Howdy folks. Your's truly Nasty Nathanial here and it's time for another one of my "Nasty" reviews. But this place I'm going to be writting about is not nasty at all. It's a cozy little Italian place in the heart of London's Soho District. So strap and your safety belts and fix your caps because we're about to blast off across the pond. I first discovered Mele E Pere on my first day in London. I had just arrived from Manila to see my friend Terrific Tony and the first thing I wanted to was get out there and explore Greater London. But hopping around a place as big as London can wear a fella like me out after awhile and before I knew I needed to have my drink. That's when I stumpled across Mele E Pere. I could tell from the outside that they had a bar inside and that did it for. So me and my companion Terrific Tony, who was kind enough to spend some time with this "Nasty" guy, decided to venture inside. Boy oh boy was I glad we did. The first thing that grabbed me about this place was amosphere. It was like a mix of European charm and a Southern California vibe. As if I could be in a downtown cafe in Parma, Italy. Or maybe a 50's dinner in Hollywood, California. But no matter what coast my mind or physical presence was in, one fact would stand. I was really digging Mele E Pere's groovy armosphere. Now let's talk about the booz. I mean afterall, that's what we came here for right? So for those of you who know me well, or are familar with my YouTube channel, you'll know that I am a margarita man. Nothing gets my juices flowing better than a tasty margarita. And boy oh boy were the Mele E Pere margaritas tasty. I wasn't sure how a British margarita would taste and if it would live up to my standards. I've tried margaritas in other countries and have fallen way short of being satisfied. But that wasn't the case here at Mele E Pere. My margarita wasn't too strong. But it wasn't too soft either. Even the salt was equally balanced. It was the perfect blend of ingredients that formed what I would consider a perfect margarita. I want to take a moment to point out how extremely nice our bartender was. He was a pleasent fella who was very attentive despite the fact that he had to keep coming up a flight of stairs to mix our margaritas. At the time I didn't realize that there was another bar downstairs as well. Maybe next time I'll just drink downstairs and make it easy on the fella. I figure I owe him at least that much for those tasty margaritas. Anyways, I think I'm going to wrap this one up by saying that if you ever find yourself in London and want to expierence the best margarita east of the Atlantic, I highly suggest you head into Soho and check out Mele E Pere. You won't be disappointed. But if you are, you might want to get your taste buds checked out by a doctor. That's it folks. Rock and roll doggy! Alrrrrrrrriiiiiiiight! NASTY NATHANIAL read more

Mele E Pere - Enjoying a Mele E Pere margarita with Terrific Tony. #meleepere #london #soho #margarita #nastynathanial #terrifictony - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Amazing food and service!!! Best bite I've had in a long time. The zucchini frita was light, crunchy and seasoned perfectly. The Spaghetti Carbonara was creamy and an amazing bite. read more

Came here for dinner on a weekday night and it was pretty empty. We had the burrata, caparccio and prosciutto for appetizers. They were all delicious. The seafood pasta and truffle were really good too. The pasta was fresh and had the right texture. Great espresso martini! read more

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***** service, food and ambiance ***** if plan to come to London and ur in the area of Piccadilly Circle this place is a must go to.

Went this afternoon starving and left completely satisfied. Was with three people so tried a slew of antipasti, a pizza, a pasta and a fish dish. Service was attentive and prices were a bit high though the ingredients were top notch. Here's what we tried 1. Focaccia -- good but served cold and a bit hard; 2. Prosciutto with fried gnocchi -- fantastic thinly sliced ham alongside delicious gnocchi; 3. Roasted eggplant and broccolini -- really good though needed a bit of salt; 4. Meatballs -- delicious, especially the sauce; 5. Burrata with squash -- really tasty and a large portion; 6. Calabrese pizza -- crust was a little soggy but tons of really nice salami. Very good overall; 7. Spinach gnocchi -- very dense but full of flavor And 8. Pan-fried cod with cannelloni beans -- perfectly crispy skin and a big portion Would happily return read more

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This place has a great menu and despite it being in the middle of Soho by Piccadilly Circus it felt very calm and enjoyable on a Thursday night. The food was great, we had the bolognese and the margherita pizza and both were excellent, particularly the bolognese. The service was good, except at the end we had to ask 3 or 4 times to get our check. Overall though this is a great pre theater place or a great option for dinner in Soho. read more

The food in this place was from another planet. I loved the smoked taste in the Burrata. It had some sweet grapes and tiny basil leaves that rocked together. The raviolis were amazing, never tried something so good. The dessert was so creamy and good tasting. I would come back a million times read more

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Not sure why its only 3.5 stars, but we had a great meal here. Its in the middle of a busy tourist trap, loud, crazy, but its nice inside, good food and good drinks, service is great too. Gluten free options as well. read more

Started off with ham-- always love me some meat... Then we split the wild mushroom risotto, scallops, and a beef dish (I don't see the last two on the menu so I assume they were specials that night). Exquisite presentation with above average taste-- nothing wowed us though. -Portion size was on the smaller side -Our waitress was excellent read more

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It's interesting to see the very mixed reviews of this place, I personally loved it. We sat downstairs at the bar and I've noticed at least one other recommend this. it's a particular nice copper-topped bar with a view of the extensive vermouth selection. You can build your own negroni here, although they don't let you order one that tastes terrible. For example, our charming server said that he would like to make a small sample of my suggestion to see what it tastes like (it was intense), but also made me his own preference which came out tasting like cocktail chocolate, which was great. A very fun way to get to know negronis! Meanwhile, we order a few snacks. The burrata was delicious as per its inherent deliciousness. The other thing we order initially was basically sausage wrapped in fatty bacon and it genuinely was one of the best things I've eaten in a while. Probably something to do with the high fat content...We ordered another round of this and added some calamari which were also really nice. I'd like to come back for dinner but if you're unsure about committing to that given some of the other reviews I would suggest having some cocktails and snacks at the bar. read more

I used to like this place, not anymore. Service is inattentive, the whole experience just mediocre. Ordered a Martini cocktail which turned out to be utterly undrinkable, actually the worst Martini I have ever had. We were given neither a food menu nor napkins. Not even a small plate for the olive pits. There are much better places in the area, don't waste your time here!!! read more

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A total charmer. Went there for lunch and the chicken dish was phenomenal. It was all so perfect that I almost went back for dinner that same day. read more

I went here as part of bookatable's 3 courses for £20 deal. A quick walk from Piccadilly Circus station, Mele e Pere looks warm and clean with colourful glass sculptures lining its wall. The waitress greeted us and sat the 2 of us on a large 6 person table which was great. We were handed a wine list, an a la Carte menu and the set menu. The set menu was completely different from the sample menu on bookatable except for the desserts which is totally fine, we're not that picky. The waitress was also super attentive even though she was the only one serving the whole floor. Then the food started to come out.. The cheesy mushroom starter was oily with sandy gritty bits in it. The beef carpaccio starter was thin and bland, kind of like ham slices you buy at the supermarket. For the main I had pork belly while my friend had the salmon. Both was pretty bland tasting. We both opted for the chocolate mousse dessert with milk ice cream. We agreed that this was the best of the 3 courses but it still wasn't that great. To be honest I would rather have spent the £20 on one good dish rather than 3 bland dishes. All 3 dishes reminded me of ready to cook/pre made dishes you get at the supermarket. It also took a while for the food to come out between courses. This wasn't a huge problem for us as we were chatting away but definitely something to consider. The saving grace was our waitress although we did have to pay a 12.5% service charge for it. read more

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Italian food in London. It's not really a cuisine I seem out as I tend to make and prefer my own versions of the most common meals like moussaka, pizza, lasagne, spaghetti....the list goes on. Having noticed Mele e Pere in a bookatable deal I decided to make a trip here for the 3. Course menu with Peosecco and apart from a few service hiccups, it was a stellar experience of quality Italian fare far away from your stradas and pizza expresses of this world. From the outside the place looks tiny but it's deceptively large. For food you're take. Downstairs and a tardis is an accurate description of the space down here. It's well lit, large with simplicity and a homely feel. Music is the perfect ambience. Half way through eating the lights dimmed very nicely to create a nice intimate mood. Every gasped a little. It was a nice touch. The food itself I had to qualms with. The starter great with gnocchi fritti which was like a pillowed doughnut. This led the way for an excellent organic salmon, mussels and broccoli stem fish that was superb. The dessert great as well. A nice large piece of goats cheese with a sweet sour green tomato and what was surely homemade walnut bread. Stunning The only minor here was the service. One of our group ordered the winter lasagne dish and was incorrectly given the pork belly. 10 minutes later the salmon dish was brought out but this was wrong too! It was almost comical how you could get a dish not wrong once but twice. This would normally count negatively against a business but they were so nice about it, removing my friends main from the bill and offering us a large spread of sides as an apology. They say bad things happen for a reason and if it hadn't I wouldn't have tried the amazing ascolana fried spicy olives. Extremely yum. So in all it was a fabulous food, top notch service even despite the mistakes. If this is how every business corrected their mistakes I would be all too happy to get the wrong order 9/10 times I'd definitely swing by again if in the area. The bar looks quite cool too and you can order sides to share here too. read more

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I am a bit baffled to see another place that is rated not very high on Yelp but that definitely deserves a higher score than three stars "A-OK" in my opinion. Mele e Pere is a place in Soho that you can easily walk past without even grasping what this shop is about. One lazy afternoon I popped in and was delighted with some very tasty Italian food. Immediately when I entered the restaurant, I was seated in the street level bar area by a very nice and friendly waitress. There is also a restaurant seating area downstairs. I started my late lunch with an assortment of delicious bread. When I questioned the waitress about the orange-coloured bread, she explained that the colour comes from tomatoes. They bake the breads themselves, allowing them to create different mixes when they like. Besides the bread, I also ordered arancini as starter, which tasted fabulous. As main I went for a small tagliatelle with beef ragù. First of all, it was looking beautiful. Besides looking great, it also tasted excellent. Although you could think of it as just another bolognese dish, it tasted far better than any bolognese pasta I tasted before. To finish my meal, I selected the strawberry tart. It was difficult to pick one of the delicious dessert options, but the strawberry tart sounded good and was even better on the plate. Mele e Pere is truly an excellent Italian restaurant. The dishes look great and taste even better than they look. The service is impeccable and the staff are very friendly. I did not quite understand, why I got two glasses of cloudy homemade lemonade instead of one and after I did not look at my bill in detail, I did not notice it when I paid. But as I will definitely go there again, I am sure I will make up for it rather sooner than later. read more

Mele E Pere - Selection of breads. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Love love love!! Highlight of my week in London, my buddy's fave place to eat & drink. Truffle gnocchi is melt in the mouth fabulous!! Sit at the bar if you can... Lots to watch #mustvisit #nancysyelp read more

Mele E Pere - Truffle gnocchi - YUM!! - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

The best bread I have EVER had !! Even better than Paris. They bake it fresh every day. We ordered several things and shared: Spicy fried ascolana olives £3.5 Burrata with san marzano tomato pappa Tagliatelle with beef ragù Aubergine and feta cheese ravioli with mushrooms, hazelnuts and veal jus EVERY DISH WAS DELICIOUS. The only thing we didn't like was the noise level... read more

Mele E Pere - Beautiful glass display - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

- Mele e Pere is a family-run restaurant, which serves the best of authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Soho. - Open from lunchtime continuously into late evening, every day of the week - we went there for drinks: they offer homemade Vermouth along with a list of predominantly Italian wines by the bottle and glass - service was friendly; atmosphere was relaxed; furniture is modern, simple and here and there a little bit fancy - we tried dry white Vermouth (4.00 GBP) and Rhubarb and Rosehip Spritz (classic spritz with bitter rhubarb and rosehip; 7.00 GBP) Conclusion: Nice bar with nice drinks in a nice atmosphere! read more

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It only had okay reviews on yelp and it was only okay. The best part was the bread. It's an app but we ordered two because it was delicious. The drinks were eh, the food was eh, and the service was fine. I would not come back except for the bread. Even my cocktails were meh. read more

With many enticing things on the menu, you will want to share the dishes. For two or three, I recommend sharing two appetizers, a pasta, and one or two entrees. The atmosphere and staff is very cool, fun, and chill. I highly recommend coming here regularly. read more

Mele E Pere - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Went for dinner with a few former colleagues and had a great experience. I ordered from the three course plus a glass of bubbly set menu. For starter, I had a slightly smoked fish carpaccio which was amazing and perfect to whet my appetite. Then, I had pasta with mussels which was also another mouth-watering dish, though I did wish that they had boiled the pasta more properly. Lastly, I had tiramisu for dessert which was the perfect finish to the meal, especially with its scoop of coffee ice cream on top. Service could have been better, in the sense that the place was very busy and the staff, only a few. Nonetheless, they brought everything out on time and without any issue. Ambience was lovely. It was down to earth, cosy and sophisticated all at once. I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

It's unfortunate that the exterior of Mele e Pere leaves the viewer with an assumption that the interior contains a gaudy glass fruit shop instead of a rather tasty Italian restaurant. Probably not the best way to drum up business. The food is good - not hold-onto-your-hats amazing - but pretty appropriate for the price point (£3-6 for shared small starters, around £15 for mains). They must have tweaked the menu post-opening though, because unlike what another reviewer mentioned, they do now offer small-sized pasta plates for the less gluttonous of eaters (of which I am not). We ordered nearly every starter to try. Standouts? There were these little fried cheese balls (the name will come to me eventually...) that were amahhhzing dahling. The aubergine parmigiana was delicious as well - I could have eaten plenty more of that (hint - make it a larger dish!) They have a lovely selection of wines and desserts too - big ups to the gooseberries and pannacotta. Besides the fruity travesty at the front, the decor in the downstairs - casual style tables, mismatched chairs, plus architect lamps - makes it feel as though you're having dinner at a friend's house... in a good way. Change that display and the place won't be half empty (or half full?) on a Friday night. read more

Mele and Pere, a Trattoria and Vermouth Bar opened by Andrea Mantovani and Peter Hughes, have launched their new breakfast menu of delicious smoked salmon and cream cheese buns together with delectable homemade pastries that taste so much better than the shop bought varieties. Their flapjacks are brimming with fruit and nuts, tiered carrot cake, cakey chocolate filled pastries, doughnuts with scrumptious vanilla filled custard, and their take on the famous "jammy dodgers." Upstairs eating is in modern surroundings well decorated with coloured glass fruit in the showcase and an additional larger dining area downstairs. We are looking forward to next time trying their full Mele breakfast sandwich - sourdough with an Italian twist (homemade sausage, smoked pancetta, egg and relish). Go check out their new breakfast menu! read more

Majority of us ordered from the three course set menu for £20 (excluding service charge). It definitely work out cheaper then ordering from the a la carte, but of course you do not get a large choice of dishes. From the set menu I started with the Braised veal breast, chiodini mushrooms, black olives and polenta. I was slightly disappointed with the dish as there was only a sprinkle of shredded braised veal breast. It's definitely a starter because there was not much of this of what I described as a thick soup. My main i went for the tagliatelle with beef ragu, which is basically a spaghetti bolognese. There was nothing special and just average pasta dish. I would had prefer go opting for the fish dish which looked more appetising. Dessert I choice the tiramisu which I found too sweet with lack of coffee flavour. I found this to be my least favourite Tiramisu I have had at a restaurant. it did not taste like the tiramisu I recognise. Overall the food and service is average. The most disappointing was when we were paying. Some of paid card and some paid cash which in total should be more than the bill so advise the waitress there is roughly £10 change. After leaving to get the change, she comes back to tell us there is no change and showed us a new receipt with a different total of the bill, which had £10 more service charge (more than the discretionary 12.5%). Lucky I took a photo of the receipt we originally was presented, with the correct calculated service charge. I don't know where the error was, from the waitress or the system. But do remember to check your bill has been calculated correctly whether you dine at Mele e Pere or any other restaurant. We could have been paying more service charge than stated on the receipt or menu. read more

Mele and Pere, meaning Apples and Pears, a Trattoria and Vermouth Bar opened by Andrea Mantovani and Peter Hughes, have launched their new breakfast menu of delicious smoked salmon and cream cheese buns together with delectable homemade pastries that taste so much better than the shop bought varieties. Everything tastes so much better when washed down with their signature brilliant new coffee from the guys at Terrone and Co Roastery! We are looking forward to next time trying their full Mele breakfast sandwich! read more

I just went there with a few friends for lunch. The service was super slow, only juniors and trainees working. They were confused, as you are as a newbie, which could be fine if a manager would stick around showing them how to work professionally. The food was ok, but cooked without love. The Melon sorbet is based on about 97% sugar, I doubt they make it them selves. The food wasn't balanced and you walk away hungry... which could be kind of ok if you experienced amazing flavors in it, but this was just regular food. The actual area is super cool. Trendy architecture and a well decorated bar... to bad the rest doesn't live up to the visual expectations... It felt like a tourist trap to be honest. read more

Very friendly staff, nice and cosy place, try the housemade martini's ! Good and varied choice on the menu, excellent service ! Good Italian dishes , great value, will come again ! read more

This place is almost a 4. We were able to walk in on a Saturday eve and snag one of the tables on the top floor for 5 people at 8pm. I think it is a bit of sign. The top floor has no personality really, but it does mean you can get good service. The bottom floor was bustling and the copper bar is quite nice. The food was good--we had a spattering of appetizers, but they were nothing special. Same thing with the mains--they were good and fairly priced but not going to run back for their pastas. The place faces Scoop so I thought they would get their sorbets and ice creams from there but they make their own. And the chocolate ice cream was EXCELLENT! Yum. For wine, apps, pasta and dessert it was 35 quid/head. read more

This place is fantastic. Seems like a great place for a romantic dinner or a business dinner. It has a great vibe with great food. I had the gnocchi triitti and burrata with beets for starters. Both were awesome. I sampled the octopus that my colleague ordered. That was only my second time eating octopus. I can say it was better than the first time I had octopus, but not my thing. For the main I had the ragu. I ordered the small plate. It was a fine size given the starters and the plan to finish with ice cream. I had the honeycomb ice cream, it was good but I would probably try a different flavor next time. I definitely will eat here again the next time that I am in London. read more

Mele e Pere is an unexpected new favourite. The ground floor bar looks sterile and rather uninviting. I would have walked right past had my friend not mentioned how nice the subterranean bar was. What's not to love about a place offering prosecco on tab! We dropped in for a couple of drinks and bar snacks (I second the compliment on the excellent bread!) to recover from a heavy day at the sales. This is now on my list of places to go in Soho and I will gladly return for a proper meal - and definitely more bubbly. read more

Most italian places in soho are tourist traps but there is more to this place than meets the eye. From street level you can only see the bar, the main dining area is in the basement. I came here for an office christmas lunch and had the 3 course set menu. My main course was gnocchi with black truffle shavings. While the aroma of the dish was tantalizing, it failed to deliver on flavour. Dessert was good - chocolate ice cream with a warm pannetonne. Service was efficient and for a large group, the dishes arrived quickly and promptly. Its a safe option if you have a big group and need somewhere central. Otherwise Soho is quite a competitive area for good eats. read more

Definitely the best Martini cocktails in town. Ask for a seat at the bar downstairs and enjoy the huge selection of drinks carefully prepared by wise barmen. Interesting pre-theatre menu, I like to have a couple of Martini and olive ascolana - fried olives with stuffed meat (they actually use nduja which is far more interesting). Good selection of wines, I go there during peak times and rarely have to wait to be seated. A 5 star for quality, atmosphere, staff. A must go in Soho. read more

We were guided in by a gaudy wall of glass baubles, a pretty addition to an unlovely street but sadly for them not a clear enough indication of what lies within. Tripping down the steps brought us to a large subterranean cavern, whitewashed and well spaced with a lost and found furniture aesthetic created from a Habitat filled junk store. Starters come from a short rustic selection, expertly matched by the Italian focused wine list. An explosively fruity half bottle of Puglian Primativo worked well as a bridge between the two courses. The well described and accessible list gives a little more info than what is at times a blunt and monosyllabic menu. Spoilt by Polpo and Bocca Di Lupo I found the lamb and mint polpettes as solid and bland as a chubby public school boy and soft tasty rose veal spoilt by pointlessly raw artichoke. Thankfully things looked up, and rapidly, with the pasta course. There are no half portions here as you'd find in Zucca so it's an either / or between pasta and mains. Tagliatelle with ox cheek ragu was silky, sensual and substantial, if a little salty. Tiny cheek chunks and fragrant tomatoes came sparingly curled round yolky firm carbohydrate curls. The spring vegetable ravioli were also exceptionally well made parcels, albeit with more ricotta than anything else inside. Tiramisu arrived like an over-exuberant busty hug from Nigella Lawson. Creamy, boozy and oh so slightly wrong. After a heavy hunk of pasta it's almost a step too far. Enough, almost too much, to share. By the time we left, just after 9pm, a restaurant that deserved to be much busier was almost entirely empty. We walked out into Soho feeling it should be past our bedtime, like seeing a film during the day. It's a shame and I genuinely hope it improves. It wasn't perfect, but at £30 a head for two courses and wine I felt we'd eaten well. An uncomplicated, inexpensive Italian in tourist ground zero deserves a wider audience. read more

The breads, oh the breads.. This Italian family run restaurant bakes its own bread and ciabatta. We had them as tapas for our Pinot Grigio. Actually we tasted two types of Pinot Grigio - a younger and an older one, both excellent. The prices are very reasonable for Soho. The staff is very friendly and it feels very cosy there. The stracciatella cheese dish is authentic and so is the house made Vermouth. The place gets full after 6pm so you'd better make a reservation. read more

I can't praise this place highly enough. On arrival you are greeted by a colourful display of glass fruits and led downstairs into the taverna-style restaurant. The interiors are modern and quirky. A spectacular vermouth bar, mismatched tables, whitewashed walls and angle-poised light features. We started with a delicate and subtly fresh plate of chopped veal. Highly recommended - but the real treat was what came next. Steak 'alla Fiorentina'. Oh my. Presented on a slate dish for sharing purposes it was charred and flavoursome on the outside, tender and succulent on the inside - cooked to perfection and one of the best steaks I have had in London. The rustic homemade chips were an excellent compliment. We had read good things about the ice cream at Mele e Pere and boy were those reports accurate. Selecting Pistacchio from an extensive list, the texture was perfectly silky, the flavour finely balanced and not too sweet. At £40ish per head including wine, I will definitely be back. read more

Nice enough place but food and service both disappointed. Expectations were high but the Ragu was so salty it was genuinely inedible. Disappointing when there are so many other options nearby. I wouldn't go back - try somewhere else, not worth it... read more

I got food poisoning at this restaurant. It was very likely the olive ascolane with nduja. Avoid at all costs!!

It's really hard to rate this place. Service was good and our food (we both had pasta) excellent. However, the dining room is incredibly loud. A basement space with no soft furnishings means everyone is shouting to be heard over the din. A real shame, because the area needs a decent Italian restaurant that doesn't cost the earth, but I'm not sure I'll be going back... read more

Excellent restaurant. From there very well prices 3 course set menu (£20 WITH a glass of bubbles!) to the informed and attentive staff - my experience at Mele e Pere was top notch. All courses were freshly prepared, cooked and season to perfection. We opted for a bottle of the house white wine which was refreshing, and well priced. If you are looking for a great spot for a great price you cant go past this gem in amongst the rough of the west end tourist food scene! read more

The name means apples and pears, and the shop front is filled with an array of glass ones. The main restaurant is downstairs and has a lively vibe at dinner time (we arrived at 9.30 on a Friday). Food from a pre/post theatre menu was great value at £18 for 3courses and a drink. Food was beautifully presented and good quality. My dining companion had the truffle and parmesan risotto-delicious and full flavoured, if heavy, and they struggled to finish a starter portion ordered as a main. My fish from the post theatre menu was well cooked and looked very designer inspired. Staff were efficient. A good choice in the area. read more