London, United Kingdom
140 Shepherds Bush Rd, Hammersmith
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+442076020664
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Found tonight's trip really disappointing in every way. We've been to Farina & More before and it has been OK, if unspectacular. Today's visit put me off visiting again anytime soon. First an extremely long wait for the drinks or food order to be taken (despite only two other tables of people), then disappointing food. It would have all been lit by a flickering, annoying light bulb but that was eventually fixed when asked. The taste of both the starter and main were good but both were pretty basic dishes. A bread starter with olives had the tiniest drizzle of olive oil and the mains of two pasta dishes (photo attached) seemed pretty underwhelming in terms of quantity for 10 each. There were also zero COVID-19 measures in place - no hand gel, no cleaning done in our time there, no masks worn and very little attempt at social distancing. When we arrived, we were given a table next to one of the two other tables taken, so close that the chairs were touching. Completely get it is a tough time for the industry at the moment but there was enough happening here to give a really bad experience. It was a disappointing dinner even with the Eat Out to Help Out scheme paying a chunk of our bill - I'd have hated to pay full price.
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This has become my go to Italian. Great food and service. Will highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.
I sent my friends to this restaurant with my warmest recommendations. I visit this restaurant often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The the cooking is tasty and the team is attentive and cooperative. Every time we eat in this place we have a cheerful time. warmly recommended.
Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, I was very disappointed to see a lack of covid measures in place among staff- no masks, not requiring guests to hand sanitise upon entry. It makes me concerned that upon preparing food etc behind the scenes - that measures were perhaps not taken seriously. Secondly, the ‘homemade’ tiramisu (what drew is to the restaurant in the first place) was served with canned whipped cream (I saw the can out front , as it was being served by the waitress). For a dish that is supposedly homemade, I was very put off to see this. Secondly, when served, the tiramisu was drowned in what appeared to be a custard (also ready made, in a packet). I would definitely not have ordered, had I seen this before. Finally, it took 10 minutes for our bill to arrive after asking for the cheque. The waitress didn’t seem to think it an issue to keep us waiting, while she served the other customers. Finally after getting up she gesturing twice, we were able to get our bill. The starter, buratta was served with wilted rocket leaves. Not impressive to see. The pasta was probably the best part of the meal. But absolutely not worth it considering all the other disappointments. I like to support independent businesses, rather than franchises, but I unfortunately don’t recommend this place. It isn’t the quality, authentic Italian experience one would expect from such a place.
We had margarita and marinara pizza just a few days ago. Absolutely lovely - perfect quality dough!! Crunchy and mid-thin dough. Staff was delightful and kind. Will definitely visit again.
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