Locanda Locatelli, Nr. Marble Arch

[Somewhatfoolish]

Went here for lunch, since I was visiting speaker's corner, not realising just how good it was (anywhere that asks you how you want your duck cooked has to be...); thought it deserved its own thread. It's fecking great, definitely the best Italian I've had outside of Italy!

[Saag Aloo]

Is it pricey?

[navier_stokes]

Been wanting to go here for ages but have not yet got round to it.

His cookbook is also extremely good... if you want to know about real Italian cooking.

[Somewhatfoolish]

Saag Aloo said:

Is it pricey?

Pricier than McDonalds but it's not super-duper expensive. Mind you I felt a bit of a tt cause the mate I was with had just been laid off!

If you search for it online there are supposed to be mega queues for reservations in the evening, so I can recommend popping along on a Sunday lunchtime, no need for a reservation the place was only around a quarter full...

Edited by Somewhatfoolish on Monday 16th March 16:00

[markomah]

I agree - one of my favourite restaurants in London - classic Italian peasant cuisine but done superbly well. I also like the decor and ambiance of the place.

They have a Taurasi on the wine-list which is half-decent value and, IMHO, one of the finest wines to come out of Italy.

[555ST]

Somewhatfoolish said:

Saag Aloo said:

Is it pricey?

Pricier than McDonalds but it's not super-duper expensive...

Can wholeheartedly recommend LL.

I've been twice (once for lunch and once for dinner), and both times the bill for two was over £120 without trying. That's a LOT pricier than McDonalds, or do they have a special credit-crunch menu now?

[yrrep.sirhc]

555ST said:

Somewhatfoolish said:

Saag Aloo said:

Is it pricey?

Pricier than McDonalds but it's not super-duper expensive...

Can wholeheartedly recommend LL.

I've been twice (once for lunch and once for dinner), and both times the bill for two was over £120 without trying. That's a LOT pricier than McDonalds, or do they have a special credit-crunch menu now?

I think i'll stick to a Chicken Legend (on westminster bridge for views aswell)

[sleep envy]

can recommend it too, my mate works there