Classic Italian pasta with a rich, savory meat sauce, simmered to perfection with aromatic herbs and tomatoes.
Cafe • Wine • Full • Italian
"A fabulous Italian restaurant great atmosphere, fabulous service and food, and lovely staff. A group of six of us had dinner there on Saturday night after seeing Abba Voyage and when the staff heard where we had been they put Abba music on! It was my birthday and although no one in our party had told the staff they overheard us talking and made my dessert extra special with a huge sparkler. We had a great night and will definitely go back."
Steak • Pasta • Pizza • Italian
"The restaurant has a charming decor and serves delicious food, but lacks a vibrant atmosphere. The majority of the staff are friendly, although there was one male employee with a large beard who appeared to be less welcoming unless you engage with him first."
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"
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!"
Cafés • Pizza • European • Fast Food
"I’ve been to Giovanni’s three times in the space of three days only because the Capricciosa Pizza was SO delicious, and I wanted to have it again!! On the third night I had the parmigiana di melanzane, and it was fabulous as well. My partner had the minestrone soup and spaghetti bolognese, and he was equally impressed. The food is really very good, and the service is impressive. Especially if you’re lucky enough to have Izzy as your waitress, you’re in luck! She will look after you and make sure that you have the most delightful dining experience. Whenever I return to Knutsford, I will ensure to eat here again!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
Fish • Steak • British • European
"We absolutely adore Lussmanns! We have been there multiple times and what keeps us coming back is the amazing food, wide selection of drinks, and the attentive staff. I have even bought gift vouchers for special birthday presents in the past because I know the recipients will have a fantastic meal. Today we arrived a bit early and they took care of us, especially since we were celebrating our 17-year-old son's birthday. The Friday 'fish and chips' are top-notch! The Devon Crab starter was unforgettable, as was the Orange brûlée. It's a perfect spot for couples, families, or groups of friends. We usually go to the Lussmanns in St Albans since it's the closest to us, but we are excited to try out their other locations in Hertfordshire."
Steak • Pasta • Italian • Vegetarian
"The staff at this restaurant were absolutely dreadful and did not seem happy in their work at all. This will be my one and only visit here. It was clear that the staff had their favorite customers, but we definitely were not among them. We were expected to order while waiting in the waiting area for half an hour, sitting next to a door that kept opening and closing. They refused to serve us tap water, even though we had also ordered six drinks. We were only allowed to have bottled water, which is not great for the environment. The restaurant was very cold and we felt a draft from the air conditioner. When we tried to bring this to the staff's attention, they were very rude and even commented on our attire not being suitable for the cold weather. They did not want to engage with customers who were gluten intolerant, being dismissive and disrespectful towards them. The last straw was when we asked for a receipt and were aggressively told that we couldn't have one, but could take a photograph of the transaction. The food was okay, but nothing special, especially considering the high prices."
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 • Pasta • Mexican • Italian
"Went here randomly and did not regret it. It was empty when we arrived but started filling up when we were in there. We were initially apprehensive but it did not disappoint. I had the garlic mushrooms to start and they are probably the best garlic mushrooms I have even had!!! Our server was lovely (her name escapes me! but Ronnie, the manager, is a top guy. These guys deserve every success. Highly recommended."
Pasta • Pizza • Italian • Seafood
"Absolute garbage food. I usually stay at the Radisson Blu nearby when in the Wharf for work and have done takeaway a few times. **** each time...every dish."
Cafés • Greek • Coffee • Italian
"We had a pleasant dining experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere was lovely, the prices were reasonable, and the food was well cooked. I would recommend this place and will definitely return in the future."
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."
Soup • Pasta • Pizza • Steak
"Table for six booked for a Friday night. The restaurant looks quite nice from the outside and inside. Firstly and most importantly (for me) as a food critic it’s all about the customer service which was disappointing. Literally all the staff were miserable. This restaurant would be better off having robots serving you as the staff were in a coma. I will give a score Depending on what was ordered. Starters were nice but my spaghetti was tasteless. The restaurant was really hot and we all sat in the heat sweating. The noise level was ridiculous and you couldn’t have a conversation. The staff need to be nice and break a smile once in a while Summary Customer Service 1/10 Food 6/10 Overall customer satisfaction 5/10. I just wished that the staff and management would appreciate your custom. They are so busy it just felt like you were rushed in and out. Needless to say I will never go back."
Pizza • Pasta • French • Italian
"My son and girlfriend always rave about this restaurant in Islington. And at last we were able to join them. Quite frankly it doesn't get any better than this. Great traditional Italian food, served by highly efficient and friendly staff, and pleasant surprise when the bill came too, such great value for money. I'm sure now when in London we will make special trips to come here."
Pizza • Italian • European • Vegetarian
"If you just want a quick bite before a theatre production then Limoncello is perfect. The Service was ok but lacked any interaction or warmth, it was literally brought and taken away plates. We asked for water, we were given warm tap water with no ice which was not the nicest tasting. We ordered a garlic bread with cheese that arrived resembling more like charcoal around the edges. It was completely burnt and obviously so. I was surprised that they would serve that. I did not complain but simply ate the middle bit and left the rest. The pizza I had was delicious. If like me, you like dessert, then I am afraid this is not the place for you. We asked for the dessert menu and were told flatly that they do not do dessert otherwise they would have offered a menu. With that, we paid and left feeling a little but short-changed. It was an experience but we will not be returning for another."
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."
Salad • Seafood • Turkish • American
"I have been coming to this restaurant for lunch for years. The management and staff are excellent, and I really enjoy the food. A few bottles of Yakut and you're all set. Absolutely love it here."