Ashlee de Klerk
Such a great place to visit on a sunny day for dinner! The gnocchi was amazing- very light - I would definitely recommend it. The fried chicken is also amazing - well flavoured, tender and juicy- a favourite of the table. The service is good but be warned that they operate on a fixed 1.5 hour +15 minutes per person policy.
Anastasiia Medynska
Our experience at La Goccia, the Italian restaurant, was truly delightful. We savored a delectable variety of dishes, including mussels, fried squid, mushroom risotto, and potato and focaccia. The standout was the good white wine that perfectly complemented our meal. The atmosphere in the restaurant was charming, and the well-thought-out design added to the overall appeal.
The staff were attentive and friendly, enhancing our dining experience. I highly recommend getting everything to share, as it allows you to savor a wide array of flavors. This wasn't our first visit, and we're already looking forward to returning with friends. La Goccia continues to be a favorite choice for a memorable dining experience.
Katrina Marinovic
Amazing Resturant with fantastic food and great service.
I’ve seen many people comment negatively on the portion size, however it is clear on the website and explained by servers that it is Italian style tapas type plates, so select a few to share. We followed their recommendation of 3-4 dishes per person and it was perfect! Food was DELICIOUS and incredibly satisfying! Took 2 photos then just forgot to take more as the food was so good! Love the organic/local source concept it really shows in the food!
Louise Nicholson
Stumbled on this restaurant and so glad we did. An amazing meal. Our waiter Kelvin was very knowledge and gave us so much info into the concept of the food served and sourced here. Thank you for a brilliant meal
Johnette Mannato
Came upon this place while on a stroll and had a lovely lunch. The notation of gluten free items on the menu is what convinced us to stay. The menu was explained well, the meal was lovely and service was very good. You should skip the raspberry cheesecake but the chocolate strawberry delight (chocolate cake) was light and tasty.
Thibaud V.
The restaurant itself was quite alright, but the food is rather expensive for the portions you get. The food itself is really great though. Just be aware that this restaurant has a sharing concept, which is not really clear from the menu. You have to order at least 3 dishes per person to have eaten sufficiently.
Also the sound insulation inside is not good. So it is very difficult to understand each other and the servant. So I would consider to sit outside if you can. Especially since the courtyard is very cosy.
Miscellaneous
This was such a good dining experience from the food to the service. Everything on the menu was properly explained to us and the food tasted fantastic. I am obsessed with the coccoli; literally the best bread I’ve had in a while. The idea is to order a few plates each to share and that’s what we did. I had the gnocchi as a main which was very well seasoned and tasted delicious. My friends who ordered the rigatoni however had underdone pasta, which brought down the experience a little. But all in all a good dining experience. I love that the menu is seasonal and will be back for the season’s menu.
Effy Liu
Had a good time there celebrating graduation w my friend and her family. Food was good but not amazing. The atmosphere is great tho.
Ian Baldovi
"La Goccia is like the tapas version of an Italian opera, right next to Covent Garden! Each small plate is a delicious aria that makes your taste buds stand up and applaud. The terrace is so pretty, it should have its own Instagram account. If you're in the mood for bite-sized Italy in the heart of London, this is your stage. Encore, please!"
Nicole Tobias
I went to La Goccia on Friday with some girlfriends and it was fantastic, the food was stunning (sage and anchovies are so good!!) and the drinks were also fab!! The service is great, everyone is so friendly and was very approachable!!!! We stayed at the bar and it's a good place to have a few drinks and small bites!!!! We really had a great time ❤️
Adem Kader
Happy to say the place has improved significantly. The food quality in particular is much higher, and service is great.
The whole "tapas style" is annoying because it's really obvious why they're doing it. That said the quality of the food is really good. The gnocchi and fried squid were awesome.
Review from many years ago:
Nice service staff but pretty amateurish otherwise.
Firstly, the food is very plain. Everyone can make a toast and put an egg on it.
Service is questionable; food came before drinks (but as I said, it's easy to make) and they didn't bring any milk with tea. That said service staff are attentive and very nice.
Chairs are uncomfortable; the back rest is shaped like a leaf, which hurts your spine.
Dath 1983
Fresh and tasty. I’ve eaten here a couple of times and each time I’ve been impressed. It’s a haven tucked away from the tourist bustle of Covent Garden and the outside area is a delight. The food is seasonal, fresh, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The menu is somewhat confusing and would benefit from more explanation (especially in regards to specialty Italian meats and cheeses). Not everyone is fluent in obscure pasta shapes. Service was great (we got a broken pepper cellar twice however), and it overall experience was highly satisfactory. And a particular shout out to the mussels!!!
Zoe
This place was wonderful. We had dinner outside, even with the heatwave it is enjoyable as there is a nice breeze. The staff was lovely and we were happy with all the dishes. I wouldn’t recommend going for the hummus & vegetable sticks though as it is quite basic. The scallops are totally worth it, and the spring salad was very refreshing. The highlight is definitely the dessert: we trued tiramisu and panacotta - both were amazing. It’s a great place to have quality Italian food. It does get a bit pricey but I understand they take good care of their sourcing and the quality of the raw ingredients, as well as the venue arrangement and decoration. Totally recommended :)
Sally Clifford
Lovely food, atmosphere and location. Larrisa was also the most friendly, giggly and attentive waitress I’ve experienced in a long time! I would come back just to hear her laugh! Thank you to her for making our evening so special!
Gregory Black
We were the first customers of 2023 and received excellent service - the manager welcomed us personally and offered us a discount! Discounted or not, the food was delicious! I disagree with anyone saying it was overpriced - for the quality and service, definitely worth the money. The smaller starter dishes were particularly good, I’d say it’s worth treating it as a tapas restaurant and going just for the smaller/cheaper dishes.
Fernanda Bressan
Fresh Italian in beautiful quiet space in Covent Gardens. Slipped away from the crowds and noise for a pleasant early dinner. Service attentive and kind.
Miranda Roberts
Tucked behind floral Street, La Goccia is perfect for the spring and summer days as they have a great outdoor dining area. Lots of choice for food, italian but not just pasta on the menu! Pair with delicious cocktails!
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