Phone: +442085559149
Address: 14 Fresh Food, Newham, United Kingdom
City: Newham
Dishes: 8
Reviews: 1901
"I discovered this venue quite by chance, more because it was in a quieter part of Westfield, away from the crazy fast-food frenzy of the food court which is menacingly dominated by now ubiquitous giants of McDonalds, KFC and Burger King. For my part I have never even heard of Simone Remoli, although I am reliably informed, according to this restaurant 's signage, that he trained in the kitchens of the finest restaurants in Rome, then decided to travel to London to 'extend his knowledge '. That strikes me as a somewhat random choice, given that he was disappointed by what he found. Apparently, that was what prompted him to open his own restaurant, which is how the company came to be. A commendable, if very unoriginal aspiration, I 'm sure. Intrigued by the 'mix match ' concept of the place, I decided to give it a try. I liked that you are able to choose your pasta and your sauce separately, and everything is neatly categorized on a set of menu boards (see pictures). In the event, to save having to make a series of choices, it was easier to order one of the special 'signature dishes ', in this case the spaghetti aglio, olio e pepperoncino (spaghetti in garlic with olive oil and chilli). I also ordered some olives and bread on the side. The bread was a selection of focaccia with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip (see picture), coming in at an extra £3.90. The olives were all very firm and green (see picture). also at £3.90. They were nice, but not worth the price tag. The spaghetti came with optional clams, adding another £4.90 to the £11.60 for the main dish, meaning the spaghetti alone cost £16.50! I was surprised at how quickly the pasta arrived, not having considered pasta as fast food before, but I guess it could be. To be fair the pasta was perfectly cooked (no less than I would expect) although it was only lukewarm. But it was good (see picture). The venue itself is actually quite an awkward shape, shoehorned as it is into the side of the thoroughfare, and on a kind of corner, and because of its position by the entrance it is a little drafty. Theoretically, it should be a pleasant vantage point from which to watch the passers-by, but in reality you are simply disturbed throughout your meal by an endless succession of groups of lairy and excitable youths. The chairs are all metal as well, so it isn 't an ideal venue to spend a lot of time in. With drinks, the entire bill came to £30.40 in the end. That is a lot for lunch. It is overpriced, and the portions are not overly generous, but I like the concept, so probably would return. Pass on the side dishes and extras and it would be far more palatable."
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Ravioli
Pasta pockets filled with ricotta and spinach, served in a rich tomato sauce.
Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, rich mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Carbonara
A classic Italian pasta dish with creamy egg sauce, pancetta, Parmesan, and a touch of black pepper.
827martinob
If you want some pasta dishes that are a little different then try this place the selection is great and it’s all freshly made
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nicholas205
Over priced and poor quality. The meatballs were more bread than meat and the chicken and peppers was full of chicken skin and gristle . Really poor experience, will not be returning.
80neild
Just ordered the pumpkin ravioli pasta. Wow, the amaretto flavour was such a nice surprise. Tasted amazing, and really nice compliment to the sage and pumpkin. Love the burrata too. Definitely recommend :
543ancutaa
I ordered a portion of Bolognese pasta, the smell was awful, I went to ask him if he could make another portion with pork but unfortunately the second portion was uncooked, I was very disappointed. I will never return to this place.
Laura
I work nearby and have had many a delicious takeaway from here, and had the pleasure of dining in with colleagues this afternoon. It did not disappoint! Ordered the mushroom and pancetta fusilli. As usual, the food was hot, plentiful and very tasty! Service was quick and all the staff are so friendly, I look forward to my next visit.
David
ok, let's start talking about the quality price factor, very convenient. I ate a pasta tagliatelle amatriciana, very good and typical Italian products, the staff is very courteous, and attentive to details, the place is clean and renovated, a friend recommended this restaurant to me, I heard that pasta with fish is very popular ... I will definitely come back to try it.
Taranb123
Ordered a takeaway large bolognese which cost £12. Not exactly cheap and was expecting a well made tasty dish. Instead I got a heap of wet pasta, a meagre amount of mince and zero flavour. Extremely bland and no care given to the food. I had to cook it further at home to add some flavour to it for me it wasn’t edible before. Really poor needs to improve for this price tag
ChazJJ
Very dissapointing. Mozzarella pasta, undercooked tastless pasta, the basil and tomato sauce was bland, 3 small pieces of Mozzarella garnished with a single lonely leaf! All this for over £13! Wish I had photos! Watching the prep should have warned me, the food was thrown around. The people who work here don't appear to care, just a job. Save your money or try next door The Hungry Bedouin. Avoid....
heidimeredith
After a day in Central London with three small children, we returned to Stratford to eat before driving home and our hearts sank at the sight of the very busy, noisy food hall. Then we found this place a bit further along where the shopping centre felt much more peaceful. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The prices were fairly reasonable for London and this was a holiday treat. We shared a large simple pasta dish and some sides: the bread and oil, olives, and the Parma ham with mozzarella. To us it felt like we were eating authentic Italian. (For the sake of transparency, we aren't Italian and have only been there once! My husband and I had a lovely meal, although the aforementioned...
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I discovered this venue quite by chance, more because it was in a quieter part of Westfield, away from the crazy fast-food frenzy of the food court which is menacingly dominated by now ubiquitous giants of McDonalds, KFC and Burger King. For my part I have never even heard of Simone Remoli, although I am reliably informed, according to this restaurant 's signage, that he trained in the kitchens of the finest restaurants in Rome, then decided to travel to London to 'extend his knowledge '. That strikes me as a somewhat random choice, given that he was disappointed by what he found. Apparently, that was what prompted him to open his own restaurant, which is how the company came to be. A commen...
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