Went to Abruzzi this fall for the first time. It has a nice upscale warm atmosphere inside. I started with the beef carpaccio and bread. The carpaccio was good but not the best in town. I had the linguine with clams which had lots of fresh flavours. The table bread with oil and balsamic was good. I enjoyed the canolli for dessert.I'm glad I tried Abruzzi, the service and atmosphere were great. They have a bit of an elevated price. I would recommend others to try.Parking: Free parking on the street after 6pm if you can find a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eric Marosik
They put cheese on a seafood pasta, this is not authentic Italian. It tasted like Mr noodles.
Nick Taylor
One of London's best! A must try!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Shannon Stead
First time visiting for a birthday lunch. The restaurant is a nice atmosphere and the staff are really friendly. The food was delicious! I got the spezzatino and the flavours were fabulous. My husband got the Branzino and really enjoyed it as well. My dad got the linguine and it was phenomenal with a nice kick of heat. I tried a bite of all of them. We will be back again! Thank you for the nice lunch!
Graham Casson
Fantastic food great cozy atmosphere highly recommend this restaurant. 10/10!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Aboderu
Our server was fantastic thank you so much Mitchell. The venison was a fantastic recommendation. My beautiful date and I really enjoyed everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Montanaro
First time dining here, our server Mitchell was absolutely amazing. He recommended the venison on the feature menu as well as the beef tenderloin and they were mouth watering! Thank you Mitch we will be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Todd Crastell
I used to love this place. Unfortunately, the food has gone down hill lately. After recently eating here, I got an upset stomach from seafood, and the previous time, a great dish that I ordered in the past was nowhere near as good as it used to be. I would never order it again if it is served that poorly as last time. I think they have changed chefs or other kitchen staff and it's not as good as before. The service has become strangely rigid because even while there are two or three empty tables for 4, they will not seat a couple at those tables even though the tables stay empty for hours on end. Not cool.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jason Miller
You know when they say it takes a long time to build a good reputation and one bad decision/night to ruin it. Here is proof.I have regularly dined at Abruzzi and its sister restaurant Taverna. The food is usually good for London and service has been a mix of good and adequate, not great but never terrible.Then January 27/24 happened and these restaurants not only lost me as a customer but the many people I recommend restaurants to in this city.I emailed them weeks in advance requesting a reservation for 2 people on Jan. 27/24 at 7:30 PM. They emailed me back saying they had a seating for me at 8 PM. I emailed back and accepted that reservation. These emails all occurred in the span of an hour and a half. I still have them and can prove the accuracy of this summary.My wife and arranged a babysitter, and took an Uber from the north end of the city arriving at 7:55 PM for what we thought would be a pleasant evening.Upon arrival the hostess was unable to find my reservation in their book. This book, seemed very difficult to read, as she was staring at it for a good 10 minutes with a flashlight. I showed her the email stream, and she went back to the book, expecting as we did, that we had a reservation.Another woman, working behind the bar, then came over and asked her if there was a problem. The hostess explained it and the other woman looked at the book. She then looked at the emails, and told me I didn’t have a reservation because no one sent me an email after my acceptance email of the offered seating an 8 PM sitting confirming it. My wife and I were told this was our misunderstanding.I pointed out that Abruzzi had offered us the reservation and I accepted, and asked how I was supposed to know that I wouldn’t have a reservation unless they specifically sent me another email saying “okay”. I was once again told I had no reservation because that didn’t happen as though I needed to be told that twice.I then stated that this was not our fault, it was their fault and that I made a reservation and travelled down to the restaurant for it. At this point the woman behind the bar stated “I guess I apologize then”. She seemed genuinely surprised I was still advocating this position. She then asked the hostess if she had a two top and she stated she didn’t and I was told that they “might” be able to “squeeze us” in at the bar.I advised that I had booked a table reservation and we did not want to sit at the bar. I could sit at the bar by just walking in without a reservation. I booked a reservation for a table so that I wouldn’t be sitting at a bar. I don’t care to dine that way.The woman behind the bar then asked “what more I wanted” and I told her “more than you are doing”. She told me that was all she could do so I told her we would be leaving and I intended to post my experience online to which she shrugged her shoulders.I emailed the management and owners of Abruzzi the next day explaining this, included the emails and provided them the opportunity to address this with me personally before I posted a review. I received no response at all. Apparently they can’t be bothered. This tells me everything I need to know about their passion for good service and the care they have for their reputation.I appreciate mistakes happen but it’s in how you handle it that you make or destroy your reputation. This situation was handled in an abysmal manner. I will never return to this place or its sister restaurant Taverna and I suggest that anyone else who cares to be treated well as a customer also avoid these places.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Melanie Pearce
Had dinner here during Londonlicious. The food was amazing, serve was perfect, and the atmosphere classy and cool.
I want this place to be good but it always feels like there’s something lacking. The food is tasty enough, but not exciting. I ate here last week and it took our entire party a while to decide what to order because nothing was jumping out at us.The service is also not on par with the prices. As an “upscale” establishment top notch service is expected. Our server was not very personable. She seemed flustered. When she noticed I clearly wasn’t enjoying the $16 drink I ordered she offered to get me something else instead, yet I was still charged. It’s moments like that which can really make or break whether a customer will leave on a positive note and want to return. However she really didn’t seem to care much about that at all.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Dinooshanth Poologarajah
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayla Dionne
Five stars all around. The service and the food were both incredible. We had the beef tenderloin and it was undeniably the best in London. We loved the ambiance and look forward to visiting again!
Kim Mannella
Abruzzi is definitely a fine dining restaurant with a warm feel and reasonable prices. The food is exceptional in both presentation and flavour. The staff are amazing and the ambience makes for a memorable ding experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pear & Prosciutto, Ravioli with Braised Beef and Mushrooms, Beet Salad, Cannoli, Cheesecake, Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Angel Hair, Antipasto Board, Seafood Alfredo, Dark Chocolate Torte, Gnocchi
Daniela Liska
Made a reso for lunch, hostess was lovely, but the smell of sewage was wafting throughout the restaurant and we had to leave without eating. The bathroom smell was also horrendous. Too bad because menu looks great. Looks like someone mentioned the smell in a previous review.
Went to Abruzzi this fall for the first time. It has a nice upscale warm atmosphere inside. I started with the beef carpaccio and bread. The carpaccio was good but not the best in town. I had the linguine with clams which had lots of fresh flavours. The table bread with oil and balsamic was good. I enjoyed the canolli for dessert.I'm glad I tried Abruzzi, the service and atmosphere were great. They have a bit of an elevated price. I would recommend others to try.Parking: Free parking on the street after 6pm if you can find a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
They put cheese on a seafood pasta, this is not authentic Italian. It tasted like Mr noodles.
One of London's best! A must try!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Beef Tenderloin
First time visiting for a birthday lunch. The restaurant is a nice atmosphere and the staff are really friendly. The food was delicious! I got the spezzatino and the flavours were fabulous. My husband got the Branzino and really enjoyed it as well. My dad got the linguine and it was phenomenal with a nice kick of heat. I tried a bite of all of them. We will be back again! Thank you for the nice lunch!
Fantastic food great cozy atmosphere highly recommend this restaurant. 10/10!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Our server was fantastic thank you so much Mitchell. The venison was a fantastic recommendation. My beautiful date and I really enjoyed everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time dining here, our server Mitchell was absolutely amazing. He recommended the venison on the feature menu as well as the beef tenderloin and they were mouth watering! Thank you Mitch we will be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I used to love this place. Unfortunately, the food has gone down hill lately. After recently eating here, I got an upset stomach from seafood, and the previous time, a great dish that I ordered in the past was nowhere near as good as it used to be. I would never order it again if it is served that poorly as last time. I think they have changed chefs or other kitchen staff and it's not as good as before. The service has become strangely rigid because even while there are two or three empty tables for 4, they will not seat a couple at those tables even though the tables stay empty for hours on end. Not cool.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
You know when they say it takes a long time to build a good reputation and one bad decision/night to ruin it. Here is proof.I have regularly dined at Abruzzi and its sister restaurant Taverna. The food is usually good for London and service has been a mix of good and adequate, not great but never terrible.Then January 27/24 happened and these restaurants not only lost me as a customer but the many people I recommend restaurants to in this city.I emailed them weeks in advance requesting a reservation for 2 people on Jan. 27/24 at 7:30 PM. They emailed me back saying they had a seating for me at 8 PM. I emailed back and accepted that reservation. These emails all occurred in the span of an hour and a half. I still have them and can prove the accuracy of this summary.My wife and arranged a babysitter, and took an Uber from the north end of the city arriving at 7:55 PM for what we thought would be a pleasant evening.Upon arrival the hostess was unable to find my reservation in their book. This book, seemed very difficult to read, as she was staring at it for a good 10 minutes with a flashlight. I showed her the email stream, and she went back to the book, expecting as we did, that we had a reservation.Another woman, working behind the bar, then came over and asked her if there was a problem. The hostess explained it and the other woman looked at the book. She then looked at the emails, and told me I didn’t have a reservation because no one sent me an email after my acceptance email of the offered seating an 8 PM sitting confirming it. My wife and I were told this was our misunderstanding.I pointed out that Abruzzi had offered us the reservation and I accepted, and asked how I was supposed to know that I wouldn’t have a reservation unless they specifically sent me another email saying “okay”. I was once again told I had no reservation because that didn’t happen as though I needed to be told that twice.I then stated that this was not our fault, it was their fault and that I made a reservation and travelled down to the restaurant for it. At this point the woman behind the bar stated “I guess I apologize then”. She seemed genuinely surprised I was still advocating this position. She then asked the hostess if she had a two top and she stated she didn’t and I was told that they “might” be able to “squeeze us” in at the bar.I advised that I had booked a table reservation and we did not want to sit at the bar. I could sit at the bar by just walking in without a reservation. I booked a reservation for a table so that I wouldn’t be sitting at a bar. I don’t care to dine that way.The woman behind the bar then asked “what more I wanted” and I told her “more than you are doing”. She told me that was all she could do so I told her we would be leaving and I intended to post my experience online to which she shrugged her shoulders.I emailed the management and owners of Abruzzi the next day explaining this, included the emails and provided them the opportunity to address this with me personally before I posted a review. I received no response at all. Apparently they can’t be bothered. This tells me everything I need to know about their passion for good service and the care they have for their reputation.I appreciate mistakes happen but it’s in how you handle it that you make or destroy your reputation. This situation was handled in an abysmal manner. I will never return to this place or its sister restaurant Taverna and I suggest that anyone else who cares to be treated well as a customer also avoid these places.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Had dinner here during Londonlicious. The food was amazing, serve was perfect, and the atmosphere classy and cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Hair
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I want this place to be good but it always feels like there’s something lacking. The food is tasty enough, but not exciting. I ate here last week and it took our entire party a while to decide what to order because nothing was jumping out at us.The service is also not on par with the prices. As an “upscale” establishment top notch service is expected. Our server was not very personable. She seemed flustered. When she noticed I clearly wasn’t enjoying the $16 drink I ordered she offered to get me something else instead, yet I was still charged. It’s moments like that which can really make or break whether a customer will leave on a positive note and want to return. However she really didn’t seem to care much about that at all.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Five stars all around. The service and the food were both incredible. We had the beef tenderloin and it was undeniably the best in London. We loved the ambiance and look forward to visiting again!
Abruzzi is definitely a fine dining restaurant with a warm feel and reasonable prices. The food is exceptional in both presentation and flavour. The staff are amazing and the ambience makes for a memorable ding experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pear & Prosciutto, Ravioli with Braised Beef and Mushrooms, Beet Salad, Cannoli, Cheesecake, Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Angel Hair, Antipasto Board, Seafood Alfredo, Dark Chocolate Torte, Gnocchi
Made a reso for lunch, hostess was lovely, but the smell of sewage was wafting throughout the restaurant and we had to leave without eating. The bathroom smell was also horrendous. Too bad because menu looks great. Looks like someone mentioned the smell in a previous review.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 4