Phone: +442085630300
Address: 278 King Street Ravenscourt Park London, W6 0SP, United Kingdom
City: London
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 2969
Website: http://www.lamorosa.co.uk/
"Listen. If this gaff was in NY and you were on holiday there and stumbled across it on some intrepid manoeuvre to Queens or Brooklyn, you 'd be raving to all and sundry about this place you found in Brooklyn or Queens that nobody else had ever heard about and was one of the best kept secrets in NY. Well you 're not on holiday in NY. But you live in London. And Hammersmith isn 't intrepid like Plaistow or some Godforsaken place. It 's fairly central and packed full of great places to eat. In fact, in this one 200m stretch of the wide pavemented bit of King St W6 I 'd say there are five very good restaurants, plus a couple of more dodgy additions. And a Pizza Hut. So competition for the local Hammersmith groat is fierce. L 'Amarosa is the place you rave about because you think you 've discovered it. Seductively lit, all mahogany, mezzanine floor and wine glasses that ting. Even the typography is seductive. This is what you want a proper Italian to be. Flowers on every table. Art on the walls that isn 't a blight on your evening. Friendly relaxed service that makes you feel like you 're the only ones there when in fact they are often full and never mob handed when it comes to staff. Le Gavroche this ain 't. But I defy the aforementioned to whip up a plate of pasta as moreish and satisfying. The owners cook and serve. And you feel the love with every plate. Excellent small local places like this can 't exist without that love. It 's too much hard work. But the chef loves his pasta, you can tell. And the maitre 'd loves serving it, you can tell. The true sign of a good Italian is one where have never heard of the pasta on offer. Fact. I suspect the good places make up the names just for people like me. Toofie. Pacceri. I ask just in case it 's not pasta at all. It 's all explained gleefully. The menu is small. Another good sign as far as I 'm concerned. Three dishes in the pasta section, plus a few in the char grilled section and some nicely put together starters. Courgette with Romesco sauce was pretty and tasty. The aubergine and tomato tortelloni had punch. The white chocolate pannacotta a delightfully elegant way to finish. But by the time you go the menu will have changed. What won 't have changed is the love. It 's an 'order two bottles and settle in ' kind of place from which, if you 're in a window seat, you can plot future meals at Potli or Saigon Saigon directly opposite. But the night will always belong to L 'Amarosa, a place Hammersmith people will want to keep secret but absolutely worth the trek if you 're from the wrong side of the tracks. A seductive, elegant reward for your intrepidness."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Dessert
Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, rich mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Rossi
Bianchi
Pasta
Ravioli
Pasta pockets filled with ricotta and spinach, served in a rich tomato sauce.
Aperitivo
Mains
Della Casa – House Wine
Seafood
Prawn
Juicy prawns grilled to perfection, seasoned with garlic and herbs, served with a tangy lemon butter sauce.
Starters
Pasta Dishes
Seafood Risotto
Creamy risotto with sautéed shrimp, mussels, and clams, finished with a hint of lemon and fresh herbs.
Sandwiches
Main Course
Sweets / Desserts
Paste
Amanda
I've walked past this fairly new restaurant a couple of times, so decided to check it out for lunch and it is a nicely decorated place with a home feel to
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Sarah
Great family restaurant with a real spirit of Italy. Our friends lived in the northern Italy for seven years, and they've confirmed the food quality and coffee
Sharon
Beautiful Italian!! Fabulous food. Great ambience and welcoming and attentive staff. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you for a lovely evening. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Poom
Excellent pannacotta with passion fruit and mango sorbet £10). I would have it again in a heartbeat. My main course of percheri with king prawns £24) didn’t come in at the same time as others so they offered me a free dish! The service was great. A local gem. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £40–50 View menu
Kirstin
Andy and Lynn recently hosted a birthday lunch for us. We had the most delicious food and they were really accommodating of our requests. Their relaxed and friendly approach and service made it a really special day for us. Our friends were blown away by the food and were full of compliments. Highly recommended! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch
Ma
I was just there today to buy your tuna sandwich and oizza to go? For the price that you charge? Its not worth it. Your Tuna is a little light! Ypu need to put more tuna in your sandwich ! For awhile there at first glance i thought i got a vegetarian sandwich as i could barely see nor taste the tuna in it! Its almost just like a touch! Or a spread.. not impressed. Service: Take out
Sophie
We are regular customers at L’amorosa the food is understated but exquisite with a great team working there. We love it so much we asked Andy and Lynn to cater our wedding. They were endlessly helpful and creative about the menu planning and were genuinely enthused by the project. The food on the day was wonderful seasonal ingredients beautifully cooked. We had so many compliments on it and everyone really enjoyed it. They were also hugely accommodating to more niche demands kids. Couldn’t recommend enough (for dinner there or catering out) thanks! View menu
Tony
We had no expectations in fact we initially thought the restaurant was closed for the evening. So glad it was not as our night was just special. It’s a relatively small restaurant but it is very personal and intimate. Andy the chef his wife Lynne, who works the floor, are the owners they can be so proud of what they present. The moment we walked in, there was a homily atmosphere. We were presented with a very relaxed welcoming just a delightful feel. Lynne’s “offsider”, Angela, was also a beautiful person as we were the only patrons at the time, we enjoyed the opportunity to chat to both ladies get an understanding of the challenges things they had overcome in recent years to ensure the busi...
Freya
my first visit to l’Amorosa was so early that they had the old lola and simon sign above the door. the restaurant is now officially opened a few weeks and it gradually adopts its new identity. ex zafferano chef Koch andy needham works with only one kitchen assistant, cooking a somewhat simpler version of the Italian dishes he prepares for so many years in belgravia. <br/ <br/ the room is a two flat, seating up to 40 people in all, with another eight outside in good weather. the decoration is simple but tasteful with wooden floors and white walls, the lighting in the evening very low in the did standards. As a nice touch there are free wlan with a respectable 10 mbps download speed. ikea, a q...
Ben
Listen. If this gaff was in NY and you were on holiday there and stumbled across it on some intrepid manoeuvre to Queens or Brooklyn, you 'd be raving to all and sundry about this place you found in Brooklyn or Queens that nobody else had ever heard about and was one of the best kept secrets in NY. Well you 're not on holiday in NY. But you live in London. And Hammersmith isn 't intrepid like Plaistow or some Godforsaken place. It 's fairly central and packed full of great places to eat. In fact, in this one 200m stretch of the wide pavemented bit of King St W6 I 'd say there are five very good restaurants, plus a couple of more dodgy additions. And a Pizza Hut. So competition for the local... View menu
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Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite.
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Italian Savor the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our menu, offering classic pasta, savory risottos, and traditional meat and seafood dishes, all crafted with authentic ingredients and passion. Buon appetito! View menu
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British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
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Vegetarian Delight in our vibrant collection of vegetarian dishes, crafted with the freshest greens, rich flavors, and savory spices. Enjoy a wholesome, delectable plate that celebrates nature's finest ingredients.
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