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Forty Dean Street, London,

Forty Dean Street

4.6 (3940)
£26 to £40
Italian
40 Dean Street, London, W1D 4PX

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2 people
21:00
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to 40 Dean Street - your cosy, independent Italian haven nestled in the bustling heart of Soho. As a small, family-run restaurant, we pride ourselves on offering an unforgettable dining experience where passion meets palate.

We offer Italian staples and set menu options served in a homely dining room.

Known for warm service and authentic flavours, we’re a favourite for casual dinners, date nights and late-night dining.

If you're looking for great Italian food in Soho, we're one of the best trattorias in the area.

Please note: from 5pm, we welcome guests aged 18 and over to ensure a relaxed evening atmosphere. Families with younger diners are very welcome to join us during lunch or early dinner service.

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What 3,940 people are saying

Forty Dean Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    Italian

  • West End London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forty Dean Street, an intimate Italian eatery in Soho, shines with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "authentic Italian atmosphere" and standout dishes like prawn linguine. While seating can be tight, the "friendly staff" and "cosy feel" make it a must-visit for a memorable meal.

3,940 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    Orlando11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was AMAZING! The service was horrible. Once they dropped off our food, we never got any other service for anything including drink refills. We had to beg twice to get a check to leave and that took 20 minutes. Maybe they were short handed, but it’s a shame to serve such good food and get such poor service!

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  2. Doug

    London9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my third booking at 40 Dean Street. I’m sorry to say that the food I choose was not as good as the previous 2 bookings. My main concern however is that we were not allowed to order coffee. There is a clear table time given in the booking - yet we were not asked by a member of staff if we wanted coffee in advance of the time limit. nor were we reminded that we had a limited time in which to order coffee. When we asked the staff just said you have a time limit and you cannot be served. The restaurant was not full and it would have been possible to be served.

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  3. Rick VIP

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a delightful meal with friends at 40 Dean. Intimate environment with great food and service. Was particularly thrilled with their ability to provide gluten-free spaghetti which was among the best I've come across in a restaurant. Great place to go in Soho for a quality, good-value dinner with friendly, engaging service.

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  4. Jennifer VIP

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A super gem in the middle of Soho. My go to place.
    Forty Dean StreetResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Jennifer, Such a lovely review - thanks for calling us a 'super gem'! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best, The Forty Dean Street team

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  5. Charlotte

    West Sussex6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food as per normal. Lovely staff and great atmosphere
    Forty Dean StreetResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Charlotte, Thank you for the lovely review - we hope to welcome you back again soon. Best, The Forty Dean Street team

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  6. Sarah

    Cambridge5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Starters and main courses were declicipus but, having read previous reviews, the pistachio tiramisu was a HUGE disappointment - just tasted of cream, no alcohol or even a moist coffee flavour. Told when we sat down the table,e was for 2 hours we had 2 excessively long waits - one to get our main courses and after these we were left completely for 45 minutes. The staff were friendly and extremely busy but we had to ask for dessert menus and they seemed surprised. Then as we ate dessert they came to ask for our table back. You need more staff or those you have should be more attentive because it really took the gloss off what could have been a brilliant evening.
    Forty Dean StreetResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Sarah, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your starters and mains, but we're sorry the pistachio tiramisu didn’t meet expectations. It’s normally a guest favourite, so we’ll certainly be reviewing this with the kitchen team. We're disappointed to hear that the service was lacking during your visit. While our team aim to strike a balance between attentiveness and giving guests space, long waits and confusion over dessert menus are far from the standard we set ourselves. Your comments are very helpful and will be shared with the wider team as we look to improve. We hope you’ll consider returning so we can provide the brilliant service we pride ourselves on. Best, The Forty Dean Street team

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  7. Jane

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a very relaxed yet buzzing vibe and staff were friendly and attentive.
    Forty Dean StreetResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Jane, Thanks for your lovely review - we hope to welcome you back again soon. Best, The Forty Dean Street team

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  8. Aldrin

    Surrey4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place. It’s our go to for a pre-dinner show in town. Always great atmosphere, food is splendid and all the staff are very friendly.
    Forty Dean StreetResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Aldrin, So glad you enjoyed your latest visit to the restaurant. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best, The Forty Dean Street team

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  9. Maria

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great till the end when they rushed us out and put the bill in front of us when dessert was given.
    Forty Dean StreetResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Maria, Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed your meal, however, we apologise for making you feel rushed towards the end of your meal. While we do sometimes operate a 1.5 hour seating policy, depending on upcoming bookings and how busy the restaurant is, it should always be communicated politely and without pressure. We hope to welcome you back again soon to give you the full service as it should be. Best, The Forty Dean Street team

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  10. Steven

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time here and not disappointed! Food was excellent and staff were very professional.
    Forty Dean StreetResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Steven, So glad we'e continued to deliver the experience you love! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best, The Forty Dean Street team

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Forty Dean Street is rated 4.6 stars by 3940 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 27 times today
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40 Dean Street, London, W1D 4PX

Additional information

  • Area
    Soho
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minutes walk from Leicester Square Station
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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