Bistro Italiano in City of London

We had a great time. Our first choice restaurant had lost our order and we were late for the theatre. This place saved us, they rushed around and served us really quickly with lovely friendly staff who were quirky, honest and up-front. £12.50 for the West End? Come on that's not bad. Go Bistro Italiano!

My Spaghetti alla carbonara was fine, but the Smoked Salmon starter was a really tiny portion and they had just 'flung' the Ice Cream into dish! Will only return there, for a glass of wine and to shelter, if it's raining !

Quite simply the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. I was charged £12.50 for cod and chips and it is the first time I have ever, on being asked how we were enjoying our meal, stated that I expected a lot better if I am being asked to pay that amount for a meal. My perception of the restaurant is they have little or no interest in providing a pleasurable food experience. They are simply taking advantage of their position and proximity to Convent Garden and the surrounding theatre's to take advantage of tourists and visitors alike on the basis that whilst we will never return to the establishment there are an infinite number of people passing through London who will not have the experience of hindsight. I do plan writing to both the restaurant and Westminster Council directly to express my disappointment but recognise I will have to chalk this one down to experience and hope others read this review and avoid the experience we had.