La Goccia, Italian Restaurant in Covent Garden Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "The gnocchi was amazing - very light and I would definitely recommend it."
• "We savored a delectable variety of dishes, including mussels, fried squid, mushroom risotto, and potato and focaccia."
• "Food was DELICIOUS and incredibly satisfying!"
• "The food was very good, and they offer free corkage to the trade, which was an added bonus."
• "The food tasted fantastic. I am obsessed with the coccoli; literally the best bread I’ve had in a while."
• "The gnocchi as a main which was very well seasoned and tasted delicious."
• "The cocktails too were delicious! It was a great find and hidden in Floral Court in Covent Garden."
• "Fresh and tasty. The food is seasonal, fresh, well seasoned and perfectly cooked."

Cons:

• "The price charged for the amount of food in the plate is absolutely ridiculous."
• "Tiny portion overpriced brunch. Left with empty stomach."
• "The restaurant itself was quite alright, but the food is rather expensive for the portions you get."
• "My friends who ordered the rigatoni however had underdone pasta, which brought down the experience a little."
• "The food was mostly good but the sharing concept works well. The cocktails were really nice."
• "The food was fine but nothing exceptional considering the restaurant charges one percentage point above standard for service charge."
• "The food on average was a 4/10, if we’re being generous. Combine it with tiny portions and ridiculous prices."
• "The food quality in particular is much higher, and service is great."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff were attentive and friendly, enhancing our dining experience."
• "Stumbled on this restaurant and so glad we did. Our waiter Kelvin was very knowledgeable."
• "The service is great, everyone is so friendly and was very approachable!!!!"
• "Happy to say the place has improved significantly. The service is great."
• "The service was impeccable, very friendly and helpful. Kelvin our host looked after us."
• "For a first-time visit I had an amazing time at La Goccia Covent Garden...Table service was excellent."
• "I’ve been here two times for dinner with my boyfriend. Awesome tapas restaurant - Kris was super friendly and took good care of us."
• "The service was really good. The waiter we had took the time to explain how the menu worked with great enthusiasm."

Cons:

• "Communication came across as very poor and we immediately felt like we weren’t welcome."
• "It was so noisy we had to ask to be moved as we couldn’t hear ourselves talk."
• "We visited at lunch time. We sat indoors. It was so noisy we had to ask to be moved as we couldn’t hear ourselves talk."
• "The service was fine but nothing exceptional considering the restaurant charges one percentage point above standard for service charge."
• "The worst part is the hidden fee if you pay via QR code they leave on your table."
• "No one explained the menu until prompted, no recommendation of how many dishes to order, drinks service was quite slow but food service quick."
• "We sat indoors. It's pleasant enough in there, but the courtyard outside looked better."
• "We were seated inside. It's pleasant enough in there, but the courtyard outside looked better."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "The atmosphere in the restaurant was charming, and the well-thought-out design added to the overall appeal."
• "The setting and atmosphere is nice and played good music later in the night as well."
• "Great place for a date. Beautiful ambience, especially the outdoor seating."
• "This place was wonderful. We had dinner outside, even with the heatwave it is enjoyable as there is a nice breeze."
• "Lovely food, atmosphere and location. Larrisa was also the most friendly, giggly and attentive waitress."
• "The food was mostly good and the sharing concept works well. The setting and atmosphere is nice."
• "Tucked behind floral Street, La Goccia is perfect for the spring and summer days as they have a great outdoor dining area."
• "Fresh and tasty. I’ve eaten here a couple of times and each time I’ve been impressed."

Cons:

• "We visited at lunch time. We sat indoors. It was so noisy we had to ask to be moved as we couldn’t hear ourselves talk."
• "The whole "tapas style" is annoying because it's really obvious why they're doing it."
• "Also the sound insulation inside is not good. So it is very difficult to understand each other and the servant."
• "Inside it’s a fairly ordinary space. The staff are friendly and helpful although you can’t always find someone when you need to."
• "The service was fine but nothing exceptional considering the restaurant charges one percentage point above standard for service charge."
• "The food was fine but nothing exceptional considering the restaurant charges one percentage point above standard for service charge."
• "No one explained the menu until prompted, no recommendation of how many dishes to order, drinks service was quite slow but food service quick."
• "The setting and atmosphere is nice and played good music later in the night as well."