Al Boccon Di' Vino — Restaurant in London

Went there because of good reviews, and hopes were high. A multi- course Italian dinner of chef’s choises of the day - and the whole thing done similtaneously to all in that small restaurant - wonderful consept! Was hoping to have nice wines too for different dishes - but all they had by glass was inexpensive IGT wines. For bottles: no list, but some decent barolos and brunellos decorating their walls. Didn’t have a bottle on my own.

About food - having lived in Italy for years I have to say there was little Italian in any of the dishes. 1) Starter salad with young prociutto, that no one explained where it came from and how was it matured 2) followed by (ok) pork sausace on spinache, but nothing complicated for a chef to do 3) prawns in tomato sauce - cooked until so dry I left them 4) plain scallops in oven, again over cooked (from frozen, both? why not have them really fresh when you know how many people are going to have this at this spesific day and time? Or then choose another ingredient, fresh? 5) razor clams in oven, topped with parsely and oil… nothing amazing, repeating my self but over cooked 6) ravioli with aspargus filling - would eat this without question over any casual lunch but no reason to praise chef’s skills. No finesse. Simple cream sauce. 7) whole pork was brought by applauze and I guess some people do enjoy pouring gravy and shredding their pork pieces - but sorry was not really the Italian experience I was hoping for 8) panna cotta with berries. Simple and easy to do also at home.

Bill for 2 ppl including...

This is one of the best culinary experiences I’ve had in ages! But be warned, come hungry! It’s an absolute feast! Started with antipasti (prosciutto fig rocket salad, grilled vegetables, heavenly artichokes drowned in garlic olive oil and bread to soak it up!) then prawns in an incredible tomato sauce with a kick of spice! Scallops so fresh and baked in their shells, more garlic and olive oil simple and delicious. Then, the best ravioli I’ve ever had filled with light creamy asparagus, tossed in cream and fresh parmesan. We actually thought that was it… and then… the pig is brought out! With baby potatoes and a sweet mustard sauce, soft and succulent, crispy and perfectly cooked. The dessert was a perfect ending fresh strawberries macerated, a scoop of light and creamy panna cotta - thought I’d gone to heaven! As for drinks - there’s no wine list but the house wine is outstanding I had a cold rose and the others had a red. No wine by the glass only bottle or half bottle (go with the flow!) our server was Jonathan he was absolutely incredible and I couldn’t fault anything, we thought he’d been working there for decades but he said only a few months - an asset to this establishment, as is the host we felt so relaxed and welcome! This is definitely something I will do again and take any visitors as well. Worth every penny, come with an open mind and easy going attitude and you’ll have...

It's was great impression at the beginning of my visit to Richmond . Just book the place 2 hours before we dine in and luckily we got the place to sit for 2 for dine in. It's Wednesday night so Only 8 customer in the restaurant . But the atmosphere was romantic, beautiful and full of joy's. Food was great at the beginning , but I lost count what am I eating because there's no list menu in there . Wine price from House wine is £30/bottle or £8/ glass and also £40,£50,£60/bottle wines to choose.Set menu £65/person with service charge not yet include so you have to add Extra at the end when you're paying the bill. Food was great untill the meat course come and it was Not my favourite dish at all (roasted baby pig ) and it's too much,so put me off little bit . If you are fancy of pork than is fine . Good Italian dishes , Very tasty, definitely you will not feeling hungry anymore after eaten 10 dishes of foods in 3 Hours nonstop. Note:Best way to come with empty stomach and definitely...