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Macellaio RC Fitzrovia

Macellaio RC Fitzrovia

6 Store StreetWC1E 7DQ, WC1E 7DE, London, United Kingdom

Steak • Pizza • Italian • European


"We went to Macellaio RC at Fitzrovia few days ago which I think it was Big mistake! I have been to Macellaio RC at South Kensington and Union Street many times and I love it, especially the South Kensington branch! Great atmosphere, amazing food and reasonable priced. Tried many of their starter, steaks and wine, they are always good. Unfortunately, our experience at the Fitzrovia branch was awful! I was so looking forward to it before going but after our starter, I was so disappointed and didn't even want to finish our meal there. Firstly, it was our mistake to order two glasses of House Red Wine which normally we would have ordered a decent bottle of wine. We were thinking to start with the house wine and order a nicer bottle for the meal, since the house wine was in their happy hour 2-4-1 offer. The House Red was absolutely disgusting, it was worse than cheap pub wine! We don't expect House wine to be good but as a restaurant famous for their steaks, I thought the house wine will be at least drinkable. After a tiny sip to try it we didn't touch the wine for the whole evening. Then our starter came, L'imperiale was the reason I wanted to go to Macellaio that evening. I was so disappointed and sad when I saw it, not only its at least 1/3 smaller than the one at South Kensington but also the quality of the meat was really not good. The tartare and capaccio were so dull, they looked more grey than red. I was so disappointed that I didn't even want our main course but since we have already ordered, we stayed too finish our meal. I was hoping the T-bone would at least make it worthwhile for us to spend our evening there. However, another big disappointment! They put so much salt on the steak that every bite was full of rock salt even though I tried to scrapped aside as much as possible. So we definitely will not go to the Fitzrovia branch again. I would still recommend the South Kensington and Union Street Macellaio RC though."

Latteria

Latteria

56-58 Essex Road, London I-, United Kingdom

Cafe • Drinks • Brunch • Italian


"Latteria is open daily for breakfast and lunch from Monday and offers late dinner service from Thursday to Saturday. As a nod to Italy, we ordered an "Aperol Spritz" (£8.50), which we enjoyed immensely. The menu features other Italian-inspired cocktails like "Mojito Milan" and an extensive selection of Italian wines and coffee. It’s hard to beat Italian cuisine, and Latteria represents its country’s culinary tradition very well. We started with a delicious rosemary garlic focaccia (£5), which was crispy and flavorful. We also had a lentil salad with green apple, cucumber, and datterino tomatoes (£8.50) that was a delightful surprise! The combination of simple ingredients created amazing flavors, showcasing the essence of good Italian cooking. We particularly enjoyed how the fresh apple complemented the rich lentils. For our main courses, we tried the tagliatelle pomodoro, which is served in a classic tomato sauce with fresh basil (£7.50). This vegetarian dish can easily be made vegan by substituting the pasta. Once again, the dish relied on simple ingredients, resulting in a wonderfully fresh and tasty meal. We also opted for the chicken Milanese served with rocket salad and fries (£13). It was impressively large, but we polished it off quickly! The breadcrumb coating was crispy without being greasy, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. The salad was fresh, and the fries were excellent. We couldn’t resist trying the house-made profiteroles (£5), and we were so glad we did. They were perfect choux pastries filled with fresh cream and drizzled with chocolate—simply heavenly! Overall, Latteria is a bright and lively Italian restaurant in Islington, offering high-quality food and service. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. Just a short walk from Angel Station, it sits at the heart of Milan-inspired dining! I highly recommend it for a delightful meal."

Poggi's Trattoria Piacentina

Poggi's Trattoria Piacentina

23 All Saints Road London, W11 1HE, United Kingdom

Beer • Coffee • Italian • Burgers


"The first few times I went to Poggi 's I had an excellent time. It has however greatly declined in quality. I went last week and the prices had gone up however the quality had declined. The wines on offer are basic Italian wines which should not be more than £20/£30 per bottle however they sell a basic 'Primitivo ' wine for close to £40 and a 'nero d 'avola ' for close to £20. These are basic wines from medium quality houses. I do not mind spending money for good wine, I do mind over paying wine by a factor of 2/3 though. The 'focaccia ', which is usually excellent was not fresh due to the fact that they had decided to slice it before hand (likely over lunch) and by dinner time is was dry. The meat 'tangliere ' was more bare than usual and the parma ham given was from the end of the leg. Again, I would not mind if they didn 't over charge for it. The Mushroom sauce for the ravioli was cold and the wild bore was very dry. Given that they are both about £20 and the portions small I 'd say that 's disappointing. The really upsetting part is that I 've always been a fan of that place however there are plenty of good restaurant in the area and for the price that one pays at Poggi 's these days, and the quality of the service and food, I would recommend trying the plethora of other Italian restaurants in the area, with also a better selection of wines."