Overall a very decent meal, good quality ingredients, right flavours, however somewhat lacking creativity and refinement (my spinach with garlic was way too garlicky) and the wine list could be a bit longer and better. Ok for a pre-theatre meal but I wouldn't go there just for their food. Atmosphere cosy and warm, friendly service.
Vecchio parioli is a lovely unassuming Italian restaurant 🇮🇹. From the exterior it's hard perceive its authenticity - it's on a dark street and can easily be missed. But once you go inside, you feel like you're home ( I used to live in Parioli, in Rome ). For £14.50 you get a three course meal from one of their set menus. The more expensive set menu is £25 pounds which gives you greater choice and a glass of prosecco! The portions are generous and the food is classic Italian. The service is also very friendly, with all the staff being Italian. For me this is a comfy restaurant, perfect for when I miss Parioli and Italian hospitality.
PS. The tiramisu was great!
It is authentic in a rustic way.
For example, the chicken liver soup I ordered is quite like a mama style home soup and it contains a big portion of livers. But it is too large that I felt quite fed up already after this appetizer.
The pasta is Al Dente but seafood coming with it is mediocre or lack of complexity. I still like it, but the flavor could be further improved to contain more elements.
Tiramisu is homemade and quite alcohol heavy in taste.
In sum, a good choice to experience homie cuisine. Maybe not for formal occasion.
I love the vibes of this unobtrusive Italian ristorante tucked away near Barbican underground. I love its homey and authentic feel and of course, I love the authentic Italian home cooking taste and generous plateful of dishes 👍🏼definitely worth another visit next time we're in that area of London 💛🤌🏼 have to mention too how welcoming and accommodating the front of house staff are 🥰
Excellent casual Italian and usually only a short wait for a table. This, friends, is a rare combination in this Barbican area. Even if it looks busy, duck inside and ask, they will squeeze you in. The veal and the chicken Milanese is excellent. So are the salads. Decent wine list, who cares about beer, nobody goes to an Italian restaurant for beer. Not pretentious, just good neighborhood Italian.
Quaint little Italian with the classic dishes.
Service was good and fast.
My tagliatelle alle vongole was perfectly cooked - Al dente as expected, with light chilli and clams were not overdone. Most importantly shells were not smashed up (which I have had before elsewhere and was not a great experience). Quite a good portion.
I really enjoyed my partner’s mushroom risotto too.
Nice quick bite after work and gym workout 👍
Happy to come again.
AMAZING Great service& lovely food.
I ordered dinner to take away, the waiter was really nice, polite and with a lovely smile.
Food was cooked in a very short time which is great!
I ordered spaghetti carbonara and they gave me for free a portion of salad and bread. Price £10.5 AMAZING
Quickly dropped in late one evening on the way to my hotel. Food was served quickly and fresh
Had a smashing meal with the gang from Slough House. Jackson Lamb ate like a dying horse but it's not something we haven't seen before.
Excellent food and service. My main dish was quite large. Nice wine selection. We had an organic red that was quite tasty. Not too busy on a Friday night, so the place was not particularly noisy, which is something I greatly appreciate.
We’ve been looking for an authentic Italian place around the area for so long, and this place is the one. Surprisingly it is very reasonably priced for its location and the quality of food
Very authentic old school trattoria vibe. Good food, very friendly and efficient service.
Great find after swimming pool and workout and still opened till resonably late time. I appreciate they serve trout, we had a really nice dinner.
We had lunch on a very warm day. Lovely place to sit, plants in window boxes, good size tables not too close, with white linen. Service was very good. Nice food, good portions. Perfect vegetable side dishes which were v reasonably priced.
Went here on a Saturday night with no booking and there was plenty of space. Had the sausage pasta (cannot remember the name) and it was absolutely delicious. Service was quick and friendly. The inside of the restaurant has lots of natural light and everyone who was there seemed to be enjoying their food. This also seems like it's a family business, which is always good to support. Highly, highly recommend if you are in the area or are going to a performance at the Barbican-- 1 minute away by walk.
Lovely little place with great food! Special thanks for not laughing at my Italian. :) We'll be back for sure.
P.S. The duck breast with orange sauce blew my socks off.
Very accommodating, pleasant staff.
Food certainly spot on, house Red a delight and price very reasonable.
Nice spot for a tasty straightforward meal.
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