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Name: La Famiglia
Address: 7 Langton Street London, London, United Kingdom, SW10 0JL
Telephone: 020 7351 0761
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.6

La Famiglia

4.6

374 Reviews

£41 and over

Italian

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Trends have come and gone on London’s iconic Kings Road, but one jewel remains in the crown that is the World’s End, the restaurant known as La Famiglia. Created by the godfather of Italian chefs, Alvaro Maccioni, it first opened over thirty five years ago. This is as authentic cuisine as anyone will get outside of Tuscany.
The food is made from the finest, freshest, seasonal produce, with game such as wild boar, rabbit and venison.
The ‘olio extra vergine di olivia’ is perfected from the Maccioni’s own olive groves in Italy. Carciofini fritti (deep fried baby artichokes); Capelli d’angelo all’olio tartufato (angle hair egg pasta with truffle oil and parmesan); Vitello tonnato (thinly sliced veal with tuna mayonnaise) and Arista al cinghiale (roast wild boar with rosemary, garlic and olive oil) are just some of La Famiglia’s classic dishes.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 2:45pm (Last Order) 6pm - 10.45pm (Last Order) Sunday: 12pm - 2:45pm (Last Order) 6pm - 9.30pm (Last Order)
Phone number
020 7351 0761
Website
http://www.lafamiglia.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
7 Langton Street London London, SW10 0JL
Area
Chelsea
Cross Street
King's Road
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
3 minute walk Edith Grove Worlds End
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Mozzarella In Carroza
Deep fried cheese with bread, served with a spicy tomato, garlic and oregano sauce
Insalata Mare e Terra
Prawns, cannellini beans salad with fresh basil and olive oil
Carabaccia (Famous Tuscan Dish)
Peas, carrots and onions on garlic toast with a poached egg and pecorino cheese
Crostini di Pollo
Chopped chicken livers, capers and garlic served on toast (special tuscan dish)
Rucola con Parmigiano
Rocket salad with shavings of parmesan cheese
Fagioli al Fiasco
Beans cooked in a flask with extra virgin olive oil (Florentine speciality)
Mozzarella ai Buffala e Pomodori Freschi
Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil
Prosciutto, Mozzarella e Pomodori Secchi
Cured Tuscan ham, mozzarella and sundried tomato
Bocconcini di Prosciutto con Scamorza
Smoked cheese rolled in cured ham baked in the oven
Insalata di Polpi e Calamari
Warm octopus and squid salad, tossed in extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice
Legumi Mishti alla Griglia
Mixed grilled vegetables with olive oil and basil
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Aubergine with tomatoes and parmesan cheese baked in the oven
Tonno alla San Corrado
Sliced raw tuna sprinkled with chopped tomatoes, peppers, onions, lemon and olive oil
Panzanella
Salad with tomato, celery, bread and lettuce (famous tuscan salad)
Carpaccio
Sliced raw beef served with rucola, parmesan and chef's special sauce

Luppe

Pappa al Pomodoro Fredda O Calda
Bread, tomato, parmesan, garlic and basil soup (famous Tuscan soup)
Pasta e Fagioli
Thick bean soup with garlic
Minestra D'Ova
Light broth with scrambled egg, lemon juice, parmesan and toasted bread
Zuppa di Verdure
Vegetable soup

Seasonal Menu

Asparagi alla Duchessa
Fresh Asparagus with a savoury Zabaione sauce
Carciofini Fritti
Deep fried baby artichokes vegetarian
Antipasto Misto alla Toscana
A selection of Tuscan antipasti
Fiori di Zucca Fritti
Deep fried zucchini flowers
Pesce Spada Affumicato
Smoked swordfish
Zuppa di Cozze
Mussels with garlic and tomato sauce
Capelli D'Angelo all' Olio Tartufato
Angel hair pasta with truffle oil and Parmesan
Vitello Tonnato
Thinly sliced veal with a tuna mayonnaise sauce served with a potato salad
Filetto di Diano con le Castagna
Loin of venison with a chestnut pure sauce
Pollo al Tartufo Estivo
Chicken stuffed with Truffle cheese sauce
Cima di Vitello
Roast stuffed veal served with Swiss Chard
Bruschetta alla Romana
Toasted bread with raw chopped tomatoes, garlic and olive oil
Fett' Unta
Garlic bread

Risotto

Risotto con le Seppie
Risotto with cuttlefish in their own ink
Risotto con Funghi e Porcini
Risotto with mushrooms and porcini mushrooms
Risotto con Frutti di Mare
Seafood Risotto
Risotto Asparagi
Risotto with asparagus

Sides

Vegetables of the Day
Greens and Potatoes
Fresh Spinach
Extra Fine Beans
Mixed Salad
Fried Zucchini
Green Salad
Broccoli with Chili and Garlic
Salad on Request
Potatoes

Pasta

Vermicelli alla Carbornara (The Real Carbornara)
Fresh egg spaghetti pasta with black pepper bacon eggs and pecorino cheese
Gramiogna alla Montanina
Thick pierced egg spaghetti with pancetta, onions, chilli, pecorino cheese and tomato sauce
Fusilli con Broccoli
Twisted pasta with broccoli, garlic, chilli and parmesan
Spaghetti Asparagi Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti with asparagus, garlic, chilli and olive oil
Trenette alla Puttanesca
Flat type of spaghetti with capers, olives, tuna and tomato sauce
Penne alla Calabrese
Quill shaped pasta with onions, garlic, tomato and chilli sauce
Garganelli al Pesto
Quill shaped egg pasta with a pesto sauce
Pappardelle al Gorgonzola
Fresh egg pasta ribbons (hand cut) with a wild boar sauce
Rigatoni al Gorgonzola
Large macaroni pasta with a gorgonzola sauce
Agnolotti con le Ortiche
Egg fresh pasta parcels filled with nettles and ricotta with a mascarpone sauce
Spaghetti Vongole - Rather Salty
Spaghetti with fresh clams, parsley, garlic and chilli
Linguine con L'aragosta
Flat thick spaghetti with half fresh lobster tomato and garlic sauce
Fantasia di Pasta
3 various types of pasta and sauces (minimum for 2)

Pesce

Sardine alla Brace
Grilled fresh sardines served with rocket salad and balsamic vinegar
Sgombro alla Graticola
Mackerel grilled with rosemary and a lemon and mint sauce
Pesce Spada all' Agrodolce
Swordfish topped with onions, courgettes and a balsamic vinegar
Seppie In Salsa Nera con Spinaci
Squid and cuttlefish ink sauce, garlic and chilli served on a bed of spinach
Spigola al Vapore
Steamed sea bass sprinkled with extra virgin olive oil
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid
Tonno Fresco alla Griglia
Fresh grilled tunafish served with a fresh mint, lemon and olive oil sauce
Gamberoni Porto Ercole
Tiger prawns sautéed with garlicand basil, served with roasted vegetables
Capesante con Pancetta
Scallops wrapped with pancetta and balsamic vinegar

Carne

Osso Buco alla Milanese
Shin of veal served with saffron risotto
Piccatine al Limone
Veal Piccata in a lemon sauce
Nodino di Vitello alla Salvia
Veal chop sautéed with sage
Coniglio alla Cacciatora
Roast rabbit with rosemary, garlic and a wine sauce
Arista di Cinghiale
Roast wild boar with rosemary, garlic and olive oil served with swiss chard (free range)
Manzo Marietta
Thinly sliced beef lightly cooked with garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Costatine D'Agnello Montalbano
Grilled Lamb chops served with red cabbage
Pollo al Mattone
Organic chicken cooked on a brick (rather scorched on outside) served with mustard sauce
Agnello In Padella
Salt marsh lamb steak with garlicand rosemary served very rare
Fegato di Vitello alla Salvia
Calf's liver sautéed with sage
Spiedino D'uccelli Scappati
ild boar garlic sausages, skewered with wild boar and bread in extra virgin olive oil served on a bed of swiss chard (typical tuscan dish)
Tagliata di Manzo con Valeriana
Grilled rib eye of beef served on a bed of crispy salad
Petto di Pollo all' Aretina
Sautéed breast of chicken with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and rucola salad (free range)
Vitella alla Casalinga
Thin veal escalope sautéed with rosemary and garlic
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
T-Bone steak cooked over charcoal (Served Rare Only) Chianina organic beef

What 374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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FarookM
London
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2020
overall2food1service4ambience3
Thought I’d give this a second chance - as this used to be one of my favs - but as last time, food was a total disappointment. Oh well... won’t be coming back here again, such a shame!
FM
FarookM
London
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2019
overall2food1service4ambience4
This place was one of my favs - this time the food was cafe style average... so disappointed. I hope it was a blip ... but I am not sure I can forgive them...
PF
PhyllisF
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
What fabulous Italian food - so authentic and fresh - just delicious. Menu is very diverse - prices very reasonable and the ambiance - you feel as though you are in a small Italian village. Reservations a must.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 July 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful table in the garden, very friendly staff, great service and excellent Italian food. I loved it so much!
ML
MartinL
Denver
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on 26 June 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
A great local Italian on a side street. Much bigger than it looks. Awesome pasta with porcini. Outside terrace was very pleasant
M
Madisonman
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious light lunch at this fabulous Italian. The staff were personable, attentive and charming, the atmosphere calm and the food excellent. What more could one ask for?
M
Macl
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 March 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
La famiglia maintains its high standards for service and food; a very welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff.
T
Titin
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
Authentic Italian Restaurant. 100% recommendable.
3
3lla
London
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Luigi was a great waiter and the food was lovely. I recommend the seafood risotto!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 January 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, great people and great food
PN
PeterN
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food here is always excellent - one of my favourite Italian restaurants in London for real Italian food. Great menu and fabulous seasonal selections. Great ambience but can be noisy for the non-Italian ears :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming to La Famiglia with our little boy and when we have family and friends visiting us. It is one of our favorite neighborhood places.
m
mgstl
St. Louis
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, attentive service, divine desserts! Only slight negative was noise level but everything else was perfect!
M
Milacik
London
127 reviews
vip
5.0
127 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal as usual, fantastic service. We celebrated New Year and engagement of our friends and felt very spoiled. Deserts are not to be missed!
t
turchese
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Authentic Italian food and excellent service. Highly recommend the spaghetti with Vongole
TS
ThomasS
London
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2018
overall4food5service4ambience2
Amazing as always but so loud! And not in an old man way. The four of us are under 30, were reasonably sauced but could not hear each other on the small table. It was a Saturday night though and everything else was perfect, as it always is.
PN
PeterN
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, always very nice and seasonal menu is great. Always find it a bit noisy with tables a touch too close together, but still recommend it. Something to cut reflected sound in area at the back would be good
KG
KajaG
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favourites in London. And so kid friendly. Always come back here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami - Dade
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent italian restaurant
T
Tim49
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2018
overall3food4service4ambience2
Excellent food and very amiable service. Main problem is acoustics which makes it impossible to conduct a conversation (but I think this would NOT apply to inside at front so I would recommend avoid the outside covered area at the rear)
TK
ThomasK
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 September 2018
overall4food5service2ambience4
I love this restaurant, we live in the neighbourhood but they have unfortunately a bit of an attitude problem, service is sloppy sometimes and they never recognise you... but it’s still great. So Italian!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2018
overall2food1service2ambience2
Found hair in my food. Not so pleasant!
JS
JeremyS
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not a fan of Mourinho but apparently he has great taste when it comes to restaurants. Wonderful food and calm, posh atmosphere. The outdoor patio is particularly nice on a sunny day. Considerate service as well.
l
ladyvic
London
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Typically Italian and wonderfully local ! This place has not changed from the first time I visited over 20 years ago! The staff are true professionals- not part time waiters. The clientele is a mix of British locals and Europeans which is refreshing in central London! Food was excellent- not fussy, plain and simple but wonderfully executed. An extensive wine list which was well priced for everyone’s budget. I won’t leave it another 20 years to revisit! Thank you for a delicious lunch !
D
Downrightremarkable
London
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 24 August 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great atmosphere and food!
AW
AW12
London
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very authentic Italian food, fresh ingredients and homely taste. The tomato salad and truffle pasta are awesome! Beautifully decorated space with semi-roofed/outdoor area in the back garden. Attentive, friendly and considerate service. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 August 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is he best Italian food you can fet
SK
SergeiK
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 August 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
6 month wedding anniversary!!!
SN
SaraN
London
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very friendly and warmly restaurant. Perfect for family meals or friends get togethers or even a date. The food is really good italian quality and the service is super fast and efficient and very welcoming. Has lots of energy and really nice and cosy location. Would totally recommend.
HE
HenryE
London
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 25 July 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Standards remain as polished as ever. Creature comforts excellent and staff obliging.
PD
PaulD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's been a few years since I visited La Familglia. It hasn't lost any of its' atmosphere & the opportunity to sit outside on such a perfect Saturday night was fabulous. The parma ham was just right & the seafood risotto of a class that is hard to beat anywhere in the world. Thank you La Famiglia for making a good night great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 July 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was great meal as usual. The best Italian ever
JO
JOSED
London
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 July 2018
overall1food3service1ambience2
It took them 40 minutes to take our order, an additional 40 minutes to bring the starters. Had to remind the waiter 3 times for the bottle we had ordered and when it came it was unusually warm. Food was salty, tables way to close together.... very very poor experience and we have been there very often but yesterday was the last time
HR
HelenR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 June 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
We are returning fans of La Famiglia having visited in the 80’s! It was hectic as there was a wedding at this time however great service, amazing food! We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 June 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fabulous! The food is the best Italian in London. X
U
Ultraflower
London
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very pleasant environment but we felt we were a bit rushed. We booked for 2:30pm and arrived on time but before we were sat on the table we were told we had to order because the kitchen was closing in 10’. Two minutes later we sat at the table and another waiter said we had 5’. The starters were exquisite but mains were just ok and the desserts delicious. I have mixed feeling about this one.
CC
ClareC
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had fab evening with son and husband . Was recommended by a local friend - excellent food, wine and ambiance - family friendly - will return
JG
JasonG
London
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2018
overall3food3service3ambience4
Nice restaurant, good food with decent portions. I wasn’t amazed by the restaurant.
PF
PatrickF
Aberdeen
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2018
overall4food5service2ambience4
I felt rushed - 4 courses served within an hour :-(
SL
SueL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 May 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous- ambience, food, service , value fir money - will definitely be back

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Additional information

Cross Street
King's Road
Area
Chelsea
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 2:45pm (Last Order) 6pm - 10.45pm (Last Order) Sunday: 12pm - 2:45pm (Last Order) 6pm - 9.30pm (Last Order)
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
3 minute walk Edith Grove Worlds End
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://www.lafamiglia.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7351 0761

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Additional information

Antipasti

Mozzarella In Carroza

Insalata Mare e Terra

Carabaccia (Famous Tuscan Dish)

Crostini di Pollo

Rucola con Parmigiano

Fagioli al Fiasco

Mozzarella ai Buffala e Pomodori Freschi

Prosciutto, Mozzarella e Pomodori Secchi

Bocconcini di Prosciutto con Scamorza

Insalata di Polpi e Calamari

Legumi Mishti alla Griglia

Melanzane alla Parmigiana

Tonno alla San Corrado

Panzanella

Carpaccio

Luppe

Pappa al Pomodoro Fredda O Calda

Pasta e Fagioli

Minestra D'Ova

Zuppa di Verdure

Seasonal Menu

Asparagi alla Duchessa

Carciofini Fritti

Antipasto Misto alla Toscana

Fiori di Zucca Fritti

Pesce Spada Affumicato

Zuppa di Cozze

Capelli D'Angelo all' Olio Tartufato

Vitello Tonnato

Filetto di Diano con le Castagna

Pollo al Tartufo Estivo

Cima di Vitello

Bruschetta alla Romana

Fett' Unta

Risotto

Risotto con le Seppie

Risotto con Funghi e Porcini

Risotto con Frutti di Mare

Risotto Asparagi

Sides

Vegetables of the Day

Fresh Spinach

Extra Fine Beans

Mixed Salad

Fried Zucchini

Green Salad

Broccoli with Chili and Garlic

Salad on Request

Potatoes

Pasta

Vermicelli alla Carbornara (The Real Carbornara)

Gramiogna alla Montanina

Fusilli con Broccoli

Spaghetti Asparagi Aglio e Olio

Trenette alla Puttanesca

Penne alla Calabrese

Garganelli al Pesto

Pappardelle al Gorgonzola

Rigatoni al Gorgonzola

Agnolotti con le Ortiche

Spaghetti Vongole - Rather Salty

Linguine con L'aragosta

Fantasia di Pasta

Pesce

Sardine alla Brace

Sgombro alla Graticola

Pesce Spada all' Agrodolce

Seppie In Salsa Nera con Spinaci

Spigola al Vapore

Calamari Fritti

Tonno Fresco alla Griglia

Gamberoni Porto Ercole

Capesante con Pancetta

Carne

Osso Buco alla Milanese

Piccatine al Limone