Angelina

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  Nadyia Marcos

  ·2 weeks ago

  “We visited Angelina to celebrate our anniversary and had a lovely experience. Our waiter was warm, welcoming and attentive, making us feel at ease from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was relaxed yet sophisticated, with a lovely mix of diners, including a slightly more mature crowd, which added to the ambience. The food was excellent! The Japanese-Italian fusion is a wonderful concept, with beautifully executed dishes and an interesting combination of flavours. A really enjoyable evening and a lovely place to celebrate a special occasion. We would happily return!”

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  Juana

  ·1 month ago

  “I was quite excited to come here after going to Osteria Angelina but (and I’m not sure if we were just a little unlucky), I wasn’t blown away in the way that I was at Osteria Angelina. In terms of service, we were for some reason served by a waiter and waitress who alternated throughout the meal. We told one that we wanted tap water, and the other brought us sparkling water. This is absolutely fine and never would have been an issue as mistakes happen but she then just stood there and said that she was told that it was sparkling. The man then apologised a minute later and it was all so disjointed and awkward. We were also told that there were two options that were an add on to the set menu if we were hungrier and one of them was red prawns. We hadn’t been told what any of the dishes were at that point (after we ordered drinks) so we of course thought this was a separate dish and asked if we could just get one to taste/share. The waitress said okay and it then turned out that the prawns were an addition to the pasta dish that is in the set menu so it was a little annoying to get one pasta with and one without, considering we thought it was a separate dish. It was strange that the waitress hadn’t explained that to us. They were both very quick and explained all our dishes to us so no complaints there but there honestly wasn’t much warmth and I got the sense that they just didn’t want to be there. In terms of the food, it was definitely good but I wasn’t as blown away as I expected. Some dishes were very good, like the tuna, the lamb and the dessert. Others, however, were a little bland. The sando felt like something we could get at any London market - a really chewy piece of veal with some mustard and parm. The mushrooms in the binchotan dish tasted like boiled mushrooms without a speck of salt and, as someone who loves mushrooms, I was confused at how bland they were. Overall, I think the service definitely impacted our experience but the food also was bland at times. I think Angelina shouldn’t be seen as the original / more elevated version of Osteria Angelina as I think they’re very different and if you like one you still might not like the other. I really wanted to love this but unfortunately I do not think the value for money is there really!”

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  l “this5aturday” l

  ·2 months ago

  “One of our best find this London trip! The dishes were creative and you can truly taste the flavours of the food. It is not overwhelmed by sauces or anything like that. We especially loved the lemon pasta with red shrimp. Chef kiss and also their little little starters”

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  Miranda

  ·3 months ago

  “Loved itttt. It was all the things. Delightful, caring and attentive staff. Andrea was unflappable, super friendly and happy to chat through any of the wines and dishes. Get the paired wines. Sooo good. The head and sous chef are impressive women. Very down to earth and happy to chat. Dishes all linked together so well. Everything was so different. Could not name a favourite and that's rare for a tasting menu. No notes! ❤️”

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  Milly P

  ·3 months ago

  “What an experience! Worth every penny. I recommend sitting at the counter to enjoy watching one of the best brigades I have ever seen executing each dish with care and passion. FANTASTIC”

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  Em CY W.

  ·3 months ago

  “Three of us came to Angelina in Dalston for lunch as part of a small London Pride celebration. The restaurant serves a Japanese and Italian fusion set menu, with the option to add a wine pairing. The booking process was the weakest part of the experience. Their website repeatedly showed a “Missing Refresh Token: undefined” error, and I had to try different cards, addresses, and combinations of boxes before the reservation finally went through. Not the smoothest start for a restaurant operating at this level. I had previously visited their newer sister restaurant, Osteria Angelina in Shoreditch, so the comparison was interesting. The interiors are quite similar, but service here felt noticeably more polished, confident, professionally paced, and friendlier. The food also ended up being much tastier overall, which makes sense given this is the original. Once seated, the only real decision was whether to add the wine pairing, which we did. I really enjoyed the progression, and especially the glassware. The fine stems were genuinely beautiful and added to the sense of occasion. The team asked about allergies and dislikes before the meal, and they handled my friend’s dietary preferences very well. Everything was accommodated without making the experience feel disrupted. The dishes were consistently well executed, and the wines generally complemented them nicely. At first, the portions looked very small and the pours seemed minimal, but by the end we were satisfied, not completely full but comfortably fed. Early in the meal, we were offered the option to add two extra courses at £9 per person per course. We declined, though in hindsight it was difficult to judge whether we would need them before seeing the full progression. My favourite wines were the Monte Rossa “Coupé” Franciacorta and the Pojer e Sandri “FAYE” white. Food highlights included the antipasti, pasta, and the binchotan course, which was especially well judged, with precise cooking and layered, intricate flavour. There was also a small salad-like dish served with the fourth wine, consisting of a few leaves and berries. It was refreshing, and we assumed it was intended as a palate cleanser, though it felt a little unexpected within the progression. One slightly frustrating detail is that the card given to us was only a general introduction to the Kondate menu, rather than a list of the dishes. I even took a photo of it, assuming it would include the full list, only to realise later that it didn’t. It would have been lovely to be able to check the details during the meal and afterwards, especially as the online menu had already been updated by the time I looked. Overall, this experience felt thoughtful, refined, and well coordinated. The food, service, and wine programme all worked together, and it was clear why Angelina has built such a strong reputation. The bill came to about £500 for three people, so it’s definitely on the higher end, but I did have a good time. Lastly, I am curious about one thing: given that the pairings are pre-planned, would the team be able to swap out more tannic reds for alternative wines if a guest prefers lighter styles?”

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  sergio valentini

  ·4 months ago

  “This was a birthday celebration for one of my best friends. We were 4 people in total, 2 of us able to eat everything, the other 2 being 1 vegetarian and 1 pescatarian. We all chose their set menu and we also all went for their wine pairing. The whole place is calm, serene, classy and minimal at the same time, very Japanese with Italian charm. The cuisine reflects the harmony of those 2 worlds, and their combinations are really enhancing the fantastic Italian ingredients with the precise, exact techniques, of the Japanese cuisine. The results are spectacular, and the carefully selected wine pairing is matching perfectly with every single dish . We will probably be back to see what they can do with seasonal ingredients during the autumn or the winter and spring months. Thank you guys.”

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  Marketa Bastos

  ·5 months ago

  “We came here for a special occasion. My daughter’s 30th birthday. We were in London for the weekend and even though it was a bit far from where we were staying, but we decided to go. I was a bit surprised at the minimal decor. The tasting menu was fun and tasty. I especially loved the presentation on lovely ceramic dishes. The staff was so attentive and we loved the extra attention and the Polaroid picture of us. Thank you for a lovely evening.”

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  Nikki Flannigan

  ·6 months ago

  “Finally came here for dinner after hearing lovely things about this place some time ago and it did not disappoint! One of the best meals I’ve had - literally everything was so delicious. 13 courses and each one was full of flavour. Added the drink pairing and all the wines were delightful. Food was seriously so delicious. Flavors were incredible, and nothing felt too heavy. I left feeling full but not overstuffed. Loved sitting at the counter (chef’s table seating) and seeing food prepared. Service was amazing - very friendly and informative about everything served. Good music playing, but not so loud that it interrupted conversation at all.”

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  Corinna V

  ·11 months ago

  “What an absolute pleasure to experience the Kaiseki set menu at Angelina! I wanted to treat my friend who loves high quality food that isn’t fussy or gimmicky. I think this perfectly describes the meal we had. Each course had a perfect balance between flavours and texture, often with something subtly surprising thrown in. The service was excellent too, warm and welcoming. Highly recommend.”

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