Lorelei

stantoncarlisle

An Institution 13th November 2008

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This place is one of the heartbeats of old Boho Soho. Its always had that unfinished look, sandbags at the door and slightly rickety chairs - but the food is good homemade Italian fare. Smells excellent coming from the kitchen, and doesn't leave the wallet feeling like its been bled dry then thwapped repeatedly with a hammer. I remember one of my fussy Italian mates waffling on about its thin pizzas. He was right - they are good. As an extra plus you can bring your own wine in and they'll uncork it. Plain, unpretentious, no-frills - this is an escape from the hubbub of Soho and the doughy wastes of Pizzaland. Should have a Blue Plaque and a preservation order on it.

curlynewf at 20/11/08

Sounds great! But did you mean to give it no stars? You can edit your review and give it a proper rating, otherwise it brings the average rating down.

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t0m

excellent value 22nd September 2007

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I was taken to this by a friend once, and have subsequently taken many friends. It is an absolute bargain, and rarely busy. Perfect when you want to get something to eat in Soho!

Angel_Bury

23rd June 2007

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Hoorah for anywhere you can have a three course meal for £10ish.

Don't expect anything too special, but good old Lorelei can't be beaten for a cheapo pizza and a dolop of tirmisu for a few quid.

What you've got here is a groovy little beaten up cafe flogging pizza's and a few 70's style starters and puds. It's fantastic.
It's a BYO too, so nip round the corner to the Vintage House for a bottle of plonk to wash your garlic bread down with.

I usually opt for the avacodo prawns, followed by a 'lorelai' anchovy/sardines pizza, real comfort food.

Lorelai has been a tucked away on Bateman St for many years, I doubt the menu has ever changed, and long may it stay that way.