We 3 people had a ribeye steak/salad/fries, Quattro Stagioni pizza, and Linguini Di Gamberetti Piccanti. The steak was cooked perfectly. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The spaghetti was delicious. The pizza was like 15" round, not 12". The portion size was big so we had to bring home leftovers. Our server Sakib was so good and pleasant. Overall, we had a great dinner experience. The ambience was casual and comfortable. Definitely recommend. read more

Food was great and staff was wonderful. Had a wonderful evening laughing and enjoying the food read more

La Cucina Di Mama - Caprese salad - Italian Near Me - Lambeth, XGL

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After a full day of walking around parts of London, we searched for a restaurant that sounded good. We found this one right near the county buildings. It is fairly small inside (I feel like most UK restaurants are) but we were able to be seated immediately almost sharing a table with another family. No problem. It was right near an outlet which means I was able to charge my phone. Food was delicious. I love trying food in other countries because of the different types of spices and seasonings that are used. Food arrived quickly. Very filling. No major complaints. Just felt a bit rushed by our waiter, the only real down side. read more

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Accidentally stumbled upon this cute little place on a Monday night. Was seated right away. Everything was delicious! I got the lasagna, my friend got the salmon, and we shared the tiramisu. Soooo good, we left no crumbs. Service was amazing as well! Ramisha was very attentive and made sure everything was to our liking! Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

La Cucina Di Mama - Breakfast tea, Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Lambeth, XGL

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Dish: Carbonara - this dish was mediocre if I'm being generous and lacked flavor on all accounts. Service: Overall was below par. Wait times for drink and food orders were unpredictable. My dish (a spaghetti based dish) was served with a spoon... I've never had a carbonara served with a spoon. Staff: Here is the only positive. I found my waiter to be a kind person and wanting to do well. Overall, it seems they may be understaffed or poorly managed. Food is below par for the price. read more

Cucina Restaurant serves Italian cuisine and is located very close to popular tourists attractions such as the London Eye, Shrek's Adventure, London Dungeons, and the Sealife Aquarium. It's also a few blocks from the Waterloo train station. We thought the prices seemed reasonable and the place wasn't too busy so we decided to give it a try. Although I don't Cucina is anything to write home about, it's definitely a fine place to grab some food while you check out the nearby attractions. The food itself was fine. Not exactly authentic Italian food, but the pasta was alright (albeit a little salty). They do not give bread or anything with your meal. Portion sizes were average. Inside the atmosphere is actually pretty cozy and intimate. They have nice decor and furniture, and everything was very clean. I can't remember whether they have a public bathroom available. Service was very fast and friendly. Overall, I think Cucina is definitely a reasonable place to have lunch or dinner when you're checking out the nearby attractions, and I would recommend it. read more

Services is great and food is delicious. We came here looking for a local bite to eat and stumbled upon this place. Restaurant is clean with modern decor. I would recommend this place if your visiting and want to stay away from the commercial chains. read more

This was our first place to eat on our first trip to London. Absolutely Amazing! The waiters were super nice and even entertained my 2 year old at different times. They were very accommodating and helped me with my stroller and getting in and out of the restaurant. My family will most definitely be back for the amazing food and atmosphere. THANK YOU!! read more

We decide to go here only to avoid the rain! It was random and I wouldn't say their food or service was anything special. It simply is a restaurant catered to tourists who crave Italian food. The staff was friendly and the service was decent. We never tried to food there, but according the the other reviews on Yelp, it can be better. We ordered some cake and wine. Their wine selection was very Italian based. Which is great for those who crave white wine from Italy. I'm more of a Italian red wine fan, but I wasn't feeling it when we went. The cake selection was very "retro." Chocolate cake vs Strawberry Cheesecake? I would prefer Chocolate at this restaurant. read more

La Cucina Di Mama - Italian Near Me - Lambeth, XGL

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After a long journey and feeling a bit of jet lag, we just wanted to grab a quick bite for dinner close to our hotel. We passed by Cucina and after glancing at the menu, we decided to give it a shot. Walking in, there were a couple open tables and we were told to seat ourselves. It took a couple minutes before menus were brought to us and another few minutes before our drink and food orders were taken. I was starting to wonder if it was a mistake choosing Cucina... but luckily, things got better. We ordered the grilled chicken breast w/ chips and the bangers & mash. Both entrees came out hot and appetizing (looking). I was so hungry I forgot to take photos - grrr!! Anyway, the grilled chicken breast was very well cooked - very moist and not dry at all. The chips were served nice and crisp and it came with a green salad. The bangers & mash were good, as well. Three sausages and a generous mound of mashed w/ gravy. I don't know if it's because we were so hungry but we cleaned our plates (and our toddler seemed to enjoy the sausages and chips, as well). Baby had a scoop of strawberry ice cream for dessert. Total for two drinks (cider & wine), two entrees, and one dessert came to about 52 pounds (12.5% gratuity automatically included). Service was a tad bit slow but it was very friendly and we weren't in big rush, so it was a non-issue. Cucina is a good spot to stop in for lunch or dinner. Nice ambiance and good food! read more

Portion sizes were good. The food was palatable. Was a busy day so service really lacked as people came after us and ate before we did...hence the 3 stars. Group was hungry and wanted to eat at the sight of the first visible restaurant however if that was the case we'd have find a better restaurant to it liking. All things considered it was ok and we didn't starve. read more

The food was fabulous. Very fresh. Service was great. Perfect spot for a quality bite after riding the London eye! read more

La Cucina Di Mama - Pollo Penne Pasta - Italian Near Me - Lambeth, XGL

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Its located in a great spot, but the food is just okay. Actually the taste was good, just way too salty. No complaints about the service and the ambiance is very cozy which I did love. read more

Came here for a late dinner when my friend and I first got into London because it was walking distance from our hotel. I got bruschetta and my friend got a margherita pizza and asked for pepperoni. My bruschetta was good, but i wish the bread would've been toasted. And for £1.15 extra to add pepperoni, you'd expect more than FOUR pepperoni slices. All in all it wasn't a bad place. I'll drop a few pictures of the cool godfather decor! read more

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My Eggs Benedict poached eggs were done perfectly, the breads toasted and tomato roasted to almost perfections. However, everything tasted a tad bland. I wish I had ketchup, salt and pepper. The Mediterranean breakfast was pleasant. We had these with English Breakfast tea, which was from tea bags. Everything totaled to 19.52 pounds including tax. I gave a 20 but the waiter made no effort at all to return the change. I don't mind giving a bit of tips even though it's not a custom here, but this felt forced. What's that about? read more

If you are looking for a place to eat.. DO NOT GO HERE. Let's see where do I start? We were walking around looking at places to eat on this street and were looking at the outside menus, we got to Cucina, looked at the outside menu for 5 seconds and a waiter opened the door and forced menus in our hand. My girlfriend was extremely hungry so we walked in and sat. After about 2 mins the same waiter was serving us, asked us what we wanted to order, I wanted the spaghetti bogonese, but waiter informed me that they did not have that today and ended up settling with the pasta with spicey sausage, or so I thought . My girlfriend ordered the "margarita pizza", or so she thought. Food came out in about 4 minutes and boy was it horrific. I mean, how did the owner come to the conclusion to open up a restaurant? Where in his mind did he have an idea to serve people food? The pizza was no where near a margarita, they literally served us chuck e cheese pizza with basil slapped on it and called it 'margarita', give me a break, and then my dish, the pasta with spicey sausage whatever, was just horrible. I literally think they opened up a can of chef boy r Dee and served it to us. This place is literally robbing people when they charge for they're food. Do yourself a favor and grab a hot dog off the street vendors as you will save time and money , than this garbage. read more

My husband and I ate here because it was directly across from our hotel and near the London Eye. It's definitely a place to try 1x... But I'm not sure I would go back. I had the bangers and mash, and my hubby had the chicken breast. The food was decent enough but maybe a little overpriced in my opinion. The service was great though and the atmosphere was fun. The table settings were definitely big enough for average size folks, but I did see some larger people struggle a wee bit. read more

Very good proper English Breakfast, kind of bland tho. Was expecting a little more of a twist, flavor? read more

La Cucina Di Mama - English Breakfasr - Italian Near Me - Lambeth, XGL

Close to the Park Plaza just off the Westminster bridge. Well prepared, fresh cooked and piping hot Italian traditional menu. Good sized portions at very reasonable prices. It was busy but the service was timely, and professional and eager to please. Started with a fresh bruschetta pomodoro that was perfectly prepared and very tasty. We will go back to try the pizza! read more

La Cucina Di Mama - Spaghetti carbonara with more bacon than anyone could eat. - Italian Near Me - Lambeth, XGL

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We really enjoy this restaurant. Food is tasty, portions are large, and the staff are friendly and attentive. Add this place to your list if you are down this way. read more

I ordered the spaghetti and meatball and it was ok, my wife liked it better than I did so we traded dishes. She had the penne with alfredo and I thought it was very good. A little loud from the large party of 8-10 that was there. read more

Nice ambiance, service a bit clunky. We had breakfast, huge portions, but not that great. There are better places for breakfast.

Great breakfasts, good pasta and paella, nice staff and classy restaurant. Also a handy location. Can get very busy at times though.

Nice quality Italian - slightly cheesy Godfather/Casino/Goodfellas theme going on with the decor but still a nice place. Good range of the usual pasta/pizza and fish/meat dishes with generous portions and nice wine selection.Reasonable prices and serves food til late - we turned up at 10pm and customers turned up after us. Good service and located opposite the Premier Inn London County Hall and the London Eye. read more

Had a great meal last night with my wife and daughter. The manager was extremely friendly and offered helpful suggestions for us. After looking around the area for restaurants and not liking what we saw, we had somewhat low expectations for Cucina, but they were exceeded! We would definitely go back again. read more

I do not recommend eating at this restaurant. Ok meal. Nothing special. Multiple staff but only one person took orders so took way to long. To top it off - they gave me a 5 pound bill that was no longer valid. I find this somewhat criminal. read more

Absolutely terrible service, and equally horrible food to match... Ordered the burger and the texture kind of resembled horse feed... Friend ordered the chicken and it wasn't cooked... Looked like low quality plastic with some sauce on it. Servers were rude and didn't care. Do not recommend. read more

This place is not authentic italian. Steak was over cooked, their "new" menu item - eggplant parmesan was very bitter, and the seafood pasta tasted like a frozen dinner. The service was just as horrible. We ended up here our 2nd night in London as it is across the street from our hotel. If you are looking for authentic italian I highly recommend La Barca, 80-81 Lower Marsh...otherwise you are better off eating at the mini mart next door to it, even with better service. read more

Fantastic Italian food for my family for a late night dinner. Carbonera is awesome! I would recommend for anyone looking for a good itialian meal. read more