Sweet and salty combo of thinly sliced prosciutto wrapped around juicy melon slices.
Pizza • Sushi • Mexican • Seafood
"The restaurant must have recently hired a new chef because the quality of the food has significantly improved. The dishes are now spicier, more savory, fresh, and delicious."
Pizza • Cafés • Kebab • Seafood
"I booked a table for 2 really last minute on a busy December night, piccolio’s manger cosimo took the booking, he was so friendly and helpful that we really needed after a hard work in the cold winter weather! we went in and the restaurants that were breathtaking have woken us! the decor is stylish and above all it was so warm and cozy what we needed, we were greeted with smiles all around by every worker and was immediately taken on our table, without waiting time what ever! we were so swollen! Shortly after we sat, we tamara welcomed them beautiful, well presented and extremely polite. we thought up the menu, while tamara served us the most delicious Rosè Prosecco and took our orders. it was a hard choice, as we wanted to order one of all, the menu choices sound exquisite! so much choice and catering for all food requirements. my own and my friend decided to go for the spaghetti frutti di mare, which was absolutely inconceivable! muddle, mush and calamari topped with a huge garlic king prawn! it didn't take long until there were two empty teller and full bell! we stayed and talked together about the life and there was no hurry to move us from table to tamara has checked us we were so glad to have chosen piccolino chester for our girly dinner date and just wanted to say a massive thank you to cosimo, tamara and the piccolino team. I can't wait to come back to another fantastic evening."
Cafés • Pasta • Pizza • Italian
"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.."
Pasta • Pizza • Steak • European
"Originally intended to have a full meal however this didn't go to plan. Service was a bit slow to start with but it was fairly busy and the waiting staff were polite and apologised for the initial delay so we were okay with this. Starters came out fine and we enjoyed the food however around 45 minutes passed and no one had been near us so we had to ask about our mains which were not ready yet. Unfortunately we had plans so needed to leave before we got the mains so paid up for what we had. Overall, we were in the restaurant for well over an hour and a half so really disappointed. The waitress was clearly embarrassed however we made it clear to her there was nothing wrong with her service but clearly an issue in the kitchen. It would have been great if this was communicated to us however it seemed they were prioritising food for delivery as we saw loads coming out the kitchen to get delivered while service all around us was clearly very slow. It might have been appropriate to pause online orders so they could catch up with serving people in the restaurant however there didn't seem to be anyone managing things. It's somewhere we'd hoped to visit again however I don't think I'd want to risk it."
Beer • Pizza • Pasta • Drinks
"massive menu (always a bit suspicious, ordered by the specials. eating was easy, but nice. problem was sold with the wine. £52 for lidl wine (single trade at £12! . they also had no more decanter, despite selling £180 antinori! sat outside, which is nice enough, service lacked a bit in this area (see an age to serve water that was served per glass instead of a bottle"
Cafés • Delis • Italian • European
"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."
Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian
"We have eaten at Olivo on several occasions and had a lovely lunch. However, how anyone gets a table now is beyond me! We put in an online request and a reply came back saying our request was 'pending '. As there was no reply after a few days I rang the restaurant . My name and email was taken and they confirmed they would look into this and get back to me that day. Nothing! We rang again. Apparently as the manager wasn 't in no one else could help, but someone would ring back. Again no phone call. We sent a follow up email asking what was going on and still no reply. We have now booked our party elsewhere and will not be repeating this experience! Olivo you need to sort out both your online booking service and your customer service as both appear to be a total failure!"
Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Pizzeria
"We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant serving delicious and authentic Italian cuisine. The staff, especially Tim, provided excellent service. Our visit was thoroughly enjoyable."
Cafés • Pizza • Asiatic • European
"We came to our dinner with our friends just before 5:00. The restaurant was obviously busy, but there was no one on the desk there were several couples waiting for me to go to the bar to ask when eventually a young boy might ask he could help that I said that we had a booking for 5 pm gave my name he went up and came back saying that he wasn't our name and asked if it was definitely booked, he told us to go to find out about going up and going up while I had been busy We got the pre-theater menu service was good Our appetizers came ours was fine, our friends said meatballs were delicious dinner was fine, although my husband Lasagne was not particularly big and was burned around the edges was Risotto, what nice our friends said, it was nice that she came Salmon Coffees quite fast and were informed that candy ran a bit behind, what was obviously busy."
Wine • Pizza • Pasta • Italian
"We ate here as a family on Saturday July There were adults, one five year old and a baby. The restaurant is our local, just down the road so we know it well It has a nice family atmosphere, busy but not noisy, and friendly. The staff are attentive and cheerful but not pushy. The service is good, even when busy. The owner is very hands on and greets everyone. We chose the rioja wine which was gorgeous. The house wines are good too from past experience. The starters, pizzas and pasta are excellent and good value. Tasty and well cooked. In comparison the mains and specials can be overpriced and the portions quite small, although flavoursome. Two of our party had them and were a bit disappointed. Our pizza, the Anacapri, unusually,was a bit lack lustre, undercooked and not very tasty. Usually they are really good. However it didnât spoil our evening and we all enjoyed it, especially the children. Nobody minds them walking about and they get special attention."
Pizza • Cafés • Seafood • Asiatic
"I enjoyed a delightful Sunday dining experience at La Pergola. The highlight of my visit was their Sunday fixed price 2-course menu, offering any main, pizza, or pasta dish along with a dessert for £21.95. For starters, I indulged in the Scamorza In Carrozza—a heavenly creation of deep-fried breaded smoked mozzarella cheese, elegantly drizzled with a tantalizing balsamic glaze. The dish struck the perfect balance between crispy and creamy, setting the stage for a memorable meal. My choice for the main course was the Pappardelle Mare e Monti—a generous serving of wide strands of egg pasta adorned with a flavorful ensemble of wild mushrooms, prawns, and pancetta. The rich and creamy cream and white wine sauce elevated the dish, making each bite a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Highly recommended for those seeking a Sunday feast outside Cambridge Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
Pizza • Italian • European • Vegetarian
"The food was good and reasonably priced, and it was delivered promptly. However, the waitstaff took a long time to clear our used dishes and check if we wanted dessert. By the time they finally offered us dessert, I was already ready to leave. Other diners who arrived after us had finished their meals and paid their bills before we were even given the dessert menu. This was disappointing and detracted from what could have been a very pleasant experience."
Pizza • Kebab • European • Fast Food
"Such a find! An authentic Italian restaurant with food to die for. It isn't cheap but the food and portion size were exceptional. We had a very special evening and would like to thank all of the staff who made it memorable and lovely!"
Full • Cafe • Italian • Bar-lounge
"our first visit to veeno, the restaurant staff was very attentive, prompt and polite, we sat almost immediately (depending on how we wanted us to sit through the main entrance door.) drinks and food order were taken shortly after the purchase and the food arrived immediately. the cheese and the meat sharing plate was delicious, much portion for both. would recommend this restaurant to others, a good visit."
Cafés • Pizza • Mexican • Italian
"I took my mother to the Two Sisters restaurant for her birthday last Sunday. We were immediately greeted and informed about the brunch options (i.e. buffet versus brunch specials and other adjustments, such as turkey bacon instead of pork). I think this is a great place for a relaxed brunch and definitely for a mother-daughter date. We loved the food and the service. We drove to a Groupon and will definitely drive again without the Groupon. Worth it."
Pizza • Italian • British • Vegetarian
"Food was delicious, wine was great. Staff were very friendly and we're extremely attentive. Water glass was always full overall a very pleasant dining experience. Resteraunt is tucked away in bricklane. Will definitely be going back it was worth every penny. I recommend the king prawn and crab pasta yummy."
Sushi • Pizza • European • Fast Food
"We arranged to have a celebration meal for my sons birthday. We obviously wanted to make a fuss over him turning 9. I arranged it when we originally booked and also spoke to the waitress who took our order and delivered our first 2 courses on two occasions. She even took a note of my sons details but then nothing ever happened. Will probably head back for a meal at some point. But feel a bit frustrated over how much we paid with very little back. Only 2 adults one child and a toddler. Now we're home I feel I could have better spent the money on something else. Bit of an anti climax to our afternoon/ evening."
Pizza • Italian • European • Mediterranean
"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!"
Pizza • Pasta • Indian • Italian
"Threre is nothing much about this place that would recommend it above many similar ones, and a few reasons to go elsewhere. The staff were friendly and efficient. The food was undistinguished at best. We had veal and calf liver respectively. Both a bit tough. And liver surprisingly greasy. They came with a choice of just one vegetable, which seems a bit mean. There was a lump of salad stuck on the side of the plate, I'm not sure why. Most of the desserts on the menu looked like bought in manufactured ones. The creme caramel was home made, and adequate, but no better. There was a big menu. but no sense of pride about the food."
Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Vegetarian
"The food is delicious, fresh, and served in generous portions. For pescatarians, there are plenty of options to choose from. The mussels in tomato sauce and linguine marinara are particularly tasty, while the pizzas and garlic bread are authentic and satisfying. Having lived in Japan, London, Australia, and Canada and dined in numerous restaurants, I have never encountered a place as unique and generous as this one. The owner and all the staff truly appreciate their customers and provide exceptional hospitality and respect to each individual diner, whether they are regulars or first-timers. This level of care and dedication is rare and refreshing, making it a joy to support such a local business. It is clear that the customers' happiness is the top priority for this restaurant. Dining here feels like being invited to a warm and loving Italian family dinner. Everyone leaves full, happy, and grateful. I cannot wait to dine at this fantastic restaurant again and will proudly recommend it to my friends. Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience!"