Madre Pinzeria Italiana — Restaurant in London

Quality authentic Calabrian food, owners from the Italian 'heel' in far south West. Why not 5 star? Well 4.5 but slightly let down by rather unadventurous and limited beer choices. Do they not have authentic beers in Calabria too just as we have craft beers? What do the 'cool' young there drink mostly?( I'll have to visit!) And the draught choice (one!) only served in pints?? My comment that "I prefer two halves as it's nice to drink beer very cold in summer and it warms up quickly as a pint" fell on our Lithuanian ladies deaf ears with a shrug! ( maybe just check to see if possible??) She was a 'little' 'unfriendly' at first,maybe a tough day or maybe the Scandinavian style, but it was ok. ( Hint- maybe a smile or two?) Other slight negative was rear terrace- nice to be outside on a very warm early evening, but could do with a few thoughts to improve the experience. Noise from what seemed like construction of metal framed food stalls for following morning street food section of market set slightly above the restaurants area ( seems they may share it with market in daytime?). Needed more greenery and different seating to avoid the 'pub garden' look and feel. Maybe a little ambient soft music? It certainly doesn't conjure up the feeling of a Mediterranean restaurant terrace evening experience. Noise may not be a regular occurrence and wasn't a real problem, nothing was a problem as we were very much enjoying the meet up with old friends and the delicious food. Bill around £100 for 3 with drinks, olives, and a delicious garlic bread appetizer ( excluding desserts or coffee.). A nice choice in Greenwich,and as a local resident and business owner I'd go again and recommend to clients despite the fee little 'points for improvement' which I hope assist owners should they read this. Greenwich needs authentic cuisine such as this as with all tourist destinations it suffers a plethora of restaurant budget chains. Well done to the owners here for helping us improve...

My girlfriend and I went to Madre Pinzeria last week. As I work in the trade, I never write reviews on restaurants, but this place beats it all. Firstly the waitress could not take the order properly, since we ordered 2 pinzas, and we only received one, and she told us that the second one would have been there in 5 minutes, which never happened and she claimed later that we paid one. Either she did not understand a simple order, or she has been badly trained. since we were the only customers. The below answer from the owner to my girlfriend's review is insulting claiming that we were DRUNK when we even did not take drinks! Both my girlfriend and I supply the trade, we respect the hard work of the restaurant trade, but we do not respect having a bad service and above all insulting comments coming from the owner who shows how unprofessional he is. We will never come back to his place since as described the service is poor, and the food is of average quality. The below is the insulting reply to my girlfriend's review from the owner:

I'm sorry to read this review, however I want to clarify that if you pay for a takeaway Pinza, you will receive only one Pinza. If your partner has not paid anything, he cannot receive anything. Regarding the flavors you perceived at that moment, we will offer you two Pinzas at a time when both of you will...

I have lived in three different cities, and never have I come across Italian food and customer service as exceptional as what we received at Madre Pizzeria Italiana. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem in Greenwich that we cannot wait to visit again. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was perfect. Their knowledge of the menu and their genuine passion for Italian cuisine were evident in every interaction. The food was nothing short of spectacular. Each dish was crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, capturing the authentic flavors of Italy. The pasta was cooked to perfection, the pizza had the perfect balance of crispy crust and flavorful toppings. It’s clear that Madre Pizzeria Italiana uses only the freshest ingredients, which makes all the difference. In a city filled with dining options, Madre Pizzeria Italiana stands out not just for its incredible food but also for its outstanding customer service. This is a place where you feel like family from the moment you step in. If you’re in Greenwich and looking for a memorable dining experience, this is the place to go. We will definitely...