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Locanda Ottoemezzo, London,
Locanda Ottoemezzo, London,
Locanda Ottoemezzo, London,
Locanda Ottoemezzo, London,
Locanda Ottoemezzo, London,

Locanda Ottoemezzo

4.7 (354)
£41 and over
Italian
2-4 Thackeray Street, London, W8 5ET

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Pizza and lunch is ONLY served next door at our Cafe Ottomezzo. For evening bookings, please specify if you would like Cafe/Pizzaria or Restaurant seating.

The owners of Locanda Ottoemezzo Italian restaurant in London’s Kensington, just a few moments’ walk from the High Street, are film aficionados extraordinaire. In particular, their admiration of Federico Fellini’s masterpiece 8 ½ has inspired them to name their delightful restaurant after it and to decorate the interior with 8 1/2 – themed details. The general vibe of this charming and accomplished neighbourhood restaurant is vibrant and warm and full of colour with collectors’ details like rare LPs, books, instruments and a precious 1963 poster of the film. Yet there’s nothing gimmicky about Locanda Ottoemezzo. The perfect house risotto is always on the menu here served with a theatrical flourish from a rind of parmesan.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 7:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 354 people are saying

Locanda Ottoemezzo 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West London

    Italian

  • West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

354 Reviews
  1. Ruth

    Gloucestershire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic little Italian with a great choice of food, lovely ambience and lots of little eating areas making it refreshingly quiet but with atmosphere.

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  2. Rupert

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant. Such a homely feel. Very special.

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  3. Alexander VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely setting for a really good food and great service. Dined with colleagues and we all enjoyed the evening, especially learning more about the special dishes from friendly and knowledgeable staff. Excellent.

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  4. Alessia VIP

    London103 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing , great food and lovely staff, we will keep coming back

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  5. matthew VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice surprise when a local neighborhood restaurant turns out to have really good food. The space is cute, the front of the house manager (and I assume owner) Emidio is quintessentially Italian --very friendly and a good host. I had steak which was excellent. Not expected at all--delicious charcoal grilled. Wife had risotto out of a wheel or parmesan which was also quite good. Wine list while not cheap does have some good wines on it. Highly recommend.

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  6. Suresh

    London4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Disastrous experience and this was even when popping in an hour prior to ensure that gluten free was catered for. Starters were poor but mains and service was even worse. Meals came almost 20 minutes apart meaning a birthday meal was ruined. Only the wine was any good. Will not be returning.

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  7. david VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delight to have an evening at Ottoemezze. A unique neighbourhood italian with wonderful food and made special and personal by the owners and their team. You are hosted in their 'home' with grace and humour.

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  8. Simon

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dinner. Service good and food excellent.

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  9. Soffi

    Bath8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gem. We were eating early so had a lovely positioned table, attentive staff and deliciously fresh cooked food.

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  10. Bob VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best Italian meals I've ever had, and I've had the pleasure of trying many fine Italian restaurants all over the world. Charming little place with superb pasta, appetizers and deserts. Excellent value and large portions. Owner/Chef was such a gracious and personable man,

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FAQs

Locanda Ottoemezzo is rated 4.7 stars by 354 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West London
  5. Kensington

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Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Locanda Ottoemezzo

2-4 Thackeray Street, London, W8 5ET

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 7:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Wine
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