La Porchetta
33 Boswell Street
London
WC1N 3BP
uk
51.52002121494
-0.12190909448011
020 7242 2434
La Porchetta
Current
Avg. from 5 rates: 4.0
33 Boswell Street
Bloomsbury
London, WC1N 3BP
Nearest Transport: Holborn
020 7242 2434
La Porchetta is an Italian restaurant that serve pizzas and pasta which are also available for takeaway. They can also cater for private parties. This branch can cater for private parties of up to 50 guests upon request.
Reviews for La Porchetta
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4
La Porchetta
33 Boswell Street
London
WC1N 3BP
uk
22nd February 2008
Great authentic food
Great, authentic Italian food at really decent prices.
The pizza was massive, tasty and full of wonderful toppings. They even left the chilli oil on the table. The diet coke was a bit flat, but you expect that at restaurants.
I would definitely go here again over any of the chain pizza places.
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3
La Porchetta
33 Boswell Street
London
WC1N 3BP
uk
4th July 2007
I agree, great pizza, not expensive. I haven't been to this branch but the one in Stroud Green Rd is always good. It does get really noisy. And all the ingredients go in a pile in the centre of the pizza, for those who care about even distribution...
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3
La Porchetta
33 Boswell Street
London
WC1N 3BP
uk
3rd July 2007
Definitely one of the best pizzerias in London, and they have other branches in Stroud Green (the original) and Roseberry Avenue. Excellent value and fresh ingredients add up to a winning combination. Not a gourmet joint by any standards, but good hearty fare and a good time.
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5
La Porchetta
33 Boswell Street
London
WC1N 3BP
uk
29th November 2006
The Legend that is La Porchetta
La porchetta is a legend in its own time to all Royal vet college rowers, and to a lesser exent the whole of the college. Host to many rowdy socials, I agree with the previous reviewer in that noise is definitely the order of the day!
The atmosphere is simply amazing. The lower level of the restaurant is definately the place to be, although the cave-like end section can get stuffy and claustrophobic if it fills up. All the italian waiters are always up for a laugh and a very friendly lot.
The food does not disappoint either. I can eat more than most at one sitting, and find that a lot of pizza restaurants leave me feeling like I could eat double the meagre portions they provide. Not la porchetta! The pizzas are huge and delicious, especially the "Calzone" - a folded pizza containing mushrooms, pepperoni and ham.
If you're looking for an alternative to pizza, try the squid ink pasta or charmingly named "Stinco di porco" for more authentic tastes of Italy.
Finally, we must get to the wine. I doubt you can buy a litre of house wine any cheaper in the whole of London. This makes it perfect for any club/lads nights out where the aim is to get somewhat tipsy (note: I in no way condone alcohol abuse in any way!).
All in all, 5 stars. Excellent food, cheap wine, friendly staff, what more can you really ask for?
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5
La Porchetta
33 Boswell Street
London
WC1N 3BP
uk
24th September 2006
Pizza Heaven
Having grown up in Italy, I admit being a little picky when it comes to Italian food. La Porchetta will never get any Michelin stars but what they really do pretty well is the pizza. I still think it's one of the best to be found in London (but am always open to new suggestions!). Definitely try the one with pears and gorgonzola, it's simply to die for. The other great thing about the place is just how great the prices are. The house wine is decent and the staff (exclusively Italian) are extraordinarily friendly and cheerful (with groups of girls they sometimes are a little too cheerful and friendly...). The other downside (which for me, however, makes the place only more authentic) is the noise level - it's not a place for intimate conversations...
If the one close to Holborn is inconvenient for you, check out their outlets in Islington, Clerkenwell and Finsbury. Go to their website at http://www.laporchetta.co.uk/ to check out the menu. Buon appetito!
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