Customer Reviews
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
Authentic Sardinian food, excellent Italian
On a very hot evening in June, our party of four were lucky to find a table which had just been vacated outside the restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful despite being incredibly busy both inside and with the outside tables. The owner/head chef is Sardianian and imports much of the authentic ingredients from his homeland. This was unlike any Italian food I’d experienced. Delicately balanced flavours, sublime textures and superb presentation.The Sardianan white wine we chose (we had mainly seafood and vegetarian dishes) was ever so slightly sweet but had great minerality and was an excellent combination with our mains. They even have their own Sardinian beer, which was a very pleasant and welcome precursor to our dinner on a balmy night. The desserts were outstanding. Talking with the owner, it is clear that it’s his belief and passion for what he’s doing that has seen this small restaurant survive the pandemic lockdowns. He’s got willing and knowledgeable staff. You find no pizza on this menu!
Small but perfectly formed
Thanks for a super meal last week. Suspect one of the team was new but he was doing his best which is all you can ask. My lasagne was delicious and so was the wine. Will def return.
Delicious Sardinian pasta specialities
Pleasantly surprised by this charming little restaurant. Sardinian specialities of fresh homemade pasta with both seafood and meat sauces. The starters are also good, especially the aubergine ones such as the parmigiana. Prices are reasonable and service attentive. Definitely recommend.
Great Local
A wonderful local restaurant. The sort of restaurant you would come across in the back streets of an Italian town. Limited menu but everything we had was excellent in particular really good Pappardelle al ragu di agnello and ravioli asparagi. Small but interesting wine list.
Authentic Italian restaurant
I went for lunch and the food was amazing. It brought me back to my Italy! The restaurant is cosy and the staff is friendly and attentive. I will recommend it to all my friends.
Thank you Manolo and all your staff. It was a fantastic experience. I will definitely come back!!
A Delight
The day before the December 2020 London lockdown we were lucky enough to get a table for two. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating. The food was exceptional – my daughter-in-law ordered a second main course! I am sorry we can’t revisit for a while.
There’s nothing like fresh Pasta
What a great place for a spot of lunch and a glass of red. Two bowls of pasta with a fresh crisp well dressed salad washed down with a large glass of silky smooth Italian red. what more could one ask for. I hope you beat “lockdown”!
Excellent experience
Romantic tiny spot with great genuine Italian food and excellent table service. This jewel of a restaurant is hidden away in the charming lanes of Richmond. Lovely place to be back!
Great little Italian
Immediately when we walked up to this skinny restaurant tucked away near Richmond park we knew it was going to be good. It was a recommendation from a friend of a friend and didn’t disappoint.
The narrow, steep, wonky and creaky two flights of stairs to get to the toilets at the top of the restaurant only adds to this restaurants charm.
The waiter was pleasant and welcoming and we were sat at the first table closet to the front of the restaurant.
We ordered three starters from the menu, Aubergine in a tomato sauce topped with mozzarella, prawns in a chilli and tomato sauce and squid stuffed with Italian vegetables, baked and covered in tomato sauce. All were delicious, but the baked aubergine was melt in the mouth and cheesy, and by far everyones favourite
The complimentary bread to mop up the sauce and the bottle of Chianti and Merlot was perfect. Mains were seafood pasta, 2 x lamb Ragu and a carbonara. All were fantastic, just the right portion and the pasta cooked perfectly. Deserts were tiramisu, Affogato and Cannoli. Which again hit the spot, even though we were already full.
Total bill came to approx £140 with service charge for four people.
Would definitely recommend.
Excellent authentic Italian food
I live in Richmond and I’m glad this authentic Italian restaurant is here. Cosy and friendly atmosphere. Excellent service by the owner and the waitresses. The food is what authentic Italian should be like. Highly recommended.
Classy Italian
We turned up here on spec fairly early in the evening (it was about 7pm) and although the place looked quiet we later appreciated that – because of its bookings – we were fortunate to get a table.
This place is slim and stylish. It’s decor gives an Italian flavour without cliche or dipping its toe into the stagnant waters of twee.
The food was stunning, I loved my arrabiata which was beautifully spiced, hot full of flavour and just the right size for a single serving ( I didn’t bother with starter or dessert). My wife had the tagliatelle gamberoni. She didn’t say it was good. In fact she didn’t say anything (a first) she simply savoured the freshly homemade pasta, the numerous prawns which were artistically and skilfully boosted with the accompaniment of garlic, chilli, and cherry tomatoes.
We’ve been fortunate enough to eat at a number of London’s Michelin starred restaurants, but Amanda said that this was the best meal she’d ever had and would be her last “death row” dinner. So it was clearly amazing.
Unsurprisingly, in a restaurant of such fine quality, the wine wasn’t cheap – we paid £28 for a very palatable bottle of Prosecco, but we’ve paid more for a less pleasing bottle in pubs locally.
We were delighted to have stumbled on to L’Assaggino, and next time we’ll make sure we book.
Amazing
I have been here a few times now and every time the food and service are excellent. Probably the best italien I have been to in London! Super friendly staff and top food.
My New Favourite Restaurant
I’m so pleased this little gem of a restaurant has opened. I’m now a regular visitor and worried about my waistline. That said, it’s well worth an extra inch or two. The food is delicious and well priced. The wines are lovely and really well chosen but the main thing is that the food, ambiance and staff passed the acid test with flying colours. I took my dear mother there. She loved in. Enough said, just go and say hi to Manolo and Laura from me ♥️♥️♥️
Fab birthday meal.
Celebrating a family 70th birthday with family and friends. Small but very friendly restaurant with an excellent choice on menu. Staff were welcoming and very attentive. They actually went out of their way to accommodate us. Food was of excellent quality along with the wine. (So I’m led to believe by certain members of our party)To make the night an extra special occasion the chef had even made a beautiful Birthday Cake which the staff brought to our table.
Una sera calmo
An appetising menu, calm atmosphere with attentive but unobtrusive service. A pleasant place to meet, eat, talk and listen. Thank you.
Delicious dinner!
Myself, husband and teenage son patronized L’assaggino for dinner and were very happy we did. We had the carbonara, the tagliatelle gamberoni, along with the mozzarella burrata and the Parma ham starters. Delicious! Great service! Family owned and operated. So glad we decided on this restaurant. For dessert we had the scrumptious tiramisu and, of course, limoncello. Fabulous! We will be back to this home-cooking eatery. Limited number of tables so they are able to provide quality service and food. You can sit back and relax and enjoy.
Wonderful ragu
A very nice evening at L’assaggino. Very good insalata de polpa as starter and best pappardelle al ragu. Nice staff, great price, quality.
Perfect food and people!
This is a great place to eat. The food was amazing. I had the calamari for start and delicious tagliatelli with prawns for main. They were both delicious. Dessert was also great!
Mi wife’s food was as amazing as mine.
The staff was always smiling and super attentive.
And the location in a small pedestrian street in Richmond is fantastic.
A great experience that I hope to repeat soon
Amazing even for a native Italian
Eating here felt like being transported back to Italy- this is how a true Italian restaurant should be, taste and feel like. The menu is small as the restaurant concentrates on pasta as well as a variety of starters but everything is cooked with fresh produce of the highest quality and the prices are low for what they offer.
Thoroughly recommend,
Grazie
Wonderful food and staff
I’ve been here a few times now and it has become one of my favourite places to eat in London. The dishes are mouthwateringly delicious and the portions are perfect! I’ve also found the staff to be attentive, friendly and efficient on all occasions I have been there and I’m looking forward to my next visit. So I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about trying it out, you won’t regret it.
Super, what a find!
My son has just moved to Richmond and exploring town we found this superb restaurant. The staff are very welcoming.we all had a super meal but a special recommendation had to go to the oven baked octopus. Oh goodness, a good heaven moment for me
Fabulous food
We ordered through Deliveroo and the food is magnificent. Cooked to perfection and beautifully presented.
Romantic dinner
I’ve been at L’Assaggino to celebraty my wife’s birthday and everything was simply perfect. For sure I will go back and also will adivse to all my friends to go
A delicious hidden gem
This tiny restaurant was the best thing we could have stumbled upon. The menu is classic. The produce and quality of the food on another level. The service fantastic. We had a great time. I recommend ordering the Burrata, the black linguini and the cannolis for dessert. We will be traveling back to Richmond for this place- worth the trip!!
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