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Londonderry

Europe

United Kingdom

Nestled in the heart of Londonderry, Vecchio Parioli offers an authentic Italian dining experience that transports guests straight to Italy with its warm ambiance and traditional flavors. This charming restaurant, located at 129 Aldersgate Street, is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and culinary excellence that keeps visitors returning for more.

Discover the flavors of Italy at Vecchio Parioli

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This place is just wonderful, tiny, and adorable! We've been here a few times already because we can't get enough of the food and super close to our hotel. The staff here are helpful and attentive.

So far I've had the spaghetti bolognese (not on the official menu) and seafood pasta. Both are so scrumptious! If you're close by and feel like Italian, this is the place to go.

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Ate here again three years later...just like I remembered...food was fantastic...this time I got the desert...toffee cheesecake, off the hook, so good, so friendly, so good!

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NOT the standard British version of an Italian restaurant ...this place is proper traditional Italian!

Some British owned Italian chains (of which this is not one) the menus consist entirely of whatever is cheapest & most profitable to make. Pasta & Pizza only. Boring. If you like crap chain places like bella pasta or other fo-talian mockeries of real food... then I humbly invite you to take a evening to UPGRADE YOUR IDEA OF ITALIAN FOOD and eat at this place.

In the really traditional Italian way, pasta is "a part of" a meal... and the is followed by more courses of whatever delicious stuff you order.  This place gets it right.  It's classy but not stuffy... it's comfy but not smashed in too tight... it's a family run feel, but stylish enough to take a date.  

The pace here is not rushed... (unless you tell them you need to get out quickly to see a show)  ...they will assume you have the evening to enjoy, and keep bringing you all the courses of your meal in a relaxed pace that makes this place ideal for dates.  Especially if you want to speak to your date that is. It's not over the top romantic or anything... it's just nice and great tasting... and gives you time to connect with your guest.  I wouldn't say it's an over-the-top flashy first date kinda place... perhaps it's just a bit too informal for that.  But I like it!

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Where to begin... My wife and I went into this restaurant because it happened to be close to our hotel and we were looking for something filling but reasonably priced. It's sometimes concerning only seeing a few reviews for a restaurant. 

I typically don't write reviews but the meal we just had is well worth the time to do so. The restaurant is small and staffed appropriately. My water glass never went empty and the waiters were very helpful. 

The waiters brought out complimentary olives, bread, and balsamic vinegar and oil to start the meal off. We ordered the calamari appetizer and it was excellent. 

We ordered the Angelo wine which ended up being a perfect pairing for our meal. 

I ordered the lasagna and my wife ordered a pasta dish with sausage. We ordered broccoli, and the vegetable of the day to share as a side. 

My wife and I had a table and could see into the kitchen as the chef cooked our meal. 

The lasagna was absolutely amazing. My wife could not say enough positive things about her pasta. She said the potatoes were the best potatoes she had ever tasted. The meal was perfect. 

Somehow we finished all the food and decided we could not pass on dessert. We shared the custard with caramel on top (similar to flan). It was great and tasted fresh!

Unfortunately we are just visiting London, or else we would be coming back for more amazing Italian! 

Props to the chef of this restaurant. Excellent quality!

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What I love best about this restaurant is it serves trattoria style food, all the staples, plus more high end restaurant style food as well, always well-presented. In terms of atmosphere, it's highly pleasant, with friendly, competent Italian staff.  I've been here several times and never been disappointed. 

The owner is always willing to spend some time chatting, or if you prefer, to leave you alone. After dinner drinks are nice, and there's a display of modern art on the walls. And the desserts (tiramisu!) are beautiful.

A great Italian restaurant to visit for a special event (I've been there on Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve), or just to drop in for an impromptu lunch or dinner.

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My boss took me to lunch here. It's pretty average. The place was packed with elderly Italians who all seem to be long term clients here for lunch.

I ordered the lasagne which came very very hot and it had the pretty green pasta inside which was nice. The taste was very tomato-y and nice. Portions were HUGE! However, nothing else stands out much. The price is pretty expensive for the food, I think it was over £10 per person.

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Booked a reservation through  the phone for a dinner deal at the restaurant that was advertised.  Once got to the restaurant, the manager added condition to the discount deal negating the promotion.  He requires you to purchase additional wine in additional to have a minimum spending which he didn't specify over the phone or the website.  He should have just told us about this condition before hand, but he chose to tell us this after we spent the time and money to travel there.  

We felt that such action was shady and left the restaurant.

This restaurant is shady for using switch and baits tactics.  Please be aware.

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One of my favourite foods is Italian so when i spotted this glorious restaurant my boyfriend couldn't hold me back.From the outside it is warm and welcoming and is lit up beautifully and inside it feels like you are in the heart of Italy.The staff couldn't of been more friendly and as soon as i enterend they were attentive and sat us down immediately. The food was amazing and i loved the fact they adapted to my boyfriends needs as he is very fussy.I recommended this place to any couple that want a romantic evening just to themselves as this place really is passionate about its food and customers. It is situated right in the centre of barbican and its two minuites away from the tube so you can get into Leicester square for a couple of cocktails just to finish of your spendid evening!

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I've been here several times and never been disappointed. What I love best about this restaurant is it serves trattoria style food, all the staples, plus more high end restaurant style food as well, always well-presented. In terms of atmosphere, it's highly pleasant, with friendly, competent Italian staff.


 The owner is always willing to spend some time chatting, or if you prefer, to leave you alone. After dinner drinks are nice, and there's a display of modern art on the walls. And the desserts (tiramisu!) are beautiful.


 A great Italian restaurant to visit for a special event (I've been there on Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve), or just to drop in for an impromptu lunch or dinner.

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A sweet, ordinary local Italian restaurant- fairly good value, but right on the main street.

Vecchio Parioli Italian Restaurant in London’s Barbican

Discover Authentic Italian Flavors at Vecchio Parioli

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Dine at Vecchio Parioli in Londonderry for authentic Italian flavors in a cozy ambiance. Savor exquisite dishes and enjoy a memorable culinary experience today!

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