Classic dish featuring al dente spaghetti coated in a rich and savory tomato sauce, garnished with fresh basil and parmesan.
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"
Full • Wine • Beer • Mexican
"Booked online last minute, no problem at all. Was on the busier side but seemed to be plenty of staff and everyone was in a good mood. Food was really nice, we normally go to pizza express and were surprised by the range of options. Only issue we ran into was the ordering via mobile rather than a person as it didn't seem to want to work but the waiter happily did it for us on his tablet. 9 year old daughter has asked that we go again when we're next somewhere with an Ask. Thanks. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free (non-gluten) pizza and pasta options available as well as vegan cheeses and gelatos. Kid-friendliness: Lots of options, our daughter loved the pasta dish and the bread sticks woth tomato dipping sauce. Wheelchair accessibility: Lift from car parking to entrance, and all flat with large doors."
Pizza • Sushi • European • Fast Food
"We have visited this ASK restaurant several times now and each visit has been wonderful. I arrived with a friend who eats meat, but we decided to share the vegan sides (garlic bread, side salad, and roast potatoes) and I enjoyed the spaghetti al pomodoro without mozzarella, which was delicious. We also shared the blood orange and chocolate tart. We will definitely be returning."
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 • Mexican • European • Fast Food
"I've never walked out of a restaurant before, and I've been to quite a few! Unfortunately, the food was terrible; there was no option for the pasta I wanted, not even the ones listed on the menu. When my meal finally arrived, it was cold, and all dishes had the same pasta with barely any sauce. I sent it back, but it came back microwaved, causing whatever sauce was there to vanish completely! We apologized to the wonderfully attentive staff, who truly tried to help, and then we decided to leave. Now, we're dining somewhere else and feeling relieved we did! Service: Dine in"
Italian
Pizza • Pasta • Italian
"Despite having made an online reservation for a special birthday celebration for a friend—a table for three at 2 PM on Thursday, June 7—and receiving a confirmation for booking number 14, we arrived at ASK Islington for our lunch only to discover that it was permanently closed. We felt cheated, embarrassed, and disappointed. Since I provided my phone number and email address during the booking process, I am confused as to why I wasn't contacted to inform me that ASK Islington was no longer in operation. As a result, I am unable to provide the review you requested."
Pizza • Sushi • Italian • European
"beautiful atmosphere, nice eating! also great vegan options! the waiter was so beautiful that the daughter of my friend had bought her toy and sat on the table, he gave the toy a menu and spoke to him too! she absolutely loved it! it was so nice and so personal! great customer service!"
Pizza • Sushi • Asiatic • European
"A busy night because of a music gig nearby and I expect it caused extra pressure in the kitchen. Our starters arrived at very different times, but with an apology. My partners pasta was divine, as was the garlic bread and beetroot and goat cheese balls with chilli dip. Sadly my main was on a stone cold plate with cold broccoli and a little pot of cold sauce. The ‘roast’ baby potatoes were simply boiled new potatoes which had been flattened on a pan to blacken and burn them. Worst still they definitely tasted of fish, I expect that the same grill/implements were used for both. However the actual chicken Milinase was tender, crisp on the outside and very tasty. We had an issue with dessert. We followed the instructions and used the QR code to book the 2 desserts. To save time I paid the bill and added the tip. Unfortunately this closed our tables account and the kitchen had no record of the order. The app does not give you any chance to get a receipt and I was unable to easily prove we had paid. Except my Apple pay said that £102 had been deducted from my account. Eventually, while we were getting the issue sorted another waiter arrived with the missing desserts. I think the QR code idea is fabulous but it was a bit glitchy tonight."
"The service at this restaurant is fantastic, the food is amazing, and the atmosphere is lovely. It is not overly expensive and the portions are a good size. I would highly recommend trying the Warm Cookie Salted Caramel Gelato and the Spaghetti Bolognese. The overall experience deserves a 5 out of 5 for food, service, and atmosphere. The average price per person for dinner is between £20-30."
Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Mediterranean
"Our group of 5 visited Cafe Venice for the first time after attending an England rugby match at Twickenham Stadium. It's a 20-minute walk from there, so not much different than a venue in Twickenham town center. I made a telephone booking about 10 days before our visit and clarified that on rugby days, they offer a restricted menu at lunchtime but a full menu in the evenings. Note that there is a good specials menu in addition to the extensive menu on the website. We had booked for 6:30 pm, and the restaurant was busy with many other customers who had also been to the rugby match. We received a warm welcome, and the service throughout was friendly and efficient. For starters, we had dough balls, mushrooms, mussels, calamari, and whitebait. For mains, we had carbonara, calzone, and sea bass fillets, all served with salad or chips. The portions were generous and very tasty, and the food and wine were reasonably priced. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Cafe Venice and will definitely be returning."
Pizza • Pasta • Coffee • Drinks
"First time I've had or even heard of ASK Italian but glad I found out. I did want a cheeky Nandos but the queue was ridiculous and ASK had a few tables and no queue... Sat and seen to pretty quickly and given a free shot of lemonade while we pondered over the menu and asked if every course was okay and attentive to our drinks when they were empty. We had a really lovely woman who served us. Starter: calamari delicious, light, fluffy coating on the outside with just the right amount of sauce to dip in to. Arancini balls (wife's) where very tasty too. Main: calzone absolutely packed with hot delicious meats and sauce. Not like a lot of places where you get 25% filling and 75% dough. Dessert: baked chocolate gnocchi I don't have much of a sweet tooth but this was absolutely without a doubt, one of my favourite desserts I've ever had!! The pastry was hot/warm/fresh, dipped into chocolate and then with a bite you find this smooth warm chocolate inside... I would go back for this alone! But while I'm there I'd definitely have it all again. Cant fault the food or the service one bit. Gotta give it 4* purely because it's a family place and there's young humans about who can be a bit loud and distracting. Also found the seating functional and not comfy for a sit down meal."
Pizza • Pasta • Vegan • Italian
"I must say I did enjoy the vibe of the place, unpretentious and unscripted, all while facing the green to remind you that you are still in London somewhat! Food offerings are more geared towards hearty than fine. Wine by the glass comes in one size! It' what you like no?? I would have loved to come back here around the 9:45-11 PM on a Friday Saturday to experience the place at its buzzy best ..."
Beer • Pizza • Cheese • Italian
"Is this part of the Al Forno chain or is it a franchise? If so it does not compare to the other Al Forno restaurants. Food was ok but presentation was poor. It was empty and the tables were dirty. Considering it was not busy service is minimal, the button to call works but this takes away from the experience there is no quality check and no up-selling took place. For that reason value for money is poor although not really expensive. A few people allowed of the street to sit and smoke not sure if anything was ordered this gives it a low end feel. Not as portrayed on your website."
Pizza • Sushi • Seafood • Mexican
"We were attended to in good time and shown to our table in the garden there were 2 of us and we were seated in the garden (which we asked for) but the table for 2 is right in the middle of a paved area with the other tables around the edge not very private. We ordered a bottle of wine it came in boiling hot wine cooler and the bottle of wine (white wine) was warm. When I pointed this out to the waitress she said it couldn't be helped as the wine coolers were kept on top of where the coffee machine was. I said I sympathised but that we didn't ask for a bottle of warm white wine. I asked if she would please bring some ice to put in the cooler which she did but is was still warm and never really got cold all the time we were there. The food was ok but not as good as the previous time we were there, it was served lukewarm."
Pizza • Pasta • Drinks • Italian
"On arriving at Ask on 30th December, the staff had no record of my online booking even though I followed up with a phone call ahead of the day to confirm a high chair was required. My friends and I found the staff unsympathetic to our predicament and made us feel like the error was our fault rather than OpenTable or Ask. Even an apology at the time would have softened our disappointment but instead the staff seemed rude and unfriendly. There was no space to accommodate us for lunch even though I had made a booking so we were forced to leave in the hope that we could find somewhere to eat. Thankfully Prezzo in Marlborough managed to find us a table and we were really impressed by the friendly and accommodating staff. A sharp contrast to our experience with the staff at Ask. We had travelled some distance to meet in Marlborough for a birthday lunch and sadly we left Ask frustrated at the lack of friendly reception at the restaurant. Due to this unacceptable experience, I will not be using Open Table again for any bookings and we will not be returning to Ask in Marlborough."
Wine • Pizza • Italian • Pizzeria
"7 of us for dinner, we had a reservation, but it didn't seem there would have been much of a wait on a Sunday evening. Prices are slightly higher than we expected, but well worth it!!The atmosphere was casual and relaxed, everyone in our party commented at one time or another during the evening how much we loved the music! Great playlist, but not too loud for conversation. The staff was incredibly friendly & helpful with the menu. We asked our server for appetizer recommendations and loved them all - the caprese was fantastic! We had several pizzas, the butternut squash pasta was popular as well as the other pasta dishes. Of note to American travelers - the men and women's restrooms share a common washroom completely separate facilities, but you come into a nice open area to wash your hands. There is also smoking allowed on the patio, the windows were all open because the weather was so beautiful but the smoke from outside was quite noticeable inside."
"The pizza was decent, but the service was extremely poor. We requested water for our wine and were given just a small glass of lukewarm tap water. As we were eating, our condiments were taken off our table and given to another group. My plate was cleared even though my dining companion was still eating. The moment she finished her meal, the waiter swiftly cleared our table. We felt rushed and had a negative experience, despite the restaurant only being half full."
Pizza • Sushi • Cafés • Seafood
"we have eaten in viva l’italia and enjoyed our meal and service. at this opportunity the owner called to say that the restaurant was renovated, so our booking to the Italian steak house was handed over its other restaurant in windsor. the food was average and my order of carbonara without cream came with cream. the homemade tiramisu was more like a cake, was crushed in chocolate sauce and had little taste. the waiters were friendly, but I came disappointed. To be fair, we only paid 50% for the carbonara, but it would have been better to serve what had been ordered. I really want to like this place, but I'm not sure I'm coming back."