Harden's survey result
Summary
These “buzzing family-run Italians” in southwest London create “an exceptional atmosphere” for large parties of all ages – and “they won’t break the bank”. “Despite the celebratory brouhaha, they produce a very respectable menu of traditional dishes – fish stew, duck, pizza on demand” – “even the veggies are catered for”. “Expect noise and old people dancing.”
Summary
These “buzzing family-run Italians” in southwest London create “an exceptional atmosphere” for large parties of all ages – and “they won’t break the bank”. “Despite the celebratory brouhaha, they produce a very respectable menu of traditional dishes – fish stew, duck, pizza on demand” – “even the veggies are catered for”. “Expect noise and old people dancing.”
Summary
“Family focused fun” (“expect noise, kids and even old people dancing”) is on the menu at these “loud and bubbly” local Italians across south west London. “They can’t do enough for you, and the food is pretty good too”: a “perfectly respectable selection of standard traditional dishes”, led by pasta and particularly pizza.
Summary
“Service is attentive to just the right level” at this “friendly” small chain of slightly old-fashioned local Italians across southwest London. The pizza and pasta dishes are at “good value” prices, and there’s a “really pleasant atmosphere, be it for dinner with friends or Sunday lunch with the littlies”.
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Restaurant details
Opening hours
lunch noon - 3 pm, dinner 5.30 pm - 11.30 pm
Last orders: 11.30 pm
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