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Locanda Ottoemezzo, London,

Locanda Ottoemezzo

4.8
4.8
353 Reviews
£41 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighborhood 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.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 7:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Great for fine wines

  • West London

    Great for fine wines

  • West London

    Romantic

  • West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Locanda Ottoemezzo is a charming Italian restaurant in Kensington, praised for its "authentic delicious food" and "superb service." Regulars adore the "wonderful atmosphere," with a special mention for the risotto served from a Parmesan wheel. The attentive staff and cozy setting make it a "gem of a restaurant" worth revisiting.

353 Reviews
  1. Alexander VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely setting for a really good food and great service. Dined with colleagues and we all enjoyed the evening, especially learning more about the special dishes from friendly and knowledgeable staff. Excellent.

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  2. Alessia VIP

    London102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing , great food and lovely staff, we will keep coming back

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  3. matthew VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice surprise when a local neighborhood restaurant turns out to have really good food. The space is cute, the front of the house manager (and I assume owner) Emidio is quintessentially Italian --very friendly and a good host. I had steak which was excellent. Not expected at all--delicious charcoal grilled. Wife had risotto out of a wheel or parmesan which was also quite good. Wine list while not cheap does have some good wines on it. Highly recommend.

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  4. Suresh

    London4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Disastrous experience and this was even when popping in an hour prior to ensure that gluten free was catered for. Starters were poor but mains and service was even worse. Meals came almost 20 minutes apart meaning a birthday meal was ruined. Only the wine was any good. Will not be returning.

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  5. david VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delight to have an evening at Ottoemezze. A unique neighbourhood italian with wonderful food and made special and personal by the owners and their team. You are hosted in their 'home' with grace and humour.

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  6. Simon

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 5, 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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  7. Soffi

    Bath8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 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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  8. Bob VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 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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  9. Stephen VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 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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  10. morgan

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 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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Locanda Ottoemezzo is rated 4.8 stars by 353 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Locanda Ottoemezzo

2-4 Thackeray Street, London, W8 5ET

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 7:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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