Is there any substance underneath all that style? Soho used to have a large contingent of Italian restaurants and cafes, but many of them have since closed or faded away. Although there are a couple of new Italian places, such as Polpetto or Bocca di Lupo, that are worth visiting in the area they are … Continue reading
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Trattoria Mondello review – retro Italian
Travel back in time to the 1970s Business lunches can be pot luck in terms of quality since the decision of where to dine is often out of your hands. This was how I ended up at Trattoria Mondello on Goodge Street. I didn’t know quite what to expect, so I was surprised by the … Continue reading
Babbo review – fab or drab?
Does the food at this Mayfair Italian match up to its warm, inviting decor? Like most other Western cities, there’s no shortage of Italian restaurants in London, so it takes something special for a particular eatery to stand out from the rest. Babbo is memorable for its warm, inviting decor if nothing else. The chandeliers … Continue reading
The Picky Glutton 