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Forty Dean Street, London,

Forty Dean Street

4.6
4.6
3884 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
23:00
Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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What 3,884 people are saying

Forty Dean Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseEnergetic

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  • West End London

    Italian

Review summary

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Forty Dean Street is a charming Italian restaurant in Soho, celebrated for its "authentic, delicious food" and "friendly, efficient service." Guests appreciate its "lovely atmosphere" and "great value for money." The welcoming staff and delightful dishes, such as the standout pistachio tiramisu, make it a must-visit.
3,884 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience 10/10 ambience, food and service definitely recommend and will definitely go back

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    Dublin1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall we were disappointed by our meal after reading so many positive reviews for this restaurant. The food was average and the service very poor. Our table was directly next to the door which meant we heard every interaction as new customers walked in. Front of house was very rude to every customer, the restaurant did not feel like a welcoming environment.

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  3. Melissa

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food wonderful. Service brilliant. Great value. Looking forward to coming again

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  4. Carly

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited today for a first time visit. We arrived three minutes before our time and was told to come back in five minutes even though the restaurant was empty. This ruined part of the experience as she was quite rude and unwelcoming and we did nearly leave altogether. Other than this the food was lovely.

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  5. Emma

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had pre theatre supper here, great food and service, a proper old fashioned Italian restaurant, loved it

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  6. Nigel

    San Francisco18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely buzzing Italian restaurant in the heart of SOHO , really good atmosphere and very good service for a Group of 6 for Lunch. The Team looked after us and overall the service food , wine and presentation was very good and we had an excellent afternoon . Looking fwd to returning

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  7. Nigel

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great service great atmosphere Just a shame has now become so expensive !

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  8. heana

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time visiting Forty Dean street. The food, service and vibes were as amazing as the first time I visited. Only comment: The pistachio tiramisu doesn't have much of a pistachio taste. Would be better if they could enhance the pistachio flavour in this dessert. Otherwise everything else was perfect!

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  9. jeremy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly. Delicious food highly recommended .

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  10. Gemma

    Devon6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 4th visit and we’ll be back. Fantastic service, authentic Italian food and excellent value for money in the heart of soho. What’s not to love?

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Forty Dean Street is rated 4.6 stars by 3884 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 47 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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