Authentic itallian food, fairly expensive but perfect location & brilliant food.
Always a good meal great atmosphere and casual or smart.
Best Italian food in town. Wonderful service. Great atmosphere.
Food & Drink 2
Service 2.5
Atmosphere 2.5
Value 0.5
No wonder London had such a bad reputation
Back in the day this was considered one of the premier London restaurants, so I can only imagine how bad the others were. Service is attentive but surly! The food is OK but not inspired and the prices are astronomic ! Heaven knows why it was so busy!
Food & Drink 2
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 3.5
Value 1.5
Pros: The very friendly staff, the buzzy atmosphere and the nostalgic decoration
Cons: Most of the food was fairly bland and RIDICULOUSLY overpriced. On top of paying for this privilege the tables are literally on top of each other.
If i want excellent Italian food in this neighbourhood for this budget i would go to Zafferanos every day of the week over Scalini. Daphne's would be a second choice. I cannot see us bothering to try Scalini again.
Food & Drink 1.5
Service 2.5
Atmosphere 3
Value 1.5
What a pity. Even the great heritage of Scalini in Walton Street can make us forgive its current shortcomings. Let's hope they will in time be overcome. Like so many other “vintage” London Italian restaurants, Scalini has been resting on its laurels for quite some time. The food was not “bad” but notably mediocre and by current standards of inspired italian cooking in the capital. But the problem here is that there are so many so much better places close by. Let's hope that one day there's a revival in the kitchen. At the moment there is room for imporovement. However, there are glimmers of hope, I believe it would be a very good place for a private party…
Natalie K
06 December 2011
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
I have visited Scalini on numerous occassions for both business dinners and personal socialising, and every visit get's better and better … From the warm friendly atmosphere, the amazing food, extensive wine list and impeccable service, The team at Scalini always leave me wanting to come back for more … highly reccomended!
Food & Drink 4
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 4
Value 4
I have been to Scalini several times and always had a very good experience. I've always found the food to be perfectly cooked and very flavoursome, huge portions too, and with a good selection of wines and a loud, fun, bustling atmosphere. The tables are close together, it can feel a little cramped at times, but generally very friendly and authentically Italian! Its definitely a place to go with friends rather than a romantic dinner.
As other reviewers have said, the langoustines are delicious and there are a few things available ‘off menu’ so it pays to chat to your waiter, or even better, know them well!
Overall a great restaurant and a firm favourite with my friends and I.
Food & Drink 4
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 4.5
Value 3.5
good all rounder this place – food is always good (not amazing italian food – trading a little on its name – but still good) atmosphere is great – friendly service – price is fair for what you get – a place a would go back to a few times a year
Food & Drink 5
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 4
Value 3.5
In Scalini We Believe.
Consistently Great Food. The Langouistine is mouthwatering.
I keep going back for affirmation again and again and again…