La Torre Restaurant Crouch End

Review for autistic people: La Torre I arrived at the restaurant at 12:15 and it was not busy for the duration of my stay. Even though we were only 2 people, we were allowed to sit at a 4-person table, so we could spread out a bit. There was ample distance between tables. There was music playing, but it was quite quiet, and generally the restaurant was peaceful. There were no aggressively bright lights. The food was exceptional (I had tagliatelle and ragu sauce) and the staff were very friendly and welcoming and were always available. There is lots of choice in food and drinks. Drinks come with ice. Today it was 0°C outside and it was still quite cold inside, though there was a heater on. The toilets are signed and are at the back of the restaurant. They have paper towels instead of a hand dryer. Overall - the food was delicious and a perfect meal size and the staff were very friendly 🙂

A fantastic Tuscan experience. I ordered pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar home-made pasta), which were absolutely fantastic. I accompanied with a glass of Nero d'Avola and I got the pear and chocolate dessert. Being from Tuscany myself, I found myself at home. I will be be back to try the cacciucco next time. Highly recommended

So glad I found this wonderful Italian restaurant in Crouch End I had a wonderful pasta with prawns and my girlfriend had monkfish. Highly recommend!

Came to celebrate my best friends birthday the food was unbelievable, so fresh delicious and authentic. Staff are so friendly and the chef is lovely.

Great food here last night. We had a sharing meat board that had generous portions of meats, followed by the seafood spaghetti which was flavourful and can with plenty of fish. Finally we finished of with a homemade tiramisu and a souffle. Friendly and attentive staff and a lovely atmosphere.

We went there on the first day we moved in the neighborhood and it was an incredible dinner experience! Comfy AC, chairs, lovely Italian music playing, great service and delicious food!!! The ravioli and tiramisu I had was incredible!!!

This place is really nice. We called in for an evening meal, were greeted warmly and our every need was attended to well. The food was simple with fresh, tasty ingredients, just the way all great Italian cuisine is. We loved it and strongly recommend.

We had a lovely meal at La Torre on Sunday evening. I was expecting to have a simple pasta dish but ended up with an extremely tasty lobster risotto. My husband had the Fagioli to start and that was excellent too (I know, I tried it!) I would highly recommend this restaurant. So hard to find a really authentic Italian restaurant- this one definitely is.

I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The service was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. Each course was served with a perfect balance of care and efficiency. As for the food, it was nothing short of amazing. The flavors were rich and authentic, and it was clear that the ingredients were fresh and of the highest quality. From the perfectly cooked pasta to the decadent desserts, every bite was a delight. Whether you're a fan of classic Italian dishes or looking to try something new, this restaurant has something for everyone. Highly recommend.

My wife and I recently visited La Torre to celebrate my birthday, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by the warm and inviting atmosphere of this lovely family-run restaurant. The food was simply exquisite—every dish bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. You can truly taste the passion and care that goes into each plate. The highlight of the evening was having Chef Albano personally come over to chat with us, which made the experience feel even more special. A special mention to the waitress , who was incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. The service was top-notch, friendly, and efficient. Everything about La Torre—from the delicious food to the personal touches—made our evening unforgettable. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and heartwarming dining experience!

Chef Albano and team are nothing less than excellent. Friendly family run restaurant with true Italian food. I recommend 100%

Although we went at a quiet time of day, service was great and the food even better. They gladly accommodated a birthday greeting request. Will be back again

Went for lunch on Sunday the other week for first time. The food was great, the atmosphere was welcoming and the staff excellent. Definitely be back again soon!!

Amazing food and Wines with great hospitality. The atmosphere and the caring of stuff was impressive. Not to mention the cleanliness that the restaurant has I definitely come back 👌

We had some lovely wine and an off-menu Clam spaghetti dish that was delicious. Please give this place a try, the family that run La Torre are great too :)

Cosy restaurant with authentic Italian food. Service was great not to mention the food, pasta was super tasty. Highly recommend!

Great family run restaurant, very nice setting, service and food was absolutely amazing. It is the kind of food that reminds you of italian holidays by the coast.

Fantastic place! The food was delicious. One of the best tiramisu we've ever had! Highly recommended and will come back 👌

Just a really nice place where you can find great pasta and much more..Very clean and cozy.Happy I've tried today..

Was a lovely meal. Seduardo was amazing! Recommend💕

An absolutely exceptional experience! The staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home. Chef Albano is a fantastic person who brings his passion for Italian cuisine to every dish. We started with a delicious selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by focaccia and meatballs bursting with incredible flavours. For the main courses, we enjoyed wild boar tagliatelle followed by roasted lamb with potatoes – each dish was a true journey through the authentic tastes of Italy. A heartfelt thank you for the warm hospitality, and a special mention to Salvatore, the waiter, for his professionalism and impeccable service. We can’t wait to come back!

Amazing service and kindness at La Torre! Me and my friend really enjoyed our meals and I particularly loved the Penne alla Boscaiola. Never pressured us to leave when they were near closing and we had delicious home made limoncello shots, couldn’t recommend this place more 🤩

We had the pleasure of enjoying lunch here on New Year’s Eve, and it was a fantastic experience. The service was warm, attentive, and welcoming, setting the tone for a wonderful meal. The food was absolutely delicious 😋, especially the prawns I had as a starter – they were incredible. I’d highly recommended this lovely family run restaurant!

Excellent service from Monika who was sweet and attentive and served the table of 8 seamlessly. Delicious food and wine, I especially enjoyed the pappardelle cinghiale (wild boar pasta) with the primitivo from Manduria. Many thanks we will be back.

If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine this is the place to go. I took my family there for dinner and we ordered various dishes as we like to try everything. And I can genuinely say that everything tasted amazing. The service was fantastic, ambience was great too and most importantly this has to be the cleanest restaurant I have ever been to. Thank you to the whole family as I understand husband and wife run the kitchen and daughter the front of house. The chef himself also came to check in on us to ensure that we were happy with everything. My kids are very fussy eaters but here they enjoyed their meals even sampling our food.

Authentic Italian food, everything was delicious… I recommend this restaurant 100%

Amazing and delicious Italian and Mediterranean dishes. The staff is amazing and very friendly. The restaurant has some of best affordable Italian wines. They even have someone qualified to advise on what wine to choose with your food. Looking forward to going again. Highly recommended.

Took our grandson so quite early. A nice traditional restaurant. Authentic and cosy

Brilliant place, we met the chef, he was very professional. We ate amazing Italian food, proper. The frittura was amazing. Everything top quality, I will come back for sure.

The seafood pastas were really delicious! I had the ravioli and sampled a bit of my partner’s seafood spaghetti. Wasn’t a massive fan of the calamari as I found it a little too chewy. Lovely cosy vibes inside, friendly staff albeit slightly slow service on the evening we went.

Cozy little place good for dare night out 🫶🏼

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All in all good 4 stars. We had the linguine with sea food and the lobster risotto. The linguine were a little bland (more chilli on the prawns?) and for the amount of lobster the risotto felt a little overpriced.

For starters we had the MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA which was a bit disappointing. It was covered in a lot of cheese but with not much aubergine. For mains, I had the 10oz ribeye steak which was tasty but a bit under cooked to my liking. My partner had the CACCIUCCO ALLA VIAREGGINA which she enjoyed very much, the calamari rings were overcooked though. Great food and excellent service.

Nice if not a bit salty. Enjoyed the pasta and steak

Nicely cooked sea bass fillets with wilted spinach and roast potatoes was a great choice, and quickly produced. The Limoncello Flute was on point, the double espresso mediocre. Great air con was a bonus today too!

Average restaurant, a bit too expensive for the quality. It took 45 min for us to finally get the starters, the waiters were nice but seemed a bit disorganised. The restaurants ambiance wasn’t the best, bright light and cheesy music blasting, poor effort on the tableware. The meal was ok, not exceptional and quite expensive for what it was. For £120 for 2 you can definitely find better Italian restaurants.

Decidedly average Italian food - my risotto was bland and my partner's spaghetti was alright.

It pains me to write this because i wrote a very positive review of this restaurant for a local paper in Crouch End when it first opened and I found Albano the owner and his family very courteous. So what has happened to change my mind? Well, my first visit after writing the review has left a very bad taste. This is exactly what happened. I was looking at some of the more expensive wines in the winelist and hesitating whether to splash out. Then the waitress said that the cheaper white wines were not available (for example Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Citra Terra Mare DOP Abruzzo at £34 a bottle) but I could have 30% off the price of a bottle of the Gavi di Gavi which was more expensive at £42. I accepted her offer (believing what she said to be true although I had no way of checking it out.). My three fellow guests witnessed the offer of the discount! However when I came to review the bill (unfortunately I had already left the restaurant) the waitress had omitted to make the promised discount and I paid the full price. I called up the restaurant the following day to point out the omission, and expect an apology and refund, any self-respecting restaurant would. It was the opposite! Albano’s daughter who responded to my phone call knew nothing about the discount, disputed it was ever made and was certainly not going to honour it. She made clear she was completely oblivious to an unhappy customer. This makes me both sad and angry. I do not rescile from my positive review of La Torre. It’s cuisine is good (albeit expensive) but I strongly advise La Torre to urgently review their customer relations. This is a very bad look!

Very disappointed. White bait must be out of a packet. When you are not sure if the chicken is cooked it kinda ruins the meal. Waitress looked very sad perhaps she felt sad for the clients. Shocking. Morreti on tap was nice.

We went to celebrate a birthday, and this was a very disappointing experience. The food was poorly presented, the fish was dry, and this was probably the worst Italian meal I've ever had. Even the limoncello at the end was watered down! The staff were pretty inattentive too, spent a lot of time arguing with each other. Has this restaurant changed hands recently?? They seem clueless. We will definitely not be going back.