"This is a hidden gem in London and one well worth going out of your way to visit. With so many chain restaurants pushing out mediocre fare, finding a traditional, family run trattoria type of restaurant serving excellent food is a big win. Run by a husband and wife team, the menu is a perfect mix of traditional Italian, with daily specials that complement the main menu. The pasta is all made by hand and is always perfect, with deeply balanced sauces. Main courses of fish or meat are always perfectly cooked and it's rare to ever be disappointed when coming here. The wine list is small as it has to be for a place like this, but is always balanced to the menu and changes regularly enough to keep it interesting. Patrick the owner is charming, affable and always ready to help or recommend something and to adapt where needed or possible. There is an outside patio for summer dining as well, with heaters available, although some blankets on hand would be a good idea. This is one of those places that you feel at home in immediately and will want to go back time and time again, as much for the welcome and the atmosphere as for the honest and well thought out menu. Additionally it's dog friendly if that's something important to you."
