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Forty Dean Street, London,

Forty Dean Street

4.6 (3936)
£26 to £40
Italian
40 Dean Street, London, W1D 4PX

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Forty Dean Street is the pinnacle of affordable Italian cuisine in busy Soho. We are a small, family-run restaurant dedicated to providing incredible food at incredible prices. Our set menu boasts a variety of sensational dishes built around fresh, seasonal produce and has customers coming back on a daily basis. Our à la carte menu is a favourite with our regulars, the media crowd, and tourists alike.

Italian food has been served at Forty Dean Street for more than 17 years, so we like to think there’s nothing we haven’t mastered. So pop in for an Aperol Spritz!

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What 3,936 people are saying

Forty Dean Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    Italian

  • West End London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forty Dean Street is a vibrant Italian gem in Soho, known for its "outstanding food" and "wonderful service." Diners rave about the "authentic Italian dishes," with highlights like lobster ravioli and pistachio tiramisu. The restaurant's "buzzy atmosphere" and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit, perfect for pre-theatre dinners or special occasions.

3,936 Reviews
  1. Charlotte

    West Sussex6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food as per normal. Lovely staff and great atmosphere

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  2. Sarah

    Cambridge5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Starters and main courses were declicipus but, having read previous reviews, the pistachio tiramisu was a HUGE disappointment - just tasted of cream, no alcohol or even a moist coffee flavour. Told when we sat down the table,e was for 2 hours we had 2 excessively long waits - one to get our main courses and after these we were left completely for 45 minutes. The staff were friendly and extremely busy but we had to ask for dessert menus and they seemed surprised. Then as we ate dessert they came to ask for our table back. You need more staff or those you have should be more attentive because it really took the gloss off what could have been a brilliant evening.

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  3. Jane

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a very relaxed yet buzzing vibe and staff were friendly and attentive.

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  4. Aldrin

    Surrey4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place. It’s our go to for a pre-dinner show in town. Always great atmosphere, food is splendid and all the staff are very friendly.

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  5. Maria

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great till the end when they rushed us out and put the bill in front of us when dessert was given.

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  6. Steven

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time here and not disappointed! Food was excellent and staff were very professional.

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  7. Ted

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous tasty food as always, lovely friendly service, our favourite Italian in London!

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  8. Anne

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overrrated. The waitress was very pushy towards us a out the 1,5 hour seating window. Not very welcoming. Food average. Atmosphere fine.

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  9. Karen

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best prawn linguine I have ever had. Full of deliciously cooked prawns and fresh pasta.
    Forty Dean StreetResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Karen, Thanks for your lovely review - so glad you enjoyed our prawn linguine! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best, The Forty Dean Street team

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  10. Linda

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to this lovely restaurant. Very relaxed and lovely food.

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Forty Dean Street is rated 4.6 stars by 3936 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
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40 Dean Street, London, W1D 4PX

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Soho
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minutes walk from Leicester Square Station
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
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