Fairly middling? Came here and wasn't that impressed. Ordered the focaccia, salad, crab linguine, lamb pappardelle, and prawns. Panna cotta for dessert. Nothing really stood out here. A very not great not terrible meal. Flavors were muted and the hand made pasta came across pretty flat. If I had to choose I'd say the focaccia was nice! Makes me appreciate the Italian food we have in Phoenix. read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Crab linguine, lamb pappardelle, prawns - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I want to give this 3.5. I did get in on an early very busy Saturday late afternoon so that was great. Busy intersection near the South Kensington underground (Tube). Just footsteps away from the comedy venue I am attending later. I was first seated at the bar-very uncomfortable seats in many ways. Traveling alone this time I like the bar usually. But did request and was granted a table. Much more comfy! While at the bar, I was gazing at all the dishes coming off the open kitchen. The crab linguini caught my attention. It looked delicious. I ordered the crud artichoke-delish, and the crab linguini. Although the pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce for the pasta was great, the crab as mediocre at best-probably frozen as it isl London. So I have learned my lesson. No more seafood orders this trip. read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Friend artichoke with Aioli and pesto. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

This may have been the best pasta I've ever eaten! I think about it every day since I had it haha. My friend and I got seated at the bar. The chef cooks right there in front of you and they use all these amazing fresh ingredients. We started with the Gnudi Fritti. That alone would've made this experience worth it. Basically a fried cheese ball but it had the most amazing flavor! Needed 5 more orders of this. Then we both ordered the Pici con Salsiccia al Finocchietto e 'Nduja pasta. The homemade pasta noodles made all the difference. It was such a simple dish but tasted so so so yummy. I can't wait to visit and order it again. The hostess was also our waitress and she was so sweet and personable. I just loved the small cozy almost diner feel of this restaurant. It was so cute and truly some of the best Italian I've had in a long time. Thanks for this experience! read more

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Homemade pasta for these prices in London can't be beat! The garlic sausage pasta was extremely well balanced and the fennel didn't overpower the dish at all. I wish the portion was a bit larger though. Same thing for the ravioli. Two pretty sizeable pieces but only two... Anyway, the burrata was super creamy and the pasta dough had an even thickness throughout. The restaurant was super busy for lunch when we went and we were seated in the back corner which was kinda dark. The service was super speedy but it took a while to get the bill. Pretty solid spot in London. read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Burrata Ravioli - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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honestly better than any italian restaurant i've had in Vancouver, pasta are perfectly al dente sauce was amazing and so affordable too! Loved their tiramisu, pici all norcina and affogato read more

4.5 stars - this was excellent. They have a small menu of sharing-size pastas, so you'll probably need to order a few dishes if you go with anyone. But that lets you try all the freshly made pastas and sauces, and they do a really nice job here with the food. It's tiny, with 12 walk-in-only counter seats on the main level and then a small dining room downstairs where you can reserve a table. But do what you have to do to get a spot here, because this was one of the best meals we had on our trip. The new manager is Sicilian and very welcoming, and he wants you to enjoy your meal. We certainly did. read more

Such an aesthetic restaurant! It kind of reminds me of an upscale retro diner. As for the food, we ordered: Tagliolini al tartufo - this dish is a must get! Especially if you are a big truffle fan. It comes through so strong, and the pasta is perfectly creamy and cheesy. Pappardelle con ragu di salsiccia di agnello - this dish was okay. The pasta itself was really good and was nice and bouncy. But the taste was very plain. You can taste each individual ingredient but that's it. It doesn't really taste seasoned and the ingredients don't really come together to form something bigger and better. Pici alla norcina - I was excited about this one because I saw that this is a dish a lot of people tend to order. But I ended up being the most disappointed. It really is just pasta with meat. It wasn't bad but it tasted like something I would make if it was late and I didn't have time to cook. The table next to us also ordered the dish, and the guy that ordered it ended up not eating his pasta. (he was super nice about it to the servers, but yeah he was not a fan of it either). Overall, if you're someone that cares more about the quality of the pasta, and you don't want the toppings to distract from the pasta, you'll love this place. If you're looking for more flavorful and decadent dishes, definitely order the truffle pasta! read more

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Came in on a Thursday night and the place was really busy. We had a reservation, but it took a while for anyone to greet us at the host stand and get us seated. Once we were seated, we order a round of drinks and put our food in right away. The drinks were ok, not my favorite but very strong. The food was EXCELLENT. Burrata and pasta tasted so fresh and had so much flavor. I will definitely be back next trip! read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Was looking for a decent pasta place to go to on a recent trip to London and came across Lina stores. Reservations were easy to make compared to some other spots and the prices looked decent. So happy I chose Lina Stores because the pasta was great. Between two people, we ordered three plates. For 7 pounds, the lemon pasta was totally worth getting on top of one of the others. The portions were so good for the price. The only thing I took off a star for was when we ordered the prosciutto starter, it was a plate of just prosciutto. We ordered some bread to go with it but that was an up charge and pretty pricey as well for only like three pieces. Happy the pasta made up for it! read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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If you have severe anaphylaxis food allergies, do NOT go here. No matter what you hear verbally or in email. I was told there would be no issues and once arriving the chef did not feel comfortable. Allergy note: I have a severe peanut & crustacean allergy and as of Dec 2023, they were NOT able to handle my allergies. read more

I wish I could love this place but the service is way too slow and the food is mediocre for its price. Made a reservation for the large group and they capped us for 90mins. But their service is super slow it took 20mins for the drinks to come and also very slow to get another drink. The food itself taste ok, I had the crab pasta taste awful, the portion is so small that I had to order another pasta. All the pasta are blend have to add salt and pepper. read more

We had the signature 30-Egg Yolk Tagliolini with Black Truffle and plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano. The dish was very creamy, buttery, and rich with lashings of black truffle without being overwhelming. Definitely one of the best truffle dishes I had and for a very reasonable price too (11 pounds). The service was also fantastic, and the ambiance/atmosphere in this restaurant is amazing. read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Would rate this 4.5 stars if I could! Lina Stores is a tiny restaurant in the basement of a storefront you can easily miss when you walk by. This is a good thing because we were able to get in! They will take reservations for earlier time slots, and so we got in without a wait. There are maybe a total of 8 or 10 small tables, and there's a maximum amount of time you can sit to allow time for others to get in. We got there at about 5:15pm, and after we were seated, a line had already started forming. The restaurant does the courses Italian tapas style -- the servings are small, so you'll want to order a few to share. I had the melanzane polpette -- "meatballs" that are meatless, made out of eggplant, and delicious. The pastas we had were the Tagliatelle all'Ortica, Burro a Mano e Parmigiana; light and fabulous. But what blew me out of the water was the Pansoti con Burrata, Salsa di Datterini, Pinoli e Basilico. This was, hands down, the best tomato sauce I've had in my entire life -- and I'm Italian, who has had or made tomato sauces for decades. This is better than my sauce -- it's better than my mother's or my grandmother's (sorry, everyone!). Cannot recommend it highlight enough. Alongside the pastas I had a glass of the Barbera wine -- very light, perfect for an early evening meal. The servers and others who worked there were all super nice -- asked them for some recommendations, and would suggest you do the same. They gave us great guidance. read more

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Four stars for the pea and mint ravioli. I mean, it's utterly, totally amazing. Perfectly al dente pasta, buttery and savoury pea filling. Even my husband, who's not a vegetarian, admitted it was fantastic. The portion size is decent for the prize. I also had the lemon pasta and whilst it's perfectly al dente and both lemon-scented and tasting, with heaps of cheese... but it's not the ravioli. My husband's ragu though was disappointing to him... even I was surprised at the lack of flavour compared to the other dishes. Great limoncello spritzer and overly sweet cherry Bellini. Great service and lovely pistachio-coloured interior. read more

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***3.5 Stars*** Don't get me wrong, this is one of the better pasta places in London, but their food needs SALT. I love the Lina Stores shop for lunch and didn't know they had a restaurant until I went for a mate's birthday. I think the tripadvisor reviews on this place more accurately depict this place as many users on there commented about the lack of salt and flavor on the dishes, which is so true. The ambiance and environment of the place is super cute and charming. They have an open bar seating in the upstairs and a comfortable and more intimate seating area downstairs. The staff is also super pro active and nice and they have a very comprehensive menu. Some dishes were actually really amazing, but here's a short review for each with wider emphasis on the dishes that lacked salt or flavor: +Pici alla Norcina (£7) - Pici is a flat spaghetti, but I would call this more of a bucatini. The flavor was just alright and this NEEDED salt. +Gnudi con Burro e Salvia (£8.5) - THIS IS A MUST GET and it looks great for pictures. Its a green ricota cheese filled dumpling and great for vegetarians. +Papardelle con Rague di Vitello Rosmarino e Salvia (10) - The award for the least flavorful and salted dish goes to this Papardelle. You'd think that a dish with a ragu would be extremely flavorful. Negative. The sauce was kind of watery and I had to salt almost every noodle. +Agnolotti Verdi con Ricotta e Tartufo (£14) - Agnolotti with black truffle. This was so decadent and flavorful. Probably the highlight of my night and would definitely go back again just for this dish. Overall, the noodles were home made and the consistency was right. Although the salt level on some of the dishes wasn't the best, I had a great time and would come back again! read more

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I just love this place! Upon arriving, I was surprised to be led downstairs. They have some bar seating upstairs and also a restaurant with tables downstairs. Downstairs the seating is very cozy and cutely decorated. Food was A+ as was service. We would definitely come here again and try other menu items. Spaghetti alla Chitarra con Granchio, Peperoncino e Limone 9.5 Spaghetti, Dorset Crab, Chilli & Lemon Pappardelle con Ragù di Vitello, Rosmarino e Salvia 10 Pappardelle, Slow Cooked Veal Ragu, Rosemary & Sage Pane e Olio 3 Ciabatta & Alma Mater Bio Extra Virgin Olive Oil read more

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I went to Lina stores in Soho two days ago and it's one of the most affordable fancy dinner spots in the area. The aesthetic is quaint with great lighting and a downstairs bar area. Ricardo's service was quick and helpful, as he pointed us to the three best pastas. We ordered the duck ragu pappardelle, tagliolini with truffle, and pici with Umbrian sausage. They were all filling, the pappardelle was sweet and tender while the Tagliolini was creamy and perfectly Al dente; definitely order this one. The pici was a bit salty so I would recommend going for the pumpkin ravioli instead. The gelato was also creamy and would recommend the pistachio and lemon. Each pasta was between £8-14 and the gelato was 2 scoops for £4--a steal! Would definitely go back. read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Upstairs counter - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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This place has been on my radar for so long after discovering the delicatessen around the corner. Before I even get to the food, I have to give kudos on the decor and style of the place! I am in love with the counter concept when you first enter the restaurant, it has such a fun casual vibe. The colour scheme of the green and the crockery they have is to die for! My friend and I had a restaurant fall through at the last minute nearby and decided to check out Lina Stores instead. We put our name down and I think we had about a 45 minute wait where we went for a cocktail elsewhere and then came back. I was so pleased we managed to be fitted in without a reservation as there was a queue at the door. We were seated downstairs, it is quite a squeeze, which isn't ideal when you have on a winter coat, but they do have coat hooks at the top of the stairs. The food is intended to be served more family style, where everyone shares each dish. This is handy as there is so many amazing sounding dishes, you can taste more! My friend and I shared bread and the slow roasted pork belly sandwich to start. The pork belly sandwich was so good, so tasty, flavoursome and the crackling was perfect. For our main pasta dishes we tried; pumpkin ravioli (the largest pieces of ravioli I have ever seen!!), the mushroom and sausage pasta & the 30 egg tagliolini. All I can say is wow! I could have eaten it all over again just after I had finished, it tasted so good!! The flavours were incredible, my favourite was the tagliolini, which was our wild card dish, as we each chose a dish and then needed another to fill, so asked the server for a recommendation. The truffle, the egg, the flavour was just incredible. I honestly didn't think pasta could taste so good! I would typically never order pasta as always saw it as the boring option, but it just shows you, when it's done right! I can't wait to return and take my friends who will visit from out of London. We didn't chose a dessert after we had filled up on so much food, but I would really like to try the cannoli when I revisit. The table next to us ordered it and it looks delightful! The service was excellent, staff were consistently removing plates as different dishes were finished and there were so many people on hand, especially for such a small place, it is really impressive. I can't recommend this place enough and I understand they have opened a new location in Kings Cross as well, that I must try as well. read more

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AMAZING!! Really cute Italian restaurant that's related to Lina Stores. They have a few seats outside, a few more at the bar, and I think more downstairs. Because it's small, there was a bit of a wait even for two people at 830p on a weeknight. If you are put on the wait list make sure you are on top of it as the waitstaff is a little disorganized. After getting a 10 minute warning text after waiting 40 min for a party of two, we hovered for another 20 minutes before asking the host for a time estimate, just to see that there were more than enough open seats and we were seated right away. However, that was the only minor negative of the night. If you sit at the bar, you will be lucky enough to see them prepare the food right in front of your eyes while you wait. This was perfect for us as we just pointed to the dishes we thought looked good and asked for them. While they recommend getting antipasti, I didn't think they were anything special and recommend going straight for the homemade pasta. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them as they are also extremely fresh. For dessert, you would be remiss if you missed out on their chocolate cake. Touted as the best chocolate cake in the world by one of the cooks, it did not disappoint. A rich chocolate-y flavor, light and fluffy texture, and airy whipped cream. Heaven on a plate. read more

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We stumbled upon this place accidentally as it was across the street from our apartment rental. I love pasta as well as the idea of sharing small plates so i can try more options. We tried 4 different pasta options and the best one was the truffle pasta. 4 plates was perfect for the two of us. I also love that they make the food in an open kitchen and you can sit at the bar watching. It would be helpful to book ahead but they will also take your name and text you when your table is ready if you want to go somewhere else to wait. I hope to go back to London to try more menu options! read more

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I visited this restaurant while traveling through London and it was one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to! We got multiple dishes and split everything which was a great way to try everything. I just wished the portions were a bit bigger for the price. Overall would come back in a heart beat. read more

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Great value, solid pasta, great ambiance! If you're looking for some small plates and drinks for great value, this is the best you'll find in Soho! Lina Stores has a beautiful interior and a very kind staff. The burrata's also incredible! read more

*****5.5 Stars***** Best Italian food I've had outside of Italy! (and better than many/most of the meals I had there) and the best meal of any kind that I've had since my trip to Italy a year ago. Lina Stores Restaurant offers dangerously delectable tapas-sized dishes at affordable prices served promptly by friendly, attentive staff. I went in solo around 1015/1030 and there was no wait. Was seated immediately downstairs by the bar, was asked if I was ready to order a few minutes after that. My server, Fabrizio, was very helpful in offering recommendations for me. It probably doesn't matter what you order, as I'm sure everything is delicious, but I LOVED my food. Note that the past dishes are small, and they recommend 2 person. This is for the best, as you get to try more than one thing. Pomelo Martini: was served within a few minutes of ordering and was light and refreshing. The pinkish hues also went very well with the light (almost Tiffany) blue theme of the restaurant. Prosciutto antipasto: was delicious. Paired with bread and olive oil. Spaghetti al Nero: (my choice) with cuttlefish ragù and garlic was light and excellent. Pici alla Norcina: (Fabrizio's rec) was even better. It had sort of a cream sauce that was light and didn't drown out the mushrooms and sausage. All the flavors balanced perfectly, like a well-trainer choir, with no one flavor overpowering another (apologies for the pretense). I was satiated after these dishes, but I didn't want it to end and I live in NYC and food this good is very expensive there. I went with the Agnolotti Verdi von Ricotta e Tartufo, the second dish Fabrizio had initially recommended. I'm so glad I did! So often the truffle in dishes overpowers everything else, but once again, a choir-like balancing of flavors. The ricotta was probably the best I've ever had. Writing this 3 hours after eating, I'm uncomfortably full and so glad I stuffed myself! I cannot recommend it highly enough, but don't take my word for it, go find out for yourself! read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Pici alla Norcina, Spaghetti al Nero con Ragù di Seppie e Aglio Orsino, Pomelo Martini, House Red - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Been wanting to go to this restaurant for a long time. Finally got the opportunity. Full of people but luckily got a bar table for one. Beef Ragu Pappardelle is so tasty! exceptional! The servile is very good as well. Highly recommended. read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Such a cute place. My husband and I split bread and the eggplant fritter and then each had an entree. All food was delicious. There was a wait when we arrived, but staff was so helpful in suggesting a nearby drink while we waited for seats. read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Really lovely treat. Pappardelle noodles were so good. Ragu was a bit lackluster. The radicchio anchovy salad was delicious. Perfectly balanced salty and acidic. The only thing that put me off was the line cook blew his nose right at the counter and kept cooking. I lost my appetite after that. Even if it's cultural, the way Lina Stores carries themselves should know better. Wait staff were very hospitable. read more

Really yummy yummy food! Small portions but it gave us the opportunity to try multiple dishes for a reasonable price. Everyone was so sweet and came to check on us. The manager was so great and wanted to get to know us. Such a great place! read more

3 stars for the italian guy who seemed to care about the place and talk to customers. The people behind the counter didnt really seem like they wanted to be there. As for the food.... Aubergine polpettes....tasted like something i could thaw from costco and fry at home. Skip it. Buratta pasta....you can taste the san marzano and tomatoes and pine nuts...you cant taste the pasta or buratta. Very underseasoned. Cherry tart....minimal flavor. Skip it. Im sure there are better places than this and eater got this one wrong. read more

Two weeks later, my husband still hasn't stopped talking about this place, and I'm sure he will still be talking about it years from now. The atmosphere here was homey and intimate at the same time. It was small enough that sitting at the bar, you could see every part of the cooking pasta for the pasta, and the waiters were passing by behind you all the time, but instead of feeling invasive, it only made the experience more special--like you were privileged to be there. The location is great for a pre-show dinner since it's pretty easy to get from the restaurant to a show. The staff were friendly and attentive (and will offer great suggestions). But the star was the pasta. The pastas themselves were delicately al dente, tasty, and so thin that they felt like they might melt away in your mouth. The sauces were all distinctly powerful and delicious. I could eat the veal ragu forever, the gnudi was a wonderfully different taste and I think my husband might murder someone for the mezzaluna. I only regretted not ordering down the entire pasta menu. To finish it off, the sorbet was a beautifully light and acidic joy that contrasted beautifully with the pasta before it. Eat here. You're welcome. read more

Pretty stellar food and nice decor, my only issue is they are very pushy in getting you to order more. I came for a nice lunch, and they came by several times asking if I wanted a drink or another pasta dish or coffee with my dessert. It got a little annoying, so I had to dock a star. Otherwise, very good! One of the best cannolo I've had in my life. read more

Lina Stores Restaurant - Cannolo - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Stuck in quarantine in NYC and dreaming of this restaurant and being back in London. The food the staff the hospitality is just so incredible and made for a magical night. Love this gem. read more

They make delicious homemade pasta at this legendary family restaurant in Soho, London. The portions are small, so we ordered five pasta dishes for three people. The pici was excellent, as was the radicchio and chicory salad. It's not particularly comfortable, but that's not the reason that people wait in line for up to two hours. read more