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Forty Dean Street, London,

Forty Dean Street

4.6
4.6
3789 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Forty Dean Street is the pinnacle of affordable Italian cuisine in busy Soho. We are a small, family run restaurant dedicated to providing incredible food at incredible prices. Our set menu boasts a variety of sensational dishes built around fresh, seasonal produce and has customers coming back on a daily basis. Our à la carte menu is a favourite with our regulars, the media crowd and tourists alike.
Italian food has been served at Forty Dean Street for more than 17 years, so we like to think there’s nothing we haven’t mastered. So pop in for an Aperol Spritz!

We are fully Covid-19 certified by Food Alert.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 7734 1853
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 3,789 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • West End London

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forty Dean Street in Soho is a delightful Italian gem, offering "amazing food" and "excellent service" in a cozy atmosphere. Known for its "delicious pasta" and "friendly staff," it's perfect for a lively evening out. Although occasionally noisy and bustling, it remains a popular choice for "authentic Italian" dining in London.

3,789 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service we received was exceptional for a central London restaurant. The ambiance is great (loved the disco music) and everyone in the restaurant was happy. They even sang my partner happy birthday. I had the parpadelle and it was delicious! I would definitely go back again.

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  2. Philippa

    London

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very poor tonight especially as it was Christmas Eve Eve!

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  3. victoria

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal for my husband and I. Great food and service. Nice to see dogs allowed.

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  4. Alex

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was solid. Hospitality was not great as we were extremely rushed by the staff. I recognize that we were 15 minutes late, but we assured them that we would still be finished within our allotted two hours. Felt like the only priority was flipping the tables.

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  5. Rahul

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant and its menu was authentic and executed very well with prompt arrival of all our dishes and we were all happy with our food. However we had arrived 10mins early and was told that we will have to wait yet the staff were quite abrupt when being told this, additionally being seated past our booking time after we waited patiently. This tone continued through our meal. I must say that our waitress for the table was very helpful and welcoming, besides other members of staff. I would like to come and dine here again but the overall experience received was conflicting as the food was cooked to a good standard with amazing hearty flavours.

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  6. Joanne

    Lancashire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a lovely atmosphere. Service very friendly

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  7. Cristian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out of every place I have been to in London, this quaint restaurant makes you feel truly at home. Danny and Cristina were the ones who made our dining experience a 10/10, so a big thank you to you! Our little dog had also been given his own seat at the table, so I would recommend 40 Dean Street to anyone with a furry friend in need for a bite.

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  8. Michael Widdows

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Italian restaurant in the heart of Soho. Three of us shared a starter of Calamari and Zucchini, with a huge bowl of green olives. We then had mains of the chicken risotto, pappardelle with beef and a Margherita pizza. The portions were way bigger than we were anticipating leaving no room for desserts. Every item we tried was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. Service was exceptional. The final bill which included a glass of wine and two bottles of fizzy water came to £120 (including service). Highly recommended but just make sure you bring a big appetite!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great evening at 40 Dean Street. Ordered bruschetta, penne arrabbiata and profiterole and all three dishes were great. The service was lovely and well managed. Danny's service was welcoming and friendly, as was Natalia's. Lovely, intimate atmosphere. Will definitely be visiting 40 Dean Street again

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  10. Anthony

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best place we’ve been to this week. Despite sitting outside, food was great and the service very friendly. Definitely heading back.

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Forty Dean Street is rated 4.6 stars by 3789 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Forty Dean Street

40 Dean Street, London, W1D 4PX

Additional information

  • Area
    Soho
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minutes walk from Leicester Square Station
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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