Harden's survey result
Summary
A meal is “always fun” at this long-running Chelsea trattoria near World’s End, where host Bucci looks after his guests well. The service may “lack finesse”, but the food is “fine” and comes in “massive portions”.
Summary
“Enormous fun!” “Everyone is treated like a long-lost relative” at this “West London hangout”, where charismatic host Bucci presides over a “wonderful local”. “The food is perfectly OK without being special”, and comes in “massive portions: never mind the quality, feel the width!” – which adds to its appeal as a firm family favourite.
Summary
This 21-year-old World’s End trattoria wins consistent high ratings across the board, and its tone is set by the outspoken owner, Bucci – who insists that mobiles are turned to silent ‘because they can affect the cooking process of spaghetti’. The menu also promises that ‘red heads get a free drink’ – but you can’t say ‘I was a red-head once’.
Summary
The flamboyant owner, Bucci, creates “a great atmosphere” and helps present a “really good menu for both meat and fish lovers” at this “fun” World’s End trattoria. It’s a real “favourite” among locals: “I love, love, love this place! Been going for 20 years and it’s like walking into a family gathering”.
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Have you eaten at Frantoio?
397 King’s Rd, London, SW10 0LR
Restaurant details
Frantoio Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A great fun Italian restaurant. Usually share entrees - beef carpaccio, zucchini flowers, mussels. Mains I think their pastas are the best choice. Spaghetti vongole or ragu are always excellent. Highly recommend."
"GOOD neighbourhood Italian with updated decor"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
397 King’s Rd, London, SW10 0LR
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
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