L'ARTE

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “The complimentary olives and bread with olive oil were a nice surprise. I dined from the two course set menu on a Wednesday lunchtime. The restaurant was quiet, and pleasantly cool (on a very hot day) with unobtrusive background music playing. Service was excellent. The starter of calamari with lemon and tartare sauce was beautifully presented, only lightly battered, and absolutely delicious. With that, I had a glass of the Falanghina "Guerrriero" - Il Poggio white wine, which was just as the menu described: 'citrus, honey and almond'. It would make an excellent aperitif. The main course of Branzino Con Vongole Veraci i.e. pan fried sea bass with small clams and seasonal vegetables was excellent. Again, the presentation was exquisite. The seabass and the clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicate. The vegetables included baby carrot, fennel, and stem broccoli. The fennel was slightly firmer than my ideal, but I like like my veg lightly cooked. With the main, I had a glass of the rose Bardolino Chiaretto - Cavalchina (I had never tried pink Bardolino before), and the notes of cherry and cranberry complimented the dish well. Out of curiosity, I glanced at the fine reds section of the wine list and noted that it extended to some high prices. Alongside the excellent seafood dishes, meat, salad and a few vegetarian options are available. Recommended!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a fantastic experience! The food was absolutely delicious, the starters were full of flavour, the drinks were refreshing, and the desserts were the perfect way to finish the meal. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. The customer service was exceptional, and a special thank you to the manager, Jordan, who was so welcoming, attentive, and made sure we had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “This was our first visit to L’Arte in Cockfosters. We’d previously been to their restaurant in Winchmore Hill which was equally excellent. The staff are professional, friendly and attentive. The menu is pretty extensive and the food is excellent. We both had seafood dishes which were perfectly cooked… the grilled calamari is to die for!! Although the prices are perhaps a little higher than your average Italian restaurant these two restaurants are very much above average. This is reflected in the quality of their ingredients and the top level of service so absolutely worth it in my opinion. Unsurprisingly they get pretty busy at weekends so it’s worth booking in good time. 5 stars all round from me and I highly recommend. Many Thanks.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “We had excellent food at L’Arte. The atmosphere and service was excellent. Thank you so much!”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “We had amazing experience, ordered tomahawk and it was delicious! Starters, deserts and coffee as well! We were also given tiramisu on the house! The tiramisu was beautify presented it typical Italian coffee maker! So original!”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “An Italian restaurant that is smartly decorated and has a warm atmosphere. The staff are professional and efficient, taking time to ensure all requirements are met. The menu is concise with enough options to choose from. The food is well presented, fresh and quality outstanding. Parking is on street. Certainly one of the best Italian restaurants in the area.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Bellissimo! What a wonderful first time experience at L’Arte. From the welcome & service from Jordan, attention to our table from Manuel & the professionalism & hospitality of Alberto, we knew instantly this would be a great experience. The food did not disappoint, freshly produce, presented and prepared with care and attention by the head chef who I made a point to thank after our meal. If you want to eat amazing Italian food- please visit L’Arte.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Great food, simple and delicious. So happy to have a good Italian in the area. I came back with my partner, the food is still excellent. The device was very slow however but given it was dinner and the quality was great, I feel it's ok. The fried zucchini were delicious, my lamb was perfectly cooked, and the portions are very generous.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Excellent all round. Great service. Very friendly and attentive. Fantastic quality dishes, very well prepared. It is quite a bit more expensive than you would expect, so be prepared for that, but highly recommended”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Fantastic fresh ingredients and delicious food. We had T-Bone steak and the catch of the day which was a very fresh and well cooked Skit fish. Portions are generous and good enough even for a big appetite. Pear ricotta Dessert was very light and tasty. Good selection of wines and cocktails. Would definitely go again.”