DALLA

I loved this restaurant! Every detail was authentic from the subtle elegant design to the beautifully executed food. This chef understands Italian food to its core. It’s about letting ingredients sing without pretentious flourishes. I felt like I was transported to a discovered gem in Milano but happily for me it’s in London.

Charming little Italian with a lovely, intimate setting and warm ambiance. Service was attentive but lacked a bit of polish. Waiters seemed distracted (at times a touch unintentionally rude) and weren’t able to explain the dishes well. The dishes were tasty but not particularly memorable, particularly given the smaller portions at the high price point. It’s got a lot going for it, but overall didn’t quite hit the spot for me. Very mixed feelings about it. Worth a visit for the experience but in no hurry to return.

The service is OK but the food is lacklustre. Was recommended the zucchini omelette with balsamic vinegar but if you're familiar with Southeast Asian omelette this dish basically just tastes like that... nothing special so just skip it (mine came with eggshells). Seasoning of the mains (fish and pork collar) was very unbalanced. Both were too salty. Desserts were the highlight. Unfortunately for the price and the expectations, I would not recommend this place.

Where to begin?! The food was impeccable. Everyone in the know when it comes to excellent food in London has been raving about Dalla. I can see why. Everything was unbelievably good and it’s one of the best meals I’ve had in London recently. I highly recommend the anchovy and butter toast and the sea bass with cucumber and caper mayonnaise. Also, do not sleep on the pumpkin tortelli, it’s one of the best I’ve had! I liked that the coffee in the tiramisu was not too strong and the sour grape syrup that comes with the panna cotta is so unique. I wasn’t sure about it at first but grew to like it. The only downside is that the waiters were a little cold. I tried my hardest to be friendly but the service was not very warm. However, tall guy with facial hair, who I think is the head chef, was very smiley and welcoming so that was nice. He stands at the front as you enter and you can see him plating everything if you have the right table which was fun to see. I’ll definitely be back! A reservation is definitely required - it’s a very popular spot!

5 stars are just not enough to express our love for the restaurant and people there. We always come to Dalla whenever we travel to London. You can never go wrong with anything on the menu and their daily specials. With seasonal food and wine, they always surprise us with the best food! Their service is impeccable too! Lovely people running the restaurant with love and passion. My boyfriend planned a proposal there and they just nailed everything with a wonderful personal touch! Thanks Gen, Gian and Gianluca for calling London another home so much easier!

Ridiculously yummy. Got a last minute table for one outside on a Friday about half an hour before the booking. Amazing time to dine (around 6:30). There were plenty of table available inside and one available outside too. Had amazing service for the friendly staff who were very attentive to the menu and explaining specials and palates upon request. Very comfortable to come here as a solo diner. I ordered their beef tartare with some bread ordered separately too. A beautiful starter. Insanely good, so I understand why it is one of their staple plates that doesn’t leave their menu. Waited a little longer than I liked to received my main after my starter, however it seemed service was picking up inside so this wasn’t too bad. I had the Tagliatelle Deer Ragu which was rich and simple. Lovely flavours and majorly filling. A nice touch was that the entire bowl of parmigiana was left at the table which was lovely instead of a serving being offered. Drink was a campari spritz which was nice too. Overall, spent just over £55 including service charge. A splurge on a just because lunch maybe, but worth it for an occasion dinner, especially if you order one of their specials. Only downside I would have was the fact that both their specials were pork based, which I found strange. It’s always nice when there are options for the specials in terms of proteins. However this didn’t take away from my experience. Would love to come back soon.

Unfortunately we were quite disappointed with the food quality .. the photos online looked a lot more interesting so maybe we’re unlucky. The antipastis were ok - but nothing impressive, the flavors were quite bland. The pasta dishes were below average - there’s lot more places with way better fresh pasta with nicer texture and sauces in London. The pumpkin tortelloni was really disappointing as the filling was too dense and overpowering, just tasted like a big spoonful of roasted pumpkin inside - it was too sweet and needed something else to balance it out. The most disappointing dish was the whipped ricotta dessert, it’s literally a whole plate of ricotta and cream spread and drizzled with something similar to molasses…. The ricotta was too rich and it needed something else to pair with as a texture … we all felt sickly after that. The service was very good though - staffs were very friendly and helpful. But sadly for the food quality and price we would not recommend.

Dalla is a charming, intimate spot with a cosy atmosphere and a tightly curated menu that leans into simplicity and quality. While the service can feel a little chaotic at times — likely due to inexperience — the staff are warm and well-intentioned. The gnudi toscani was a true highlight: light, delicate, and full of flavour. The tagliata di manzo delivered on taste, though the meat was noticeably tough, which let the dish down a touch. Dalla shows real promise, but it’s not quite up there yet with more polished Italian favourites like Trullo or Bocca di Lupo. That said, it’s an enjoyable experience and worth a visit — especially for the gnudi.