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Connubio Da Fabio

Connubio Da Fabio

229 Muswell Hill Broadway, London I-N10 1DE, United Kingdom

Pasta • Coffee • Cheese • Italian


"Connubio means union in Italian and Fabio is the owner who has been there for all our visits. I think it sums up this lovely restaurant perfectly. Italian and Spanish food is brought together and also the menu has wine pairing suggestions. Fabio really knows his wines and has some lovely short stories about some of them. There’s a wide price range and I really get the sense he cares more about you enjoying it than trying to up sell as they do in chains! The food is good but not complex (deliberately so I think). The cheese board is amazing...especially when they have a pecorino with truffle in...but it changes depending on what the supplier provides so don’t expect this what I am now calling crack cheese all of the time. I really love that it’s not pretentious or overly chefy. Although as I’d like to visit often being local, some specials might be nice as I get the sense the menu doesn’t change often. The service is very friendly and has personality. If you’re nice then I think they go the extra mile to treat you well and engage with you. If you’re rude then I can imagine them not being that bothered if you come back as they have enough regular customers that enjoy it for what it is. Together, the food, service, slightly 1980s style decor all makes a delicious atmosphere. If you’re local then please keep supporting this independent business at the heart of Muswell Hill."

Angoletto

Angoletto

50 Battersea Park Road London, SW11 4JP, United Kingdom

Meat • Pizza • Pasta • Steak


"10% service charge hidden on the bill. Service was interesting : Food was OK. Not sure it was really value for money but this is London so maybe it is the going rate. Service details... It looked like there was a new waitress being 'trained ' by the waiter. Think more abused ignored. Waitress did little that we saw except clear tables and she looked so depressed poor girl. Waiter was wearing a suit with stains up the back, as was the cook. leading to questions about cleanliness. Waiter seemed to be pushing water and wine a fair bit. When we ordered soft drinks no ice in mine was the request, came with ice anyway) he went out the back, we saw him get the cans out, put them on the side and not return to them for around 15mins for no apparent reason. When the drinks finally arrived he asked if we were ready to order, we said yes, he walked off! Got his attention again about 15 mins later after he walked past several times, ignoring us. My wife ordered her meal, he wrote it down, got distracted by something and just walked off again! No one moment or excuse me while I sort something out just walked away. He eventually returned a few minutes later only to start the order all over as it seems he didn 't write the first bit down. Food came out a bit 'piece meal ' but fairly close together time wise, probably about 5 minutes for 5 dishes. Food was generally ok, service was more like something from faulty towers. Amusing if you 're not in a hurry."