
Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant
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About Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant
Lina Stores Soho is an Italian restaurant on Greek St serving housemade pasta alongside starters and cannoli. The "Lina selection" tasting menu runs through three starters, three mains or pastas, and tiramisu, giving a walk-through of the kitchen's range in one sitting. Carbonara and tagliolini with black truffle and parmigiana are regular fixtures on the pasta list, and focaccia arrives as an accompaniment to the pasta courses. Tiramisu closes the meal, served in a large portion with coffee and amaretto-soaked layers. Wine and cocktails run alongside the food. Seating is split between a small basement dining room and an upstairs counter, and the space fills up and gets loud when busy, particularly downstairs. The restaurant operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken.
Good to know
“Intimate spot for classic Italian fare including housemade pastas & cannoli with wine & cocktails.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tagliolini with black truffle, tiramisu, gamberi grigliati and homemade pasta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tagliolini with black truffle, tiramisu, gamberi grigliati and homemade pasta.
Customer Review Summary
Homemade pasta anchors most visits, with the taglionni singled out repeatedly as a standout and the carbonara praised as among the best a diner has had. Close behind, the tasting menu selection (three starters, three pastas or mains, and tiramisu) draws consistent enthusiasm for its value and portion size, and the focaccia gets specific mentions for being light and fluffy. Tiramisu itself splits opinion: several call it excellent, thick with coffee-soaked cake and mascarpone, while one diner found the amaretto too heavy. One review flags the crab, lemon, chilli linguine as flavourless and undersized, though the same visit praised the gamberi grigliati and lemon zucchini tangolini. The recurring caveat is noise, with multiple diners describing the basement seating as overwhelming when full, some suggesting the upstairs counter or lunchtime instead. Several mention booking ahead given how busy it gets. One birthday visit closes on staff bringing dessert out with a candle to celebrate.
Customer Review Summary
Homemade pasta anchors most visits, with the taglionni singled out repeatedly as a standout and the carbonara praised as among the best a diner has had. Close behind, the tasting menu selection (three starters, three pastas or mains, and tiramisu) draws consistent enthusiasm for its value and portion size, and the focaccia gets specific mentions for being light and fluffy. Tiramisu itself splits opinion: several call it excellent, thick with coffee-soaked cake and mascarpone, while one diner found the amaretto too heavy. One review flags the crab, lemon, chilli linguine as flavourless and undersized, though the same visit praised the gamberi grigliati and lemon zucchini tangolini. The recurring caveat is noise, with multiple diners describing the basement seating as overwhelming when full, some suggesting the upstairs counter or lunchtime instead. Several mention booking ahead given how busy it gets. One birthday visit closes on staff bringing dessert out with a candle to celebrate.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The pasta was really delicious, and I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant! It felt like I was in a scene from a film 😊 It can get quite busy, so I think it’s better to check in advance and make a reservation.”
- Google user
“WOW!! Server was so lovely, and the FOOD! Oh my gosh the portions look small but it is so rich and filling. Some of the best carbonara I’ve ever had. Simple ingredients cooked to perfection. Pasta is homemade and al dente. Seriously need to come back for dessert, we were just too full from focaccia and pasta! (Also, get the focaccia! It’s soooo light and fluffy.)”
- Google user
“Lovely Italian food with lots of options for different locations across London. Great selection of starters to share between friends before getting a main and desert - try the chocolate mousse!! The staff were lovely, the food is a great price, we booked and were seated downstairs in the Soho restaurant which is a bit noisy when full but you can still hear everyone around the table. It was a friends birthday and they were kind enough to bring her desert over with a candle as well to celebrate. I’ve been before and I’d continue to recommend it as a staple.”
- Google user
“Came here for lunch. It is such a cute Italian restaurant. Food was really good. Had crap linguine. Thank you some amazing deals for lunches as well. Highly recommend coming here. Probably best to reserve in advance during peak times.”
- Google user
“Lina Store's Italian Restaurant – London Soho A mixed bag of pasta, prawns, and truffle The crab, lemon, chilli linguine is a ghost of a dish – barely any flavour, tiny portion. Skip it. But the gamberi grigliati (grilled prawns) arrive with roasted tomato,a hint of tomalley, and genuinely good seasoning – five stars there. The tagliolini with black truffle and parmigiana smells like heaven but finishes too salty.The lemon zucchini tangolini (vegan) surprises with brightness. Tiramisu beats Padella's – thick coffee‑soaked cake layer, creamy mascarpone. Five stars. Booking recommended ! Average pp : 30-40 Go-to dish : gamberi grigliati”
Location
Italian Restaurants near Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant
- Trattoria Verdi 🇮🇹4.62,9640.6 mi
live piano music, fettuccine al salmone, crème caramel dessert
- Cipriani London4.01,6320.7 mi£100+
vanilla meringue cake, aubergine parmigiana, pasta dishes
- Casa Tua King's Cross4.31,1211 mi£20–30
margarita pizza, service charge added, fresh pasta
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant | 4.62,011 | — | — | tagliolini with black truffle, tiramisu, gamberi grigliati |
| Trattoria Verdi 🇮🇹 | 4.62,964 | 0.6 mi | — | live piano music, fettuccine al salmone, crème caramel dessert |
| Cipriani London | 4.01,632 | 0.7 mi | £100+ | vanilla meringue cake, aubergine parmigiana, pasta dishes |
| Casa Tua King's Cross | 4.31,121 | 1 mi | £20–30 | margarita pizza, service charge added, fresh pasta |
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