
Vecchio Parioli
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About Vecchio Parioli
Vecchio Parioli is an Italian restaurant on Aldersgate Street in London, offering a menu of fresh pasta and Italian mains in a white-painted interior. The kitchen serves dishes such as tiramisu, risotto and lasagna, alongside seafood pasta, calamari and veal escalope. Tables are set with cloths, and olives and bread are brought over. Reservations are recommended, and the restaurant also provides takeaway and delivery for eating off site. It opens Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
41 dishes · mains £3–34- Bruschetta Con Pomodori E Olive£6.00
- Tricolore£9.00
- Avocado E Gamberetti£9.00
- Antipasto Misto£9.50
- Prataioli Fritti£9.00
- Fegatini Di Poll£9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood pasta, eggplant parmigiana, grilled seabass and caramel pudding.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood pasta, eggplant parmigiana, grilled seabass and caramel pudding.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most frequently single out the seafood pasta as a standout, calling it a reliable classic that delivers authentic Mediterranean flavor. Close behind, the eggplant parmigiana and grilled seabass earn praise for their simple, well-executed preparation, with one reviewer noting the seabass’s fish bones as a minor caution. The caramel pudding is highlighted for its balanced sweetness and lemon fragrance. Several also commend the fillet steak and cauliflower cheese as well-made surprises. Service draws consistent mention, with many describing staff as friendly and hospitable, though a few note delays in taking orders and missing bread accompaniments. One reviewer reports the chicken livers as a bright spot in an otherwise forgettable meal.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most frequently single out the seafood pasta as a standout, calling it a reliable classic that delivers authentic Mediterranean flavor. Close behind, the eggplant parmigiana and grilled seabass earn praise for their simple, well-executed preparation, with one reviewer noting the seabass’s fish bones as a minor caution. The caramel pudding is highlighted for its balanced sweetness and lemon fragrance. Several also commend the fillet steak and cauliflower cheese as well-made surprises. Service draws consistent mention, with many describing staff as friendly and hospitable, though a few note delays in taking orders and missing bread accompaniments. One reviewer reports the chicken livers as a bright spot in an otherwise forgettable meal.
Featured reviews
- sarah coffey
“Far from the overly hyped viral favourites, this is authentically good. Olives and bread brought over, table clothes and excellent service. The seafood pasta never fails. A proper classic”
- M Farr-Matt
“The staff were genuinely lovely and the wine was fairly priced but most of the food was forgettable. The chicken livers were a bright spot. I won’t be back, but if you’re passing by, it’s harmless enough to try once.”
- Josh Learwood
“A real Italian restaurant with an amazing old school ascetic. Staff were super friendly and took us in for a last minute dinner. Thank you for your hospitality.”
- Swet Lii
“Lovely authentic Italian restaurant near to Barbican. Delicious fillet steaks cooked to perfection. Cauliflower cheese was very well made,, a pleasant surprise! Service all good, would recommend booking a table to avoid disappointment.”
- Richard Johnstone
“A classic Italian neighbourhood resturant. Small menu but with all the classic dishes. The calamari, veal escalope, spaghetti al vongole were all good, not great but very tasty and good portion size. The perfect restaurant for a low key good value dinner or a small group of friends. I will definitely be heading back there”
Hours
- Monday
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- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Fresh pasta and Italian mains in a long-established restaurant with homely, white-painted interior.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves alcohol
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- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Serves spirits
- Has catering
- Dining options· 4
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 1
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Italian restaurants near Vecchio Parioli
- La Casetta Clerkenwell4.43760.6 mi
pizza, birthday celebration touches, spaghetti bolognese
- La Cucina Di Daffy 24.65820.7 mi£20–50
fresh pasta dishes, veal escalope, mussels and risotto
- Canto Corvino4.47240.8 mi
arancini starter, steak cooked medium-rare, prawn pasta
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vecchio Parioli | 4.2366 | — | £20–50 | seafood pasta, eggplant parmigiana, grilled seabass |
| La Casetta Clerkenwell | 4.4376 | 0.6 mi | — | pizza, birthday celebration touches, spaghetti bolognese |
| La Cucina Di Daffy 2 | 4.6582 | 0.7 mi | £20–50 | fresh pasta dishes, veal escalope, mussels and risotto |
| Canto Corvino | 4.4724 | 0.8 mi | — | arancini starter, steak cooked medium-rare, prawn pasta |
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