I don’t understand why this unique place doesn’t show on a Richmond search! It should be one of the top places – certainly in Richmond and surrounding area. It’s tucked away but easy to find just off the Green. A small downstairs seating area is supplanted by more upstairs. Probably best to book at busy times. The menu is deliberatley limited – it has a small kitchen – and it seems they prefer to concentrate on home made genuine Italian food. Here they succeed in spades. All the dishes are traditional and beautifully cooked and presented and as good as any trattoria I’ve visited in Italy. The lamb ragu was superb and the coffee panda cotta (a special on the evening we went) was perfection. If your’e looking for the full Italian menu experience then look elsewhere – it really only pasta mains. I you want food like Momma makes – with a smile and personal service then come here. We went pre dinner but the selection was from the full menu with complimentary prosecco. Wine a little on the expensive side but overall excellent value for money. Well done guys!
L'assaggino
Italian Restaurant, Richmond, London
