Mains took 1.5 hours to bring out and didn't all arrive at the same time. Waitress was very unhelpful when we asked how long food would take and when the food came out, the pasta was undercooked. When we complained the waitress was unsympathetic, claiming that we didn't know what good Italian food tasted like because we weren't Italian. Only highlight was that the starters were tasty. Would not recommend.

Great Italian food! We book with the fork app and we had 50% off on the food. A very big up for chef Ulisse and the Italian waitress. The food was delicious and they really give us the opportunity to enjoy this experience and made everything perfect. I’ll be back for sure to try new plates! •casual look •good location and easy access •good price •good selection of wine

The sort of place you don’t think really exists in London anymore: a chic little restaurant, with wonderful food, great wine, down a side street that most people don't know about and you can just wander in and get a table, without having to wait or book weeks in advance, and that might not even be that busy at lunchtime so you can hang out and drink wine all afternoon, or sit outside in the sun and not get hassled by anyone or drowned out by the traffic. It’s the type of place you think you only find in Paris or Rome. Because in London anywhere remotely good usually becomes an over-crowded over-heated nightmare within a week. it immediately makes you feel relaxed AND excited to be eating out. As soon as you walk in, the manager (who is SUPER charming) and the lovely cook (in her open kitchen to the left) both make you feel like you've been going there for years. The menu is great: I particularly like the idea - instead of 'starters' - the 'small plates to share'. There are a few standards like: Rocket Salad (£5.70p) and Buffala Mozzarella (£9) but are mostly more original without being pretentious and all sound like something you want to try, like: 'Meatballs in Spicy Calabrian Ndujo' (£8.40p), ‘Crispy Pork Belly Bites Served With Chutney and Black Garlic Mayo’ (£9), and 'Bruschetta With Wild Mushrooms & Truffle (£8.40) - the most delicious piece of toast i've ever eaten. For the main courses we had: an amazing seafood risotto (£16.80, pictured) 'Calamarata Pasta with Clams and Asparagus' (15.80) and a pricey but classic 'Fritto Misto' with calamari, prawns & zucchini (20.40p). The meat-eater's choice was more limited - 'Tagliatelle with Tuscan Sausage' (£12) and irresistible 'Slow Roasted Pork with Rosemary Sweet Potato' (£16.80p). For anyone who loves Italian food, the dishes were imaginative without being over-elaborate; not too heavy; and prepared & presented by the chef and manager with real care and enthusiasm. The friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food means it has the vibe of a local Parisian bistro or 'casa della nonna' trattoria in Rome or Florence that once you've discovered it, you want to come back to tomorrow and every week. On top of all this, as the name suggests, the selection of wines is exceptional - so appealing that you could happily go there and just drink without even eating too. Dare of visit: 05/05/2022 Value ***** Service **** Food *****

A tiny but traditional and authentic Italian in a wonderful area makes this a hidden gem. The staff are friendly and have a good knowledge of the menu to recommend dishes and give a good impression of it being a family run affair. The menu isn’t massive but there is a good mix. Bottled beers are offered and there’s a good number of wines at sensible prices. The octopus starter was delightful in terms of both presentation and taste. We had been warned that the seafood risotto would come with a bit of a wait however this was a lot longer in reality than suggested and unfortunately the dish was rather dry on arrival. Portion size was good though and, again, presentation decent. Toilets are down the steep stairs in the basement and despite being tiny have been designed to maximise space cleverly. With the small number of tables in the restaurant though there’s unlike to be a need to wait. Overall it’s a pleasant independent place with a relaxing and unique atmosphere in the area; certainly worth checking out.

Cozy place tucked in a relatively quiet street in Fitzrovia. The food was amazing. Ordered Bruschetta burrata gamberi (prawn with bacon & cheese on bread) as a starter. Portion was not that big for the price (£10) Main we ordered calamarata di mare (seafood pasta) and branzino al cartoccio (sea bass with tomatoes & olives & capers). The seafood and tomatoes were really fresh, and the sauces on each are light but intensely flavorful. We did book with an offer at 50% discount, so it was super worth it, but even without the discount I would say the mains are reasonably priced. Starter may not be worth the full price but they sure were good!

Amazing little Italian. Chef is a complete wizz serving 12 of us without issue on the orders. Everybody really liked the food and wine selection. Very friendly and attentive staff.

Came here in one of the May summer weekend lunch and this location is indeed hidden gem quiet place in central London. I would say the food over here are very hearty home cook feel. Didn’t have too much seasoning for my liking. However, the overall presentation is superb and it is indeed a great restaurant if you are coming for some wine and have a nice Italian meal.

Absolutely excellent Italian food and wine. We tried five dishes and all were excellent. Perfect pasta, amazing shellfish, deep nourishing flavours that will make your tummy happy. There is a new chef that is very passionate about his produce and making people happy with his food! Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed (one bit of feedback would be change the playlist please, very old school)

Dropped in while walking Paddington to Euston abot 6pm. Welcomed to a couple of Negroni and excellent bread selection. Want to return to a proper meal.

Restaurant is in a great location/neighbourhood. The food is good and genuinely italian. However the venue could be furnished better and the ventilation inside the restaurant should be improved. Overall I think the venue is what drags the overall experience down. This could be a much better restaurant - it has a lot of potential but considering how much you end up spending and the area of London you’re in, there are better options around

Went there for a team dinner. The good things. The waiter was amazingly attentive. He noticed one of our party hadn't placed an order and came back to ask. Loved the starter. I did a sharing with 3 of my colleagues. We ordered different starters and shared. Mine was the bruschetta. Portion was generous . My colleagues who had the Saute du Mare could have used a spoon. Their verdict was it was an okay dish. I had the seabass fillet Alla mediterranea. I would have enjoyed it more if they had scaled it better. A few mouthfuls were not so pleasent. Most of the group had pasta. I didn't hear any complaining. We had desert but I was honestly so full my judgement is probably biased. I had the mint Panna Cotta. I think it's a flavour I personally wouldn't add to a Panna Cotta. Texture was fine though. A few had the cantuccini and they enjoyed the process of dipping into the wine and it made it's way to those who hadn't ordered it to try. Some had tiramisu but forgot to ask how they found it. Overall a good evening. A few minor details which made me rate it 4 instead of 5 Excellent service!

Had a delicious carbonara and potato-layered seabass. Service was excellent, atmosphere cozy.

Not bad but not great. Service was spot on. Starters were nice, but mains weren't great. Stuffed calamari was massively overcooked, and seafood pasta tasted like the seafood wasn't particularly fresh. They do stock top branded Gluten Free pasta though, which is nice to see.

This is one of the best Italian restaurants I ever try. With excellent service and quality.

Lovely little restaurant around the corner, I had a delicious pappardelle ragu that was cooked just right the way I usually like it (al dente) all other dishes are very good and the service was excellent and very warmly.

Price is OK if quality followed. Ordered a few items, but most i don't like is the frito misto only consist of calamari and crispy zucchini. But the calamari is so chewy it could have been better.

Absolutely adorable little gem in central London, with authentic Italian food at awesome prices. Loved the risotto alla pescatora, best I have ever had even if I am Italian! Bring a date (or not 😉) and make your evening perfect!

We had a lovely meal here. Food, wine and service all wonderful. Melania our waitress did a great job and made us feel very welcome. Our first time here, but not our last!

Some things were a bit hit or miss. The appetizers were really good, particularly the pork belly was phenomenal. However I got a special pasta or cream and salmon, and unfortunately the sauce seemed to be unsalted? The dish was quite bland. Pasta and salmon cooked well. My friend got the Frito Misto which was really delicious though.

Nice ambience in a hidden italian restaurant around the crowded place. Food are pretty nice but I think the carbonara is a bit too salty. Overall it is still superb!

The location is ok, no noise. Staff friendly and professional, we found Stella an Italian waitress, a lovely girl. The food was very nice, unfortunately, the Porchetta was finished. Tagliere Salumi amazing!

We went for dinner twice, both week and weekend. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We have been served by a young waitress, Sarah. She was attentive and incredible sweet, we have been directed to “ parmigiana” and “bruschetta burrata & gamberi” (prawns), as starters. The latest was the most INCREDIBLE bruschetta I have ever had. A smart combination of cheese and fish served on those pretty plates. We then had ragù cannelloni and mushroom gnocchetti with an attentive selection on wine. As we were sitting in front of the open kitchen, we had a chance to talk to the chef, Ulisse (unforgettable name). He explained us how he created the menu and the finest cousin is repurposing from Italy. The employees are young and very kind, I genuinely appreciate this kind of environments. Therefore, highly recommended!!

Really good experience! A friend of mine recommended me this place so I booked a table for 3. Cute and cosy environment. The 2 waitress were very welcoming and also the chef had a friendly approach. Even though we were a bit doubtful about what to order, Sarah, the waitress, was patiently explaining us every dish. After a little chat with her, we realised about her passion for her country, Italy. Her dedication and love for her country made us enjoy even more the delicious food. Exquisite selection of wines in the menu! I’ll definitely go again and I highly recommend this place to everyone if you love Italy as much as I love it.