Ave Mario

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  Lucy Hargreaves

  ·1 month ago

  “We were really looking forward to visiting this restaurant, especially given the beautiful interior and the positive reviews online. Unfortunately, the food and service did not live up to our expectations at all. The food was honestly shocking. Our pizza arrived wet and absolutely drenched in oil — something you might expect from a takeaway, rather than a highly rated Italian restaurant. The focaccia and burrata to start were decent, but honestly nothing special. I also politely asked our server whether the ragu was meant to be served al dente (particularly hard and chewy), as it wasn’t what I had expected. Rather than simply answering my question or having a conversation about it, she repeatedly told me not to bother sending it back to the kitchen, despite the fact that I hadn’t asked to send it back and was only asking out of curiosity. Throughout the meal, we felt like an absolute bother to our server, which was particularly disappointing given that we were still charged a 12.5% service charge. She never once checked on us or asked how our food was, despite us leaving the majority of it uneaten. The service was extremely poor, with very little interaction from our server and a general feeling that we were an afterthought. For the price point, the restaurant has a fabulous interior and clearly puts a lot of effort into its appearance. Unfortunately, the quality of the food and service simply did not match what was advertised online or what we expected from a restaurant at this price.”

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  Debbie Kelly

  ·2 months ago

  “Absolutely beautiful, the food was amazing!!! Carbonara was one of the best ive had x Staff were very attentive. I would definitely recommend you book, to avoid disappointment. Will definitely visit again. Thank you all for making the visit worthwhile.”

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  Chantal

  ·2 months ago

  “As usual, Ave Mario was an incredible experience! Adriana was so lovely and attentive, making sure that my allergies were catered to and that we had a fun and relaxing evening. The truffle pizza is a personal favorite, as is their iconic tiramisu. Thank you for always making us feel so welcome! ♥️🍕✨”

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  Mary G

  ·3 months ago

  “I was in the mood for Italian food! I sat at the kitchen counter and had the pleasure of watching a well organized crew prepare mouth watering delicious dishes. Everyone worked in harmony with one another. The kitchen was also spotless, my crab pasta dish was yummy and I felt like I was watching a cooking show. I enjoyed my dinner very much! 😋”

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  Lyubomir Georgiev (Lyubo)

  ·3 months ago

  “First visit here June 2026 with kids. We sat outside as it was a beautiful warm day. Ave Mario is part of the Big Mamma chain of Italian restaurants, which I’ve always wanted to try, and it definitely lived up to expectations. From the moment you arrive, the restaurant is incredibly impressive. The Christmas decorations were stunning, and despite looking fairly modest from the outside, the restaurant is spread over multiple levels. The bar at the entrance is particularly eye-catching and sets the tone for the experience. We had pizzas and carbonara all of which were delicious. we enjoyed carbonara served dramatically in a cheese wheel, Parma ham pizza. Every dish was packed with flavour and beautifully presented. Dessert was just as impressive, with a selection of tiramisu, pineapple and cream, and panna cotta—the panna cotta in particular was incredible. You must try their showstopper lemon merengue cake. Even the bathrooms stood out, with funky neon lighting and mirrored walls adding to the restaurant’s bold and playful vibe. Overall, Ave Mario delivered an unforgettable dining experience, and it’s definitely a restaurant I’d return to for an incredible Italian meal.”

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  Eating with Raja

  ·3 months ago

  “Visited Ave Mario and it was fabulous ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The atmosphere was incredible — very well designed and perfect for appetizers. We started with bread which was delicious, along with olives, burrata, and bruschetta. All really good. For the next course we had the carbonara which was really good and the spaghetti was excellent. The pizza was the only thing that missed the mark — a little undercooked and could’ve used a crispier crust, especially in the middle. But overall a terrific experience. Also, make sure to check out the restrooms — they are very brightly and colorfully designed. Would definitely go back!!”

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  Stephane LeSieur

  ·4 months ago

  “What a great dining experience! The food was excellent, the restaurant has a fun and energetic atmosphere, and the service was exceptional. Valentina took wonderful care of us and made us feel very welcome throughout the evening. If you’re looking for great Italian food in London, Ave Mario is a must-visit. Highly recommended! Strongly recommend to make a reservation as the place is very busy for Dinners”

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  Emilia Hashbrown

  ·4 months ago

  “Excellent experience here!!! We were served by Alexandra who’s a considerate person and we were 200/100 happy with our meal. Thank you to the team and everyone, food was amazing and will defo come back”

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  Mehmet Gilik

  ·5 months ago

  “Very remarkable restaurant. The atmosphere and the decoration is super cool. We had our dinner in the first floor, close to the bar which was very nice. But every floor lets you experience a different atmosphere, all amazing The food was very good. We had burrata al pesto, bruschetta and fried calamari as a starter. All were very nice but burrata was my favourite. The best food we had was the pasta, mefaldine al tartufo. This is something I would definitely recommend. It was very delicious. The desert was good but not extraordinary The staff were very friendly and helpful.”

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  hannah

  ·5 months ago

  “Undeniably a very beautiful restaurant, I wish you could select which level to be seated as we wanted the upstairs (pictured 3rd). We were seated downstairs (pictured 2nd) but both are tight on space and quite a squeeze with small tables, but is expected for somewhere so central. I found the food was delicious and the drinks were very enjoyable too, the carbonara is certainly very special. Another person in my party sent her food back, unfortunately she didn’t receive her food back until we had all finished eating and supposedly not much changed. Although the service was average but the bill was lower than expected so I think maybe they took her food off. Overall I had a lovely experience and although it’s not my favourite of the big mamma group, I would definitely return!”

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