Harden's survey result
Summary
This “terrific family-owned and run trattoria in Covent Garden” is “a bit of an institution” after more than 30 years’ service, but “still produces traditional Italian food at a reasonable price given where it is situated”. “Andrea has a great team and is a warm and welcoming host to his small trattoria, hung with photos of Italian film stars of the Fifties and Sixties”. It’s a narrow room with “cosy” tables – and “booking is essential”.
Summary
Regulars say this “proper, family-run trattoria in Covent Garden [unusual in itself, Ed] could be in any city in Italy, with a narrow dining room and cosy tables” – “genial host Andrea will recommend items on the menu and the food and wine are excellent”. But its old-fashioned and personal appeal can pass some people by completely: “if you want to know what dining in a slightly run-down, cramped restaurant in the 1950s was like, this is your place…”
Summary
“Very friendly” and “authentic” – this “family-run traditional Italian trattoria” is a “dependable and good-value” option in Covent Garden, “with outside tables in decent weather”. The food is “good but not exceptional”. Top Menu Tip – “try the calves’ liver and tiramisu”.
Summary
“Narrow, buzzy and full of black-and-white photos of Sophia Loren, Audrey Hepburn and Marcello Mastroianni in their heyday” – this longstanding Covent Garden stalwart “is like a trattoria from one’s dreams of holidays in Tuscany or Rome”. “Andrea, the entertaining owner, loves a good chat with guests while they enjoy delicious Italian dishes just like mamma used to make. All ages have a great time”.
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63 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9AJ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £23.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 12.50% |
63 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9AJ
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 1 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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