Rossopomodoro (Covent Garden)

I was there tonight with an old friend. I ordered "Risotto ai Funghi" and my friend ordered "Pizza Napoletana". The portion of Risotto was tiny. The rice itself was overcooked and there was no trace of mushrooms. The Pizza was smaller than the plate and there was hardly anything on it. The menu is not like it used to be. They used to have meat and fish dishes...but now, there is only Pastas and Pizzas. Not to mention, the prices have gone really up. My tiny overcooked risotto was 11 pounds. I complained and they gave us a free jar of olives but that didn`t make up for the disappointment. It used to be my favorite Italian restaurant but I won`t be going there again anytime soon!!!
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Giovanni Dibiase
5 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 3
Thursday, November 24, 2011

My girlfiend and I went to Rossopomodoro in Covent Garden last night. We've been several times before, but not for a few months, and have always loved the food and so were really looking forward to it. My were we let down.

They used to make some of the best pizzas in London but I can only imagine the restaurant has changed hands since we last ate there. The menu was drastically different for a start - there used to be a large selection but now the choice is quite limited. But a limited menu doesn't make for a bad pizza. Unfortunately Rossopomodoro made us very bad pizzas. The edges were burnt and the middle far too undercooked. The vegetables were from cans and were soggy and tasteless. Worst of all was the mozarella. Whilst they claim to use buffalo, it clearly wasn't. We got 4 lumps of cheese in the middle of the pizza which was incredibly underdone and way too chewy and hard. More like halloumi than mozarella. Consequently, it was one of the worst pizzas I've ever eated. Looking around, it seemed all the pizzas looked just as bad.

The service was good and they were clearly upset we weren't happy, and took 10% off the bill, but for such poor quality fare, we shouldn't have been charged at all for them. Incredibly disappointing experience, especially considering our memories of the place.

Thoroughly not recommended.
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Keith Malin
4 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 2
Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Went on a dinner date, food was amazing, ambiance vibrant and fun! ;)
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Charmaine Smart
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, August 01, 2010

They need to improve a lot.

This review doesn't want to be disruptive, but a suggestion to get on with it. I'd love to eat more good pizza and good pasta in Covent Garden....I can't! I get mad about it!

As for the pizza, "absolutely" NOT the best pizza in London. I won't name competitors, but think that after being a professional myself long time in the trade, I've had pizza in Napoli at "da Michele", Trianon etc, so, about quality in the dough etc...they are far away from it.

At least if the pizza responded to real Neapolitan criteria of making..(what it seems they are aiming at) I would have certainly said good things.

I won't talk about the Antipasti...it would be too much!
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4 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 2
Tuesday, July 06, 2010

As a fan of Italian cuisine I have eaten at many restaurants but I must say Rosso Pomodoro serves not only the best authentic food I have tasted but also their customer service is absolutely fantastic. I would recommend anyone who wishes to eat Italian food to go down to Rosso Pomodoro.
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yoyo
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

There are so many" italian" restaurants in London but nothing compared to Rossopomodoro:the staff is friendly,the place is very nice but the most important thing is the quality of food....
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s.t.
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Rossopomodoro?The best italian restaurant in London!!!
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franco
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, March 22, 2010

A very good Italian Restaurant I discovered it when I was living in London for a mounth! I ate frequently in this restaurant and I like Italian food and people were good and friendly! I knew Martina, always happy and kind! She is young but joyfull!
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Gianluigi
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Sunday, January 24, 2010

One of the best Italian restaurant in London. I went there with two friend of mine and we got two delicious pizzas and one special pasta with seafood, as waitress recommended. Great experience about everything. Very fast and kind service, lovely and rich food and good atmosphere.
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angie - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Saturday, January 09, 2010

i went to "Rossopomodoro" in Covent Garden, recommended by one of my Italina friends, just few days ago, I had a great experience. Food was amazing, the atmosphere was the original Italian one and all members of the staff were very kind. Thanks to Martina and all of you for you greeting.
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9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, November 25, 2009