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Vasco and Piero's Pavilion Restaurant

Vasco and Piero's Pavilion Restaurant

15 Poland Street London, W1F 8QE, FSA Food H, United Kingdom

Wine • Italian • European • Vegetarian


"Vasco Piero 's is a bit of a Soho institution not at all trendy and mainly overlooked by the 'foodie ' scene but much loved by those who simply want a restaurant that serves good food they can rely on time and again. I have been twice so far. The first time I was invited and we had four courses plus bread before we even had our main. I was so full I couldn 't finish my beautiful tagliatelle with speck, pistachio and cream. We had some seeded bread, salmon pate on bread, porchetta with parmesan to share, tempura battered cod with a sweet chilli sauce to share, a tortellino with shaved truffles in a butter sauce... and then my tagliatelle. The star of the meal, and the dish I still dream about, was the tortellini amazing silky pasta in a luxurious, velvety buttery sauce. It might seem odd that an Italian place also serves asian food but the chef is a dab hand with both and neither suffers. I went back for a big occasion to celebrate mine and my friend 's 20th 'anniversary '. She has also been here on several occasions and loves it. This time around, we split a creamy burrata and a tangy tuna sashimi to start (weirdly they went quite well together on the plate and then I had a buttery, rich, lamb tortelloni with rosemary and my friend had the prawn spaghettini. Tempting as dessert sounded, with half a bottle of red with our meal, and, delightfully, a glass of prosecco on the house (did they know it was a special occasion? we felt too full to eat any more. It was the same, elegant service, with the same, handmade, top notch pasta. I would gladly go again."

Regginas Italiano

Regginas Italiano

United Kingdom, SO30 2EA, Eastleigh

Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian


"Having been to Reggina 's before we looked forward to going again and showing the top rated restaurant off to friends. Sadly won 't be going again! The evening started off with a fairly long wait for drinks despite the restaurant not being packed. Once the drinks had arrived we then ordered. The waitress then knocked over a Gin and Tonic into my partners lap and had to replace the table cloth etc.,... strangely, no apology. We carried on and ordered our starters, mine was Garlic King prawns which I looked forward to. My order arrived as 'Scallops '. I told the waitress that she had made a mistake but she was adamant that I had ordered Scallops and tried to give me them for a second time. I told her to take them away and bring me the correct dish. This had to be cooked and arrived some time after my partner and friends had finished theirs. Still, the main course was still to look forward to.... or so we thought. I had ordered Spaghetti Carbonara something that I have had there before and liked. When it arrived it was tasteless and floating in Olive oil not the creamy cheese sauce I had anticipated. I called the waitress over and asked what it was and she said this is how the chef cooks it which is the Italian way. I had Carbonara in Italy and it has never looked like this!. I didn 't eat it as to be perfectly honest it was like having spaghetti presented in greasy washing up water!! Anyway long story short, the bill arrived. Ias ked the waitress if there was any discount because she poured the G&T over my partners to cover cleaning bill etc., expecting something like 'her dessert was complimentary ' but instead the waitress preceded to tell us about how she hadn 't charged us for my partners G&T. When looking at the receipt we clearly had been charged but she continued telling us that the G&T was free. After a while it dawned on us that she was referring to the G&T that she had poured over my partner. So I said 'you are telling us that the G&T that your poured over my partner is free? To which she said yes. By now the remaining customers in the restaurant were in fits at the explanation from the waitress. I said lets pay and go because my friends were now uncomfortable with the aggressive manner of the waitress. The other waitress (english) took the receipt away and came back with the two G&T 's removed. We paid and left... never to return!!!!! Advice, there are many restaurants out there with better service that Reggina 's offer with better value for money."

Via Emilia By Food Roots

Via Emilia By Food Roots

37a Hoxton Square, London, United Kingdom

Food • Full • Pasta • Cheese


"Via Emilia by Food Roots in Shoreditch stands out as a gem in London's vibrant dining scene, offering an exceptional dining experience that takes guests on a gastronomic journey through the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. This charming restaurant prides itself on authenticity, using traditional recipes and the finest ingredients to craft dishes that are both genuine and mouthwateringly delicious. Upon entering Via Emilia, diners are greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, with décor that subtly nods to Italian elegance and tradition. The staff is notably welcoming and knowledgeable, eager to guide guests through the menu and share the stories behind the dishes, enhancing the dining experience with their passion and expertise. The menu is a carefully curated selection of specialties from Emilia Romagna, featuring standout dishes such as handmade pasta, which is undoubtedly the star of the show. Each pasta dish, from the classic Tagliatelle al Ragù to the delicate Tortellini in Brodo, is prepared with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing the rich flavors and textures that this region is famous for. The ingredients are sourced directly from small-scale producers in Italy, ensuring authenticity and quality in every bite. Beyond pasta, Via Emilia offers a variety of other Italian favorites, including a selection of antipasti, mains, and desserts. The wine list is equally impressive, featuring regional wines that perfectly complement the flavors of the food. Whether you're a fan of red, white, or sparkling wine, you'll find a selection that enhances your meal and rounds out the dining experience. Desserts at Via Emilia are not to be missed, offering a sweet conclusion to the meal with traditional treats like Tiramisu and Panna Cotta. Each dessert is crafted with the same care and attention to detail as the rest of the menu, ensuring a delightful end to your dining experience."

Mamma Rosa Italian Closed

Mamma Rosa Italian Closed

11 Mostyn Avenue, Llandudno LL30 1YS, United Kingdom, Conwy

Pasta • Pizza • Steak • Italian


"Lack of ambiance. No music and bright lights and just the loud noise of everyone else in the room, nothing helping the acoustics. Waited 15 minutes for our drink order to be taken. Diet Coke was flat, house wine tastes extremely vinegary and tap water came with lack of ice so was warm. Waitress replaced Diet Coke but still wasn’t very nice, don’t think it was real Diet Coke as advertised. The new plastic picture menus really cheapened the experience and the menu is now much more limited and this didn’t help the execution either. Our starter order first came out wrong. The calamari was clearly not fresh, very small and rubbery in a dark brown batter so was cooked in old oil. Steak was ordered rare, it came out well done and is limited to one side. Had ordered an extra side of veg, again which we had to wait longer for and came out cold and not the most inspiring. Spaghetti and meatballs presentation also lacking inspiration with not even any garnish and just tasted of garlic. I love garlic but there was no other flavour and couldn’t eat it. We did admit that things weren’t great when paying our bill. They knocked 10% off but still shocked we spent over £77 on one of our worst meals. And given the response that ‘less is more’ for the spaghetti meatballs and ‘sirloin is a thin cut’ for the steak… The service staff apologised for things throughout our meal and seemed very flappy but were all very polite. Very disappointing for this place since it’s changed hands but we won’t return."