Thinly sliced veal with a wonderful sauce! The atmosphere is very cozy tucked away off a busy roadread more

We were looking for a place for dinner and had stopped to read the menu posted outside the La…read morePorchetta Pollo Bar. A very enthustiac young man invited us to come in. He was soon joined by what appeared to be his father (this is definitely a family owned place) who also implored us to come in. We decided to give it a try. I think "Mom" was our server. Also very friendly and enthustiac. My wife and I both ordered traditional Italian entrees and were thrilled to find that the Bolognese Sauce was very reminiscent of the Bolognese of an old Italian restaurant in the States that had always been our favorite before it closed over twenty years ago. We haven't had sauce this good in a long-time. EXCELLENT FOOD, EXCELLENT SERVICE and very reasonable prices.

Fairly middling?…read more 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.

I want to give this 3.5. I did get in on an early very busy Saturday late afternoon so that was…read moregreat. 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.

Ordered both the papardelle with ragu and the fettucine with cobble lane cured anduja. The…read morefettucine was my favorite pasta I've ever had!! Just an incredible restaurant experience. Service was also so kind and attentive.

Solid pasta but not unique flavors. - Like the parpadelle…read morewith ragu. - Bruschetta was excellent. Very affordable and delicious wine by the glass. The seats by the bar is a bit uncomfortable - too close to the bar and your legs are squeezed between the bags and coats hanging under the counter. Toward the latter part of lunch, they open the door wide and it was cold.

Tried the carbonara here and it was great the pasta was made freshly too so it was good. The…read morecarbonara needs more yolk since the sauce is pretty dry though but overall it was not bad. The tiramisu is not recommended though since it has only 4 layers. Coming here just get the pasta instead as its not bad. Lovely service props for the waitress. Recommended to try and might coming back in the near future.

I was craving pizza today. At first, I thought about visiting the nearest pizza hut but choosing…read moresomething more authentic seemed to be a better choice. I ordered the Americana Piccante. Nice sized serving with pepperoni sausage. The bread was thin crust & the waitress was very friendly & attentive. She noticed that I stopped eating my food & asked if my dish was satisfactory. The food was well prepared but I was feeling under the weather. The waitress prepared me a takeaway box.

Popped in for a late night post seeing a show in the West End. Absolutely loved my meal. It was a…read moresolid pasta with a carrot and meat based sauce. Great wine. And the owners made me feel welcomed the second I walked in. I loved the cozy and intimate vibe as well.

A neighborhood gem, never had a disappointing meal. Last time it was pollo in potacchio , a…read morewonderful braised chicken dish. Staff is also great.

The restaurant had a clean and friendly atmosphere, the tall ceilings and windows made it very open…read moreand bright. The service was prompt and done with a smile. The food and drinks were as described. We had the bruschetta and calamari for starters. The tomatoes were fresh and the batter on the calamari was light and crispy (I'd recommend). Overall this was a pleasant experience and is one of the better Zizzi's. As long as your standards are reasonable and recognise this is a chain, you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: Our menu is made up of tasty Italian dishes from pizza, pasta and risotto to salads and indulgent…read moredesserts but always with a twist - like a classic Carbonara with a chorizo crumb or a traditional garlic bread with mozzarella & 'Nduja sausage. We strive to bring out our customer's inner foodies by constantly innovating our menu and adding delicious & exciting ingredients like vegan jackfruit pepperoni, wild boar meatballs and 'Nduja sausage to name a few. Whether you're a meat-eater, veggie, vegan or gluten-free we have a dish to suit all tastes & requirements.

An outstanding Italian Restaurant Food is delicious , with…read moretwo portion sizes There is a great Ice Cream Shop they own acrosx the street One of the Best Italian Restaurants in Lindon

Good food, I had the frito misto that had fried blood oranges in, was surprised at how delicious a…read morefried orange could be! Good service Buzzing atmosphere

Sorry to bring these reviews to order but the web link is to an mail ordering site?…read moreMaybe they provide this ,but surely its the shop that is the focus?

This place hasn't been around for 40 years for no reason. Some of the best Italian food I've eaten…read more I'm here all the time and have pretty much tried everything. 5/5 all the way!

If you're a pasta lover, Bancone is an absolute gem. Fresh, handmade pasta at prices that won't…read morebreak the bank? Yes, please. I've visited several locations around London, and every single one delivers the same consistent quality and flavor. The menu is small but perfectly curated, aseverything is made fresh daily. I tried the Cacio e Pepe and Carbonara, and both were cooked perfectly al dente bliss. Plates arrived quickly, and every bite was delicious. The wine list is extensive, with options by the glass or bottle, making it easy to pair with your pasta. Service is friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The vibe is casual, trendy, and fun, with great music to set the mood. Reservations are highly recommended, as their seats fill up fast. P.S. I've heard they don't do to-go boxes, but honestly... who's leaving a bite behind anyway?

Great food and a fun lively atmosphere here but an absolute travesty for not allowing you to take…read moreaway your leftovers. We came here to celebrate our daughter's graduation with her picking Bancone for it's excellent food and being well recommended online. Everything was great with our meal as we tried the "silk handkerchief" pasta dishes, Cacio e Pepe, and a couple of other dishes along with a couple of drinks and appetizers (focaccia and the fried artichoke). Our waitress (Bernisha) was super cool and helpful as was an additional staff member who brought our food to the table and grated cheese for our dishes. The big rub comes from their absolutely ridiculous restaurant policy of not allowing you to take away your leftovers. My wife has a small appetite and we ALWAYS have to take her leftovers to go. Sometimes I eat them the next day and sometimes she does. I mean why waste some great food? When we asked for a few take away containers for my wife's, daughter's and daughter's boyfriend's leftovers we were told they don't allow that. W. T. F. ???? I thought they were joking at first. Then the man who brought our food out and grated our cheese earlier came over to our table and explained that the restaurant policy is not to allow guests to take their leftovers home. When asked why, he proceeded to give an explanation that if customers took their leftovers home, the restaurant would lose the quality control and presentation of the food. For example, we could get sick by not reheating the leftovers properly or we could leave them out of their restaurant-controlled environment (e.g. in a hot car) and the food could go bad. He actually said they could be sued for someone getting sick due to this example. I informed him that I have eaten out a lot in my 60 plus years and in many different countries in all types of restaurants and have NEVER EVER heard of a restaurant not allowing their customers to take home their leftovers from meals THAT WE PAID FOR! I asked him what other restaurants around there do this. He actually said "a lot of them do". Wrong answer. No one else does. The only time I can remember a place not allowing take away food was all you can eat buffets for obvious reasons. A quick online query of this ludicrous policy states the following: "In London, refusing takeaway containers for restaurant leftovers is uncommon, particularly in casual, mid-range, or chain spots where doggy bags are widely offered and accepted as standard practice. High-end fine dining spots (e.g., Michelin-starred) are more likely to decline, citing food safety rules or presentation standards, though even there it's fading due to anti-waste campaigns". Bancone in Borough Yards is not a Michelin-starred restaurant. It is a popular casual pasta bar known for fresh pasta sheets and Italian dishes.....but without any Michelin recognition. I would go here again for the food but make sure I don't get full too easily or watch my purchased leftovers go to waste. Oh, another tip for Bancone: Tell your staff not to argue with paying customers.

Recently (within the past month) whilst on a vacation in London, we were recommended to eat at this…read morewonderful Italian restaurant near our hotel. What a delight. The family who owns this restaurant are adorable! We ate here twice in our 10 day stay and had different dishes each time. The fettuccine alfredo is wonderful. The arribiatta sauce is especially (and appropriately) spicy. I even asked if they could "make" me a cesar salad, and they did their best to come up with something spectacular! The restaurant is in close walking distance to The British Museum and between the Russell Square and Holborn tube stations. It's always nice to go to a restaurant where the owner fusses about the tables ensuring that everyone is enjoying the food. Also, there is a piano player who is outstanding and she played classics to Disney to show tunes. It was wonderful!!

Our hotel was in the same block as this restaurant and we sort of stumbled across it while looking…read morefor dinner. We were reading the menu posted outside the door when we were greeted by one of the employees (I think he was "family") and then we were also greeted by an older gentleman who appeared to be the owner. We decided to give it a try. The lady waiting on us was very nice (also appeared to be family) and service was excellent. BTW - they have live music with a piano player. My wife had the spaghetti with bolanagese sauce and it was truly exceptional. I had the lasagna (my "go to" Italian dish) and it was also delicious. Great little restaurant. Cozy interior, live music, great food and great friendly service.