Restaurants that offer Capricciosa

Portobello Garden

➤ 269B Portobello Road, London, W111LR, W11 1LL, United Kingdom

Cafés • Pasta • Pizza • Italian

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"Out and about on a lunchtime constitutional along Portobello Road last week something interesting caught my eye. Set back from the road, hiding behind vintage clothes in the arcade, was an alluringly attractive Italian restaurant. On my own, without reading material and in a hurry to get back to work, I had no intention of sitting down to eat but I was compelled to go in and investigate. I glanced at the menu and clientele, was charmed by the decor of hanging dried meat and flowers, and decided I would return imminently.<br/ <br/ Thankfully an opportunity arose this week. I had taken it upon myself to arrange a lunch for myself and nine colleagues, and presented them with an option of four restaurants (secretly hoping that democracy would work in my favour). At first, take-up was slow as the more adventurous-sounding alternatives were far more popular, but risk aversion gradually set in and the simple Italian became the winner; a culinary hare and tortoise situation, if you will.<br/ <br/ “What if they don’t cater for big groups? What if it’s awful and I’m forever ridiculed for my restaurant choice?” Such questions were running through my mind, distracting me from my morning tasks.<br/ <br/ An amiable Italian gentleman saw the first sub-group and exclaimed “group of ten, this way please!” so we followed orders and went inside to our long table, immediately looking above us at the conservatory style ceiling and feeling as though we had walked into a Tuscan summer.<br/ <br/ Our charismatic waitress brought over an alternative to a complementary bread basket; a plate of amuse-bouche sized pieces of courgette frittata served on a forest of rocket. I was very impressed by this. They have foreseen that I’m going to be ravenous, having not eaten since my 11:00 AM apple; that I may not wish to bloat up on bread; that I enjoy being surprised, which I most certainly was. I had only been there ten short minutes and these people already knew how to please me more than some people who have known me for decades. If that isn’t customer service, I really don’t know what is. <br/ <br/ The menu is slightly unusual in that there isn’t the usual long list of pizzas and pastas to choose from, instead there were a couple of al forno dishes (baked in the oven), several paninis (with pizza bread), and a list of specials, a few of which were mains. I took from this that a decision had been made to offer a limited number of dishes, but to do them well.<br/ <br/ I had top-notch, considerably portioned gnocchi with bolognese sauce for £11.50, served whilst the tomato sauce was still bubbling from the oven, with fresh basil scattered on top.<br/ <br/ To make the experience even more superior, they should consider investing in a second credit card machine to take two payments simultaneously since this was a bit slow.<br/ <br/ I was really fond of this restaurant and highly recommend it. Now I just need to think up another reason to go back next week.."

Sergios

➤ 84 Great Titchfield Street, London, United Kingdom

Cafe • Wine • Full • Italian

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"I recently had the pleasure of dining at a fabulous Italian restaurant that offered a wonderful atmosphere, exceptional service, delicious food, and a beautiful staff. A group of six of us visited on Saturday night after attending the Abba Voyage performance, and to our delight, the staff played Abba music when they learned about our evening's plans! It was also my birthday, and although none of us mentioned it to the staff, they were attentive to our celebration and made my dessert extra special by presenting it with a huge candle. We had a fantastic night and will definitely return."

Saporitalia Pizzeria Ristorante

➤ 222 Portobello Road Notting Hill London, W11 1LJ, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Indian • Cheese

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"Saporitalia is set to be a hit with its large, unpretentious and authentic pizzas Booking a table at the last minute in London is challenging at the best of times. Trying to secure a spot for nine people on a Friday evening at a new and already well-reviewed restaurant on fashionable Portobello Road would seem to be a fool’s errand. You can imagine our surprise, then, that this turned out not to be the case at Saporitalia whose easy-going staff informed us that seating our group that evening would be no problem at all. Although we eventually arrived almost an hour late we were warmly welcomed and waved thorough to our table at the back. Almost as soon as we sat down small plates of...read more"

dAt bAr

➤ 11 Market St, Newcastle, NE16JN, NE1 6JN, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Kebab • Pizza • European • Fast Food

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"I always enjoy going here for drinks as they have many vegan beers available and they are clearly marked. the personal and the atmosphere are always good. I went to dinner twice. first visit we have the mac n cheese and the luca pizza. mac n cheese was very delicious, but the pizza was dry. lately we have been able to enjoy lunch at the height of £8 consisting of a roasted butternut quash soup, ortolano pizza and fry for an additional £2. the suppe had a beautiful deep of taste and was well seasoned with the croûtons adding some texture while the ortolano pizza was delicious. worth a visit."

La Figa Restaurant

➤ The Mosaic 45 Narrow Street London, E14 8DN, E14 8DX, United Kingdom

Beer • Pizza • Pasta • Drinks

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"We were pleased to find this place, and the food was great, the service warm and welcoming, with a decent wine list. But we won 't be back. Our starters mozzarella in carrozza, and sea scallops with pancetta, were superb, and portions were much larger than we 'd expected! We both had the 'special ' lemon sole, which was perfect. No space for desserts. We would 've stayed for coffee and grappas, but by that time, we 'd looked up the meaning of the word figa . I can 't give it, here you 'll have to look it up for yourselves. Just to say, there 's no pun, no witty wordplay; it 's simply a boorish and offensive term for part of a woman 's body. I 'd suggest a rebranding fast."

Gino D'acampo Newcastle Quayside

➤ Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

Pub • Wine • Italian • Bar-lounge

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"The setting was pleasant, and the meals were satisfactory, but it didn't quite match the quality typically expected from a standard Italian restaurant. The bar staff provided good service, but unfortunately, our waitress was lacking and not very helpful."

The Real Italian Pizza Co

➤ United Kingdom, BA1 1NG, Bath

Pizza • Steak • Pasta • Italian

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"The venue itself is beautiful. Really lovely pub as so many are in Bath. Unfortunately the reception we had from the girl on the bar downstairs was unfriendly, boarding on rude. Had to wait for our table which was 20 mins late, which I understand on a busy Sunday is often the case not easy to turn the tables. Roast dinners were okay, nice Yorkshire pudding which came regardless of what meat you ordered which is a nice touch. We ordered the extra potatoes at nearly £5 which was a little pricey. Out of 5 puddings, only 2 were available. Again they were fine but nothing more than that. For two people, both having two courses and a pint and a half of Pepsi each nearly £90 stung a bit."

Pizza Italia Carlisle

➤ 97 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA11RY, CA1 1RY, United Kingdom

Pizza • Cafés • Kebab • Seafood

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"I usually order from Pizza Italia without any issues, but recently I feel that their quality has declined. I have never had any problems before, but tonight I ordered a couple of wraps and unfortunately, my tikka wrap was stone cold and my friend's wrap was not hot either. After speaking with the manager, she insisted that the wraps were freshly made, but eventually agreed to replace them. However, when the replacement wraps arrived, I realized that the salad was also hot, indicating that it had been microwaved. I was very disappointed with this experience and although I was willing to forgive their mistake, I was surprised to find out that they had blocked me from ordering again after leaving a review. It seems that Pizza Italia is not open to feedback and opinions, as they continue to block customers for expressing their dissatisfaction. I have raised this issue with Foodhub in hopes of getting a refund and warning others to be cautious when ordering from this petty establishment."

Giovanni's Knutsford

➤ 125 King Street, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Cafés • Pizza • European • Fast Food

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"It was our first time eating at Giovanni’s yesterday after recently moving to Knutsford. And what a treat it was. The waiter could not have been any better and went out of his way to ensure we had a lovely meal. He even bought over a little juice and ice cream for our 2 year old and also a dessert treat for my husband as it was his Birthday. The service was outstanding and the food was just delicious. We will definitely be back soon! Thank you!"

Mezzoroma Lounge

➤ 66 Walm Lane London, NW24RA, NW2 4RA, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian

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"Mezzorama offers a delightful dining experience. The restaurant was almost full when we visited, filled with couples and small families, without any rowdy groups. The food and wine were both excellent, and the service was top-notch. The only suggestion I have is for them to add more dessert options that are not ice cream-based. Although my partner's steak was cooked rare instead of medium as requested, I'm sure they would have gladly fixed it if we had asked. Overall, Mezzorama offers great value for the price."

Lussmanns - St. Albans

➤ 14-16 Heritage Close St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4EW, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Fish • Steak • British • European

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"Table was great, large glass area overlooking the walk down to the Cathedral. I loved what was on the menu, although I think it may have been a bit fish heavy for my friend. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Food was excellent and portions were good. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable experience. My only gripe was that none of my choices were on the menu of the day!"

Valentina Tower Bridge

➤ 31 Shad Thames London, SE1 2YR, United Kingdom

Wine • Pizza • Pasta • Italian

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"The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, but the food was disappointing and the service was slow. We went for a quick lunch during our lunch hour, but ended up waiting 20 minutes just for our drinks, leaving us with only 15 minutes to eat our meal. The menu offers a diverse selection, and my friend's Italian roasted teigcake, called pizza fritta, was very interesting. However, my salad was disappointing with a bland dressing. Overall, we will not be returning to this restaurant."

Zonzo

➤ United Kingdom, W2 1EA, London

Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Pizzeria

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"Zonzo's is a local of ours as we live nearby. I met a couple of friends for Sunday lunch a couple of weeks ago. We chose bruschetta salmone affumicato which was simply delicious and lived up to any canape you could have. The tricolore was wonderful and it was a very generous portion! Moving on to the mains the pollo rosemarino was succulent and my spag bol was very similar to what I used to order in Italy when I lived there. The service was impeccable all conducted under the watchful eye of the head waiter, Wais! He looked after his customers with patience and empathy. It's a tough time for the hospitality industry but Zonzo's seems to be in the winning lane!!!"

Donna Margherita

➤ 183 Lavendar Hill London London, SW11 5TE, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Vegetarian

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"neither the food was good nor the service, ended the police. the pasta dishes and a risotto that the Italian restaurant specializes in. send it back because pasta and rice boiled, hard in the middle, almost raw. They said that Italian food should be like that. everyone is aware that the best Italian pasta should be a little hard but not uncooked. obviously they knew it was wrong, apologised for a busy time and many customers, cooked a bit more. the second time it was still hard to eat. we couldn't finish our food. for this they offered a bottle prosecco and a shot limoncello. as we found out later, they added a bottle of prosecco extra to the bill, cheeky! when we pointed out that the manager began to tell us that they have taken one advantage of us, pay the bill and get the f out of this place. then tried to beat my friend (a girl), because she pointed out her mistake. we had to call the police. the owner threw me a teller because I was on the way. such a catastrophe! not eat good (pasta rude and insulting staff. the worst was the manager and the owner"

Spaghetti House Cranbourn Street

➤ 24 Cranbourn Street London, WC2H 7AB, FSA Food H, United Kingdom

Cafés • Pizza • Pasta • Italian

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"We were drawn in here because it looks so nice and cosy from the outside and appeared busy which is usually a good sign. Waitress took us to a downstairs table straight away but we found it very cold and cellar like down there. No windows to people watch the streets of London. Agree with others, food mediocre and soft drinks way over priced. We asked for vinegar for our chips and waitress brought over balsamic vinegar? When waiter brought over the bill, he stood beside me waiting on payment. I witnessed him earlier do this at another table. This is uncomfortable, usually patrons are left for a few mins to peruse the bill. Shocked to see they add 13.5% service charge. I know this is discretionary, however, highest charge in any London restaurant we visited and service was not fitting of this although I did pay as his closeness felt slightly intimidating. We wouldn't return."

City Zebrano

➤ 18 - 22 Houndsditch London, EC3A 7DS, EC3A 7DB, United Kingdom

Beer • Wine • British • Cafe Dining

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"city z made an online booking for the table as we just came after the work and watched a comedy show in the place. the staff was very friendly, we met an American lady who made the best cocktails and took her time with them and they were the best tasting cocktails. who were at the beginning of the night, so I would strongly recommend when they are there asking them to make a cocktails, they will not regret it. the cocktails after leaving so great, and they have happy hour til 8 clock and their friends were pacious, so we ordered from their menu. the nachos were in order, it was slightly salty and the actual tasting butter, which we ordered the bark and chickens were very nice and tasty the hummus was good and the brot was really fresh. the chicken wings were in order, I think the only thing missing was ketchup and mayonnaise, but at this point I began to get busy what I forget to bring it, but not a big thing, but at the end."

Mimmo La Bufala

➤ 45A South End Road, London, NW32QB, NW3 2QB, United Kingdom

Fish • Pizza • Pasta • Coffee

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"I’ve been 3x to this restaurant now, and every time the service is as bad. On most recent visit, went inside, asked for a table (after being ignored by maitre’d for 5 minutes) and was told to wait. Several waiters passed me, the maitre’d maintained her position by the till, but no table was ever given. We gave up after a further 10 minutes and left. On the previous 2 visits we did manage to get a table, but the service was incredibly slow. The waiters seem trained in the art of attending to one table and then quickly rushing indoors without passing a glance to other tables who may need help. Maybe they are understaffed, but being aware of the restaurant space and customers is the first rule of serving tables. On my first visit, I complained about the service to the owner who happened to be there. He was very brief with us I would go as far to say rude. He said restaurant was very busy and we’d just have to wait for our main courses. Our starters had been cleaned away over 20 minutes previously. He later came over and apologised which is why I gave the restaurant a second go. Second visit, we sat outside again. Same very slow, very inattentive service. The bill took so long to come, I was considering just walking off. So why come back a third time after such bad service? Well, if you do manage to eat, the food is actually really good. Well cooked, traditional Italian style and really good pizzas too. I won’t be back a fourth time. I’ve given this restaurant every chance (and my visits are over a 2 year period so they have had plenty of time to sort their service out). And if the owner is happening to read this, just imagine how much business/money you are losing through your poor waiting staff? I have no doubt many, many other people simply leave after waiting to get a table and being ignored."

Spaghetti House Goodge Street

➤ 15 Goodge Street Marylebone London, W1T 2PQ, United Kingdom

Pasta • Pizza • Italian • Burgers

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"Although most chain restaurants serve okay food, I was disappointed by the quality of the food served here. The restaurant itself is a good size, and being in a part of five we were seated upstairs. There were not many appetizing vegetarian dishes on the menu for a reasonable price so I decided to settle on penne in a garlic sauce. The portion size was decent but my food was bland, and greasy. Could not taste any flavours at all! It was not worth it's price which was around The food was not that great and I would definately not go back again."