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Amazing location I was told by tour guide Princess Di loved. Service was spectacular. Food even better! I started with the Insalata Tricolor. Wow was it fresh and delicious. Perfectly ripe avocado, rich tomato and homemade mozzarella. Complemented with basil, EVOO and olives. Next I had the tortellini de Vito. Pockets of Rich filled tortellini and a rich tomato sauce. I told the waiter I wanted to lick my bowl. He jokingly put his arms up so no one would see! 10/10!
Food: spagettini vongole in white wine sauce, garlic bread, tagliatelle with ragú, and seafood risotto, and tiramisu. This was one of our best meals in London. (The other was chicken curry thali at Masala Zone). All the food was delicious and properly prepared. Service: the food came out pretty quickly, but our waitress did not provide anything but the bare minimum. She couldn't recommend a red vs a white wine and didn't really ask how we liked the food. I had to ask for more water. Seems like the norm here in London since most staff I see are Indian and can barely speak English. Ambiance: two floors and some outside seating. The downstairs has a lot of seating compared to upstairs. Tip: make a reservation! We walked in only to find that they were full. So I got online and made a reservation for two nights later. You will have to put down a credit card for £10 per person if you end up cancelling. Even when we showed up two nights later there was sign posted that they were full for the night.
Busy on a Saturday night. Old school place, nostalgic and well worn at once. Servers are attentive. Good seating inside and out. Appetizers like bruschetta and salads are more than shareable. Limoncello shot gratis wraps up a nice evening. The ties to Princess Di are everywhere!
We stopped by on a recent visit to London since it was in the neighborhood that we were staying at. Our group of five was seated immediately even without a reservation. Inside was cute on the main floor though the downstairs dining room looked full (and had air conditioning!). In any event, we had a lovely carb filled meal with really fresh pasta. I loved the pasta with branzino. The fish was delightful with lots of flavor to it. Dining partner got additional pasta; you really can't go wrong. And the pizza was pretty good too. We kept looking at the desserts and was really glad to have gotten those too. Between the gelato and tira misu, it was hard to go wrong. Add great service and this was a delightfully enjoyable meal.
Was recommended this restaurant by a family member who lived in London for a bit, and it did not disappoint! First off, this is located in the charming neighborhood of Kensington. Loved seeing the architecture of the buildings close by. I'm glad I made a reservation, because when we arrived, they had a sign that said all their tables were fully booked! I had requested a table upstairs, which is smaller (square footage wise) than downstairs but feels more lively, plus I liked the natural light coming through the windows and the breeze from the open front door. Note that the bathrooms are downstairs. We were seated quickly, and I was impressed by the variety of options available on the menu. For two of us, we ordered: Pizza Diana (a special): 5/5 great base sauce combined with artichokes Spaghettini Sapore di Mare: 4/5 generous portion of seafood, but I would have liked a more rich tomato sauce. Octopus Salad (can't remember the exact name): 4/5 again, generous portion of seafood (loved the mini shrimp and octopus) but the arugula was too peppery for me (just personal preference) Tiramisu: 6/5 one of the best tiramisus I have ever had (and I had a lot in Italy). So light and creamy and fluffy! I would definitely recommend coming here for dinner. Just make sure you make a reservation in advance!
I really enjoyed Da Mario Famously billed as Princess Diana's favorite Italian restaurant in London. Service is excellent. Restaurant is large with 2 floors. Eggplant Parmigiana...Melanzane is the star of the show, don't miss it. Perfectly fried eggplant with mozzarella finished in the pizza oven. The spaghetti with Vongole was well executed as was the pasta with fungi in cream and pasta with tomato cream. The Rigatoni Al forno was the least successful, I was thinking baked ziti but it was rigatoni with tomato sauce mozzarella topped with prosciutto. It was fine but not what I expected. If you are in the area, it is a can't miss.
This is my second time coming to Da Marios. My friend was raving about this restaurant and it was Princess Diana's favorite restaurant. This ambiance and service is amazing. The food delicious. The first time I came we had to wait 20 minutes but the restaurant was packed. It is better to make a reservation however you can still get in as they take walk ins. The second time I can we came at 8pm and were seated immediately. We started with the bruschetta and burrata. Both packed with flavors. I opted in for the Da Mario special which was a cream based rigatoni with mushrooms and pancetta it was delicious. At the end of the meal we ordered the tiramisu. Light, fluffy and perfect end to the meal. We were so full but the waitress came by with their house special lemochello for us to try. Da Marios is a must try in London and a perfect meal if you are craving Italian.
Princess Diana and her boys used to dine here. Yes, it's true! Flight Attendants and Pilots also used to come here a lot because it was close to our old layover hotel. A really lovely place to eat, with fantastic service and tasty pizzas and pastas. Lovely old building, and the inside is very intimate. It is very evident why this was Princess Diana's favorite meal spot. Highly recommend for sure.
Fantastic meal here last night. If there is a show at Royal Albert Hall you'll need reservations to sit indoors. It was a bit chilly outside but with the heater and a lap blanket, we were fine! Bread is on the menu and needs to be ordered. I'm glad we did not have bread so we had room for dessert. Hubby had rigatoni da Mario which he said was excellent! I had the ravioli Portofino and they were so tender & delicious! All of the desserts are made in house. We ordered 2 - the lemon cake and the tiramisu - and shared them. Both were outstanding. We would definitely eat here again when in the neighborhood! read more
Dinner here last night was excellent. Staff was friendly and helpful. Portions are big so you don't leave hungry at all . The fresh made pappardelle noodles are so good! The 24 beef ragu was a hit. Meat so tender and falls apart. The bread to start with oil and vinegar also amazing . Good spot if you're craving Italian. read more
1 year ago
Amazing location I was told by tour guide Princess Di loved. Service was spectacular. Food even better! I started with the Insalata Tricolor. Wow was it fresh and delicious. Perfectly ripe avocado, rich tomato and homemade mozzarella. Complemented with basil, EVOO and olives. Next I had the tortellini de Vito. Pockets of Rich filled tortellini and a rich tomato sauce. I told the waiter I wanted to lick my bowl. He jokingly put his arms up so no one would see! 10/10! read more
1 year ago
Food: spagettini vongole in white wine sauce, garlic bread, tagliatelle with ragú, and seafood risotto, and tiramisu. This was one of our best meals in London. (The other was chicken curry thali at Masala Zone). All the food was delicious and properly prepared. Service: the food came out pretty quickly, but our waitress did not provide anything but the bare minimum. She couldn't recommend a red vs a white wine and didn't really ask how we liked the food. I had to ask for more water. Seems like the norm here in London since most staff I see are Indian and can barely speak English. Ambiance: two floors and some outside seating. The downstairs has a lot of seating compared to upstairs. Tip: make a reservation! We walked in only to find that they were full. So I got online and made a reservation for two nights later. You will have to put down a credit card for £10 per person if you end up cancelling. Even when we showed up two nights later there was sign posted that they were full for the night. read more
1 month ago
Busy on a Saturday night. Old school place, nostalgic and well worn at once. Servers are attentive. Good seating inside and out. Appetizers like bruschetta and salads are more than shareable. Limoncello shot gratis wraps up a nice evening. The ties to Princess Di are everywhere! read more
We stopped by on a recent visit to London since it was in the neighborhood that we were staying at. Our group of five was seated immediately even without a reservation. Inside was cute on the main floor though the downstairs dining room looked full (and had air conditioning!). In any event, we had a lovely carb filled meal with really fresh pasta. I loved the pasta with branzino. The fish was delightful with lots of flavor to it. Dining partner got additional pasta; you really can't go wrong. And the pizza was pretty good too. We kept looking at the desserts and was really glad to have gotten those too. Between the gelato and tira misu, it was hard to go wrong. Add great service and this was a delightfully enjoyable meal. read more
2 years ago
Was recommended this restaurant by a family member who lived in London for a bit, and it did not disappoint! First off, this is located in the charming neighborhood of Kensington. Loved seeing the architecture of the buildings close by. I'm glad I made a reservation, because when we arrived, they had a sign that said all their tables were fully booked! I had requested a table upstairs, which is smaller (square footage wise) than downstairs but feels more lively, plus I liked the natural light coming through the windows and the breeze from the open front door. Note that the bathrooms are downstairs. We were seated quickly, and I was impressed by the variety of options available on the menu. For two of us, we ordered: Pizza Diana (a special): 5/5 great base sauce combined with artichokes Spaghettini Sapore di Mare: 4/5 generous portion of seafood, but I would have liked a more rich tomato sauce. Octopus Salad (can't remember the exact name): 4/5 again, generous portion of seafood (loved the mini shrimp and octopus) but the arugula was too peppery for me (just personal preference) Tiramisu: 6/5 one of the best tiramisus I have ever had (and I had a lot in Italy). So light and creamy and fluffy! I would definitely recommend coming here for dinner. Just make sure you make a reservation in advance! read more
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2 years ago
I really enjoyed Da Mario Famously billed as Princess Diana's favorite Italian restaurant in London. Service is excellent. Restaurant is large with 2 floors. Eggplant Parmigiana...Melanzane is the star of the show, don't miss it. Perfectly fried eggplant with mozzarella finished in the pizza oven. The spaghetti with Vongole was well executed as was the pasta with fungi in cream and pasta with tomato cream. The Rigatoni Al forno was the least successful, I was thinking baked ziti but it was rigatoni with tomato sauce mozzarella topped with prosciutto. It was fine but not what I expected. If you are in the area, it is a can't miss. read more
This is my second time coming to Da Marios. My friend was raving about this restaurant and it was Princess Diana's favorite restaurant. This ambiance and service is amazing. The food delicious. The first time I came we had to wait 20 minutes but the restaurant was packed. It is better to make a reservation however you can still get in as they take walk ins. The second time I can we came at 8pm and were seated immediately. We started with the bruschetta and burrata. Both packed with flavors. I opted in for the Da Mario special which was a cream based rigatoni with mushrooms and pancetta it was delicious. At the end of the meal we ordered the tiramisu. Light, fluffy and perfect end to the meal. We were so full but the waitress came by with their house special lemochello for us to try. Da Marios is a must try in London and a perfect meal if you are craving Italian. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Salad really fresh, pasta amazing, Vegan pizza sauce to die for!!! ambiance really cozy!!!! read more
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Princess Diana and her boys used to dine here. Yes, it's true! Flight Attendants and Pilots also used to come here a lot because it was close to our old layover hotel. A really lovely place to eat, with fantastic service and tasty pizzas and pastas. Lovely old building, and the inside is very intimate. It is very evident why this was Princess Diana's favorite meal spot. Highly recommend for sure. read more
1 year ago
It was good food and atmosphere. However our waiter was MIA for most of our time. Another waitress helped us. read more
This place rules. My wife and I were in London and had some tentative plans on a Monday night that we ended up ditching at the last minute. Next order of business, where to eat? We filtered on a few things and landed on Da Mario, as it seemed like a reliable and popular spot. We weren't able to make a reservation, but walk ups were welcome so we took a shot. We got there around 6:45 (18:45 for non-US peeps) and were told it would be about a 30 min wait. We came back at 7:15 and got right to a two person table with no issue. The menu was pretty extensive but we noticed two guys sitting by us that had some sort of carbonara that we didn't see on the menu. They told us that it was an off menu request but assured us we could order the same. We went with that and a pizza and were extremely happy. The food came quick, it came fresh, and it came delicious. The atmosphere was bumpin and lively inside which added to the meal, since Italian restaurants can sometimes be fancier and on the dimmer side. I'd certainly recommend this to anyone in the Kensington or surrounding areas that would like some authentic and tasty Italian! read more
1 year ago
I sat down had my bread. I was ready for my main course as soon as that buttered up shiny buttery pasta came to my plate I was astonished. It was all buttery in my mouth, I just wanna get on my hands and knees and bow down to the chef that cooked up this masterpiece of a pasta. It is way too beautiful to call a pasta. I regret eating it so fast as I wish I could save every little bite of that pasta. read more
This was just delightful. My friends and I came early to beat the crowds on a drizzly evening and we were not disappointed. Service was first rate, food was excellent, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. One of our party is vegan and our server was great about suggesting options for her. Would definitely come here again the next time I'm back on the area. read more
3 years ago
WOW! My one word for Da Mario Restaurant! The place is so quaint and has that home cook authentic food vibe. The servers were so friendly and easy going especially Zakia (we called him James Bond). He's such a proud father! The service was definitely a big A++. The food was your original Neapolitan dish, pasta was Al dente and the sauce was just right. The beef on the Pappardelle Ragu melts in your mouth. The Margharita pizza was equally delicious. Finished the meal with cappuccino and chocolate chip ice cream. They were also playing 90's American music-Pop and club music. Awesome!!! If you haven't tried Da Mario Restaurant-you are missing out!!! read more
I haven't been back to Da Mario in almost 10 years and I am so glad it is still around. I made reservations during the holiday season and I am glad I did. I ordered the classic Margherita pizza and the prosciutto pasta. The pizza was so fresh and topped well. The pasta had a lot of prosciutto which I appreciated. I loved the holiday decor from exterior to interior of the restaurant. Our waiter was very friendly and generous. Great restaurant! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
We were recommended this place by a friend of a friend and got reservations, we accidentally showed up about 15 minutes late but the staff was so generous and we were seated immediately. The space itself is so interesting, with an option to sit upstairs or downstairs, both choices are great but have slightly different atmospheres. Our server was amazing, he chatted and made jokes and was very patient with our two elderly family members. The food was absolutely amazing, I recommend the gnocchi and spinach ravioli especially, they're spectacular, but everyone in our party was satisfied. 100% a must do in my book! read more
Came here as this restaurant got great reviews and it was a close walk from the museum of science. Spacious seating inside and intimate. I didn't have to wait in order to get seated. Got the pasta arrabbiata, prosciutto , and strawberry sherbet. The food was great. Generous portion for the prosciutto but the pasta was on the smaller side. Very fair pricing and friendly service. read more
Very cozy on the inside and not much space between neighboring tables. The staff was friendly and was attentive. The food was good but, needed a pinch more flavor (salt, spices, etc). Pretty popular place so, expect to be placed on a waiting list. There's a pub across the street where you can kill time so, not a bad experience by any means. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
This place was 15 min walk from my hotel. The atmosphere was wonderful. This made my trip to Londoneven more memorable. The food was delicious. I would go back and eat there again. read more
6 years ago
I came here because of the great reviews. Once again Yelp led me to a gem. I was warmly greeted as I walked in and was quickly seated. Even though I came in early on a Sunday night, the place was busy. I ordered the Buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes. It is said to be flown in from Naples, Italy. Oh my goodness. The portion of mozzarella was large and super creamy. So very good. You could easily share it between two people. I also ordered a pizza with mushrooms and ham. The crust is a bit thicker at the edges and is amazing. The sauce is light and super flavorful. And the amount of cheese is perfect. It was served piping hot and came out quickly. I would definitely recommend coming here to anyone looking for some wonderful pizza or Italian food. I saw other diners getting pasta dishes. They looked really tasty. Come in. You will be glad you did. read more
2 years ago
What can I say -- authentic Italian in Kensington! The food was wonderful. I had the Rigatoni Da Mario and it was amazing! read more
Just returned to US from London and ate here twice during our stay! Definitely the best meal we had while abroad. 2nd and 3rd time for myself and will be back. We ordered the da Mario pizza and pasta along with a Mediterranean salad, garlic bread, and something my sister ordered with cheese. We split it and were satisfied. The salad and pizza wasn't as memorable, but the da Mario pasta made me return the night before we flew home. My sister and I came back arriving at about 1015pm with no wait and welcoming wait staff. (Note to self don't stay too long bc the tube does stop). My mom and other sister went somewhere else. We got to sit on the patio this time. It was a nice evening to eat outside. I got the da Mario pasta and bruschetta. We split the garlic bread and she ordered the cheese eggplant something or another. So delicious. On our first visit they brought the wrong salad but the manager said no problem and corrected it immediately. We never saw any negativity among staff members either visit. Best Italian! read more
2 years ago
We were seated right away, staff was friendly.the food came out promptly and was delicious. Ambiance was fun and had great music. Would visit again! read more
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