Succulent slices of tender beef, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection.
Pubs • Beer • Wine • Coffee
"We arrived in good time for our reservation having traveled up from London. Our table had a window view of the canal and tow path. Our waiter was friendly and was able to give us information on our choice of dishes. Our starters were quite good although the prawns were smothered in too much sauce which made for rather messy eating. Our main dishes were traditional British fare and included the Fish and Chips with mushy peas which were good and served in good time. The evening went well as the restaurant section of the pub filled up and this lead to a nice ambiance. The bill for four was quite reasonable considering we enjoyed two bottles of their New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. We would certainly go back when we are in Birmingham again."
Cafés • Italian • European • Vegetarian
"This Italian restaurant offers delicious Italian cuisine. The only downside was that the surf and turf lobster portion was small for the price. The service was excellent with a rating of 5 out of 5. I dined in for dinner and the price per person was between £60-70. The food was rated a 4 out of 5 and the atmosphere was also rated a 4 out of 5. I would recommend trying the steak and lasagne dishes."
Pizza • Cafés • Pasta • Seafood
"I booked a table for (arrived at and was not seated until My girlfriend and I ended up standing in the middle of the restaurant waiting, which was pretty disappointing. The place was packed with tables right next to each other, there...was no form of social distancing. I understand this is a difficult time for restaurants and hospitality, but health and safety should take precedence. I thought the food was tremendous and I have no issue with that, I was just very disappointed with the service. I like this restaurant and the interior was beautifully decorated but I hope the restaurant improves its service and complies with COVID guidelines. In future NOT ALL tables should be full, they should be distanced. Perhaps if customer’s tables are not ready, you should offer them a drink or acknowledge the fact that they are standing in the middle of the restaurant waiting. I have worked in hospitality for years and customer service is incredibly important, I hope that the owners make a note of this and make the necessary changes, as I would love to see Olive Garden succeed."
Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Chicken
"I came to this restaurant for lunch with a friend and was very impressed by the high quality of the food presentation. The dishes were fresh and full of flavor. The burrata mozzarella melted in my mouth and the bread was simply delicious. However, the prices were on the higher side. The service was attentive and efficient, and the ambiance was simple. The air conditioning was too cold on a hot summer day, so I had to put my jacket back on when we sat down to eat."
Soup • Pasta • Steak • Italian
"I went to the restaurant at about 18:30 yesterday because I fancied some pasta and the reviews were very good. The food was delicious, especially the minestrone soup, but what set it apart was the staff. Each of them was friendly, efficient, and understood the importance of customer service. My favourite moment of the evening was when my dessert took a while to come, which to be truthful I didn 't mind as I was happily sitting by the radiator with a glass of wine recommended by one of the waitresses. The waiter finally appeared with it and, with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face, proclaimed, sorry, it took ages for the chef to cook your ice cream! In conclusion, the food and atmosphere are both excellent, and the staff are the cherry on top of the cake."
Pasta • Pizza • Steak • Chicken
"I met up with my brother Chris and his wife Jean this week and they chose their local Italian restaurant La Meridiana in East Horsley for our meal. It’s a lovely airy venue in a small Surrey village with comfortable chairs around roomy tables which have lovely white linen cloths and napkins. We received a prompt and friendly greeting from the staff and we decided on their Lunch Set Menu. For Starters we all chose Bianchetti Fritti(Deep-fried breaded whitebait with tartare sauce)which was hit, crispy and excellent. For Mains Jean chose Panciotti di Melanzana e Ricotta (v)(Stuffed pasta with Ricotta cheese eggplant with spinach puree cream sauce)which looked interesting. Chris went for Pollo Monte Bianco(Pan fried chicken breast with mushrooms sauce served with new potatoes)which looked appealing and they said they enjoyed their choices. I decided on Lasagna Al Forno(Layers of pasta with Bolognese sauce parmesan cheese, baked in the oven)which came piping hot and was a very authentic, generous and very tasty portion. We accompanied this with a very good Nero d'Avola for Chris and I and a Rosé for Jean. I decided to forgo Desserts because my delicious lasagne was very filling but Chris and Jean went for Homemade Tiramisu which looked amazing and they said was lovely. We finished with Italian coffee, double expressos for Chris and I, and an Americano for Jean. We all really enjoyed meeting up in a lovely restaurant!"
Sushi • Pizza • Mexican • Fast Food
"as italian itself there are always 5 dings that I want to check in a restaurant I want to go: Italian spearking staff good products and authentic aromen specialized in the day and the flexibility on the menu good coffee clean tables and attention to the customer. I was greeted by annunziata and then served by the Slovak manager, whom I do not remember the names, but was supercompetent and always looking at me. if they are alone usually tables tend to overlook them, but this time was not the case. I ordered the special of the day, a dessert and a coffee. Waiting times were for what was cooked, and the staff is attentive to everything that goes on the floor. only small cons is the toilet of the herrn has a window in which people can go after what business they do. I will either set a ventilation and close the window or use something else. the prices are good and the steingebackene pizza is superior to the other in the city. also a hauch of class does not immediately charge the 20% up, but let them know that everything goes up in tips straight to waiter. that is a really classy and all business should take note. make one like and taste this restaurant when they live here."
Full • Cafe • Wine • Italian
"I visited Authentico with friends and had a wonderful experience; the food and service were exceptional. Sadly, when I took my husband there for the first time, we encountered some issues. The food was just as delicious as I remembered, but the restaurant was clearly struggling with staffing, and we faced long wait times both for our table and for our meal. While this could have dampened our spirits, the authentic Italian food and wine remained the highlights of our visit, which is why we choose this place over a chain restaurant. It would have been helpful to receive a heads-up about the potential delays in service."
Fish • Meat • Steak • Italian
"I recently visited Ritorno with a friend for a dinner. The atmosphere was intimate and the modernized interior was extremely fashionable. The terrace surrounding the restaurant, besides the huge representation of Italian wines behind the bar, there was an authentic feeling. The service was very friendly and friendly. Ritornos specializations presented in small, tapas-style dishes, very elegant. For the starters we had the Pizza Fritta, a charcoal pizza, accompanied by a Camembert cheese fondant, which is an ideal serving size for a entrée and tasted fantastic! The main thing consisted of Fassona beef tars, tuna tars with avocado and avocado cream, grilled octopus with Sicilian ratatouille, slowly baked beef with Ragu Tagliatelle, meerrot salmon and serrated spinach, Turnip Langoustine ragu with homemade cavatelli, pistachios of bronte and one side of the flower coal. All these dishes were freshly prepared and had a real taste of genuine Italian cuisine. There wasn't too much of any court and I couldn't make any mistakes. Then the homemade apple tea came with vanilla ice cream for dessert, which is the perfect sweet to finish the meal. The fact that it is homemade (and tasty) was really added to the general authenticity of the restaurant. We had a nice evening in Ritorno’s and would recommend it to friends! It was warm and welcoming and the food was not disappointed. My only regret is that I no longer tried the famous cocktails they are proud of and that looked amazing. I can't wait to come back soon!"
Cafés • Pizza • Pasta • Italian
"Supposedly a gelateria.... This place prides itself on being a gelateria in the day. Passing it the other day and it being warm, what better than a sorbet? Me and my companion got a scoop each per scoop which is expensive. We were given the smallest scoops I have ever seen, although my companion was left even shorter than me. She mentioned this to the person serving us, who said something completely ridiculous to the effect of you can't see how much ice cream there is because it's inside the cone Further polite protestations met with no response. To make things worse, the ice cream/sorbet was far from fresh and was of very, very poor quality. Nothing but a total rip-off, and...read more"
Wine • Steak • Pizza • Pasta
"We had booked but arrived early and was seated. However, had to ask to get a drink, was not offered water at any point or condiments unlike every other table around us. The main course literally arrived within seconds of the last mouthful of our starter. The waiter who served us looked like he had been dragged in from the homeless shelter! I think a standard of attire is to be expected in a restaurant, rather than the most creased up jeans we have ever seen, hardly gives you confidence in your server. We always tip but this time we didn't feel we could do so and asked for the 13.5% service charge that was automatically added to the bill to be removed. The windows looked like they had never seen a window cleaner, considering the location and revenue this place must get we found it extremely poor."
Full • Wine • Beer • Italian
"My wife and I had an amazing evening in La Romana. The staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and helpful. We ordered appetizers, a main course, and dessert, and each dish was flawless. We highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to come back!"
Pizza • Vegan • Italian • Vegetarian
"Maaroni is my local as it is less than a 5-minute walk from me. Not only have I eaten here a countless number of times since it opened, I also get takeaways from here often. Unfortunately, this was the first time I had ever been left feeling very disappointed. To begin with, I was given a bottle of sparkling water with no glass, let alone lemon/ice/straw. Had to ask for a glass I was not going to drink out of a big bottle. It was difficult to explain things to our waitress, especially as we wanted to remove some pizza toppings and add on others; I had to show her the menu with toppings written down so that she could catch the spellings. Moreover, I requested for cacio e pepe, and the waitress confirmed that the chefs would be able to make anything off-menu. I had to explain what the dish was, and showed the waitress the list of ingredients for it. She went back and forth several times to the chef and I, and ultimately said that the kitchen did not have pecorino cheese. I said that that could be substituted for the next best thing, as long as the sauce was creamy, cheesy, buttery and peppery. When the dish arrived, it was a buttery spaghetti with a lump of cheese in the top. At this point, another waitress began to serve our table. Let her know that the cheese should be almost melted in; she took the dish back for it to be re-made which took a long time, by which point we had nearly finished our mains. After our mains we were told that we need to leave within 15 minutes, and we were not given dessert menus nor did we request the bill, it just arrived. I had brought my aunt and uncle to Macaroni for the first time and they were looking forward to dessert. It was highly embarrassing that this option was not even offered, and even more embarrassing that we were rushed off the table. There were 5 of us, 1hr 45mins is not enough time for a relaxed 3-course meal. If the restaurant is unable to honour a 3-course meal for 5 people, they should not confirm the booking."
Pizza • Coffee • British • Italian
"I have been dining here for over two decades. This beautiful restaurant is easily accessible from Kilburn Station. The family has always been kind to me. Sitting outside having a coffee in the sun or trying their delicious pizzas and pastas. All the food is made with love and high-quality ingredients. Dont miss out on this little slice of Italy . Thank you for always being kind and generous to me. Jojo."
Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian
"I went to few Italian places while I was in London, but this was by far the best. First of all, San Marco is staffed by people who are actually Italian, so you know that the recipes are coming straight from the source. And this was reflected in the high quality of the pasta dishes that we ordered. The prices were quite good as well. If you are staying in the area, I recommend eating at San Marco."
Pizza • Pasta • Seafood • Italian
"I recently had my birthday dinner here and I cannot recommend the restaurant enough for any event. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is exciting, cosy and fun! There are two people which really made the experience world class: 1. Sam he made the whole organising process easy and effortless and accommodated for all allergies/GF dietary requirements (for 75 people! . 2. Dino on then night he was The PERFECT host. He was friendly and flexible with the whole night and made sure everyone has their needs met. He made the night incredibly enjoyable and I’m sure without his help, things would not have run as smoothly as they did. Dino was the highlight of the night and will return to see him again!! Ellie Jessica"
Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Mediterranean
"Ever felt unwelcome ? We booked a special evening to take our friends to dinner for a belated birthday dinner. Polite e mails were exchanged with the restaurant during the week prior to our visit. It was only when we arrived that we were informed that they required the table back after two hours. We should have been pre warned ,and they had had plenty of opportunity to do so during the exchange of e mails concerning the start time of our visit. Our server simply wanted us out from the moment we got there. There was an attitude almost of resentment that we were there at all. Attitude came at a price along with a delicious sea bass cooked in salt. However, we felt quite traumatised by these people. We tried to get in touch with them afterwards to avoid writing this review. However , true to form they have been less than Co operative. It was the opposite of the evening we had wanted. The chef there deserves better !"
Steak • Pizza • Pasta • Coffee
"Our table was laid ready and waiting for us, but the tables were incredibly close to each other and we chatted to diners next to us as we were seated so closely. Salmon and Fennel was very disappointing and, although the side order of chips was fine, there was no vegetables to order with my meal. Desserts were very good. Service OK, but needed to attract staff at times to progress our order. Perfectly situated for our concert at The London Palladium and very grateful to have our table reserved, but main meals underwhelming."
Pasta • Delis • Cheese • Casual
"Unfortunately, we were placed at a table next to the bar, which seemed a Spillover table, without decorations like at other tables next to us (I heard that the lead waiter moved our booking to a larger table that had come). We also had the smell of the rods, which was unpleasant and were pulled behind us during the meal. Our main theme was a clear discrepancy in the quality ordered by two of our dishes; especially 2 Carbonara dishes, one of which was a full taste, sauce and spices, the other we thought was actually another dish. Barely cooked spaghetti, small sauce or taste. We asked if there was a mistake and the chief waiter/manager assured us it was the same dish from another pot. We continued with the plate and returned it, as it was so different and tasteless compared to the other part. We received a replacement carbonara that was much improved, but felt disappointed about the customer service experience and overall experience in the restaurant. Unlike would we go back"
Pizza • Cafés • Steak • Cheese
"This charming Italian restaurant, operated by a family, offers a great menu and also has an early evening set menu. Every dish we tried was fantastic and the portion sizes were incredible. I highly recommend this place."