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Demartino, London,

Demartino

4.8 (1093)
£25 and under
Italian
196-198 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5QF

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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. 

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Fernando
  • Private party facilities
    Well-equipped private room with air-conditioning, and its own wine cellar. The room accommodates up to 30 seated guests.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 transport
    Great Portland Street Tube Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • 3:00pm-5:30pm 15% discount

    Multiple dates available
    OpenTable exclusive - To all our regulars on OpenTable, we offer a 15% discount on meals including drinks for bookings from 3:00pm-5:30pm - For OpenTable customers only - This offer only stands when your food is ordered between 3:00pm-5:30pm. On Saturday, the offer is extended from 12pm-5pm.

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What 1,093 people are saying

Demartino 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Italian

  • West End London

    Best Food

  • West End London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Demartino offers an "authentic, tasty, consistent" Italian dining experience with "excellent food, service, and value for money." The family-run restaurant is praised for its "fabulous Italian food & atmosphere," "friendly staff," and "superb seafood, pasta, and wine." Regulars appreciate its "warm welcome" and "classic Italian cuisine" in a "lovely decorated" setting.
1,093 Reviews
  1. Monty

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, excellent service, fair price for the West End, nice ambiance - look forward to returning

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  2. Bob

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars for nearly 30yrs. Saturday was one of the best.

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  3. Samantha

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met a business partner for lunch on a Thursday, food was delicious, real authentic freshly prepared and service was excellent, a hidden gem! 2 mains with drink £55 +tip the restaurant was pretty full and bustling, great atmosphere, will definitely go there again.

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  4. Frank

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My favourite Italian restaurant, old fashioned just like me. My favourite dishes are zuppa di fagioli ,seafood risotto,calves liver and veal milanese.

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  5. Kellie

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Italian restaurant and appeared very well known locally as it was very busy. Food was nicely presented and delicious. Would recommend if looking for a next level up Italian meal!

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  6. Richard

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 6 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was quick, staff friendly and food was good. No real ambience but we did eat a little earlier at 7pm.

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  7. Jane VIP

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully friendly and warm atmosphere as usual . The food is genuine traditional Italian- all our favourite things ! We just love it- one of the nicest restaurants in London!

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  8. Richard VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent - the type pf neighbourhood trat you want at the end of your street

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  9. Sharon

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Italian food & atmosphere at this gorgeous family run restaurant! Service impeccable & waiters so nice & friendly! We shall definitely be returning to this little gem Demartino! (My personal favourite is the ‘Fegato con Pancetta’… (calf’s liver dish… cooked to perfection!)…

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  10. Mazyar

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. The staff is available when needed and offered suggestions. The food was served fast and it was delicious. We'll definitely go back :-)

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FAQs

Demartino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7436 2547.

Demartino is rated 4.8 stars by 1093 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Fitzrovia

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
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
    Home Style
  • 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 transport
    Great Portland Street Tube Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fernando
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Well-equipped private room with air-conditioning, and its own wine cellar. The room accommodates up to 30 seated guests.
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