iddu

IDDU is a small cafe in the Old Kensington area. They are open for most of the day and are dog-friendly! I went here on a date around 8pm on a Monday. No reservations were needed, but I would recommend them just in case it gets busy.

To start, we ordered the rosemary focaccia with olive oil, which was a great starter for the Italian meal we were about to indulge ourselves in. We also ordered... more

Came here for dinner since it was a short walk from our hotel one night. We made a reservation online and got in right away. I think they could really benefit from lighting up the outside of the restaurant/door because every time we walked by it looked closed. The tables were set very close to each other so I would say it's an intimate setting. Our service was very good. We loved the salad we... more

Great little restaurant down the road from the Ampersand hotel. We stopped in for a late lunch. Service is great. We had endive salad and the charcuterie platter and both were divine. more

** brunch review **

While I love the Italian ambiance of this bar and restaurant, the food here was probably one of the most underwhelming during my latest trip.

The brunch menu is pretty short and not particularly innovative. I opted for the quinoa with kale and egg, and it really lacked any seasoning. The egg was also slightly overcooked for being "poached."

Our waitress was really sweet,... more

Quiet wine bar and cafe near the Institut Francais. Had an excellent mixed salad, the olive oil braised octopus appetizer, and the pasta with pistachio pesto, which was rich and tasty. Great wine selection. Might need reservations so check ahead. It is a small space. more