We were looking for after our show that was still open and we came across this restaurant. It is served Cicchetti style I was not familiar with. They recommend 5-6 dishes for 2 people. It was late so we didn't want a heavy dinner for the 4 of us. It was good. Prices were as expected for a restaurant of this caliber. It was an expensive Italian version of tapas. The food was good, portions were small. Definitely a fancy place. read more

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It's a such beautiful restaurant which near St Martin church. We sat at bar because wait time was 1 hour; we had a blast, good food good service and we met a friendly English lady from Kent! Highly recommended if you are around the church! read more

Fumo - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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My partner and I were going to see an afternoon matinee at the London Coliseum and conveniently Fumo is right next door, hence why I booked! First impressions were poor, there was a hostess by the door but she didn't even bother to greet us as we entered and waited until I greeted her and told her about our reservation to bother talking to us. Food came out quickly and all the waiters were very friendly. We ordered several dishes: Beef Carpaccio (1/5): Sadly disappointed by this, the beef had zero flavor. It's supposed to have a mustard dressing on it but I could not taste a thing on the beef. Would not order again Burrata with Tomato (5/5): Absolutely delicious, the best thing we ordered and I would come back just to eat this. The dish just tasted so fresh and the flavors worked so well Bruschetta (3/5): Normally my favorite at an Italian restaurant but this fell abit flat for me. It was a very messy eat with all the cherry tomatoes and quite expensive for what it was. Ham and Mushroom Pizza (4/5): Really tasty dough and pizza, in fact one pizza might be enough for a meal for one person! Would order a pizza from here again Truffle Ravioli (1/5): Our jaws dropped seeing this dish--25 pounds for 3 pieces of ravioli is abit much. Additionally, I couldn't taste the truffle and the sauce just tasted like a cream. I am a huge lover of truffle and was really disappointed by this. Tiramisu (5/5): Really light and delicious, not too sweet and it's a generous portion. Highly recommend! Overall I would come back here to try different dishes! I do love the concept of tapas. The decor is also lovely and we were dressed up for the occasion. Highly recommend the burrata with tomato, the pizzas, and the tiramisu! read more

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We were so happy to stumble upon this place. A tapas style restaurant, it's a great spot to go if you're with a big group or just looking to try a variety of different foods. Each person should plan to order 2-3 plates. I highly recommend the truffle gnocchi, the scallops, and the beet carpaccio. Amazing wine selection and service was stellar. read more

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Everything was delicious. We did the set menu for 18.95/pp and the dishes were cooked to perfection, staff was friendly and accommodating, ambiance was relaxing and beautiful. read more

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Obnoxious host and waiter were annoying but the real problem was that the food had little flavor and did not really emulate Italian cuisine. It was like frozen processed food. read more

This was an unfortunate experience. We were excited to try Fumo as the restaurant looked amazing. However, we were quickly disappointed. We made reservations and arrived on time to be seated immediately. The restaurant was noisy and crowded. We ordered wine which came more quickly than our entrees. You do not have a dedicated server and everyone seems to be running around checking on tables but not tracking on needs. My husband's entree finally arrived but mine did not. He finished his meal before I saw my food even after inquiring two times. The food was not good at all. The short rib was more than overly dry and the roasted potatoes tasted like they were brined in sugar. The scallops were small and encased in a tasteless and dry breadcrumb. Zucchini stick were ok. Overall, do not recommend. Food and service was sub par at best. read more

Fumo - Horrible s short rib. Dry meat and a confusingly unflavored sauce with potatoes that tasted as if they were brined in sugar. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Have you ever spent $25 on three ravioli? My friends saw this place and said, "Oh, it's so cute! Let's eat here!" And I thought, "This place looks so bloody expensive!" but went along with it cause I was the youngest and least influential in the group. I didn't want to be a baby, but boy did I feel like one when we got the menus. I know I don't have a big appetite, but three raviolis is stretching it. When I pay $25 on ravioli, I expect to get a big bowlful, not three measly ravioli. Not that they were measly. They were delicious, and the first time I've ever tasted truffle, but... $25? I think my favorite points were: 1) the weird umbrella lights, and 2) when a waiter broke a glass around the corner. I was placed at the end of the table, in a seat that sort of stuck out into the walkway, so I had a lovely view when he dropped it. Oddly pleasing to see something so normal in such a luxurious restaurant. Oh, another highlight: they our group of seven split the check in seven ways, depending on what we'd ordered. I almost died of shock when I realized I might be paying for more than just the ravioli and was relieved when this was not the case and they were accommodating. read more

The highlight of my 36 hr visit to London. I stumbled upon this place and my motto is "if you want good food in London, stay away from English food," so this place fit my criteria. The host was very gracious and pulled the bar stool out for me. The food was fantastic. I tried the Gorgonzola gnocchi and then queens scallops. Both were divine. Wine selection was ample as well. Everyone was also really friendly, which was a refresher from the general Londoner attitude. read more

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We ate at Fumo's on a Tuesday night in the rain. Had a attended a concert at St Martin-in-the-fields and were hungry afterwards. It was late for dinner but they squeezed us in. The service was quite attentive and the food was wonderful. Duck salad, beef cheeks and Gnochi. They were shutting down but didn't' make us feel in the way. Highly recommended. read more

I wish I could negative review to warn more people. Terrible food, drink, and service. Please save yourself. So bad.

Who has travelled the world and chose to repeat a dining experience in London at Fumo? Me. I have been here twice while visiting and find it an utter DELIGHT! My first try was based on my foodie cab drivers recommendation, and I lived in 2022, now again in 2023. Slow down and truly m enjoy the meal, It's fabulous. Grilled prawns, homemade burrata, homemade sauces that are simmered for 6 hours...this is no fast food. The small plates allow us to taste so much they have to offer. Beautiful tables of families celebrating birthdays, happy couples dining before and after theater...don't get me started on their entertaining and mouthwatering drinks menu- I'm no Gold Digger, but the cocktail is so fun to savor with dessert. Come try and give this a like if you agree after your visit. read more

We had dinner here tonight. - I give the food 3.5 out of 5. The pasta dishes were very good. A lot of options on the menu. Our pizza dish was odd in that it said it had spicy sausage but it was actually just 4 globs of chili pepper paste? I didn't get the sausage there nor did the menu say paste. Also cheese was shredded mozzarella and there was limited fior de latt or burritos in the pizza menu. Seemed less traditional. But crust and sauce were delicious. The meat portion was tiny so we doubled up, but overpriced for what it is. Dessert was good - tiramisu and gelato were solid. We ordered two insalate which for me didn't hit. I don't get why the caprese comes with avocado. The beet carpaccio lacked anything exciting. The bruschetta was soggy and had not olive oil. Bread was nothing special. My drink had some odd notes to it so I didn't finish it. Ambience is a 4 - nice decor, buzzing vibe. Service unfortunately is a 2 out of 5. The dishes came out with our meat course first? Before even the bread lol? Even before our drinks arrived. Took forever for someone to come to take our drink order. We were repeatedly not checked on, were told we ordered enough but were far from it and ordered 4 more plates. Had to follow up on dessert. Espresso order never came. Overall better service would make it a repeat but as we are travellers, not likely! read more

My family joined another for dinner here. It was a touch higher-end than we expected, and found our worn-out group a bit underdressed. The staff didn't seem to notice, providing incredible service and delicious food. We ordered a variety of dishes to share. The lamb, the salted branzino, the filet... literally everything that we ate tonight was incredible, as well as the wine, beer, espresso, and tiramisu! One of the best meals we've had a an extremely long time, made even better by the impeccable service. read more

Beautiful restaurant. Food was very good. Portions are small to medium but the prices are reasonable. Service was ok. But they were very busy tonight. read more

Our experience at Fumo was lackluster. We ordered a bunch of different dishes, including: lasagna, bolognese, pizza, fried zucchini, and bruschetta. Everything came out in waves, which was fine. However, the lasagna came out 20 minutes after everything. There was no warning. We had asked for updates, and all we got was, "it will be out shortly" (more than 10 minutes later). When they finally brought out the lasagna, it was burnt and soupy. We are frequent Italian restaurant goers, and we also make lasagna at home. This lasagna was practically soup, and it was burnt. The ambience of the restaurant is very nice. It was clean, and they had pictures of famous patrons. The decorations were also quite fancy. All in all, our experience was good, but the timing of the lasagna was terrible. When we finally got the lasagna, it was burnt and not very good. If you are coming here before a show in the West End, then you should come here with ample time beforehand. read more

Fumo - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Service good, but everything overbooked and dry. Or in the case of the bread, stale. All style, no substance.

Could be one of the worst dining experience I've had in 15 years Horrendous and arrogant service Food is fair Ambiance is severely outdated I would not recommend Tourist trap read more

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We came here after seeing Ink at the Duke of York theater. This is a proper Italian restaurant run with Italian hospitality. The staff were very warm and welcoming. The ambience is lovely. The restaurant primarily features small plates. Among the four of us we got the Tomato Bruschetta (good) Oysters (not that great but not bad) Lobster ravioli (not good and not worth it) Gnocchi special (different from the typical gnocchi we have in the USA. This was much more like a potato but good, just unexpected) Paperdelli porcini (excellent) Veal osobuco (excellent, melt in your mouth good). Half blackened chicken (okay) Salad (very good) Coppa Galosa (not bad but by that time we were too full). The wine I ordered was excellent, but my wife didn't like hers. read more

Fumo - Giant dessert coppa galosa - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Delicious food served by friendly and attentive staff in a beautiful setting. I enjoyed it enormously and will be back soon.

Had a quick lunch here when I was walking back from a conference. I had the Gnocchi Gorgonzola in a parmesan basket which was amazing, wish they would've offered some bread to soak up the tasty sauce. The service was so-so at the bar, didn't like that they ask what type of water I'd prefer so they just gave/opened a glass bottle of water without letting me know it'd cost. If that was the case I would've just stuck with my spritz. Would come back if I was craving Italian in the area, but there are a lot of other places around I'd try first. read more

Fumo - Gnocchi Gorgonzola in a parmesan basket - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I was here for their lunch menu. For just under 15 pounds, you can get a two course meal which I thought was pretty decent for a restaurant with such a beautiful décor and good service. I had the rib eye steak which was pretty tasty (although a somewhat thin cut); and the cacio e pepe which was a bit overpowering and salty in taste (I did not finish it). I definitely would have enjoyed my meal better if I had not chosen the pasta. Overall I would rate my experience for lunch here a 3.5 star experience. read more

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Omg. The flavor!!!! I'm in the middle of my mushroom pappardelle and had to stop to write this review because it is THAT delicious. I'm in London for a work trip and was soooooo hungry. I looked up a few places near me and this seemed to have a few solid reviews. Also, the prices wasn't ridiculous. One thing about London, lots of places don't seem to open for lunch until MAYBE 11:30 and that was hard for me since I'm used to being able to eat at virtually anytime. But hey, I waited. I came around 11:45 and sat at the bar. Uhm, cute bartender too ;) I was provided their full menu along with their socials. I thought about having a special but opted to eat from the regular dining menu as it will enhance the review. So the pappardelle I went. I was served with some nice bread as I waited for my food. Also, after having just been in Paris where they don't typically serve ice water, I was flipping stoked for ice water AND it has a lemon wedge. To drink, I ordered the Pinot Grigio (Santa Margarhita?). The pasta came out and WOW. My first bite was hit, flavorful, and honestly the best food I've eaten in months. I'm not kidding. This was the best meal I've had since I had mac and cheese in NY. I've already sent this location to my friends and family because it's just THAT good. I'm normally a fast eager but I truly want to savor every bit so I'm eating nice and slow. Hope this helps and that all their food is as good as this pasta! read more

Fumo - Kind of like this bowl of oranges - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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This was the culinary highlight of our recent visit to London. The style of restaurant is small plates shared amongst the table and dishes come out as they are done. The quality of the service is excellent, the food is delicious - probably one of the best burrata dishes I've had, and the Cacio e Pepe was amazing. The Bolognese exceeded my husbands expectations and he's normally very picky. The decor is lovely with perfect ambiance whether you're having a dinner for 2 or 8. I highly recommend this place. read more

Fumo - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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The reason for the bad reviews is the service. It sucked horribly bad but the food was awesome! The bar staff was ridiculously untrained, inefficient, and annoying regarding basic service. But the tuna tartare, oysters with mignonette and carbonara were amazing. And the drink as well. They need a new GM. read more

Late post here from my London, trip in October, 2017. I would be doing an injustice if I didn't leave this place a review. So this little gem was right across the street of our hotel in Covent garden and as such walked right by this place like times! After we ate here we wished we ate here for dinner every night . The decor in the place was very classy and tasteful we were sat at a table by the window which had legs of prosciutto hanging from the window. Our servers were very attentive without being over the top and never skipped a beat. So the menu of this place was very interesting because it was Italian style Tapas which I have never seen before. Basically Italian fare in small size made for sharing. Great concept. We were started of with an assortment of different breads with olive oil. One that stood out in particular was one that was very thin almost like a tortilla chip. The menu had a fair amount of food to choose from. So we started off with my favorite food in the world . Lasagna! The lasagna was phenomenal I could have easily eaten it by myself. Next up was a filet mignon with a flavorful peppercorn like sauce and small tomato which was cooked to perfection . Lastly, we had a wide tubed pasta with a pork ragu that was absolutely amazing. I wish I had the recipe for that Ragu. By this point we were too stuffed to try anything else which was the only disappointing part of our whole meal. If you are in any part of London, Fumo is an absolute must. Sadly they dont have one in the US. read more

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TOURIST TRAP BEWARE, the food it's self isn't terrible but it is lackluster. The price you pay for what you get is the real killer. Overpriced for the taste and flavour. Beware when looking for a place before the theatre. Service is quick but food is NOT worth it. The tapas style is only to make more money. My wife and I eat out a lot and this is the only place in London (soho) we found was very touristy. If you don't go out to eat a lot you may enjoy, but be advised there are better places in the area for dinner. Don't fall for the trap like us :( read more

There are a few places in the Covent Garden/West end part of town that absolutely make a wonderful break for a drink, snack and/or meal from the tourist-laden din of the area. This is one of those few. Here's my thoughts to help you decide if it's for you: - Location 5+Stars: Very, very near Trafalgar Sq. and a hop, skip and jump if you are in the West End or visiting the National Gallery. - Service/Vibe 5 star: Chic, modern combined with warm Italian friendliness and spot on, friendly service. All marble, warm lighting and cool decor. - Food 4+ stars: I'd give 5 stars for the Italian Tapas concept. (Most men for some reason don't always like the "sharing small plates" arrangement - I love it. I had the Tuna Tartar and Octupus. Everything looked great on the menu - and those came with a lovey looking selection of complimentary bread (sadly, I'm in a low carbs moment - and they happily took it away from me before I indulged. But, it looked and smelled divine) Tuna tartar was exceptionally good. When I'm on a yes-carbs day, I would probably go for the ravioli w/ truffles or one of their other options over the octupus. I love octopus - but, this, while flavored well, wasn't as good as it could have been. - Cocktails: I had perfectly paired and delicious wine w/ my dishes. The couple I was sitting with had these amazing cocktails - and they clearly know how to shake them up. They mentioned to me that they have a Fumos in Birmingham, UK where they had come in for the day... that has an even bigger, better marble bar. I might have to go there. - Noise Level/Crowd: I was in an offtime - about 4:30 in the afternoon on a Saturday evening - by the time I left, the place was packed. I'd suggest making a reservation for a pre or post theatre meal (or just about any regular eating hour if you want a table.) Botom Line: Great food, great service, great overall vibe that's chic and fun - tucked under an orange awning that you could easily miss. But, if you can't get in here - try Chicceti's (owned and run by the same folks) that is also on my must--do London restaurants in this area. read more

Fumo - Nice modern tapas place next to Trafalgar square - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I came here during my vacation London with my family. The exterior of the restaurant was very pretty and we were intrigued. When we entered the workers were very nice and seated us quickly. The aesthetic of the restaurant was very pleasing. We ordered 4 dishes, the octopus, the veal risotto, the lobster pasta, and the seafood pasta. The octopus was great, but was a little overpriced for the portion. The veal risotto was amazing. This is a must get everyone. The lobster pasta was a little underwhelming. The lobster was over cooked and the pasta wasn't better than something you could cook at home. The seafood pasta was amazing. It came in the bag that the seafood was steamed in. The juices of the seafood acted to create the sauce that coated the large pasta noodles. Definitely get this guys. The service could have been improved. Our waiter was very good, but one of the others was rather clumsy. He dropped some food while cleaning up our plates, and he accidentally brought us a dish we didn't order. For dessert I got the flombed ice cream dish. It was amazing. The alcohol served as a wonderful bitter complement to the sweet and creamy ice cream. The service and food was generally great, but some dishes were lacking. As long as you order the right dishes, you should be enjoying a perfect meal! read more

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Awesome place. Amazing sea bass. A must try if you are in London. An Italian tapas place. What an idea. read more

Breakfast experience ONLY!!! I give this place 2 stars only because of the ambience and service staff. Bottom line, the pancakes are served cold w/cold honey syrup. Another person at my table ordered the same thing but with Italian sausage and poached eggs and latte. Everything but the poached eggs were cold. They did make a new dish Warm. The pancakes looks as if they are pre made and bought from a store. Def would not come back for breakfast. Again the staff was great. I'm all about new experiences but I can't do cold food in the morning and it's 32 degrees outside read more

Fumo - Cold premade pancakes - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Some of the best Italian food I've eaten in a long time. Super fresh, amazing flavours with such simple ingredients, I would definitely return. The Gnocchi dishes were stunning (Gnocchi Gorgonzola and the Gnocchi with Black Truffle), drinks were great, and our waiter and the manager were extremely pleasant and happy to make suggestions. read more

Went here today in a party of twelve, and we all enjoyed their sharing concept of checceti. The dishes were mostly pretty good, some better than others, like for instance the mussels. We also tried the bread filled with mozzarella, but this one was quite dissapointing. The pasta was however delicious! All in all the food was good, but very expensive. If you're a hungry person in addition, this restaurant wont fill you at all, unless you want to completely empty your wallet. read more

Cute find that my friend and I stumbled across as we were looking for a place to drink in Covent Garden. We were able to easily walk in and obtain seats at the bar on a Saturday night, but the restaurant quickly filled up in the short time that we were there. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful without appearing too stuffy. Fumo is an Italian restaurant with tapas-style (or is it fumo-style) dining. Love the concept as I often want to taste 10 types of pasta in one sitting. My friend and I were actually on our way to a proper dinner, so decided to go easy on the food and ordered a small pizza to share. Even bad pizza is still good food, so nothing to complain about there (not that this was bad pizza by any stretch of the imagination). The crust was thin with a nice chew, and the toppings complemented each other nicely. Service was friendly and quick. I had a glass of nero d'avola to go with the food, and it was very reasonably priced. read more

Great food and great ambiance. Will be going again! I love that it's open late. The lamb was tender and tasted excellent. A winderful place if you are going to the theater, either before or after. read more

I don't like this place. Very arrogant staff, bad oysters, and wine. Took 20 minutes to get the bill. Stay away!

As I went in I thought that it would be a fish and seafood market based on the exotic display by the door. Instead, it turned out to be the best Italian food I had ever had. Our starter of bruschetta was superb. But then the main course set in. Our food was served in a great time length with everything perfect. Then, of course, there was the dessert. The desert was mouth watering, and they served it with sumptuous display. This is certainly the go-to for Italian food in London. read more

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Fantastic foods with beautiful presentation and flavors. Mario was a very engaging waiter and we ordered mostly fish dishes which were well prepared. We traveled tonItaly and none of the restaurants we visited there were as nice as this. Highly recommend. read more

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Don't Do It! Sadly we were recommended here by the concierge of a top hotel. The restaurant is pretty inside hut the food which takes about 5 minutes to arrive ( it appears to just be microwaved) is not appealing g . The burrata we ordered was stringy like a cobweb. We paid for our meal but didn't eat - we weee too afraid to eat it in fear of getting sick. I would not eat here again read more

If you are going to the Theatre or a concert this is a great place to grab a bite. The food is served "tapas" style, so you are meant to order more than one. We ordered quite a few and all of them were mouth watering! The ambiance is also great, casual but classy a bit loud (in a good way) and fast. Cocktails were spot on and waiters were super friendly. The manager got us a table even though the place was absolutely packed we didn't have a reservation. read more

Fumo - Italian Near Me - London, XGL