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Demartino, London,

Demartino

4.8 (1082)
£25 and under
Italian
196-198 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5QF

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Demartino is a family-run a neighborhood New York Style Italian, serving classic and contemporary Italian dishes in the heart of London for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on combining fresh ingredients to create an authentic Italian dining experience, at affordable prices. Along with our daily specials and extensive pasta dishes, we have a wide selection of fresh fish and meats delivered daily, and a variety of vegetarian options, cooked to perfection by our talented creative chefs.

The restaurant has been an institution within the Fitzrovia area since 1990 and is well-known for its relaxed atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and welcoming staff, making it perfect for any occasion. In addition to the 60-seater ground floor restaurant, we have a private function room on the lower ground floor which accommodates up to 30 seated guests. Whatever your requirements, Demartino is the perfect venue to host your special event. 

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fernando
  • Private party facilities
    Well-equipped private room with air-conditioning, and its own wine cellar. The room accommodates up to 30 seated guests.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Fitzrovia
  • Parking details
    Parking immediately outside the restaurant on yellow lines after 6.30pm. Pay by phone parking facilities across the road and in the immediate vicinity.
  • Public transit
    Great Portland Street Tube Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • 3:00pm-5:30pm 15% discount

    Multiple dates available
    OpenTable exclusive - To all our regulars on OpenTable, we offer a 15% discount on meals including drinks for bookings from 3:00pm-5:30pm - For OpenTable customers only - This offer only stands when your food is ordered between 3:00pm-5:30pm. On Saturday, the offer is extended from 12pm-5pm.

What 1,082 people are saying

Demartino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    Best Value

  • West End London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Demartino is a beloved Italian gem in London known for its "delicious food" and "friendly service." Patrons appreciate its "authentic Italian charm" and "excellent atmosphere." The restaurant offers "superb seafood, pasta, and wine" at reasonable prices. Regulars praise its "consistent quality" and "family-run warmth," making it a top choice for both locals and visitors.
1,082 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and comfortable seating. Friendly service

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  2. Laura-Jane

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was beautiful! superb seafood, pasta and wine, reasonably priced as well especially for London. The staff were lovely, knowledgably, polite, fun. We will definitely be eating here again.

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  3. Suzy

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely little gem of a family run restaurant. Great food and friendly staff.

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  4. dimitris

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasure returning to this restaurant. Great food, friendly stuff

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  5. Sophie

    Angus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were really really well looked after, service great, ambience lovely, value reasonable in this current climate and food was delicious (lasagne, frutti de mare, black tortellini with crab). Yummy! All polished off with a lovely limoncello! Love it! Would definitely consider going back, next time we head to London

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  6. Richard

    Pinehurst1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our London favorite. Since 2007. Always consistent.

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  7. Saurav

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best Italian restaurant in London. From service to food quality, everything is the best

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  8. Simon

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food , service and value for money as always

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  9. Suzanne

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Food was excellent. Not too expensive.

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  10. Suzy

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant with great food and lovely staff. My favourite London restaurant by far.

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FAQs

Demartino offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Demartino also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7436 2547.

Demartino is rated 4.8 stars by 1082 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Fitzrovia

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Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Demartino

196-198 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5QF

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fitzrovia
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking immediately outside the restaurant on yellow lines after 6.30pm. Pay by phone parking facilities across the road and in the immediate vicinity.
  • Public transit
    Great Portland Street Tube Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fernando
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Well-equipped private room with air-conditioning, and its own wine cellar. The room accommodates up to 30 seated guests.
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