Piccadilly - City of London,Westminster

We too were disappointed that this restaurant has closed. However we have known it since the early 1980's when it was run by Italians and it was the only place we ate on our rare visits to London. However about 5 years ago, we arrived there after booking for a special (son's birthday) meal to find that although it was still an Italian restaurant the management and staff had changed. When we asked if we could have a table upstairs they had to switch the lights on up there! Clearly word had got around that it had changed for the worse. We had a very disappointing meal. We were in the area last weekend and walked past it to see that there was a notice in the window suggesting that it will reopen sometime as a Peruvian Restaurant.

Hello Judy here again? decided to go to the Piccadilly restaurant as Steve luves there scampi provincial? arrived at 6pm in Piccadilly had a drink in Zedels while waiting for our son Stephen and his wife Lisa he was starving so we wended our way to the restaurant as it used to open around 7pm in the evening, well low and behold it has CLOSED DOWN 'well we were flabergarsted ' what a shame another great little restaurant lost, it does say on the door that it is changing status? whatever that means, well it looks like we will have to search for another little italian? keep reading my feedbacks.

We randomly came across this charming restaurant and decided to try their set lunch menu, which includes 2 courses for £12. We were all impressed with the minestrone soup topped with a generous amount of Parmesan. The seafood salad I chose was also fresh, tasty, and well-prepared. The chicken in tomato sauce with sautéed potatoes was a hit with everyone at the table. Coming from an Italian background, I am accustomed to delicious Italian cuisine and this chef did not disappoint. The efficient waiter provided excellent service throughout our meal, leaving us very impressed. I highly recommend paying this restaurant a visit.

We made a reservation for dinner before the show at the restaurant. Thankfully, we had a lot of extra time before the play started because we ended up waiting for 2 hours for our food. Although the menu looked promising, the dishes we received were bland and disappointing. The vegetable soup was filled with frozen peas and lacked seasoning, only redeemed slightly by a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Even a can of Heinz vegetable soup would have been more enjoyable. The entrees were similarly lackluster. It shouldn't be hard for a restaurant to serve a flavorful soup made with proper stock, which should be a basic ingredient in any kitchen.

Attracted by the welcoming atmosphere and the fact that every other place was crowded and expensive! The service was quick and friendly, and the prices were reasonable for the area. We were in a hurry to catch a show, but the lasagna was outstanding. It was loaded with cheese, not the healthiest option but exactly what we were craving. Our meal for two, including a bottle of wine, two beers, and garlic bread, came to around 60 pounds. I would definitely return to this restaurant.