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Bancone London Reviews
10/10 food, would pick a different table next time
The food 10/10. Delicious fresh pasta for an unbearable price. The bread is steaming hot with the best olive oil I have ever had. The only downside was the searing. We were sat at the counter and felt like we were bumping knees with the people next t
Not an Italian
The food is below standard. Not authentic to Italian and the service comes across rude. Carbonara overly salty Calico e Pepe bland and pasta over cooked. The table sticky and everything just feels a tourist trap
We saw a line out the door and circled back because that
We saw a line out the door and circled back because that was a great sign. Plus they were making fresh pasta in the window! The foot was delicious! Definitely give this place a try!
Positive. Good service, nice and interesting food. If seating was a little more spaced this would enhance the experience
Vito who served us was very nice and helpful and able to speak Italian. Service was very good. Food was yum, nice, not your everyday food.
Fantastic Meal.
Ate here after a matinee show on a recommendation and really enjoyed the delicious freshly made pasta dishes , sourdough bread and unique sweets .
Oh em gee one of the best pastas I've ever had is the silk
Oh em gee one of the best pastas I've ever had is the silk handkerchief. The sauce is light but filling and not heavy like a cream sauce. The ragu was also delicious, the pasta is cooked perfectly al dente. Also highly recommend the ice cream
Warm, friendly atmosphere, delicious margarita cocktails and perfect pasta
Light, fresh, delicious flavours and warm service. The margarita was incredible with the Bancone addition of apricot - I could have drunk ten of them! Fresh and crispy green beans with crunchy shallots, wow. Both pasta dishes we shared were perfect.
One word… amazing!
Just wow!! The most amazing Italian food I have ever ate! Food was just stunning, atmosphere great. Try and book a counter table…not stuffy , just awesome
I've been to Bancone two times now and it is easily one of
I've been to Bancone two times now and it is easily one of the best spots in London for fresh pasta. Try to get a reservation beforehand, it's super popular and not a big restaurant. I ordered the silk handkerchiefs which is probably what
Not inclusive host
Had a not so pleasant experience with this outlet. The host T, was being racist towards us. She deliberately made us wait for every single event. We were made to wait despite having a reservation and walk-ins being allowed before us. Even for a simpl
Silk Handkerchiefs and Seaweed Butter Dreams
Amazing! This Italian restaurant a few doors down from my hotel, serves some of the best pasta I’ve ever had (do not miss the silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter). I went back and tried the Bottarga, seaweed butter, and charcoal tagliolini, Amalf
Do not know how to flavour pasta
I have really enjoyed Bancone previously and was looking forward to some excellent pasta. Unfortunately my Bottarga had so much chilli in it that you could not taste the bottarga. Manager could not care and stated that not all ingredients are listed
Vlady was the best server! She was pleasant and fun, yet
Vlady was the best server! She was pleasant and fun, yet very professional. She gave me great guidance on the food and drinks, which were all delicious! Also, Bancone is very affordable for the quality of the food and experience. Highly recommend t
My wife says: "Better than the pasta I've had in Italy.
" Other than I wish they had better air conditioning, perfection.
It wasn't for me.
It felt like a clinical exploration of pasta and maybe that's what people like. Technically the pasta was nicely done. I'm Italian and my grandmother's homemade pasta was perfection. I didn't feel the heart and warmth that should
A Michelin Bib Gourmand and reasonably priced??? Yes and
A Michelin Bib Gourmand and reasonably priced??? Yes and yes! We came for lunch and Bancone was pretty busy, but fortunately we were able to get a couple of seats in the back. Bancone is certainly worthy of its reputation. We started off with t
Their sauces do not have much flavor, we went there because
Their sauces do not have much flavor, we went there because it says it was michelin star, but I think it is disappointing, a few items on Yelp are not served any more. I didn't even know they charged £1.5 for water, then I was told that was st
This was the best meal we had in London.
And it was surprisingly affordable! (I would have happy paid twice as much.) I HIGHLY recommend going for a date night, or during your trip to London. The Burrata was the best we have ever had--no joke. Silky, and just the right amount of salt. We
Heard so many good things about this place.
I went to the Covent Garden location and it was deemed one of London's 2025 @michelinguide Bib Gourmand restaurants! Everything I had was amazing. The hostess and waitress were a delight to speak with and the ambience made me feel at home. If
Really good pasta
Exceptional meal with terrific service. Limited menu means there is enough choice to satisfy all pallets while allowing the restaurant to focus on serving the best quality pasta dishes in London. They take walk in guests so give them a try if you are
Slow service let the food down
This place had been on my list for a while and several friends had said how good it was so I was really looking forward to going. The food and cocktails were delicious - fluffy focaccia, creamy Burrata, sweet tomatoes. All three pastas were perfectly
Top!
We ate for lunch without a reservation, a fantastic cacio e pepe!! Very kind staff! If you want to eat Italian in London, definitely not to be missed!
Bancone needs to up their game
Pasta was ok but food overall mediocre. I am guessing there has been a change of chef. Service terrible. Staff was having dinner at the bar while we were having dinner ourselves. Sat downstairs noisy and not great. Appetizers ok but not specia
Great place!!
Great spot for pasta in London! We ordered the silk handkerchief and artichoke antipasti. Mariana our server was so accommodating and great service!
Excellent
Fantastic flavours , fresh pasta and excellent value. Been meaning to eat here for a while and it's probable one of the best meals and value ever. Starter was incredible .
Fantastic Lively, Buzzy Pre-Theatre Lunch
Went here for a pre-theatre lunch to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday. Had booked in advance so there was no wait. Very lively and with a nice buzz, we were seated at the counter. Service by the wonderful Melak was absolutely first class and she rea
Lovely place to eat and drink
Food, staff and atmosphere was lovely. Will definitely go again to try the counter seating, nicely busy on a Friday afternoon.
Long wait - no food
I have been to Bancone covent garden a few times and it was great. However in Borough not so good They took our order and so far so good - we were waiting quite a long time, only 7 other tables so they were not super busy, or busy at all however the
Qualified venue
Nice place with friendly and competent staff. Quality food, cooked professionally. Price quality: excellent. Advised
Fantastic!
The concierge at the Sofitel recommended this restaurant and they were spot on. Amazing food. The whipped fish roe was spectacular — and incredibly reasonably priced. The pastas were super fresh and very tasty. The hostess was very friendly and our
Good experience
The pasta is excellent, all our dishes were perfect, very efficient staff, the quantities can be a little low for good eaters. Very good value for money.
5 stars on the food, but service left a lot to be desired.
The price was super reasonable for the quality of food.
Beautiful address in London
A friendly welcome and warm and efficient service….fair and harmonious cuisine….we spent a pleasant evening for a budget of £75/person including wine….
Fresh and Delicious!
The food was amazing and super fresh! Drinks were on point. Rate 10/10 would definitely go again. We got the rosemary focaccia and the burrata to start. These were both fresh and seasoned to perfection. For dinner we got the Bucatini cacio e pepe and
Bancone has the appearance of an upscale and fancy
Bancone has the appearance of an upscale and fancy restaurant, but many of the diners came in dressed very casually. The menu is simple and we enjoyed the grilled artichoke as a starter. The pasta dishes we ordered were also tasty, but the walnut but
Excellent pasta
Great food Nice ambience A little croudy and noisy Excellent service We loved the pasta and the desserts I certainly recommend it
Great pasta
Great pasta, service was ok, asked for a booth and was told it was reserved, but it was still available when we left. Highly recommend the silk handkerchief pasta.
Brava
Arriving early can result in a sniffy nose from front of house or what we received here a very courteous I’ll check the table we have for you if it’s ready and a yes please come this way. An excellent start. The menu is short. A good sign. A c
Good, cacio e pepe superb. Other dishes to improve
We stayed with 3 Italian friends and we had a good time. Very nice restaurant with very affordable prices. Excellent value for money. With a few precautions it would be a superlative Italian restaurant. Below is our experience. DISHES TO TRY! The f
Great Food.
Visited over the Easter B.Holiday weekend. The atmosphere is nice but it was a bit too hot in there. The food is fantastic, especially the handkerchiefs.
The ambiance and service were great and it was easy to get
The ambiance and service were great and it was easy to get a seat alone at the bar. The drinks are also delicious. However, I was surprised by my disappointment with the food. I had high expectations given its on Michelin guide and was recommended by
Stylish, central and great food
In a very central location close to Trafalgar Square this stylish restaurant suited us well. This is a great place for a light meal or something more substantial. We had burrata and focaccia to start followed by beautiful homemade pasta. The pumpkin
7.8/10
Overall 7.8/10 Egg yolk pasta 9/10 Spicy pork pasta 5.5/10 Pumpkin pasta 7/10 Shrimp pasta 7.5/10 Cod roe frittata 7.5/10 Price 9/10 Service 5/10 very friendly and welcoming but food came slowly for us, however other people were served quickly. Loc
Very Disappointing Evening!
Our hotel concierge booked a table for 3 at 6.45pm on Thurs. There was a long queue outside in the rain. We were a few minutes early and greeted by an officious FOH staff member, informing us "The clock starts now." No "hello" no
Went here after my Master's graduation because I'd heard
Went here after my Master's graduation because I'd heard really good things. I got the silk handkerchiefs, my mom got the ravioli, and my dad got the venison. Each dish was good, simple, and straightforward. Honestly, it might have been a little *too
Bancone has been one of our favorite restaurants thus far
Bancone has been one of our favorite restaurants thus far in London! Ambiance (5/5): Online the ambiance is described as "upscale" but I disagree. It's a casual pasta bar where most of their tables are counter top seating. We loved sitti
Went here for my birthday and it was amazing.
The food was delicious, I couldn't tell you a favorite but all their pasta is cooked to perfection. The portions are pretty generous as well. Try their signature cocktails, small servings but packs a punch!
Solid but not great nor worth the hype.
Party vibe, well lit establishment in the heart of the action. We had reservations and walk ups were getting turned away for the night (but we also noticed a bunch of two top tables available around 7pm). Seated promptly. Some delay for drink and foo
What an experience.
What a dinner. Call for a reservation and ask to be seated where the action is. Tableside. Chef was absolutely in the zone and it was awesome to see the consistency of the food being pushed out real time. We sampled three pasta dishes. Because we c
Wowwwww.
HIGHLY recommend this pasta spot in London. I was very skeptical having been in Italy last year but this place absolutely measured up. Handmade pasta at a super reasonable price every single dish I ordered was incredibly delicious. Service was FABUL
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