64 Old Compton St

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   Conor

   N. Ireland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Myself and my girlfriend were delayed 30 minutes arriving due to traffic but the staff were very understanding and kept our table even during a busy Friday evening service. The starters were amazing, we got the wild mushrooms, truffle and smoked mozzarella arancini as well as the bruschetta. I would highly recommend the arancini! For mains we both got pizza, which was very filling and tasted lovely but in retrospect I wish I had tried the carbonara. We got two glasses of the Pinot Grigio which was very smooth but quite steep when buying by the single glass opposed to by the bottle, although, it was worth it. All in all, the service was outstanding and the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant made it the perfect place for a date night in central London, I will definitely be back!
   

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   Mark

   Essex

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely little Italian. Food was excellent, staff friendly and fun. Great evening with friends.
   

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   Gordon

   Buckinghamshire

   13 reviews

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   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great authentic Italian in the heart of London. This busy restaurant offers great tasting food with homely service. We especially like the arracini.
   

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   Joanne

   London

   32 reviews

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   3.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A nice lunch, food was good restaurant was busy and somewhat noisy
   

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   Lisa

   West Sussex

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A great find in London. Perfect for a pre theatre meal. Delicious food and wine. Very cosy atmosphere. Will be back. Thank you.
   

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   Graeme

   West Sussex

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   AN ENJOYABLE MEAL BUT ALAS THE AMBIENCE IS A LITTLE DATED. QUALITY OF WINES BY THE GLASS NOT TO THE EXPECTED STANDARD. FOOD THOUGH WAS OF A GOOD STANDARD
   

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   Gabriel

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good experience and good quality of service. I recommend
   

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   Gian Paolo

   London

   43 reviews

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   2.0

   43 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The food is nice, not excellent (hint next door there's a proper Italian pizzeria!) But it is the service that ruined the night. Staff hasn't bothered to learn the names of dishes (if you use Italian names, then for the love of god learn how to pronounce it). Very pushy and disorganised (one waiter would come another would follow with the same request within minutes). The bill was then banged on our table and asked in no uncertain manner "can you pay please?" That surprised (did we look like we were gonna do a run? A gay guy and two ladies all in our early 50s, I wouldn't call it risky demographics!). The waiter then tried charging us £45 more and he didn't apologise when I showed him he split the bill in two rather than in 3. Fine we thought that was it. We are putting our coats on, when the waiter got back again asking for more money as the till said there was a problem. 5 more minutes after which, unconvinced, he let us go. The restaurant was full but it's tiny and the restaurant serves pizza and pasta (low maintenance stuff), so there is no reason for poor service. It's central London! What is the owner thinking? If this is the service you get after Brexit, people should ponder. We won't be back in a hurry.
   

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   Stephen

   Brighton

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing lunchtime menu and atmosphere. The food was beautifully presented and the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. We will be back soon 🙌
   

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    Sam

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    Great cosy spot. Relaxed service and the food was so good that we both wanted each others plates. (Carbonara and Beef Rafu)
    

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