Comments on: When Is an Italian Restaurant NOT an Italian Restaurant?

By: M2

M2 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:08:47 +0000

Krista you are correct.
Many Japanese come to work to Italy in Italian Restaurants, and than they come back with the knowledge. Many restaurants, of all kinds, open in London to make buck,
but not because of real passion — that’s the difference.
This is the reason why, I think, British restaurants like St.John etc., are the best,
because there is real passion behind and you see it.

The same goes for the ‘espresso’. Some times is good, and many times is terrible, because the Barista had no clue how to use the machine.
I always return it, if is bad, but many Londoners don’t care.

The more people complain, the better the level of food in London

By: Krista

Krista — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:45:44 +0000

When I was in Tokyo last year, I was fascinated by the number of Italian restaurants. But they say that lots of Japanese chefs go to Italy to train and come back with detailed knowledge of the cuisine.

By: M2

M2 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:53:20 +0000

I am Italian and there are many phonies-Italian-restaurants in London, and a good way to detect them, is by reading the Menu — if you find many spelling mistakes is a bad sign.

Of course, there are also real-Italians, that have no clue about good Italian food, and that come to London and open a very bad restaurant.

Unfortunately , many Londoners, can’t distinguish between good and bad Italian food + anything goes.

Honestly, the best Restaurants in London, are British — St.John, Canteen etc.
Overseas restaurants in London are not as good as in other world cities I have lived.

For example, Italian Restaurnats in Tokyo, are better than here, because there is more attention to details.

By: London Chow

London Chow — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:45:46 +0000

Hmm… spring rolls and teriyaki sauce appearing on the same menu. Wouldn’t be surprised if the person running the show is a Chinese. For us, whatever works!

Is there a tofu pizza somewhere in the menu?

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:07:13 +0000

Ha ha ha ha! That is hilarious. I particularly love,

“Risotto Paella
Pan-friend basmati rice with saffron, garlic, wine, diced chicken and tiger shrimps.”

So it’s Italian…no, it’s Spanish…oh, hang on, it’s Indian. How about all three together?

By: Niamh

Niamh — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:40:38 +0000

OH DEAR! Fusion at it’s best, eh? They did some really odd things in Italian restaurants in Tokyo. Bolognese with fish eggs? Yes!

By: Krista

Krista — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:16:47 +0000

And Spanish! And Chinese!

By: Gourmet Chick

Gourmet Chick — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:14:47 +0000

Too funny – Italian/Japanese fusion – interesting!

By: Greedy Diva

Greedy Diva — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:52:57 +0000

Did the ravioli come with “traditional” Italian chopsticks?

By: Krista

Krista — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:12:34 +0000

Oh, and I totally forgot to highlight the RISOTTO PAELLA. Why have one when you can have BOTH?

By: The Graphic Foodie

The Graphic Foodie — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:07:59 +0000

Oh my cod. This restaurant should send a formal letter of apology to the Italian nation. Disgraceful.

By: Chrisos

Chrisos — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:34:22 +0000

hahaha!

Pisetto is probably Filetto.