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Demartino, London,

Demartino

4.7
4.7
843 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian
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. 

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2 people

19:00


Booked 18 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 7436 2547
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Well-equipped private room with air-conditioning, big screen TV and its own wine cellar. The room accommodates up to 30 seated guests.
  • Area
    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, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

What 843 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Italian

  • West End London

    Best Overall

  • West End London

    Best Food

  • West End London

    Best Service

  • West End London

    Italian

843 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Literally best Pasta I have ever had - Black Truffle Gnocchi outstanding and for central London incredible pricing

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  2. RobertD

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First time there, having come up to town to eat something early before a 7pm gig up the road at the 229 Club. Found it by googling 'restaurants near 229 Gt Portland st., and up it came. It more than suited our purpose, was very good in fact, medium price range too, not pricey. We'd go again if we find ourselves in the area

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  3. JohnO

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. We are hard of hearing and found hearing one another was a bit of a challenge, but it is a popular restaurant, so that's to be expected and is understandable. Not the restaurant 's fault that we are oldies.

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  4. RobbieG

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant food . The ambulance was relaxed and happy

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  5. joelv

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous place. Early supper with a couple of old friends before a gig. First time there - won't be the last!

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  6. MarilynF

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good special -Sea Bass with mussels- exellent service. we will go again

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  7. SuzyN

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant. Our favourite London lunch or dinner location. Great staff, delicious food and good value.

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  8. TonyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    This was my first visit to Demartino & I was very impressed. The food was excellent & the service was very good. The restaurant was very clean & the staff very friendly. Well worth another visit - or two.

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  9. AliceF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. I would definitely go again.

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  10. MarioS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great dining experience. The food was outstanding and the service top notch. Thanks for making us feel like part of the family.

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  11. TSSS

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and lovely service. Will be back soon for my favourite pasta :)

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  12. MaryM

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Great service, delicious food and drinks, and a wonderful atmosphere. I highly recommend

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  13. AndiS

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Fabulous resturant..only problem was that it can get very noisy..

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  14. davidf

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good family run Italian restaurant with a good selection of wines and food options. Good buzz and a great vibe.

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  15. StephenG

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Big portions. Good value for money. Recommended

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  16. SLombardi19

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Demartino is a family friendly with outstanding italian food. The owner and the staff are very charming and courteous. Everytime we are in London we are eating in this restaurant as often as we can.

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  17. MaiM

    London

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Demartino never fails to deliver. Charming efficient staff and great food. The fish,shellfish and meat dishes are excellent always,

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  18. Batman

    Hampshire

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service . Staff very helpful . Food was first class and reasonably priced for central London .

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  19. BeckyC

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was great, and amazing service as well. Great restaurant.

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  20. DuncanP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff, service, restaurant were fantastic and we will definitely be back!

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  21. Arbee

    Kent

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal, great service. Been coming here for years - always excellent !

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  22. Jane

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff were lovely and welcoming and the food was delicious and generous.

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  23. Nick

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Good food, traditional old fashioned vibe for a business lunch

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  24. WendySalisbury

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good and reliable, we sat outside for a girlie birthday lunch. Food was very tasty, service excellent and we shall undoubtedly be going back.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was amazing. Tasted like I was back in Italy.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So glad we found this restaurant! Visiting from the US, it was very close to our hotel. We selected it bc of some great previous Open Table reviews. Rigatoni with sausage and meatballs was fabulous, outdone only by the tiramisu. Support this restaurant!

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  27. LIndy

    Coastal Georgia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience here. Our food was delicious, the service was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend!

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  28. MichaelB

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This a lovely restaurant. I’ve been a regular for over ten years and will keep on coming back.

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  29. DannyD

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very impressed that this Italian restaurant on Great Portland Street keeps being consistently good. My personal favourite is the rigatoni with Tuscan sausage and meatballs....❤👌 Service always good and attentive, without being over-bearing.

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  30. MichaelW

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great old-fashioned Italian. We love it. One of our favourites.

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  31. PAULB

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Old school Italian,great food.Friendly service and by today's standards good prices.

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  32. MarilynF

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First visit and hope to go back soon. Good food quiet efficient service

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  33. ColinT

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and wonderful food. Sitting outside was nice way to take lunch

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  34. Belle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been to Demartino twice in 4 days! I went on my own during a business trip and brought more people the second time, including an Italian friend who said they'd never tried stuffed gnocchi and that it was authentic and delicious! The seafood linguine was divinely packed with seafood. Excellent all round and well worth the price, which is moderate.

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  35. ClaireJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was lovely and the service was extremely efficient and friendly. If I lived locally, I would definitely be back!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and really great service. The food was perfectly seasoned and tasty.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    SH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was super tasty, the portions generous and the service very nice and attentive, we would definitely recommend the restaurant!

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  38. Batman

    Hampshire

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Myself and four colleagues had lunch here. Used to be regulars many years ago when we worked nearby but hadn’t been for a long, long time . It didn’t disappoint. Very friendly staff with just the right amount of attention so we didn’t feel pushed but never had to wait long . Food was classical Italian nicely presented. Decent wine list . Busy but not too noisy .

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  39. Richmond

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing Restaurant, food is outstanding and service top quality.

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  40. KevinS

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 August 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. Great food and wine: we didn’t really need starters as the portions are so generous. Excellent atmosphere. Will definitely keep going back here.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

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

Demartino is rated 4.7 stars by 843 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Demartino

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Fitzrovia
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7436 2547
  • Private party facilities
    Well-equipped private room with air-conditioning, big screen TV and its own wine cellar. The room accommodates up to 30 seated guests.
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