My friends and I were walking around the Covent Garden area after class to celebrate the end of the week. After a little while we were hungry, but we didn't know where to eat. We spotted a woman in the street with a tray of pizza samples; we thought it was decent and there was a 2-for-1 deal, so we decided to head to the restaurant around the corner. We were seated pretty quickly as there weren't many customers there at the time. I think there were only 2-3 servers at most, so we had to wait an additional 10 minutes for them to take our drink and food order. The starters came out quickly, but the serving was rather small in my opinion. The pizza was thin crust and it was really good for a 2-for-1 deal. We each ordered a single glass of wine or champagne and the bill came out to a little less than 43 pounds. I felt the price was a little steep, but I left happy with a slight buzz and content stomach. read more

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Calamari Friti quite tasty but portion seems v small on a plain large white plate. The menu here looks quite ordinary and a little on the expensive for what it is side but I was offered 50% off if I ordered two courses on this rainy and not good for business day. It would seem though that it is always half price at Mode, the staff wear T-Shirts that say 2 for 1 Pizza on them. Could they not just put the actual prices on the menu like everywhere else? I've just eaten the tuna steak and it was actually very nice indeed. The cherry tomato sauce gave a great zing to it. The blonde girl that's seems to be running the place is very charming and is drawing in business between serving and seemingly doing everything except the cooking. She has just made me a coffee "on my boss". I came in here thinking mediocrity and a 2 star possibly scrape a 3 I am now thinking it scrapes a 4. read more

Cafe Mode - This tuna steak was rather good the cherry tomato sauce did wonders for it. - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

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Currency rip off. First, from a menu of few choices, the food is average at best. When they brought the bill they had converted pounds to dollars with a 3 per cent commission. I objected. They refused to change it. Just avoid this place. Quaint, but crooked and a ripoff. Wine is overpriced. Stay away Better choices within 5 doors on either side. Did I say Jerks? I meant assholes. As we were seated another couple stormed out saying don't eat here. I should have listened. Hope you do! read more

We had to pass up on another great Italian on Endell St nearby that was overbooked and I was about to pass out, I needed carbs after a long day. As we couldn't get in next door we succumbed to being stopped on the street, chugger style fashion at Cafe Mode with a 2-4-1 offer. There was also comedy downstairs too, apparently. April Fools! The Comedy was on the restaurant floor. Whilst we sat withering away, a fellow gentleman got increasingly irate as his request for the bill was thrice forgotten in the 30 minutes that we waited for our order. Another lady, also dining alone with so far a small white wine and the world on her shoulders, also had no better luck. After about 35 minutes as our hot plates were placed, she shrieked. I was here first! The poor love quite visibly famished, managed a passionate flamenco stamping her feet around the table, bemoaning she'd waited over an hour for her supper. I could have wept for her but as I looked down and saw not the seafood pasta dish I ordered but an impression of an Amatriciana, which was as hammy as the farcical service. The assembly of my plate was not even of pancetta but of gelatinous fat drizzled about some overcooked pasta, on which on a few strands of some stringy pink meat had anchored itself to escape from the dastardly goings on downstairs in the kitchen. To complain would have been futile if for the other two, getting the bill and some food took an hour. But I did. Either I'd have to eat alone after my date had finished or let his food go cold whilst waiting for mine. He sweetly offered me a forkful and in my mind canned laughter ensued. For what he had tasted unmistakably like canned spaghetti. We got the bill and were overcharged. The 2-4-1 it seemed, meant 2 servers for every 1 person in this jolly cock up of a cafe. Service here is not the fashion. Speaking of which, I assumed the speed of which we'd be served would have been quicker considering the slovenly way in which some of the waiters were sporting trainers with their waistcoats. We'd had enough and couldn't bear to attempt the dire prospect of the comedy downstairs. The dining room alone was enough of a prank. I'd have thought this place was Greek with the way that waiters rushed around smashing glasses and plates left to decorate the floor around us, safety and service was all Greek to them after all. Perhaps this place is a front for something else as this team couldn't arrange a piss up in a brewery. So if you want pasta I'd pass. read more

Three hours ago I was treated like a Princess and dayum it felt so good as I've never had any sort of v.i.p treatment before! You can not go wrong with Cafe Mode (Italian) which is situated in the heart of Covent Garden. I was catching up with a family friend and was running 2 hours late (darn you public transport). Soon as I arrived the waiter greeted me with a smile and asked about my journey (sweet!). I love the warm cozy atmosphere and the staff are amazing! My friend is a regular customer and they treat her like family! (I hear they never forget a face). I ordered the calamari as my starter and oh my oh my it was divine! Portions was on point and taste was just fresh and the batter was crispy! I had the lamb cutlets and roasted veg as my main. We did not have to wait for very long I was well impressed! This is an experience I will never forget and the manager even offered us a drink on him! I will go back again and try their burgers. Fanstastico! read more

Fabulous pizza! Thin, crispy crust, delicious homemade sauce and many options for toppings. Made for a great lunch. Service was great.

Went here on a whim after another afternoon at the British Museum. They take the Tastecard and had non-fancy food for the Irishman. Sold. Let's start with the negatives: -It's small. The ceilings are low and it's narrow and crowded. I'm not claustrophobic but I certainly didn't want to linger. Aim for a seat by the window or on the patio if you can. -The burger meat was meh, chips definitely made from frozen, and salad from a bag with cheap dressing. -Booze is pricey -£5.50 is the least expensive small glass of wine. Positives: -The pizza was FANTASTIC. The Irishman got a spicy pepperoni pizza. I don't do dead pig but the de-pepperoni'd slice I tried was incredible. The thin crust was perfect. The sauce was tasty. I would absolutely have it again. -The Mode Burger, while not the tastiest actual burger I've ever had, was cooked to perfection with a delicious, perfectly ripe half avocado plopped on top. -The service was quick and friendly. We got our food extremely quickly. -The music was phenomenal. It was a bit weird being served by a Frenchman in an Italian restaurant listening to Latin American beats but I loved it. -They didn't require a reservation for the Tastecard; you can just go in and show the card. Plus, they have 2for1 pizza and pasta for everyone anyway, so you can get the Tastecard experience without a Tastecard. (Just get 2 pizzas, trust me.) If there was nice weather so I could sit on the patio, I would definitely return but stick with pizza. read more

Truly, an awesome night. Pizza, Wine, Women and Comedy.... My wife arranged for a date for us with the help from a wowcher deal, for Pizza, a champagne cocktail and Comedy. I actually read some reviews on yelp before we went, and wondered if we'd made a mistake. However, after being there in person it feels like a completely different venue to the one described in the reviews I had read; specifically Joyce's. We went on a rainy and windy evening in London and were glad to get into this cosy and atmospheric candle lit restaurant. A very nice selection of mood music playing in the background with a laid back, not over powering medley awaited us. It would have been nice have a real string quartet, but I'm sure the price would have risen enormously for actual musicians. We got there around 7.30 and were given seats by the door. We asked to be moved as it was a windy night and didn't want to be near the door if it was busy. So without issue, we were moved to a cosier and warmer two seated table. We ordered our pizza's (both pepperoni, one gluten free), some appetisers (an olive selection and "pepperoni e pane") and dessert strawberry ice cream for the wife and cheese cake for me. Both appetisers were good and exactly as you'd expect. Pizza's were very big, and authentically Italian and extremely tasty, our waitress was also authentically Italian, and seemed a little unhappy, until we tried speaking in Italian with her, when she became much happier. Dessert was delicious, I highly recommend the cheesecake! The service was excellent, and the food was too. We got a call for the comedy before we'd finished our food, but they waited until we'd finished before they started. The comedy venue was just a room with a microphone and 15 or so chairs facing it. As we went in later than many, the back seats were filled and we sat in the front row, and were therefore involved in the comedy too. A few more stragglers came in from upstairs to fill the rows completely and the warm up man got things started with finding out who his crowd were. All four acts (five including the warm up man/host) were all very good, although one was a little nervous as it was his first performance. The comedy lasted about an hour and we left smiling and still laughing at our wonderful night. Highly recommended and an awesome night, we will be going back again. read more

Although Cafe Mode is essentially an Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, special salads, fish and steaks (which my friend had and thoroughly enjoyed) I decided to order a burger. This place has a kinda cozy feel to it, which is great for that intimate evening meal. It is in a nice part of Covent Garden with outdoor seating to watch the passers by as you enjoy your meal. Well back to that burger... possibly one of the best I have had and that is saying something. It beats the burger chains so for an Italian place it was a great surprise. The service is friendly and cheerful. Its prices reflect the area. I recommend this place if you are near the area and like a menu with a lot of choice. read more

We were walking down the street and happened upon this quaint little place looking for a nice glass of wine and an appetizer. Well we hit the jack pot! Being wine enthusiasts from California we were looking for something out of OUR ordinary. And we found just that - Oltre Passo Falanghina from Italy. It was fruity and a bit nutty. Seemed a little like a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to me - very refreshing. We started off with the Parma Ham and melon appetizer which was very good the ham was excellent and the melon which was what we Americans call honeydew was perfectly ripe and delicious. That was so good and we still had more wine so we ordered the Smoked Salmon platter. The salmon was perfect it came with a salad which was good also. The service was prompt, friendly and very accommodating. He greeted us on the sidewalk and invited us in with a discount coupon. When we were finished we didn't actually qualify for the 50 percent off the food but he honored it anyway. The place was nice and clean, the service was awesome, the food and wine were really good and the Jazz music playing on the system was really nice. Definitely a great place to go. read more

I think I'm only giving this a 3 star because of how simple my dinner was. Just the classic burger. If this were a burger joint, I would have given it a 2, but since this is a pizza/italian + some other fare place, the medium burger I ordered that came out well done gets a 3. Sure - maybe I'll give their food another shot, but this place seriously bored my taste buds and they are demanding a no return =P I honestly think they'd be happier if I were to just guzzle a tube of ketchup from the comforts of my home. Service was friendly - and seems like a chill place to hang out without a doubt. read more

This restaurant used to be OK and then about 5 years ago, something happened. The pizza itself is mostly passable and can be very tasty on a good day, but service is hit-and-miss, the lighting far from relaxing and the drinks leave a lot to be desired. Most worryingly of all, the kitchen and storage areas looked dirty last time I visited, which really put me off returning. Shame really, as it's a nice venue in a handy spot on one of my favourite streets in London! read more

Great café near the Seven Dials. Quiet, good food. Comedy club. Best part, the people are part of the neighborhood, friendly, nice and caring read more

I feel the 1 star is generous to say the least, the waiters seemed to be on the take and I wish I had the time or motivation to take the owners to task and the comedy was dire. Who thinks it funny to talk about 12 year old girls in a sexual way?? Avoid Avoid Avoid read more

Great place for when you are out and about in Central London. It is friendly and welcoming. It has a great burger and good salads too, big and filling. The price is good, and if you book it with qype, toptable or tastelondon then it is 50% off food, which is fab! One piece of advice though, if you don't want to order bottled water or wine, beware that it is tempting to open the bottles that are placed on every table without hardly realising. All in all, very good place for a casual meal. read more

this used to be my local hang-out from work, but now its my local catch-up over nice food and a decent (yet cheap) bottel of wine with my friends. I love this place, the waiters can change and not always the best, but they always have a smile and are pleasant, and it can all be overcome with a couple of reminders and a little bit of patients (never a place when your in a rush) They always have offers on in this place, but I've never gone for them because the standard menu has lovely fresh food and its all a reasonable price, i.e. deal is never needed. The pizza bread with or without cheese a must to share as a starter - or a side order, along with a lovely fresh salad, pizza or paster....its all good Sorry I can't remember the deserts here (i never have enough room, or maybe its the lovely drink ;-) ) p.s. the owner here is lovely, top tip - get to know him and become a regular, he will make sure you are looked after read more

I found this place perfectly acceptable for a reasonably priced meal out. Not too noisy in fact for about the first hour (we arrived at 7.00) we were the only people there. Staff seemed a bit vague about availability of the half price 3-course pre-theatre menu, when we rang first to check. Had the smoked salmon starter, which was a generous portion. My friends had the mozarella and cheese and both agreed they'd rather have had my choice. Roles were reversed when I looked at my meagre portion of mushroom risotto in comparison with their generous burgers and chips (but it was very tasty and wouldn't shame a much more upmarket restaurant). None of us could manage a dessert, so the restaurant gave us all free coffee instead. Wine was inexpensive, so we ended up with a very affordable bill. No one tried to rush us through the meal, so a great evening all round. read more

I had dinner here before the theatre simply based on previous recommendations. It's a small, yet intimate place. It wasn't crowded at all, but I think most theatre patrons tend to stay close by to the theatre. That's ashame because this place serves up wonderful food that complements the atmosphere. Smoked salmon and pepperoni doughballs (appetizers) were simple and tasty accompanied by very fresh salad. I had grilled salmon with new potatoes. The salmon was perfectly cooked and was the right portion size, while the new potatoes were crispy on the outside and cooked just right inside. Service was friendly and attentive, yet not intrusive...a sign of experienced staff. One downside: they add 12.5% gratuity to your bill automatically, which I think is presumptuous. Deserved, yes, but I like making my own decisions on gratuity. Definitely recommend for theatre-goers or if you want a nice night out with your significant other. For groups the spacing is tight so it might not be the ideal venue. read more

Tried to use the Vouchercloud 2 to 1 deal on a Thursday night (which complied with all the terms and conditions) but they refused to honour it because they were 'busy'. On principle, refused to eat there so can't tell you about the food. A deal's a deal and they should stick by it. They only get 1/5 as I can't seem to select 0/5. read more

This is the place I always go when I have not planned anything specific but still want to eat out. I've never been disappointed. Staff is really friendly, food is great and good value for money and the nice & cosy atmosphere makes it worthwhile if you don't want anything too trendy and loud. Only thing I'd say is not to open any bottles already on the table (wine or water); as they have a "you open-you pay" policy. When you know about it, it's fine, but if you don't, then I find this a bit cheeky. All in all though, would definitely recommend the place. read more

Our second visit was unfortunately not as good as our first one. We asked for the 2-for-1 pizza offer, advertised in the window. First they declined, then we pointed to window, showing the offer. Finally they accepted. But we had a long discussion about the bill at the end, and they overcharged us. I also declined to pay any service charge, which is legally possible - they didn't want to bring tap water and were very rude generally. Shame, we had such a nice meal the first time - now, never again. read more

Simple little Italian cafe with reasonable food, nothing to write home about.

Nice food I must say, but the staff have no client skills whatsoever. After - extremely politely - asking the outside heaters to be turned off (it was 20 degrees without them and the table next to us backed us all the way) we were told that it was "against company policy". To press the switch on the side? We moved inside and as we were eating, one of the waitresses basically climbed in behind my chair and started messing about with the windows behind me without any apology or explanation. I asked her what she was doing, she said, nothing, I'm just trying to shut this window and when I asked her why she couldn't wait til we finished eating in 15 minuted she had no reply. Anyway. Nice food, like I said, but the staff are absolute morons. read more

I wasn't that enamoured with Café Mode I'm afraid. I had a 'Gourmet' burger, and while the meat was ground well, it was flavourless, and the cheese and salad in the bun was a bit on the stingy side. The chips were good, with a nice relish/ketchup accompaniment, but the onion rings were straight out of a frozen packet I reckon. Prices were pretty steep for most things, and I'm not convinced the 'bottled water' wasn't tap water in a bottle. The service was terrible. We were there on a Friday night, and it was busy, but the staff couldn't wait to get us finished and out of the door, we felt REALLY rushed. Wouldn't hurry back. read more

This place was great for my wife, me and my 2 boys (age 6 and 9). It was just a walk in for us with no reservation before a show on Saturday night. The manager was on top of everything and made sure we didn't wait long for anything. The food was solid. The kids love the pizza and we really enjoyed the risotto. read more

A good atmosphere - modern without being too trendy - and the staff are friendly. Beware, their online menu is out of date, the real one is mostly a bit more expensive. However the food is still very good and excellent value for money. read more

This place is always bustling, and everyone always seems to be having a good time. The staff could not be friendlier, and my husband and I were stunned that they remembered our names the second time we went back. Great way to build loyalty. Their pizzas are good, although the selection is a bit limited. I've had some hits and misses here, although more hits than misses for sure. The lasagne wasn't my favourite, but I stick with the pizzas and all's well. Saw Jodie Harsh sitting at one of the outside tables having a fag the other day... read more

Cafe Mode has a great Bistro atmosphere and reasonable food at good prices. You can always get offers here, so the menu prices are often reduced. This is not part of a chain, so the quality of food and service can depend on who's on duty that day, however its variety is one of the attractions. Recommended? Yes , because at least the restaurant itself will give you something to talk about. read more

Went today with a few friends: Service: Although reasonably friendly, the waitresses were robotic, clumsy and got our order wrong. They also got our bill wrong not once, not twice but three times. It was eventually corrected to remove the extra £40. They were apologetic about the error but the quality of the food was what I'd expect from a slightly better than average (but not gastro) pub. None of us ordered any of the Italian food so maybe that is okay but the rest was pretty poor and I don't think that they know the difference between rare and medium rare. I'd avoid this place unless you're really hungry and they've got a 2/3 off the price deal. read more

This restaurant has the best service and friendliest saff I have ever experienced I London. I am not easily impressed by food service (having worked as a server myself for a very long time) but the level of friendliness and the eager drive of the staff at cafe mode is amazing. The prices are a little steep but the food was very tasty. Tell Yesin hi for me. read more

This place was nice near Covent Garden but not too busy. I don't recommend the bruschetta appetizer - it was bread soaked in olive oil. The four seasons pizza was just ok. The service was good. Three stars for quiet location in a busy area but I would not recommend this place for the food. read more

Absolutely no concept of customer service! A total disgrace! We (a family of three) sat down to eat on the terrace, enjoying a couple of drinks and a starter before ordering our mains, as we we were waiting for my nephew to arrive (he did within five minutes of the incident funnily enough). We were "bullied" into ordering promptly or we would have to move inside. We were planning a relaxed family meal and we saw no reason whatsoever why we should leave our table. But the waitress kept insisting we ordered, I called the manager and I offered the following options: 1- We are staying put and you'll be selling three full meals or 2 - I'm paying my drinks and starter and we'll move on to somewhere else. The bill was almost instantly brought to us without a word from the grinning idiot who didn't seem to realise his stupid decision made the restaurant lose customs. I remained calm but spoke loud enough for others on the terrace to hear how appalled we were! Cafe Mode you lost my custom and you'll never get my or my family's money ever again! read more

We were there as a group and we all agreed that the food was of a substandard quality (as in we could easily have made better pasta at home). The food was cold when it was served. And as for dessert (costing 5~6 pounds), they literally just cut out a piece of cake (again of poor quality) and just put it on the plate. No decorations, no sauce, no nothing. For 6 pounds, you get a distinct sense of being ripped off. There was also a bit of a problem with the bill. They made everyone paid the same amount (the total bill - including the service charge, which we didn't want to pay - divided equally - when some people had drinks and some didn't). When I made a complaint about that, the owner (or the manager) responded very rudely and said it was because we didn't ask for separate bills at the beginning of the meal. He also deliberately confronted other people in the group after my complaint, which made everyone feel really uncomfortable. I would never go back. As far as I know, they offer a lot of discounts (like 2 for 1 pizza and such). There is always a reason why some restaurants have to resort to that kind of discounts. If the food and service were good enough, they wouldn't need to. I personally would rather spend my hard-earned money on a restaurant that makes me feel treated rather than save a pound or two there and walk out of the restaurant regretting the whole experience. read more