Da Mario

Absolutely fabulous, authentic Italian cooking, great atmosphere.

Try their fresh pasta dishes or the interesting specials available.

Many return visit and Da Mario just gets better.
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Edward Heighington
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, December 11, 2010

Great cosy Italian restaurant. Very professional, friendly Italian staff (it feels like you're part of the family!) and the best ravioli I've tasted (they also offer gluten free pasta on their menu) outside of Italy - but Da Mario IS Italy really, food excellent and the vegetarians in our party are very well catered for. It's nice to be greeted by friendly staff who know how to look over their customers whether you return once again or on a regular basis.

Note: Definitely call and book ahead if you don't wanted to be disappointed by asking for a table at the door to find out they are fully booked (esp. Saturday).
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Steph
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, November 21, 2010

This was our 4th visit to Da Marios and we have never been disappointed. Staff still friendly and efficient. Food excellent.Whenever we visit London, this is where we eat!
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Carolyn Ager
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, October 23, 2010

i went to Da Mario's yesterday with my parents. My father is italian and as such doesn't always enjoy italian restaurants. however with this restaurant we were all very impressed and i would say that i tasted the best pasta i've ever eaten in an italian restaurant in the uk.

the restaurant was small and intimate and the staff friendly. we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and we think that its worth seeking out this particular restaurant when visiting covent garden rather than going like everyone else into the covent garden market area.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, October 22, 2010

This place is the best. I've eaten here a few dozen times since moving to London and have never been disappointed. Every time I recommend it to friends, they love it. It's wonderful food at very reasonable prices. The house red is lovely. The chief waiter is a little quirky, but it adds to the charm. Da Mario is the best-kept secret in central London, if you ask me.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, October 20, 2010

A friend and I were desperately hunting a quick lunch before an afternoon theatre performance one sunny afternoon and stumbled in here on a saturday afternoon.

Seated outside, quite little side street - we really didn't want to leave.

Everything about it was excellent - really friendly helpful service clearly family run - the owner's wife had made the ravioli which was delicious, lovely crisp dry white wine, and a nice little dessert and a good strong coffee all came in at around £25 tops.

I now go there regularly - have never ever been disappointed - would like to keep it a secret but whenever asked for a recommendation centrally this is my number one.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, August 16, 2010

I have eaten here many times over the last few years and also recommended it to a few friends - none have been disappointed.

Like several reviewers I have eaten in Italy a lot as well - and I would agree this place is very authentic.

My last meal there I ate alone on an impromtu visit while working in London and the staff were particularly attentive, and I did not feel at all out of place, which can happen when dining alone.

The pasta was so good I phoned my Mum from the restuarant to tell her to come!

Not for an intimate meal due to the small size but great atmosphere, value and quality.
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Martin Williams - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, June 09, 2010

We went to this restaurant based on other people's recommendations and it lived up to the rave reviews. A wonderful Italian restaurant - extremely well priced and the food was amazing! The seafood pasta was the best I have tasted. The waiter was friendly yet unobtrusive and provided great service. All in all a wonderful find tucked away in Covent Garden. You definitely need to book as the restaurant is tiny and gets full.
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Emma
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, May 26, 2010