Harden's survey result
Summary
This Italian indie in Soho is entering its tenth year, and hides a large basement bar (boasting a wide range of vermouths) behind a small exterior. Feedback was a bit up-and-down this year – some former fans found blips in service and a poor ambience, while others continue to laud its “very good” Italian food and say a visit is “always fun”.
Summary
“What a great find in Soho!” – “this quirky and funky place offers a nice twist on traditional Italian dishes”, and is “so much better than the chains”. “Looks tiny from the outside but has this ginormous expanse at basement level”, which “can be noisy”. “It’s not cheap but nor is it outrageously expensive for the area and quality”. There’s also an on-site aperitivo bar featuring home-made vermouth.
Summary
“What a great find in Soho!” – “this quirky and funky place offers a nice twist on traditional Italian dishes”, and is “so much better than the chains”. “Looks tiny from the outside but has this ginormous expanse at basement level”, which “can be noisy”. “It’s not cheap but nor is it outrageously expensive for the area and quality”. There’s also an on-site aperitivo bar featuring home-made vermouth.
Summary
“A funky and friendly Italian in Soho that’s the total opposite of all the Italian chain eateries in the area”. “Staff are a joy (if sometimes overworked)” and put “real care into providing good portions of very tasty food”. Top Tip: “terrific vermouth cocktails at the welcoming bar”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £15.00 | £20.00 |  |
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| Pretheatre | £15.00 | £20.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £8.30 | £18.00 | £7.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
46 Brewer Street, London, W1F 9TF
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
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