A raucous, unapologetically over-the-top 1970s Capri-style trattoria that serves explosive portion sizes in a setting of orchestrated chaos and high-camp fun.
Ordering Strategy
This is a restaurant designed for excess, so bring a group to share the massive portions. Order the Carbonara for the show, but ensure you save room for the supersized desserts.
What to order
Pasta al tartufo
A satisfying, 'dank bowl' of fresh mafalda ribbons littered with black Molise truffle, mascarpone, and button mushrooms that critics call 'downright delicious.'
Big Mamma carpaccio
A 'gigantic, oval plate of fine-quality beef' topped with leaves and parmesan that is large enough to 'feed at least three.'
Carciofo alla giudia
A deep-fried artichoke served with cacio e pepe sauce for dipping; hailed by some as 'the best being served in London right now' while others find it 'limp.'
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: Grace Dent (90%)
Editorial Weight 61 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 15 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 2 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.8★ (22,000 reviews)
Good to know
The basement dining room has a late-night licence until 2am with a clubbier 80s vibe. The bathrooms feature one-way mirrors looking out into the restaurant.
Locations
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- mediumConfidence level
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