The family behind Spaghetti House reinvents itself for a younger crowd with this airy Earl's Court trattoria serving crisp Roman pizzas and excellent ragu.
Ordering Strategy
Stick to the carbs—the pizzas and pastas are the strong suit and great value. Avoid the expensive meat main courses.
What to order
La Piccante Pizza
Universally praised for its thin, crisp Roman base and 'uncommon subtlety' in toppings, specifically the addition of lemon zest which adds a 'lofty top note' to the Calabrian sausage.
Pappardelle with Lamb Ragu
An expert marriage of 'al dente ribbons' and a 'thyme-flecked ragu' that has clearly been slow-cooked for hours.
Smoked Tuna with Fennel
A 'truly delightful' starter featuring thinly sliced tuna with 'bite and tension,' dressed with high-quality olive oil and orange for a dish that 'tastes of summer.'
Tiramisu
A 'feather-weight' rendition of the classic dessert that reviewers found so light they 'inhaled it in 15 seconds flat.'
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (80%)
Editorial Weight 49 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 8 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 6 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 12 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.6★ (610 reviews)
Good to know
While the food is reasonably priced, the wine list has been criticized for aggressive pricing, with the cheapest bottles starting around £35.
Locations
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