
Va Pensiero
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Quick info
About Va Pensiero
Va Pensiero is an Italian restaurant at 183-187 Watling St in Radlett, and it welcomes diners who bring their dogs. The kitchen serves generous portions, so plates often go home as leftovers. The menu includes Chicken Milanese (Cotoletta alla Milanese) and lasagna, along with pasta and pizza. A lunch deal pairs a starter with a main, which suits a midday meal. The owners describe a personal, prompt style of service. Tiramisu is available to finish.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention creamy pasta, pizza, generous portions and lamb chops.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention creamy pasta, pizza, generous portions and lamb chops.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the pasta at Va Pensiero, naming the creamy pasta, the pesto pasta and the lasagna, which one diner calls delicious, warm and cheesy. Close behind are the chicken Milanese, the pizza, the lamb chops at dinner and the tiramisu that one regular orders to share. Portions come up repeatedly as generous, with one family boxing up half of three mains. Staff are described as friendly and warm in nearly every review, and the atmosphere is called buzzing, cozy and good for a date night or a family meal. One solo regular calls the lunch deal with a starter and main great value. The one complaint is that the food took a bit long to arrive on a very busy, loud evening, though that diner could still talk and would return. One birthday-style touch stands out: a server surprised a guest with a chocolate cake, a candle and ice cream.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the pasta at Va Pensiero, naming the creamy pasta, the pesto pasta and the lasagna, which one diner calls delicious, warm and cheesy. Close behind are the chicken Milanese, the pizza, the lamb chops at dinner and the tiramisu that one regular orders to share. Portions come up repeatedly as generous, with one family boxing up half of three mains. Staff are described as friendly and warm in nearly every review, and the atmosphere is called buzzing, cozy and good for a date night or a family meal. One solo regular calls the lunch deal with a starter and main great value. The one complaint is that the food took a bit long to arrive on a very busy, loud evening, though that diner could still talk and would return. One birthday-style touch stands out: a server surprised a guest with a chocolate cake, a candle and ice cream.
Featured reviews
- Mehran Vafaei
“Lovely place to have a meal and enjoy the present. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and the quality of the foods is great. Dishes was on right temperature (not too hot or cold), portions are perfect. We enjoyed the time we spent and the food we had.”
- zara
“Whenever I want Italian food, this is where I land. I had the creamy pasta last night and it was fantastic. The staff are lovely, the place is calm, and the food never disappoints👌🏻 no chance I pick another spot for the weekend.”
- E
“All of their dishes were really delicious, creamy, warm and cooked perfectly😍 Even thought the food took a bit long to come their atmosphere is a 10 and their service is good. It was very busy and loud but you can still talk. Their food were so good it made me feel like I was in Italy. 10/10 I would definitely come back again.”
- King cap
“Beautiful restaurant with great staff, higher end furnishings and a strong menu. Delicious food, served through generous and reasonably priced dishes. We enjoyed starters, salad, risotto, pizza, pasta, beer and wine between us at our family dinner - ended up packing up half of 3 of the main dishes as the portions were just so generous. Wait staff was attentive and warm, exactly what you'd like from a nice dinner out. Parking available all along the main road.”
- Aucy Au
“I come here quite often on my own. The lunch deal with a starter and main is great value, and the lamb chops at dinner are always my favourite. When I'm dining with friends, we always make sure to order the tiramisu to share.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“At Va Pensiero restaurant we have an unparalleled passion for Italian food, so we use the freshest and finest ingredients in our dishes. Our clients can always expect a personal and prompt service with a smile at Va Pensiero”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed inside
- Delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Italian restaurants near Va Pensiero
- Storia Radlett4.73090.2 mi
pizza, cocktails, cheesecake
- The Old Guinea4.52,2803.2 mi£20–40
countryside view outdoor garden, pizza, homemade desserts
- Bella Rosa4.67693.5 mi
carbonara pasta, pizza, £16 lunch menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va Pensiero | 4.4811 | — | £20–60 | creamy pasta, pizza, generous portions |
| Storia Radlett | 4.7309 | 0.2 mi | — | pizza, cocktails, cheesecake |
| The Old Guinea | 4.52,280 | 3.2 mi | £20–40 | countryside view outdoor garden, pizza, homemade desserts |
| Bella Rosa | 4.6769 | 3.5 mi | — | carbonara pasta, pizza, £16 lunch menu |
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