What a disappointing experience for our last night in London. (The "outside" pictures here are outdated; the restaurant has moved into a different space on a pedestrian street in Soho, with an updated feel.) We first were sat in an area where there should not even be a table, as much as I am sympathetic to the need to make a profit in a difficult industry. We were backed up to the server area (POS system, etc.) and fire extinguisher setup. We asked the nice Scottish hostess about it, and after a bit, she had us sat upstairs. If nothing else, the ambiance was incredible: trendy without trying too hard, relaxed, and a bit mediterranean in London! The service was hilariously slow, as if Mr. Bean was managing the waitstaff. It took at least 20 minutes just to get water. We each got an appetizer. My shrimp dish was revolting. The heads were on, which itself is fine, but what floored me was the lack of attention to detail...overcooked shrimp, to the point of being mushy. Worse yet, the lemon ish sauce it was drowning in was sour in the worst ways, basically edible astringent. The ravioli I got later was not as bad, but largely flavorless and lukewarm at best. It had clearly been sitting, waiting to get picked up, not only because of the temperature, but another basic cooking mistake - broken sauce. There was the sauce, and then the oil pooling around it. Amateurish stuff that, while not expensive in this area of London, was still not worth the price point... read more

Stumbled across this place shopping ! The food was so good! Cocktails were amazing . Ambiance is beautiful and service was great' read more

Amalfi - Italian passion fruit martini and passion fruit Bellini - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Both the food and the service was excellent. Prices were very reasonable and the meals were ready quite quickly.

Friendly staff, good food, and in a great area. Vies is incredible and ambience is nice, couldn't ask for much more.

Absolutely great experience I had the prawn pasta I think it was called with a half pint of Peroni and it hit the spot if you want good Italian food in London that is just the right portion size I would definitely check this place out, it does get pretty busy sometimes so sometimes you might need a reservation also luali is such a great server so ask for him of course he will make sure your beers are coming haha read more

Amalfi - Prawn pasta - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

The best meal we had during our 4-day excursion to London was at Amalfi. Our servers delivered great service more along the lines of what we'd get in the states. The cleanliness and pleasant environment created a very comfortable and fine ambiance. Food came out hot and tasted great. The menu had Gluten Free offerings which was one of the reasons we chose this restaurant. read more

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ATMOSPHERE: Casual spot in the bustling are of Soho. FOOD: Strozzapreti Pugliese - Awesome! Stozzapreti pasta (like a twisted rigatoni but not hollow) with Luganica sausage, pancetta & broccoli done in a red chili butter and topped with grana padano cheese. O-M-G. Add this to a bucket list for foods! Margherita Pizza - Good. Crust was thin & soft. SERVICE: Fast & friendly. TIP: One of the few places open late (past 11pm.) read more

Amalfi - Strozzapreti pugliese - VN - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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We wanted some Italian food and stumbled on this place by accident. So glad we did though, the food was outstanding. We both decided to get a starter. I got the tricolore salad, which was a reasonable size and was made even better by how good the buffalo mozzarella was. My Dad went for the garlic bread which was like a meal in itself. Certainly a generous portion. Mains wise, I went for the seafood linguine, which was a mix of prawns, mussels and squid. I wanted something which wasn't creamy and involved seafood and this was an instant winner. My dad went for the pesto spinach and ricotta ravioli which he devoured in five minutes. A smashing meal, with super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Not the cheapest place, but very competitive prices, given the area. Will definitely be back. read more

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I love this little Italian restaurant on Old Compton Street especially it's beautiful downstairs area with it's long antechambers which look like they're been made from an old air-raid shelter and which can seat up to 20 people. I've organised many a reunion here. The menu is typically Italian but the pizza's are loaded with fresh toppings and their desserts are to die for. Try their garlic bread with caramelised onions as well which certainly hits the spot and prepares you for the main courses. Nice selection of wines and beers compliment the food and overall you can expect to have 3 courses and a drink for around £25 which, with the great service, is not a bad price at all for the area. read more

Amalfi - Amalfi - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I am not greeted as I enter Amalfi, far from it, I am left wondering if I should wait to be seated or go awandering myself. I try to look for my party of people but none of them are visible and I realise that there is more than one option of staircase veering downwards so I return to the entrance to wait for direction. When no direction comes despite me looking at the bartenders and supposed staff I ask the nearest person who looks like they may be a staff member and she says with reluctance that 'well I'm currently not supposed to be working, but I'll see if I can help you'. So I am then led through these narrow walkways, passing many nooks and crannies until I reach the hollow pit that my own dining group have been assigned to. The tables and chairs are wooden, stiff and tightly packed together as if it was a long forgotten storage cellar. I also notice in a dark corner that a Christmas tree and Christmas laurel has been not so well hidden. Even a piece of the wall was loose and coming away from the bottom. Framed old pictures are plastered all over the walls, adding to the impression that space is limited and that it feels like we've been transported to a war-time bomb shelter. The toilets are not signposted and hard to find.  A passing-by waiter serves me the olives that I ordered before even glancing my way let alone asking if I want a drink. I won't take it personally since my friends said it took ages for them to get a beer too. Incidentally, the Sicilian Castelvetrano Olives (which they say on the menu is imported from Sicily and a must-have for olive lovers) is nothing special but rather quite under-extraordinary. The main I tried was the Pollo Sophia Pizzetta (spicy shredded chicken pieces, roasted red pepper and mozzarella on top of a thin and small oval pizza served alongside a decent side salad with olives, rocket, cherry tomato and red onion) - this as a combination was a-okay just not stupendous in any way. Likewise, the pomegranate juice I had (which comes with a chunk of lime) was pleasant enough but not of any particular consequence. Incidentally the Pollo Sophia Pizzetta was served on a sheet of paper with writing on it - as if this was supposed to add style to the dish when actually it was ridiculous since oil from the pizza had seeped into the paper somewhat, making it soggy and sticking to the pizza when I cut it. Meanwhile the rosemary potatoes side dish was somewhat of a let down as they come with charred potato skin and not much substance or flavour. Simply put, the food was permissible to an extent, the service almost non-existent and the surroundings just shocking. read more

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When I travel to UK from the states, there's one place ill take my friends and vendors for yummy Italian: Amalfi in Soho. The dish I crave for is their bolognese dish. So flavorful and good. The spaghetti is perfectly cooked. Their sauce makes you want to lick your plate afterwards. All their appetizers are amazing...I'll order their antipasto salad too. The mojitos are on point....very stiff which is awesome after a long day of work. Ambience is very traditional and dimly lit tables. read more

Amalfi - Bolognese with extra cheeeese - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Since my husband only eats carbs when we are on vacation I will jump at any chance to go out for pizza. He was in the mood for pizza and wanted to eat dinner at Amalfi, so that's where we ended up. It's in a great spot amongst all the bars / pubs on Old Compton Street. I was very happy that we got a table at the window. I had a great view of the nightlife starting outside. We both ordered a pizetta (half of a large thin crust pizza) with a salad, and a glass of the house red wine. I had mushrooms and pancetta on mine, the Hubs had anchovies and olives. It took a long time to get served, and when the food made it to the table we were underwhelmed. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't particularly good. The crust was fine, and the sauce was fine, but the chef was stingy with the cheese and toppings. The salads were also rather ordinary. The atmosphere was kind of nice (busy but not frantic) until they sat a friend of the chef and his date next to us. He was loud and eager to show off, so he called the chef to his table and asked for something that wasn't on the menu. They got their food fairly quickly (of course) and we were both thankful, because it shut that Queen up! The food was OK, the service was slow, the atmosphere was alright until Miss I-Know-The-Chef showed up. So, our Amalfi experience can be summed up with one gesture ... *shrug* read more

Amalfi - Could have been better ... - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent atmosphere, lovely staff - especially the manager Rachel (she caters to your every need). A very quaint and personal restaurant. Location is fantastic and the prices are very reasonable. A good thumbs up! read more

I was on a walkabout in the badlands of Soho this Friday night after work. Following a few pints at a Samuel Smiths pub - my companion and myself felt the urge to grab a great meal at a hip Soho locale. Following a heated debate over food genre selection - Italian emerged victorious as our editable topic of the evening. We found Amalfi. Place was packed. Walked in the door and had about a 5 minute wait - this was justifiable due to their cheeky bartender getting us a round of Peroni quick and prompt. Ended up lucking out and got a great corner table by the kitchen doors facing the front door for maximum "atmosphere" vibe - and it was solid. We got the Caprese to start. My companion while quite excited about the meal at hand - decided on the Spinach&ricotta pasta dish while I settled on this ham, chicken, onions, peppers etc. In a white wine sauce. It was fabulous - every bite was an explosion of chicken and pig - whew. Grabbed a cappuccino for after the meal - it was one of the best I've had in awhile. Was a great decision to order this. This place gets top marks from me. The atmosphere was great, this place oozed appeal. The food was great. Bartender was prompt. Service was fantastic. I ate, I drank, I enjoyed myself - and that is what life is all about. read more

There is nothing overtly special about Amalfi. They do good Italian food and have a wide selection of wine. Right in the heart of Soho, it is conveniently located to have a pre or post theatre meal. They serve tea, coffee and pastries, in which I'd be more inclined to have as opposed to the food. If it isn't raining or too cold, you can sit in their terrace seating area, which is more enjoyable than being all cramped inside. read more

Amalfi was a fairly good meal. I got somewhat of a restaurant 'chain' vibe from it, probably stemming from the cute but cheesy italian decor. It is right in the heart of Soho and is a great place to go for a nice quiet meal before hitting the bars and clubs. My party ordered garlic bread with a pesto sauce as an appetizer.. it to die for... SO delish. My salmon was lukewarm but well cooked.The house red wine was ok but nothing to write home about. Overall a so-so meal with a great location. Wouldn't recommend unless you need a last minute dinner in Soho without a reservation on a Friday night. read more

Amalfi on Old Compton Street is a brilliant little Italian restaurant which provides good quality food and decent prices. Their pizza's a huge and they certainly don't skimp on their toppings. Spread over two floors, with an outside area which is fine during the summer but only for masochists in Winter, it is a cozy little place with great service and, although it is very popular, especially with the pre-theatre crowds, there is usually no need to book. The greatest thing about this restaurant is the downstairs dining area which spreads underneath the street and has many little chambers and seating areas perfect for group booking. With candles and good wine it is also a great place to take the person of your current dreams and the price won't bankrupt you so all in all it's a definate winner. One of the best places for casual dining in Soho. read more

En plein Soho ce restaurant italien ne paie pas de mine. Pourtant il vous propose des plats vraiments bons. Ca nous rappelle volontiers notre dernier séjour en Toscane. Les Bolognaises étaient délicieuses L'accueil est sympathique, le service de qualité et rapide. Les tarifs corrects. Today dec. 21 2012 and 1 year after our first time here and having read other comments i must add that the service was very friendly and efficient. This italian cuisine restaurant really deserve 4 stars. I have grown up near the italian border, i know What i say ^^ read more

The reviewer below is right. This is a chain. We have been coming here for 10 years or so. It was a small family owed restaurant and it was great. The chain didn't change the decor but the food quality did go down and prices went up. My biggest complaint about the place is the wine. The last 3 visits the 2 least expensive wines on the menu have been "sold out", how is this possible? The £16.00 & £17.00 bottles are gone and all they have is the £19.00+ bottles!?! We had beer instead. We had two waiters tonight the first was impatient and rather surly. The waiter that took over and served our pasta was very polite. The ravioli was only OK the Cavatappi pollo crema was not bad, not great. read more

Foods fine. Nothing special. Service is dreadful. Not sure if they wanted us there or not. Not friendly, not attentive. Had to ask for refills on my water several times. No check in to see if things were good. They all seemed more interested in talking among themselves than waiting on guests. And £2 for five times slices of dry bread? Please...... read more

I have two friend who for the past five years have always celebrated any special occasion by visiting Amalfi, with is pasta and pizza menu and rock bottom prices its easy to see why it appeals to students and people on a budget. A very pleasant little restaurant its not necessarily a place I would take someone for an anniversary, but for a quick cheap mean in Soho its perfect. don't expect ultra quick service with amazing tasting food, after all you get what you pay for but it is good quality for what your paying and the atmosphere is always buzzing. The menu offers your Italia classics as well as a few old English choices such as a roast dinner with trimmings. A meal for two with drinks can be as little as 10 pounds, which is why this is a great little gem of a place in the middle of Soho. read more

Small restaurant with nice home atmosphere. Staff are friendly and the food is really yum. Nothing posh, just simple good food :o) read more

Amalfi - pollo funghi - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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I'm really surprised by the comments on staff on this little gem of a place. I've lived in Soho 15 years and this is like a second home to me. The staff are like family and were from Day 1 (most of them have been there that long too). I only ever watch them being sweet to customers. The food is fine but not amazing what makes this place so popular is the atmosphere the staff create. True they are not always slick but it's a family restaurant (with grandpa still waiting tables!) so a little leniency to that effect would be nice. Soho has two types of visitor the regulars who get it. And then there's the interlopers who don't. Perhaps it's better that they saunter off home to their slick, soulless trendy restaurants and leave ramshackle Soho for the rest of us. There. i've said it. read more

They have some very good pasta suggestions. Though I am not a big fan of this kind of food, I enjoyed it alot. There is no harm in trying new things, right? The service was very good, I liked the atmosphere. read more

Always a good fallback when out and about in Soho and you're in need of some solid Italian food to soak up the alcohol. Particularly nice in summer when the windows are open and you can watch the world pass by read more

This was a great find in the Soho neighborhood in London. We knew when going to London that we would not be eating British food every night (no offense), because of all the great authentic ethnic eats in this city. As soon as we read the menu, we realized this was the place for us! We both enjoyed amazing and reasonably priced pasta dishes in the quaint main dining area. We were even lucky enough to meet a gentleman that was dining alone and had been to the restaurant annually for 20 years. Now that speaks higher than any Yelp review I've ever read that I am glad to be able to share with you. I highly recommend that you check this out when visiting london, especially the fabulous West end/ soho area. read more

Good for a cheap Italian meal in Soho. Nothing amazing but you get a little taste of Italy and I found the waiting staff quite charming in that typical Italian way. I had the penne ragu which while not the most adventurous meal on the menu was nice and rich and just the ticket on a wintery London night. As Doubtingthom has mentioned Amalfi is really good for groups as there are lots of little rooms tucked away downstairs so you can be in your own little world. read more

AMALFI IS NO LONGER!! This place has changed hands and is now a Belgium restaurant!!! No Italian food in site!! Arrived with a group of 8 to learn of the switch! So disappointed as I loved Amalfi! read more

The perfect spot for some Italian. Pizza and pasta are really good and frankly, the main reason I visit the restaurant. It's also good for small gatherings and family dinners. You'd be treated well and there is really nothing to complain about. And I've eaten here lots of times. read more

Tried this place based on reviews from others on line. We were not disappointed and had a very good meal this is authentic Italian and the service was great. Their 3 course pre show dinner for 12.95 was a great value . Good wine selection at reasonable prices. Our waiter let us substitute a dire rent bottle after we found our first selection a little sweeter than desired. The second was just right. read more