This is a very nice, and very informal italian restaurant. Service is great, and the food is very good. There is no pizza and very little pasta on the menu, so you get a variety of different and unusual dishes. Specials tend to be good as well. Wine is moderately priced, and obviously well sourced. Prices are reasonable, and it is possible to eat well for under £25 a head. Much recommended, and within 20 yards of the Barbican Tube station.

Peter Thompson 04/05/2010

I've eaten here several times. The food is pretty much always of a good standard. Lasagne is authentic and tasty. Yesterday all three of us had the potato gnochi which were really tasty, and have to say the Tiramasu, though slightly more gateau than traditional was lovely soft fluffy and delicious. Service is usually efficient though yesterday we were served by a young italian lady who was a little aggressive in delivery, slightly difficult to understand and maybe could learn to be a little 'softer' with her customers! My father often has the liver and loves it. He will usually think of an excuse to eat here to have it.

Mark Taylor  12/06/2008

A very friendly local Italian restaurant with excellent food, Vecchio Parioli always offers great food in an enjoyable atmosphere. The grilled dover sole is a highight for me, along with the insalata tricolore, but pasta dishes are also first rate. The wine list has a great range of Italian wines at good prices, and the owner is a charmer. You cannot go wrong here.

Harry Purdey 30/06/2007

I went to this restaurant for a works Christmas lunch last December, they had muddled up the date but nonetheless produced meals for 18 people. I had a seabass larger than my plate and the whole meal was a great sucess and everyone thought so. I would certainly recommend this restaurant though I have not eaten from the standard menu

Rita Whitman 02/03/2006