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Absolutely terrible place. Waited 7 minutes at the door and watched 5 waiters pass us by and ignore us. Place was not even half full so they obviously…
B Singh
Al Fresco
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My husband and I had a wonderful experience dining at this place. Went there on a sunny afternoon and sat at the back of the restaurant (with the glas…
Priyanka Malik
Al Fresco
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The highlight of Al Fresco is its dcor that reminisces an Italian garden and can visually transport one to Italy. Its leafy decorations surrounding ea…
Karishma Gupta
Al Fresco
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8 Reviews on “Al Fresco”
My husband and I had a wonderful experience dining at this place. Went there on a sunny afternoon and sat at the back of the restaurant (with the glass roof). Lovely ambience and a lively atmosphere – this is a great place to sit back with a glass of wine. I tried the Gnocchi Smeralda which was out of the world! The sauce is made with some soft cheese and cream and has hints of herbs like basil. The rocket leaves and ham all make for a delicious dish. My husband tried the Pollo Escalope with Spaghetti – really great and extremely filling!
The highlight of Al Fresco is its dcor that reminisces an Italian garden and can visually transport one to Italy. Its leafy decorations surrounding each table, partial glass roof and some exposed brickwork allows for an outdoor dining experience all year round. The lighting, in the evenings, is provided predominantly by lamps fixated to the ceilings and walls, contributing to the warm ambience of the restaurant. The tables decorations collude with such themes, with dainty flowers placed on each table, adding a touch of colour.The menu features a wide choice of food, encompassing a variety pizzas, pastas, seafood, meat, poultry and salads, with an extensive choice for vegetarians. For starters, I would recommend the mixed platters to share. The antipasto marinaio is perfect for seafood lovers, far more than enough to feed the suggested two to share. These platters really are the best starters on the menu, which is let down slightly by its other dishes. The funghi pan fried with garlic, for example, was a basic dish of chopped mushrooms fried in garlic and butter and was far too oily and sloppily piled on a plate.I ordered the Chicken in blue cheese and asparagus sauce ( which is unfortunately no longer on the updated menu). The chicken was moist, and well complemented with the creamy sauce. It was served with a side of well seasoned saut potatoes and boiled broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, which were fairly plain and unfortunately did not live up to the chicken and potatoes.The service could be improved slightly. Although the staff are friendly, I feel that greater attention could be paid to their customers, for example, greeting guests upon arrival in a swift and friendly manner, as opposed to leaving them to wait around for a few minutes and then vaguely guide them towards a table.Al Fresco is always busy, being popular amongst locals, therefore booking is recommended for large groups. Its relaxed atmosphere makes it appropriate for all party types, including children and families. The dress-code is fairly informal, however, its picturesque setting makes it the kind of place that would be suitable for a special occasion. I, personally, celebrated my 21st birthday here.Overall, I would recommend Al Fresco as an alternative to the Italian chains that are overvisited in suburban London. It is definitely one of the better Italian restaurants in the area, and its unique selling point is most definitely its dcor and consequent atmosphere. The wide-ranging menu offers something for all tastes, however, some dishes are of better quality and taste than others. What lets the venue down slightly is the service, which could be improved in order to enhance customers experiences. missfoodie.co.uk
Pan-fried garlic mushrooms or calamari to start and as for the mains you’re on your own because I can’t decide for myself as there’s lots of good food to choose from.Staff serve with a smile and are always around to help or get you another drink. The atmosphere is bright and outdoorsy like the name would suggest, you feel like you’re dining outside in the Mediterranean. Anywhere you sit can become the best seat in the house.
Me and my family used to love this place, and have been regulars for years. We have had a bad experience on the last 4 occasions we have visited now, we have tried to brush it aside and hope each time it was a one off, but even tho how much we used to enjoy this place it has seriously gone down hill and will not go back until we hear things have picked up again. Alfresco ciao ciao & grazie. It was good while it lasted
Food is ok but well worth going for the atmosphere. Great staff
A great atmosphere and truly amazing food, this is a dining experience that is not easily forgotten.We recently decided to have our end of year staff Xmas party at this restaurant and it was incredible and the whole team had a fantastic time and enjoyed the great hospitality that was on offer.Many thanks for a fantastic night out.The TeamDominic Levent Solicitors
Hi there guys,When I was younger, my parents always used to take me to this restaurant. Maybe it was because of the relatively cheap food, the family friendly atmosphere or the surprisingly high quality food. A few years later I therefore decided to pay this restaurant, in which I had enjoyed many a meal as a child, another visit. I was not let down.I began my meal with the Garlic and Tomato Pizza bread which was cooked to perfection, which i followed up with the Penne All’Arrabiata, which also was delectable. The food was still as fantastic as I remembered it being many years ago.Special mention must be made of the waiters and waitresses who were friendly and talkative to not only me but those tables around me. The meals were brought to me quickly and the restaurant was overall quite clean. Yes, the restaurant was quite loud but this is to be expected due to the family centric nature of this restaurant. This restaurant remains a quality place which serves some good grub at a respectable price which is matched with some excellent service. For a lovely lunch with the rest of the family, give Alfresco a try.