Il Bordello

Not good at all, massive portions of tasteless food; table are so close that it feels like being in a school canteen. Prices are ridiculously high, especially for the poor quality wine (a screw cork bottle cannot cost more than 10 pounds!).

We have been to Bordello's 4 times and it's wonderful. The food is fresh, the seafood risotto is amazing and the best squid I've ever tasted, melt in the mouth. They make the choux pastry fresh each day and the homemade profiteroles are truly wonderful.

been a couple of times, the staff are fantastic, food is great and porrion size is big. Hifhly recommended.

We went there a few weeks back and I must say it's probably one of the best restaurants I have ever been in. We went as a table of four and only had to wait about 5 minutes (we booked in advance) before we were taken to our table. The starters tasted lovely (we had garlic bread and mozzarella starter) and the main course was just divine. The steak I had was cooked to perfection with very tasty vegetables. The only thing I was surprised about was their portion sizes. I managed to finish mine but I dont think I'll be getting a starter next time due to the portion size! Overall, a amazing restaurant with friendly staff and great atmosphere. Definably a restaurant to check out if you ever go to London.

I LOVE Ill Bordello! just came across this (rude) review when searching for their number to make a reservation. Its a lovely restaurant - warm, friendly, modest, and the food is amazing. Im not even a huge italian fan as its 'something you can make at home' but this restaurant is my favourite in London.

I would recommend to book as there is always the regulars to go, and it is a 'regulars' environment - but thats what makes it even nicer. Chatting to the person next to you that youve never met is a breath of fresh air in unpersonal London.

Highly recommended.

Quite the opposite to the Timeout experience, the restaurant was full of people, atmosphere, charm and utter yummyness! The waiter came over and explained each dish with utter pasion, even I, a fish hater, started to salivate at the description of the haddock. The portions are large, the tastes are larger and I think I might go as far as to say it's the best Italian I have ever eaten!

Whilst a regular at this place and I rate the pasta for takeaway, I completely agree with what Alice has said below. I've had this experience many times before, despite being a regular. Whether the service is warm is entirely up to the individial waiter, and those that aren't are diabolically rude. I doubt a complaint to the manager would achieve anything as they are too popular to care.

I have eaten at Il Bordello before and very much enjoyed the food. However I went back there for my birthday tonight and was shocked and surprised by my and my partners treatment by the head waiter. We unfortunately had not booked a table as we both work long hours in city jobs. We were told that it would be a 10-5 minute wait. We decided we would wait. As we waited we noticed that many of the head waiters friends were being treated in a far pleasanter manner. Firstly being asked if they wouldlike to go to the bar and then a table of three were seated before us. We decided to let this go as we were only a table of two. Then the couple next to us were seated first, who had not booked but were dressed as if they had just come out of the office. My partner asked why they had been sat and we were still waiting, completely civilly. The head waiter turned on him and asked if my partner wanted to 'do his job for him', then said that the couple in the suits had booked. When my partner objected, he said 'what do you want me to throw them out of their seats?' My partner said no and that he had not come out to argue. And so we left. I was really disappointed as it was my birthday and this man completely unnecessary spoilt it. It was made worse by the fact that it seemed we were being put to one side as we didn't look like we were going to spend as much money, as we had got changed out of our work clothes before we left. I will be writing to the owner and telling him about this experience, and suggesting he advise his staff not to judge books by their covers: as lawyers we probably would have spent quite a lot. However the dismissive behaviour of the staff was quite off putting.

Il Bordello's is brilliant all round. It is always my first choice restaurant since first eating in there 4 years ago. Excellent food, very friendly and welcoming staff, quick service. Food is fresh and delicious and at fantastic prices. I have also visited the sister restaurant, La Figa in Limehouse, also great food. Service was professional but impersonal (is much bigger venue though). Much more warm and friendly in Wapping. Good for any occasion, I have been their for birthdays, dates with my partner, and taken family and friends there - I have visited on several occassions. Service, staff and food has never faltered! Top quality.

Il Bordello is a fantastic Italian restaurant. My husband and I have been eating there - religiously - for about 8 years, and we love it. The waiters are very friendly and always make us feel like being part of a big family. The food, and the presentation, are traditional Italian - and Western France, especially for the fish dishes. A "Must go" place in London to be enjoyed and unforgettable experience.

I will admit, I’m not a huge fan of pizza. More often than not it is too doughy, too flabby, too cheesy, too oily and post-pizza I am left feeling inflated and deflated from the experience. However, I have found a place which does pizza justice. Il Bordello in Wapping. Always busy, always bustling, the service is prompt and energetic and the atmosphere convivial and vibrant. One thing to say, the portions are gargantuan. The menu is extensive, offering pizza, pasta and traditional Italian carne, they also have a good selection of fish on the specials board. Good idea to book, as every time I have been there, weekday or weekend, it is always full to the brim. The garlic bread is a great little starter, and enough for three to share! http://itrustcowsmorethanchemists.blogspot.com/2010/05/good-pizza-find-in-wapping.html