Taormina Restaurant — Restaurant in London

Excellent dinner. Thank you Giancarlo and staff.

We booked the dinner through The Fork app and sent a message earlier in the day about our kids, allergies to eggs and nuts. Giancarlo responded via email to let us know what pastors and pizza did not have eggs. We were able to order, spaghetti, rigatoni, and any pizza. We really appreciated the early notice.

We each ordered a pasta or a pizza, and also split lamb chops at the table. Everything was yummy.

The kids ordered the spaghetti all'Amatriciana, Rigatoni alla Genovese, and the Diavola pizza. They all finished their healthy sized portions (especially the pizza) and joked with the wait staff about the amount of Parmesan that our youngest had on his pasta.

My wife had the Gnocchi con Nduja e Salsicca (which was so good! And she didn’t finish and we brought some home) and I had the Margherita pizza with some of the Lamb Chops. The pizza was a little more doughy than we thought it would be, but it was unique and so flavourful! My eldest som even had a bite. The Lamb Chops smelled and tasted amazing, just the perfect amount of char grill on it.

All the staff were friendly. The waitress working the desserts was prepping them right beside our table. That convinced us to get three desserts to share. We had the Gelati, the Belgium Apple Flan, and the After Dinner Mint. Our youngest licked the Mint dessert clean, loved it. The wafers in the Gelati may have had eggs so the allergy free folks in our group ate them. Everything was scrumptious.

Great spot, great ambience, and really friendly staff. we reserved our table through The Fork to get extra discount as well. This place was steady, and it looked like there were a number of locals who frequent the spot. That doesn’t surprise him because everything but the spirits was just excellent. Thank you so much to the staff for a...

Have been staying in this area on visits to London over the last 10 years and the more I played "local" on my visits, the more I was keen to eat in the neighborhood, rather than in the city.

So, while looking for a quick fix a bit later in the evening (when all restos were packed, food options were limited, and I didn't feel like trekking far), I decided to check out Taormina.

Initially, all of their tables were full, but two kind ladies overheard us and let the hostess know they were just on their way out so we were able to grab the table once it was cleaned. Our hostess was absolutely LOVELY (I wish we grabbed her name!!) and she didn't judge us for our terrible jokes (we were quite tired and loopy from a full day of walking), was patient while we made our selections, and overall had a very warm nature to her.

We felt so cozy at our table outside and the food was served quickly. The menu items were mostly standard Italian dishes, but the selection was pretty wide and the quality of the food was good. I didn't necessarily feel like I was in Italy, but it was delicious, made with love, and served more than its purpose for us that night...enough so that we even "celebrated" the good find by ordering the apple bake with ice cream as dessert. Now THAT was something exceptional - I could eat it and eat it and eat it.

Overall, I think this is actually a really cute date spot, nice place to eat with your family or if you're like us and wanted something casual, easy, and most importantly satisfying.

The ambiance is what makes it here, and why I think that ultimately, the Taormina deserves 5 stars. Wish I took a picture of the meal, but my stomach made me act before...

After a busy day of theatre and shopping in Covent Garden, we decided to leave the hustle and bustle behind and take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park. Our stroll ended at Lancaster Gate, where we found ourselves feeling hungry and in the mood for Italian food. We discovered a small Italian restaurant that turned out to be a pleasant choice.

The restaurant offers a cosy atmosphere with a menu that includes a variety of classic Italian dishes. We tried a pizza and the beef ragu. The pizza had a nice, thin crust and was topped with fresh ingredients, providing a simple yet enjoyable flavour. The beef ragu was the highlight, featuring tender beef in a rich sauce that was quite satisfying.

The service was friendly and attentive, with staff offering helpful recommendations and making sure we were well looked after throughout our meal.

Overall, this restaurant is a solid choice for those looking for Italian food near Lancaster Gate. It offers a good mix of traditional dishes in a welcoming setting, making it a convenient spot for a...