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Packed more or less every night since it opened in 1994, this smartish Little Venice fixture could now coast along on reputation alone. Happily, though, it retains a palpable enthusiasm for its own cooking, and still ranks among the citys best pizzerias. Spirited if slightly scatty waiters serve dishes from an all-Italian menu and wine list, with pizzas supplemented by an appetising array of pastas (fettuccine with wild rabbit and olives was tasty, if slightly watery) and a list of daily specials. The pick of the starters is probably the flavourful crab salad with cucumber; the various components of the mixed antipasti were all very nice, but wed have preferred more variety than just a few olives and a cluster of meats. But youre really here for the pizzas: our crisp primavera came drenched with san daniele ham and carefully dotted with black olive paste, while the spinaci was topped with an impeccable egg. The tight space and deafening acoustics mean its not a place for a romantic dinner per due.But if youre in the mood, youll leave smiling.

Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008