Bar Italia

Bar Italia was revealed to me by a good friend (who knows all the spots). I’m grateful to find this gem! It’s a crossover from New York meets Italy and it landed in London.

PRO:
– In the heart of Soho
– Legit Italian coffee (we had latte and cappuccino).
– Expensive made-to-order coffee (see pic of Gaggia machine which probably should come with air conditioning and mag wheels for the price)
– Quirky old school feel
– Italian dessert
– Real food like pizza, pasta and panini
– Breakfast
– Pizza made to order
– Alcohol
– I’m hoping … mom and pop shop? Looks and feels like inside and with the food
– Small outdoor patio

CON:
– In the middle of Soho which I love but is bustling past 12PM
– Small shop
– Scarce sitting

SUMMARY:
I’ll always support mom and pop shops. However, this one I think is best on weekdays and before noon if you want to avoid the crowds.

First time visit! The place was quite busy at night. I had an expresso, cortado, latte, tiramisu, and a cheesecakes and nata. They were above-average for us.
The place and ambience were great, it was nice to sit and check everything.
The barista was busy and she got order nearly 4 times to write it. She wasn’t so friendly or attentive to us.

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Bar Italia in Soho is an iconic café located on Frith Street in London. Established in 1949, it’s renowned for its authentic Italian atmosphere, serving espresso, pastries, and traditional Italian dishes.

We found this place after me and my friends met up and didn’t want to go home yet at 2AM on a weekday mind you lol so we drove all over Central London and found this unique gem. It has been a favourite ever since.

The café’s exterior is quite distinctive with its green and white striped awnings, and its interior exudes a classic Italian café vibe with marble countertops and vintage décor.

The ambiance of the place was just vibrant and full of energy especially they were playing dance-pop classics like Livin La Vida Loca so you can imagine the vibes. We enjoyed the vibe so much that we were literally dancing as we eat our pizza and sip our hot chocolates at 2AM.

Everything is quite affordable and portions were quite generous. We had the following:
Quattro Formaggi – £15
Hot Chocolate – £4.20
Torte della Nonna – £5.20
Cannoli Siciliani – £4.80
Torta del Giorno – £5.20

All of the pastries were delicious and the pizzas were fresh. We literally clapped when it got to the table. This is one of my go to places in Soho when I am still out at dawn and I just want to eat a hot meal that is not fast food especially given the time so definitely save this to your list for those emergency times.

Location: 22 Frith St, London W1D 4RF
Nearest Tube Station: Leceister Square
Price – £
Requirements – Menu keeps changing so best to ask ❤️

Catch you on the next bite ❤️

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Just went in for 2 coffees. They forgot our order as the waiter was talking to his friend. We waited 15 mins without our coffee.

After chasing, the coffee arrived but they gave us the wrong order.

The lady waitress was not very friendly.

I dont think I’d go back. Plenty of other local independent cafes in the vicinity which are much friendlier and efficient.

I like coming here. I like drinking Cappuccino and Bar Italia has never failed me. Pasta dishes are very very delicious. Particularly Torta Della is my favourite.