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Fitzrovia
Da Paolo
Da Paolo Reviews

Da Paolo

Italian, Mediterranean, European

Dishes priced around£16

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Reviews of Da Paolo (557)

Read what people think about Da Paolo. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Da Paolo before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Da Paolo and book a table with confidence!

5.5/6

557 reviews

5.5/6

557 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Amaya M.7 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely delicious food and friendly staff. Just can get a bit noisy when is full as the tables are too close. Apart from that, absolutely recommend it. Truly Italian experience!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jane S.7 years ago · 5 reviews

This is one of our favourite restaurants .....everything about it is excellent. Carlos and the team provide supurb service, the food is outstanding , brilliant atmosphere. We have been visiting this restaurant for years, and are never disappointed

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrea L.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We booked the table because of the good reviews and a lot restaurants are closed for Sunday dinner. We loved everything of our evening: the warm wellcome, the attention we received from the owner and his staff, they helped us to make the right choices from the menue, the food was excellent and delicious, the place is not big, but the interior and the atmosphere is great! We highly recommend the restaurant for authentic Italian cuisine and we shall definitely come back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Georgia Y.7 years ago · 1 review

Thank you so much for a fantastic evening, lovely staff, atmosphere and delicious food! Made to feel very special for my birthday - will definitely recommended,

"Very good"
5/6
Yogi K.7 years ago · 1 review

It's a nice place and good experience. A bit pricier than I expected however it is in town. Was easy to book online. Not easy to get on wifi there..lots of questions on app form collecting data. could be streamlined?

"Excellent"
6/6
Donna B.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Friendly service that was not overbearing. we had a pasta and risotto dish; both were lovely. I would highly recommend the tiramisu, as it's the best I've tasted outside of Italy....possibly as good. Lovely evening. Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Lori N.7 years ago · 1 review

Found this restaurant through TripAdvisor and wasn't disappointed. Small restaurant with the family atmosphere . The buratta app and classically made lasagna were very tasty. We had a group of six and five out of the six really enjoyed their meal. We come from New York so we are very spoiled

"Very good"
5/6
Nigel B.7 years ago · 9 reviews

A very buzzy Italian restaurant. Huge portions, homely cooking, friendly and professional staff. The home-made pasta is excellent. Good value and a great evening was had by all.

"Good"
4/6
MARICA C.7 years ago · 23 reviews

It's a tiny restaurant, decors remind of the most famous italian actors and the atmosphere is warm. Service was ok but not exceptional. Very good food but the garlic bread was inedible. Good selection of wines.

"Excellent"
6/6
Frode Trolsrud B.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food in a lovely atmosphere. The staff were very attentive and made us feel welcome throughout our stay. The tortellini and gnocchi were perfectly cooked and tasty.

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert T.7 years ago · 1 review

This restaurant's location is ideal. Very hip, vibrant scene. When you enter there is a sense of warmth and cosiness. We had a nice table (business dinner), great wine, outstanding food and very attentive service. There's an upstairs and downstairs seating area. Food was very fresh. Pasta was done perfectly. Highly recommend this place!

"Very good"
5/6
Philip K.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Really nice food. Restaurant had a good authentic feel, staff very attentive. Place is quite small so not a huge amount of tables. Would happily recommend for people wanting an Italian in London.

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie B.7 years ago · 1 review

This restaurant does every single thing extremely well. Would definitely recommend, visited after theatre matineè & before catching train home. Fitted the remit perfectly. All food ordered was of exceptional quality.

"Excellent"
6/6
Anne B.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food, great service! Family dinner and we were well taken care of. Would like to go back when in London next time. Special diet requirements was not a problem:-)

"Excellent"
6/6
jan w.7 years ago · 1 review

A wonderful restaurant. Great food, friendly service and a cosy atmosphere - one could not ask for more. I would certainly recommend Da Paolo for lunch or dinner!

"Excellent"
6/6
Stewart M.7 years ago · 1 review

Love this restaurant. Great atmosphere, friendly, genuinely attentive staff and a superb menu of delicious dishes. It takes ages to decide which to have! Thoroughly recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Karina W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Love this nice, little, cosy place in Fitzrovia. Good Italian food. We have been there severel times and will be back next time we visit London.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ash S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great service and the food was delicious. Space wise it’s on the side but it’s full of character. Highly recommended Italian restaurant, we’ll be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Adam B.7 years ago · 1 review

You were sick your tuna was banging and your pasta was on another level bruvvvv and the wine was booom tinggggg rama dama ding dong

"Excellent"
6/6
Trevor D.7 years ago · 1 review

I have been to Da Paolo several times and the food and service are always first class. It was recommended to me by my old boss and I would recommend to anyone wanting some great authentic Italian cuisine.

"Good"
4/6
Gary N.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was good. The service was not as good as last time we went, we all found most of the staff a bit brusque.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

Everything is right: small but cosy rather than cramped, lovely staff and the best food outside of Italy - better than much inside too, come to think of it. Very reasonably priced plus a selection of wine by the half bottle

"Average"
3/6
Richard B.7 years ago · 1 review

Was OKish, is small place and is actually very cramped, having to move tables just to get out to go to the toilet. Staff seemed a bit detached, didn’t ask much about whether we enjoyed the food or not. That said, the food was generally of a high standard, most of ours was really good, but don’t go for the duck, was incredibly tasteless. For the money, I would look elsewhere.

"Very good"
5/6
Naomi B.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Love this restaurant. They are always friendly and the food is great.

"Awful"
1/6
Andy P.7 years ago · 1 review

Seated in the basement; loud music deafening; extremely annoying dinner guests next to us; waited ages for the bill to arrive; couldn't wait to get out.

"Excellent"
6/6
myra v.7 years ago · 1 review

Food great, great value had the set menu good choices. Service good and very friendly. Great time with family. What more is there to say

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrew R.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Beautiful little restaurant tucked away just off Charlotte St - an Italian gem. Great atmposhere and attentive staff made the visit really enjoyable. The food was excellent and Portions sizes were ample

"Excellent"
6/6
Dennis A.7 years ago · 1 review

Truly divine! We had a lovely meal, nice wine, great service. I have eaten here previously and brought some colleagues with me to let them try and they loved it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Eleanor S.7 years ago · 18 reviews

Excellent food, service and ambience - we had a fabulous time at Da Paolo - looking forward to our next visit - a great find!

"Very good"
5/6
Matthew M.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, very well cooked and presented and great taste. Cosy interior with good ambience even though a Sunday night and less than half full. Will definitely revisit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tessa C.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent restaurant. Good freshly cooked food. My roasted salmon was delicious. The staff were very friendly. Attractive place. I liked the yellow roses on the fabled. Would certainly recommend and hope to return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry W.7 years ago · 1 review

WE had an excellent meal - the Prawns with Chillies was superb and the calves liver literally melted in the mouth as it was so soft. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Maria C.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Great food and service and we sat outside on the cobbled street, so we felt that we were dining al Fresco in Italy itself :)

"Very good"
5/6
Tanya W.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely little bustling Italian, friendly staff and one of the most delicious tiramisu's ever tasted! Very busy on a friday lunchtime which made it a bit squashed but a good atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elaine C.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely Italian food very good portion sizes the tiramisu was delicious so leave some room for it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming would definitely recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Haukur H.7 years ago · 1 review

I have been there 3 times and the experience has always been great. Fantastic food, warm and pleasant staff and wonderful surroundings. I hope to get there soon again and can recommend Da Paolo to everyone. This is my favourit restaurant in London and my overall favourite Italian restaurant.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul G.7 years ago · 1 review

Great, home-cooked Italian food. Nice big portions and lovely service. It also has central London prices but I don't mind. I love coming back here again and again.

"Good"
4/6
wayne m.7 years ago · 1 review

Service charge £10 when we weren't given a menu and had to ask for drinks. Food was nice but starters were quite expensive , £9.99 for a prawn cocktail.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicholas W.7 years ago · 1 review

Friendly and engaging staff, lovely food and not too expensive. On top of that, the location's brilliant too! Highly recommended for lunch or dinner. Do it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rob A.7 years ago · 13 reviews

Excellent food and the service was friendly and attentive. Nice atmosphere. Would definitely come again next time we are in London. A really nice meal.

"Very good"
5/6
Amanda G.7 years ago · 1 review

lovely food, great service - we had a meal here with friends before going to the Dominion Theatre a short walk away - definitely recommend!

"Excellent"
6/6
Bérangère C.7 years ago · 1 review

This restaurant is authentically Italian, with a great atmosphere and excellent food. Special good mark to their tiramisu, which was just as you want it : not too sweet and the mascarpone is as light as a cloud.

"Excellent"
6/6
David H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

A lovely restaurant, very cosy, very friendly and welcoming staff. There was a good choice of food with more than enough on the plate. Price was reasonable and will definitely go back there again.

"Good"
4/6
DOINA C.7 years ago · 1 review

Great service, the staff was attentive and helpful. The starters were very good, but the meat second dishes were quite average and not very impressive.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tom T.7 years ago · 1 review

the food was exceptional, amazing service too, thoroughly enjoyed and we will revisit when we are back in town. This could become our favourite restaurant

"Excellent"
6/6
nora p.7 years ago · 1 review

I love this place! The gnocchi is what dreams are made of!! Excellent service and if you get a chance to sit outside you feel like you are in Paris!

"Excellent"
6/6
Matthew H.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food and service, highly recommend! This was our third visit and each time the standard is the same. This visit I had the mushroom crostini followed by gnocchi and tiramisu to finish :)

"Excellent"
6/6
JOHN B.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Amazing food. Amazing ambience. Amazing prices and truly Amazing staff.... I have visited many many times and Da Paolo is always such a very very good experience.. A small venue on the ground floor but big on service, cooking and value. Thoroughly recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Doron J.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent local Italian in Fitzrovia which has been around for more than 27 years for a good reason. The tagliatelle with truffles which is sometimes on as a special is so simple but is one of my fave dishes in any restaurant in London. Very friendly staff and nice ambience. Thanks

"Very good"
5/6
John P.7 years ago · 1 review

It was fine, table was nice, set menu well priced and service good. It was late afternoon so it was quiet inside although tables outside were full. Many thanks

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