Restaurants that offer Octopus Salad

Massimo

➤ 10 Northumberland Avenue London, WC2N 5AE, WC2N 5AP, United Kingdom

Bars • Wine • Pasta • Casual

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"when I told a certain person that we pick up an Italian dinner, he was a little surprised and I felt a little unimpressed. unless we are actually in Italian, we very rarely choose Italian over the 101 other kitchens and styles at the tips of our tastes here in london. Why? I honestly couldn't say it. I think my first instinct is that it is a safe option, also perhaps a boring option."

Stuzzichini

➤ 245 Broadway Bexleyheath, London, DA68ET, DA6 8DB, United Kingdom

Cafés • Delis • Pasta • Pizza

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"I used to always rate Stuzzichini highly. We have had many enjoyable and memorable times with friends and family, experiencing top-notch service. However, on our recent visit for a special family meal, we were extremely disappointed. The service has declined significantly. Two members of our group did not receive their order of a basic Frangelico Affogato Al Caffé, and they were not informed until after everyone else had finished their desserts. Additionally, an extra order of bread was brought out after we had already finished our starters. The server's attitude was not up to par. We will not be returning and will definitely be sharing our negative experience with others. For the first time ever, I refused to pay the service charge. Overall, we rated the food a 4, the service a 3, and the atmosphere a 3."

Del Villaggio

➤ Broad Street, Birmingham, B151DT, B15 1DA, United Kingdom

Italian • Meal Deals • Appetizers • Pane E Olive

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"Im a **** about italian food, because im a legit italian and i get upset when people get mamas recipes wrong. Even though this is a chain it have the feel"

La Galleria

➤ 5A Ethel Street, Birmingham B2 4BG, United Kingdom

Pizza • Italian • European • Mediterranean

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"as soon as they enter the restaurant, they feel the warmth of the server. Before I commented on their dishes, I would like to say that the server were exceptional! they were very attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and more. our experience here was much better because of the staff. for eating! I have eaten a lot of authentic Italian food, and la galleria sits right on the zaun of authenticity. the dishes we ate were delicious in view of the price, but if authentic Italian cuisine is what they are looking for, they could be a bit disappointed here. only light. I'd eat here again!"

Latteria

➤ 56-58 Essex Road, London I-, United Kingdom

Cafe • Drinks • Brunch • Italian

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"Latteria is open daily for breakfast and lunch from Monday and offers late dinner service from Thursday to Saturday. As a nod to Italy, we ordered an "Aperol Spritz" (£8.50), which we enjoyed immensely. The menu features other Italian-inspired cocktails like "Mojito Milan" and an extensive selection of Italian wines and coffee. It’s hard to beat Italian cuisine, and Latteria represents its country’s culinary tradition very well. We started with a delicious rosemary garlic focaccia (£5), which was crispy and flavorful. We also had a lentil salad with green apple, cucumber, and datterino tomatoes (£8.50) that was a delightful surprise! The combination of simple ingredients created amazing flavors, showcasing the essence of good Italian cooking. We particularly enjoyed how the fresh apple complemented the rich lentils. For our main courses, we tried the tagliatelle pomodoro, which is served in a classic tomato sauce with fresh basil (£7.50). This vegetarian dish can easily be made vegan by substituting the pasta. Once again, the dish relied on simple ingredients, resulting in a wonderfully fresh and tasty meal. We also opted for the chicken Milanese served with rocket salad and fries (£13). It was impressively large, but we polished it off quickly! The breadcrumb coating was crispy without being greasy, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. The salad was fresh, and the fries were excellent. We couldn’t resist trying the house-made profiteroles (£5), and we were so glad we did. They were perfect choux pastries filled with fresh cream and drizzled with chocolate—simply heavenly! Overall, Latteria is a bright and lively Italian restaurant in Islington, offering high-quality food and service. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. Just a short walk from Angel Station, it sits at the heart of Milan-inspired dining! I highly recommend it for a delightful meal."

Pulia

➤ 36 Stoney Street, London, SE19LB, SE1 9LB, United Kingdom

Wine • Italian • Desserts • Fresh Pasta

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"The night at Pulia’s was far from a great experience. We went as a group of four to celebrate my wife’s birthday with our daughter and her boyfriend. Upon arrival all appeared to be OK, however this soon changed. As luck would have things none of us have major allergies, but there was no mention of this subject from our waitress and although the menu had a statement regarding allergies along the bottom none of this was mentioned when we placed our food order. Our starters arrived eventually and all was going well, then it came to our mains, firstly two dishes of vegetables were brought out and placed onto the table a few minutes latter three of the four mains were brought out, by this time the vegetables were cold. My wife had to wait another five minutes before her meal appeared and even then, the potatoes that she ordered were missing and these took another five minutes to arrive. After talking to our waitress about the situation we appeared to be getting nowhere, so I asked to talk with the manager who turned out to be our waitress. She offered my wife a free drink and a free desert, but all we wanted was a nice meal together not three of us eating our meals whilst the wife watched on. I cannot recommend Pulia as the food was very expensive and the service was extremely poor, the actual food was average and certainly not worth the amounts charged. There was no offer to refund some of the monies for the cold food and although there were some apologies it failed on many levels and made what should have been a joyous affair a very disappointing evening. We won’t be returning."

Calici

➤ 29 Belsize Lane, NW3 5AA, London, United Kingdom

Full • Wine • Pasta • Italian

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"The restaurant has a very nice ambiance and the service was excellent. The surroundings are beautiful and there is a quiet yet lively atmosphere. The food was good but nothing exceptional. The portion sizes were large, but the presentation was lacking. The dishes all tasted good, but I personally did not find them outstanding. I do not drink, so I had a mocktail served in a mason jar with a handle, which I felt was more suitable for children or beach bars. In a world where many adults do not drink, I would suggest presenting mocktails as you would normal cocktails to appeal to a wider audience."

Theo's Simple Italian

➤ 34–44 Barkston Gardens London, SW5 0EW, United Kingdom

Beer • Delis • Pasta • Salad

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"We booked for a mid evening meal and were looking forward to a really good evening. However, whilst the food was excellent the service was pretty average, the staff seeming quite disinterested, on arrival booking in and then being left standing, bread ordered to accompany pre meal olives arriving with the first course and overall little atmosphere or feeling that the staff really cared. So whilst we enjoyed the food very much the evening was a disappointment."