Castello

It should be said the food with the exception of the Duck Penne was excellent, unfortunately the same cannot be said of the service. Our waiter had forgotten his Italian training and was bordering on rude, slamming down plates, snatching menus and hurrying us through our meal, hopefully he was just having a bad day but it spoilt what could have been a very nice evening for our large party celebrating my sister's birthday.
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Séamus
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Food 9 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

I so wanted to love this restaurant - I expected the big Italian welcome, with friendly smiling waiters and a family atmosphere, but unfortunately that wasn't what we received. I was in a large group with several children, but right from the start our waiter, who was very efficient it must be said, was not friendly in the least. The restaurant wasn't full at 6pm, so I think the odd smile or welcoming comment from him wouldn't have been too much to ask. The food was served in quick succession, and overall we enjoyed it, just not sure we would go there again
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Lyn Jackson
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Food 7 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 7
Sunday, January 10, 2010

very good very good
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, July 31, 2009

I have been going to the 'Castello' for over 20 years (formerly based in the Elephant and Castle). I have never had a bad meal or a bad experience there. It offers fantastic value for money. The staff, although often very busy, are efficient and friendly. I have celebrated a number of special ocassions there - indeed our family went there for a number of years the week before Christmas to get into the Christmas spirit and generally unwind. There is nothing like simple italian food, well cooked, eaten in a convivial atmosphere to help you forget the growing list of last minute Christmas preparations!

If you want guaranteed good food, great service, warm atmostphere and value for money, look no further!!
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Dianne France
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, June 09, 2008

I recently visited Castello for a meal with the family, we had a beautiful meal as always and was welcomed heartly by the staff and new manager who has fitted in very well and is well known locally. Atmosphere was lively and everyone is freindly. And the price isdefintely better than many other places for the quality food ad service you recieve. will definately visit again!
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Jennifer .A
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, April 21, 2008

What has happened to Castellos ? My friends and i went for a birthday meal last week, the food was just as nice but the atmosphere has gone badly downhill.

This place was always full and buzzing, it was very hard to get a table at short notice and on this occasion i booked well in advance. There was no need, apart from our table there were only two others occupied. The bar area was compleatly empty apart from staff standing idle with no-one to wait on. The jovility and fun has totally dissapeared and its a shame but we all agreed it would be a while before we ventured there again.
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Food 8 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 7
Thursday, April 17, 2008

There is no need to go into the West End to find a good restaurant; the food is excellent and the service is outstanding.I am lucky because I work and live near Castello so can go there regularly. I am 63 years old and keep in touch with four schoolfriends from near and far.Once a year we visit our teacher who is 95 years old and lives in the Salesian Convent in Jamaica Road. We have arranged this year's visit for Saturday 5th April and I can't wait to get my teeth into the pasta and lobster !
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T.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, March 24, 2008

Castellos is the best Italian in South London!
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Jonquil Irwin
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, February 29, 2008

You really must have had an off night - me and my friends have been going there for years now, and never had a bad night!!!!!
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Louise
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 11, 2008

This has to be the only resturant that doesnt rush you out of there once you have finished your meal and they are very welcoming

The atmosphere is lovely in there, full of happy people enjoying their food and they dont have no loud background music in the background so you can hear yourself talk unlike some places i have been to.

Me and my mates love it in there we tend to go there at least once a month and we always go there for special occassions. The food is to die for and the sangria is a must. As i say once you have been there you will want to keep going back for more, this is one resturant that is loved by all.

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castellos best customers
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, December 11, 2007