
Osteria Pulcinella
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About Osteria Pulcinella
Osteria Pulcinella is an Italian restaurant on Church Street in Twickenham, on the cobbled stretch of the street, with wine barrels used as part of the decor. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, covering the day in one sitting rather than set service windows. Sangria is offered alongside the wine list, and a latte has been noted among the drink options. Dogs are welcome inside the restaurant, and a car park sits next to the building for those arriving by car.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sangria, food served lukewarm, cozy atmosphere and latte.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sangria, food served lukewarm, cozy atmosphere and latte.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly return for the dessert, with one visitor calling it a real highlight and another stopping in specifically for it. Close behind, the sangria draws praise as refreshing and perfectly balanced, and the latte gets a nod from one weekday visitor. Several describe the staff and even the manager as attentive and warm, and groups celebrating birthdays and rugby-day gatherings found the cozy, wine-barrel setting suited both romantic dates and large parties. Value and presentation come up favorably too, with one group of four calling every dish delicious and beautifully presented. The recurring caveat: one diner found their food only warm rather than hot, an issue a neighboring table also flagged, though the restaurant knocked money off the bill once told. Another party noted slow service on a busy rugby day, attributed to the crowds rather than the kitchen.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly return for the dessert, with one visitor calling it a real highlight and another stopping in specifically for it. Close behind, the sangria draws praise as refreshing and perfectly balanced, and the latte gets a nod from one weekday visitor. Several describe the staff and even the manager as attentive and warm, and groups celebrating birthdays and rugby-day gatherings found the cozy, wine-barrel setting suited both romantic dates and large parties. Value and presentation come up favorably too, with one group of four calling every dish delicious and beautifully presented. The recurring caveat: one diner found their food only warm rather than hot, an issue a neighboring table also flagged, though the restaurant knocked money off the bill once told. Another party noted slow service on a busy rugby day, attributed to the crowds rather than the kitchen.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Excellent Italian restaurant, food was so nice. Very good service”
- Google user
“Excellent meal - every dish the 4 of us ate was delicious & beautifully presented. Staff were friendly, attentive & helpful. Lovely decor & ambience. We also felt it was good value for money. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend & can't wait to return!”
- Google user
“What an amazing evening at Osteria Pulcinella. We visited after attending the rugby final and it was the perfect end to our day. Food and service were outstanding. We weren’t rushed to finish our food and sat watching the world go by. We have already booked again for next year!”
- Google user
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was our second visit to Osteria Pulcinella, and it was just as good as the first. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavour, and the service was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, making it a great place to enjoy a relaxed meal. It’s clear that they take pride in both the quality of their food and their customer service. We’re already looking forward to coming back again. A real gem in Twickenham and definitely one of our favourite local restaurants. 🇮🇹🍝😊”
- Google user
“I recently visited this Italian restaurant with my friends and had a lovely experience. The sangria was absolutely delicious—refreshing and perfectly balanced—and the dessert was a real highlight to end the meal on a sweet note. The staff were warm and friendly, making us feel very welcome throughout. The place itself was clean and well kept, which added to the overall comfort. Definitely a spot I’d happily visit again!”
Highlights
“Laid-back Italian restaurant decorated with wine barrels, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
Show more amenities
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 9
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Italian Restaurants near Osteria Pulcinella
- La Parmigiana4.41684.6 mi
pizza, spaghetti vongole, calzone
- The Olive Garden4.46665.3 mi away
lasagne, desserts, gluten free options
- Zizzi - Earl's Court4.33,6346.6 mi away£20–30
pizza, qr code ordering system, gluten-free allergy accommodations
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteria Pulcinella | 4.4847 | — | £20–60 | sangria, food served lukewarm, cozy atmosphere |
| La Parmigiana | 4.4168 | 4.6 mi | — | pizza, spaghetti vongole, calzone |
| The Olive Garden | 4.4666 | 5.3 mi away | — | lasagne, desserts, gluten free options |
| Zizzi - Earl's Court | 4.33,634 | 6.6 mi away | £20–30 | pizza, qr code ordering system, gluten-free allergy accommodations |
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