the cheapest place to eat but certainly one of the nicest! Best visited with a few friends - both lunch and dinner are good times. I am a frequent visitor because I like it a lot. Oh yes, nd if you ask nicely, they are often able to cook special requests 'off menu', and the 'specials of the day' are always interesting too.
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Ricardo
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Monday, April 04, 2011

I have eaten at this restaurant many times. I think it is one of the best italian restaurants in London!

I am very surprised at the negative views.

It is a great family restaurant, first dateplace, and good for birthday party.....

Great atmosphere.
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Sophie
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, April 01, 2011

short review from me... because there is not much to say exept: FANTASTIC...

food, atmosphere , service ... it was the greatest.

i am coming back for sure. :-)
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Jan-Kristian Jensrud
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

I dined at Scalini last Tuesday with 5 friends. This was a memorably delicious dinner - the fegato con burro y salvia was the best and we all commented on the excellence of the evening. I have walked past this restaurant on many occasions and only wish I'd gone to eat there before now!
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Richard Beddall
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, February 22, 2011

I, like another writer, cannot believe the negative reviews about this wonderful restaurant. I have never had a bad meal here and I eat here as often as I can.

Staff are friendly and attentive, maybe sometimes it feels a little cramped but that is a small price to pay for the atmosphere and real perfect taste of Italy, TRY IT! its a must.
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Bob Cheeseman
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Went with friends a few nights ago. Wonderful reception from the owner. Then - a small, cramped table, high prices, rushed service (they obviously wanted to turn the table around) and very poor food.
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David
5 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 2
Thursday, November 11, 2010

I am very surprised by some negative reviews. I am Italian and the food at scalini is as good as at a very good family restaurant in Italy. I eat there regularly and can recommend it
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Riccardo (and Lisa)
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 9
Thursday, October 28, 2010