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Prima Sapori D'Italia, London,

Prima Sapori D'Italia

4.5
4.5
1146 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian
Typical Italian restaurant in Covent Garden
Delicious pasta
Wonderful pizza
Super drinks

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2 people

19:00


Booked 36 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 7836 5448
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public Transit
    COVENT GARDEN - 3 minsHOLBORN - 10 minsLEISTER SQUARE - 10 minsCHARING CROSS - 5 mins
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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1,146 Reviews
  1. Rosie

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious fresh pizza, fun atmosphere- the staff were loving the music! Felt very cheerful.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Simple menu . Very cramped tables . Our neighbour knocked our candle over getting seated . Tasty starter but could have made it myself from Waitrose fresh ingredients - perhaps a little dressing on the rocket or a spoon of chutney would have made it more special . Ian had a rather bland pizza . I had a pork shank which was tasty but no sauce or veg. The roast potatoes tasted odd . Maybe stale oil or standing around . Drinks were pleasant . No pudding required . Very expensive for pre- show quick meal . Good service though . Not a disaster . Just poor value for money .

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  3. AndyK

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd visit to this little gem in Covent Garden Great food and brilliant service

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  4. GillG

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Booking online was a bit tricky on an iPad in terms of being able to choose the right address and it didn’t allow for writing in the address. Worked on laptop. Otherwise all good - very efficient service, good food, pleasant atmosphere.

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  5. LeahL

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great, feel-good restaurant. It is not fancy but has a vibe-y ‘welcome to Italy’ buzz. We were a large party and felt the staff were attentive and prompt. We all loved our meal selection. If you are looking for a lively, hidden gem in Covent Garden, I think you will be happy to find this place.

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  6. Jess

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely pre theatre meal with family, service was quick and friendly and food was delicious. Would go again, thank you!

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  7. IziBuzy

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    The service is of typical touristy place, where waiting staff do not feel the need to provide great service, as those “tourists” customers will be gone tomorrow and new will flood in. The waiter was quick with requests but acting as if doing a favour. The pizza was ok. Neither great nor bad. The restaurant has a strong smell of food and we were worried for our clothes that will absorb it.

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  8. RachelM

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, great value and delicious food!

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  9. sallyj

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Brilliant personal service made this place Both pizza and pasta enjoyed

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  10. Leebert

    London

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    This was more café than restaurant. The place is noisy, tables are crammed in and it was almost impossible to hold any level of conversation with my guests. My Pizza arrived 10 minutes before the other main courses and was soggy in the middle. Pasta dishes were better but bland. Service was good.

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  11. Drkayh

    Gloucestershire

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Let’s start with the positives - friendly, prompt service and staff working very hard, central location and decent bolognese. Also when we asked for a less burnt garlic bread (!) and extra Parmesan it was granted with no problem. However I didn’t realise it was part of the market place so not the most pretty space. It’s teeny so tables very close to each other and quite dancy music turned up high so hard to hear each other. My pasta with pesto was ok but it’s not fresh pesto and there were very few sun dried tomatoes. It was ok but £17. So this place is fine for quick bite on way to and back from the theatre but don’t expect too much!

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  12. VictoriaD

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service and lovely atmosphere.

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  13. JenC

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time, very enjoyable

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  14. LeanneM

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff very friendly and attentive. Food lovely would definitely return.

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  15. Kirby

    Hertfordshire

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Bustling little cafe. I had carbonara which they made fresh with no onions for me - so delicious. My fiend had a spicy pepperoni pizza which was good too. Very fast service which was great for a non fussy pre theatre bite to eat.

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  16. Pippa

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unfortunately I was poorly so only my husband ate but they were so accommodating.

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  17. JeffS

    Staffordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Well what a little gem we found, when going Italian we always try and visit bespoke establishments and Prima ticked all the boxes. Ideally located in the heart of Covent Garden it is very easy to get to, we were welcomed like old friends. All of the staff were extremely friendly and worked well as a team. We ordered a mix of pizzas and pastas and all of them were delightful both to the eye and the palette, my favourite was the pappardelle with porcini mushrooms & salsiccia sausage. Everything we had was fantastic value for money and we can’t wait to visit again.

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  18. JulianC

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great visit again, this has become my “go to” London restaurant. Just make sure you book, it’s always busy!

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  19. IMHO

    Gloucestershire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent, friendly service -perfect for a quick meal before the they

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  20. MorrisW

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit & really impressed & will visit again

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  21. isabelm

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An excellent dinner pre - show. The pasta dishes were excellent and salads too. Have also enjoyed excellent pizza on previous visits. The staff are fantastic and so helpful and friendly. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner - especially good for pre-show as the service is quick

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  22. DeborahS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good service large portions would return to this restaurant.

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  23. JulianC

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff, great food, great value, took my daughter for her birthday and 4 friends, doing same next week with my other daughter..

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  24. GinetteP

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Authentic Italian welcome and atmosphere. Busy time at 6pm pre-theatre so noisy with music, chatter and service but lovely ambience. Starters, salad and veggie platter, all very good.

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  25. isabelm

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prima Sapori is a gem in Covent Garden. Wonderful staff serves excellent pasta dishes and wonderful pizza and good salads. Service quick so especially good for a lunch or pre show dinner .

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  26. MelanieB

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A little hidden gem. Beautiful authentic Italian food with great music (not live). The best Napoletana pizza I've ever had. Great value.

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  27. FredD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff were brilliant. Quickly sorted a new table when the rain became too much outside. Food was served quickly and to a very high standard. Would definitely go again when next in London

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  28. ChrisW

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly atmosphere, good food and great service.

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  29. AnnieH

    Hampshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We loved the food and the atmosphere but the music was a bit loud to be considered background. The staff kindly turned it down a notch but it was difficult to have a conversation at times.

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  30. AmyV

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in London! The food is always amazing and the staff is phenomenal. I cannot recommend it enough!

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  31. GiacomoG

    Bath

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Amazing place but the staff were not efficient enough while the place wasn’t busy

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  32. LibbyH

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a great find! Great food, friendly and efficient service. Definitely on my list of places to return to

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  33. SolangeB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Bonne ambiance, service très agréable, rapide. Pizzas pâte fine, large choix, très correctes.

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  34. TriciaG

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely phenomenal food! Better than served in Italy! Dont miss this restaurant, we had a sausage pasta and pizza😋

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  35. DarrenR

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service, very relaxed atmosphere, can't wait to ear there again

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  36. JuliaJ

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian in London for a totally authentic atmosphere - and fabulous staff - we were delayed last night due to the protests and they held our table for half an hour so we could get there - try the wild boar ravioli it’s 🤩 we go every time we are in London - see you Next Year xx 💋

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  37. BeverleyT

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very busy ,lively restaurant even at 6.30!My husband had the pork shank which he thought was a little dry but still really enjoyed and I had a pizza which was delicious and freshly cooked.A great place for a pre theatre dinner.

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  38. ChrisK

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit and we were really pleased with our choice. The place was busy and buzzing at 6.30 on a Thursday evening with a great atmosphere. Food and wine was excellent and it was lovely to find somewhere independent right in the middle of Covent Garden. We will definitely come back.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food! Love to eat here whenever I’m in London

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  40. ELSIElc

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Lovely food, service great , a little old fashioned bistro in the heart of covent garden will go back soon😍

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FAQs

Prima Sapori D'Italia is rated 4.5 stars by 1146 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

19:00


Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Prima Sapori D'Italia

1-13, Jubilee Market Hall, Tavistock Street, London, WC2E 8BE

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public Transit
    COVENT GARDEN - 3 minsHOLBORN - 10 minsLEISTER SQUARE - 10 minsCHARING CROSS - 5 mins
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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