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Locanda Ottoemezzo, London,

Locanda Ottoemezzo

4.8
4.8
350 Reviews
£41 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Pizza and lunch is ONLY served next door at our Cafe Ottomezzo. For evening bookings, please specify if you would like Cafe/Pizzaria or Restaurant seating.

The owners of Locanda Ottoemezzo Italian restaurant in London’s Kensington, just a few moments’ walk from the High Street, are film aficionados extraordinaire. In particular, their admiration of Federico Fellini’s masterpiece 8 ½ has inspired them to name their delightful restaurant after it and to decorate the interior with 8 1/2 – themed details. The general vibe of this charming and accomplished neighbourhood restaurant is vibrant and warm and full of colour with collectors’ details like rare LPs, books, instruments and a precious 1963 poster of the film. Yet there’s nothing gimmicky about Locanda Ottoemezzo. The perfect house risotto is always on the menu here served with a theatrical flourish from a rind of parmesan.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 19:00–21:30 Tue–Fri 12:00–14:30
  • Phone number
    020 7937 2200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West London

    Great for fine wines

  • West London

    Romantic

  • West London

    Great for scenic views

  • West London

    Italian

  • West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Locanda Ottoemezzo offers an "authentic Italian treasure" in Kensington, featuring a charming setting and "deliciously fresh cooked food." With standout dishes like risotto served in a parmesan wheel and "fantastic" Negroni cocktails, this cozy spot impresses with attentive service and a movie-themed ambiance, making it a "hidden gem."

350 Reviews
  1. Simon

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dinner. Service good and food excellent.

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  2. Soffi

    Bath

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gem. We were eating early so had a lovely positioned table, attentive staff and deliciously fresh cooked food.

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  3. Bob

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best Italian meals I've ever had, and I've had the pleasure of trying many fine Italian restaurants all over the world. Charming little place with superb pasta, appetizers and deserts. Excellent value and large portions. Owner/Chef was such a gracious and personable man,

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  4. Stephen

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Charming little spot. Great Italian meal! Owner waited on us. Staff was very friendly and attentive. In a quiet residential area of town.

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  5. morgan

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! The service was great, and all of the employees were very kind and accommodating.

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  6. Nicola

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had booked in then restaurant but it was a bit subterranean for us on a summer's evening. But we move to the cafe next door. The food was fantastic and the waitress charming and super efficient

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  7. Vappalak

    London

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Warm and friendly service. Will definitely return.

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  8. David

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic resturant, the food was fantastic. Highly recommend

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  9. Alexis

    London

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favourite Italian restaurant, always good and everyone working there is lovely

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 25 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily the best meal we have ever had. Incredible food and unique, fun ambiance. We will tell everyone about this!

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FAQs

Locanda Ottoemezzo is rated 4.8 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Locanda Ottoemezzo

2-4 Thackeray Street, London, W8 5ET

Additional information

  • Area
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 19:00–21:30 Tue–Fri 12:00–14:30
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Wine
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