Creamy risotto with sautéed shrimp, mussels, and clams, finished with a hint of lemon and fresh herbs.
Pizza • Italian • European • Farm To Table
"The pizza was satisfactory, but the service was extremely poor. When we requested water to accompany our wine, we were given a small glass of tepid tap water. The condiments, including spices, salt, and pepper, were taken away from our table and given to other diners in the middle of our meal. My plate was cleared even though my dining companion had not finished her meal. The waiter swiftly removed our table as soon as my companion took her last bite, without giving her a chance to finish or set down her fork. We were made to feel rushed and had a negative overall experience, despite the fact that the restaurant was only half full."
Sushi • Cafés • Seafood • Mexican
"We recently dined at Viva L'Italia and had a pleasant experience with both the food and service. However, we were informed that the restaurant had been renovated and our booking for the Italian steakhouse was transferred to their other location in Windsor. The food was average, and my carbonara order without cream was served with cream. The homemade tiramisu resembled more of a cake, was drowned in chocolate sauce, and lacked flavor. The staff were friendly, but overall, I left feeling disappointed. We were given a 50% discount for the incorrect carbonara, but it would have been better to receive the correct dish. While I had hoped to enjoy Viva L'Italia, I am unsure if I will return in the future."
Cafés • Pizza • Seafood • Mexican
"Firstly I would like to say that this restaurant has just been refurbished, and it didn’t feel like an Italian restaurant, more like a cafe at the beach somewhere! It felt very sparse and most Italian restaurants I e been to have proper tablecloths on the table but these were plastic and I noticed one table it was tapped up underneath, in my opinion it needs to be made more warmly and have more of a family feel. The food was really nice,although I would advise anyone to make sure they double check their order as I chose chicken in a sauce really nice which came with vegetables but I also asked for a separate portion of potatoes, when it arrived I just had chicken with a few cut up potatoes and a very very small garnish of salad ! I mentioned this to the waitress who had taken our order and she said I know but the chef had given you extra salad !! Sorry but salad is not vegetables , it clearly said on the menu it came with vegetables. Having said about the above issue, the meals we all had were nice and the staff gave us a very warm welcome and because of the blip they said we could have a free pudding…..not sure if we all did or it was just mine but I never see the bill as we were treated to this. To finish the evening off we were given a lovely limoncello shot. We would definitely go back. Thankyou for a lovely evening in your restaurant"
Sushi • Pizza • Seafood • European
"Just what I was looking for! After several days of traveling and lots of pub food, I wanted some savory Italian cuisine for comfort. The menu was unassuming with lots of traditional options. The pizza was fantastic with really amazing crust. My colleague enjoyed his spaghetti and meatballs. The wine selection was nice for an inexpensive and home style meal. We were well cared for and offered an lemoncello after our meal. The server called us a cab so we didn't have to walk around in pouring rain. I'd definitely eat here on my next trip to the Windsor or Maidenhead area. It was nice to have a change from a super tourist dinner or a traditional pub dinner."
Cafés • Seafood • Italian • European
"Went here for an impromptu dinner and was well looked after and given lovely food. We weren't too hungry, so didn't order too much. Pasta and Prawns and both were lovely. I glanced over at a Pizza someone was having and that looked nice too. I will be back and it is only a 5 minute walk from my place and crouch hill station- you should really go."
Full • Pizza • Drinks • Italian
"I made a last-minute booking on a Saturday evening at this restaurant. It was fairly busy with a pleasant and lively atmosphere. The service was prompt and friendly, and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Overall, it was a pleasant experience."
Fish • Meat • Pasta • Pizza
"Your first impressions are you could be at a noisy crammed French brasserie all be it atmospheric. Unfortunately through no fault of the restaurant we felt very uncomfortable in such surroundings in the current climate Along the wall the tables are so tight that it is a real challenge for a customer to extricate themselves from their seat.The tables are small so you are very close to those you are dining with.Social distancing is well night impossible for tables crammed into such a small space It is obviously a personal opinion whether you feel uncomfortable or not even when covid regulations are being followed Yes we did enjoy the meal immensely. The fried calamari was excellent and I do not doubt that they source quality as it was so tender flavoursome and lightly battered perfect We had a pasta dish which was not disappointing it was light and fresh The chocolate fondant with coconut ice cream was prepared to perfection and mouth watering I give 5 stars for service food and value but four overall"
Pizza • Seafood • European • Fast Food
"I have eaten in so many Italian restaurants, my best friend is Italian and recently came with me to this place too. I have been here about 7-8 times over the past three years and every time they have gotten better and better. Every so often there will be a swing and a miss, I wouldn 't recommend the mushrooms on toast. But everything else, from the pizza to the moussaka to the sides, and starters, are just so homely, clearly made with love and made fresh. The staff are super friendly, sometimes a bit much, but it only makes you feel welcome. The service can be a tad slow on occasion, but then the environment is calm and relaxing and I can 't help but feel at ease here. The Italian restaurant across the road risoranto sorento have positive things to say about this place too and I am happy to go back. If you are happy to enjoy great portions, homely food, friendly service and a nice atmosphere, I recommend this place. I 'm going again tonight for my dad 's birthday :"
Pizza • Pasta • Cheese • Italian
"If you have ever been to Italy you will recognise Oregano as being authentic in every respect- the interior and table decorations are plain and decidedly un-fancy, but don't let the plastic table covers stop you from getting the best Italian food in Islington. Everything about this place transports me to Florence; The wine is served in dinky tumblers, the beers are Italian brands such as Nastro Azzuro, the staff are all Italian born and bred, the bread basket contains grissini in plastic packaging, and the food Oh the food The pizzas- out of this world. Proper wood fired thin crust pizzas with top quality produce on them; from the home-made tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella to the chargrilled peppers and various meats used, everything is fresh, delicious and so vastly superior to the usual pizzas we get unceremoniously flung at us in this country that it's a wonder any of the other pizza purveyors in Islington are still in business- I guess being tucked down an alleyway and looking rather unimposing means Oregano is a well kept secret. As for the rest of the menu, everything is incredible. The pasta is made fresh on the premises and comes with authentic Italian sauces such as the knee-knockingly delicious ragu. The steaks are chargrilled and huge, the fish is fresh and light- I challenge anyone to go here and not have a fantastic, cheap, grin inspiring meal. I would love to give Oregano more praise but I'm getting hungry just thinking about the place, but I'll end with one more insight into just how fantastic, relaxed and, without wanting to sound cheesy, quaint this place is- the staff put up with me practising my Italian on them whenever I come into the restaurant, saving me money on expensive refresher lessons after stopping my linguistic studies many years ago. Friendlier, more attentive staff cannot be found in any other Islington eatery, guaranteed, and if you can prove me wrong I'll eat my hat [as long as it comes smothered in that heavenly ragu]."
Pasta • Pizza • Cheese • Italian
"This is the second time we have been to Gola, and it was simply fantastic. I had the Ravioli which was probably the best I have ever had. Fresh pasta was out of this world. My wife had a pizza which was incredible. We both found that the menu and description of what it was is spot on. The flavour combinations leave you wishing you could have more, but then knowing that desert was next. The desert menu on an empty magnum bottle. We both had an Affogato was just perfect, which had a little shovel as the spoon. Book to avoid disappointment, as this is up there with one of the best Italian restaurants we have been to. The ambiance makes you feel like you sitting in a restaurant in Italy, and you are surrounded by Italians that are making sure you are looked after. Obviously we will be back. Love Gola."
Steak • Mexican • Italian • European
"Visited for a weekly ‘date night’ and despite friendly service and a nice atmosphere, the majority of the food left a lot to be desired. Both myself and my partner ordered a pizza for the main course, both of which were surprisingly bland with very little flavour. The dough was also somewhat granular when eating the crusts. My partner’s starter of what was essentially deep fried melted cheese with arrabbiata was extremely poor the arrabbiata was in fact seemingly shop bought sweet chilli sauce, and the cheese balls had zero flavour despite being made of cheese! The one saving grace were the portobello mushrooms with goats cheese this starter was delightful however I cannot help but think this was more down to the raw ingredients being tasty rather than any ingenuity in the preparation. The presentation was also strong, so we can give them that! Overall a poor experience, particularly given this is one of the more expensive restaurants in the area. Safe to say we won’t be returning"
Pizza • Sushi • Mexican • European
"I have to say I'm really not impressed with my experience at this restaurant. We sat down at the table and was waiting 10 minutes and no one came and asked did we want a drink. In the end my partner ended up getting up himself to order our drinks and wait for them. We then waited a further 10 minutes for our order to be taken. We had been in the restaurant around 45 minutes and was just in to our starter meal. When our main food came my partners meal didn't come with the chips it said it did on the menu so we had to ask for them. While we was eating our main my partner had to make a trip to the bar again because the 1 waiter that was on shift all night didn't ask us once did we need another drink. Overall experience was very poor only 2 members of staff on the floor one of them was a receptionist, if you are understaffed you need to be aware of how many people you have booked at the hotel and realise you could get busy, agent staff was quite obviously needed on this occasion. There was around 7 or 8 other tables and everyone was complaining about the service. We can't all be wrong I'm afraid. Didn't even bother having desert as we over heard the waiter telling another table that 3 of them wasn't even available which is not good enough in my opinion. Coming away from the restaurant we checked our receipt to work out what we had from the menu doesn't add up to what we have been charged for, we have been overcharged which has ruined any idea of even contemplating returning in the future. Having already paid for breakfast we had to return in the morning but they didn't make up at all, not good value for money and the choice of how you would like your egg is stated on the menu, I asked the 1 waiter again if I could have scrambled egg he returned saying it wasn't possible. To then over hear another person requesting scrambled egg in which they got. Appalled at how we was treated and would recommend to no one."
Beer • Pizza • Pasta • Italian
"came to an appointment at the restaurant bella vita invited. I didn't know what to expect honestly. great surprise, the restaurant has an air of the old trattoria restaurant, but what was a beautiful surprise is that the music was well chosen, the lights were dimmed with candles on the tables and a busy terrace. service was friendly. eating was amazing. in one point the music was quite loud, I ask the manager, a bit the music he kindly did. the manager, gabriel had a chat with us to see how we feel when we enjoy the night, I would like to thank them for giving a warm personality, knowledgeable and professional, quite surprised that this type of people still exists in restaurants. well done! recommend this place to everyone."
Pasta • Italian • British • Vegetarian
"It's quite a small restaurant, fairly local. The menu is quite short but has interesting choices. We chose Parma with celeriac and beans starters and steak and ravioli for mains. Plus a bottle of their excellent house red, from Benevento E of Naples and reasonable at £24. The steak proved to have just run out (a good sign! but they had a not on the menu portion of duck instead. We swapped both courses half way and all four dishes were rather special. The beans came with red onions and a sauce of aged parmesan, shallot and chives which was so delicious we were almost licking the plate. The other starter was good too. Our mains were both sensational, a lovely big portion of duck and intense flavours of wild boar, pork cheek and juniper with the ravioli. The three front of house staff were all efficient and friendly and we really enjoyed our first visit. It reminded us of Medlar, a favourite of ours, but is much easier for us to get to. The bill for a lovely two course meal for two with wine was just over £100 with tip. Not at all bad for that quality."
Pizza • Seafood • Asiatic • European
"Booked for 2. Waiter asked for our order within 2 minutes of sitting down. Then came back to tell us the kitchen was closing early so we had to order then and there.. didn’t even get a chance to order drinks or read the menu. Ambiance was terrible, no one in there and morgue music. Ended up with some dry bread and oil. The best bit was the cold glass of the one drink we got. And to top it off had to pay service charge. Would not return or recommend to anyone. Says parking but is little to none."
Beer • Wine • Pizza • Cheese
"To start, we shared a melanzane parmigiana, which was an excellent example of the dish. This is often a soggy mess in restaurants, but not this one. It was also huge – I’m not sure we’d have made it past the main courses if we’d each had a starter. For the mains, Mrs BYO had a campagnola pizza, topped with mixed peppers and chicken breast marinated in balsamic vinegar. A delicate flavour but really tasty. I had a mezza luna – which translates as ‘half moon’ and is so named for its shape – but could also accurately describe its size. It was STUFFED with mozzarella, ham, mushrooms and pepperoni. It was so good that I was determined to get through it, but I had to concede defeat a few mouthfuls before the end, fearing that I wouldn’t be able to walk back to the tube otherwise..."
Bars • Beer • Wine • Italian
"Manuel 's does not disappoint. I come to London two or three times per year, and always make it Manuel 's at least once, sometimes twice, (and one year three times. First and foremost the food is always freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. How many restaurants have I had bruschetta I couldn 't tell you, but this is my favorite. The toast is always warm/hot, and the finely cut tomatoes are always cold and perfectly seasoned. This fussiness as some restaurants would call, are standard here, and the hot/cold brings a delightful change in the usual culinary sensations. Our pastas are always consistently good, freshly prepared, al dente, straight out of the pan, with delicious sauces only my mother could make. Although I fear to mention our favorite dessert (as it had once been sold out... , the panna cotta is always smooth and is served with a small cadre of beautiful fruits and seeds of the passion fruit. Can you open one in America?"
Wine • Pasta • Italian • Seafood
"We stumbled upon this restaurant without prior knowledge, making it a blind booking. However, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise! The restaurant was a favorite among locals. The service was extremely attentive and personalized, and Toni, the owner, was charming. The food was exceptional, and despite being full, I couldn't resist trying one of their desserts. It was truly first-class, and we highly recommend it. On our next visit to London, we will definitely return to Clapham so we can dine at Toni's Amalfi once again."
Sushi • Pizza • Mexican • Asiatic
"Went here for a date night after reading all the positive reviews.... We started with calamari which was actually delicious ....we 've had calamari in many different places and it was yummy!! We had drinks etc which were fine. But then we ordered the main.... We had the sea bass with spaghetti and the beef stroganoff, I have to say it was very basic food in my view, the space Spaghetti was cooked well but very oily and quite bland. Definitely needs more flavour, the beef stroganoff was 'meh ' the beef strips were the only redeeming factor in that dish, great beef. We didn 't even finish our food, so yh it wasn 't what we expected at all especially with all these reviews about 'feels like being in Italy ' is definitely NOT what was going though my mind. This is my personal option and experience of this place so try it for yourself you might just love it! But I 'll pass, especially since the food is so pricey, it was not worth it for us!"
Cafés • Pizza • Pasta • Italian
"Every time I have been in Milan in the past five years or so, after checking into the hotel; the Cin Cin Bar is usually my first port of call! It 's a great place to sit outside and people watch. Sitting beside tourists and locals alike, the menu is extensive, the food is tasty and very reasonably priced and the staff are excellent, especially the waiter Yosh/Josh who knows well that my 'last beer of the evening ' will be anything but and continues to come over and ensure that another is forthcoming! Very amiable, pleasant staff. I have been to this bar/restaurant so many times and now don 't even bother going anywhere else....and that sort of says it all. Will be back again in two weeks time and very much looking forward to it."