52 Wilton Road, Victoria, London, SW1V 1DE - View on a map
Telephone: 020 7828 5818
Service was the best i have experienced in a london restaurant ever, waiters were polite, attentive and friendly. I like the oldy italian decor of the restaurant and the whole place had an edge of poshness about it. So refreshing to be made to feel like a patron rather than just walking a wallet - something unfortunately I have gotten so used to in the big chain restaurants. The tables aren't too close together and I like the choices on the menu although note the lack of a comprehensive drinks list.
The food at Gran Paradiso was lovely - my chicken in herbs and mushroom sauce was tender and tasty although as others have mentioned it seems a bit steep to charge ?4 for the vegetables to accompany it (although they were cooked to perfection and delicious).
I will most definitely be coming back here again, it's a little more expensive than other places (the chains) but it's worth it for the quality of food and excellent service.
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Overall rating 
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Understandably after reading through the negative reviews on here I attended a business dinner at this restaurant tonight, a large group of 15 people booked for 6pm but arrived late at 6.20pm. No problem from the manager and his wife.
Comments on here state the waiters were not chatty, but our experience was that they were attentive and efficient, if you want entertaining from the waiters pay for a stage show. I much prefer getting professional service!
The food could not be faulted, cooked to perfection, portion sizes just right, have eaten at many 4 and 5 star hotels who give you half the size of portions, and not necessarily as good quality as the Gran Paradiso.
Some people have said dated decor etc, but I couldn't fault the upstairs conservatory room our group had our meal in.
In summary a wonderful meal with attentive service at a reasonable price.
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Andrew Bird
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, January 17, 2013
I used to visit this restaurant from when it opened in 1973 for about ten years, and I am old enough to have gone to its predecessor in the King's Road under the old cinema.
So, for old times' sake, I chose it recently for dinner with friends.
It was undoubtedly old fashioned and the staff were a little shambolic, but I really enjoyed going back there. The same owner is still there after all these years, and the food was very tasty. The restaurant had a good atmosphere, with quite a few tables clearly enjoying themselves.
My wife didn't enjoy it so much, so maybe nostalgia is ruling my head. However, if you are in the area, Gran Paradiso is civilized, near to the station, with pretty good food, sufficiently out of the way to be on the quiet side and worth a visit, if not a special trip.
Long may Sandro continue!
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James
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Overall rating 
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Thursday, October 11, 2012
I went to the Gran Paradiso and found the food I had was very poor considering the prices. The prawn starter lacked flavour and the pasta dish prawns and clams linguine, there was no clams in there but even worse the pasta was over cooked.
I found the service good, but the food is what I go out for.
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Will F
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Food 2 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 2
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sorely disappointed by this restaurant that promises nice Italian food.
The food was adequate but considering the price (around ?30 per person for starter and main) you may expect more.
What was really disappointing was the terrible service we received. Not only were the servers incredibly rude but when we raised it as an issue rather than apologise they continued to argue back.
It was very disappointing that what would have been a pleasant mid-week meal was spoiled by rude and surly service.
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May
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Food 5 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 2
Monday, October 10, 2011
Was part of a party of four there last night. Went with some trepidation after reading some reviews on here, but overall was pleasantly surprised.
Pate to start was nice, with very nice toasted bread to complement it. Beautifully cooked lamb cutlets as a main dish. Couldn't fault the food on either taste or size of portions.
Two gripes from me ; firstly, at the prices being charged they really shouldn't be separately charging up to ?4 for a portion of vegetables.
Secondly, the general tardiness of service. It took them twenty minutes to even take the order, and when we wanted to pay and leave, again they showed little urgency. You would have thought being so close to a main railway station they would appreciate people are often looking to catch a train and get a move on.
Overall though I enjoyed it, though I'm not sure I'd go again. At the prices charged, there are far better restaurants literally down the road.
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Robert Whittaker
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Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 5
Saturday, March 26, 2011
i had lunch with a business associate here earlier this week. quite an old restaurant in seventies styly, however, very friendly and fast service. the food was good but not fantastic, i had mushroo/truffle penne and my friend had calves liver followed by nice fresh fruit and sorbet. all in all very good but not as great as it apparently used to be. that being said scored highly on service. excellent.
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dinner64
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Food 5 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Well from outside it looks great but as soon as you walk in its like stepping back in time. This place is so dated, the crab I set next to was so dusty!
Anyway we waited 45 minutes for one prawn cocktail, which to be far was ok, not great. then the mains came, well paying ?16 on average for a main is expensive, so paying extras for the veg and potatoes was a joke. Mine was so chicken with mushrooms and was so salty, I could not eat it. Nobody approached us during the meal , so when they came to take the plates I explained the food was awful. No sorry , nothing. When the bill came the lady said yes it was wrong and took it off the bill.
Dated, miserable staff, and awful food AVOID.
Nandos across the road is better!
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Lady Smith
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Saturday, November 20, 2010
I agree with Jessica. This restaurant is my default for business entertaining and some occasions with close friends. The food is consistently good and the Patrone and his staff most welcoming. The prices are consistent with the quality, especially for central London. I always leave with a smile on my face from enjoying this sllgtly dowdy (and charming) but fulfilling restaurant.
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Lester
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Thursday, November 18, 2010
I went to Gran Paradiso last week to celebrate my grandson's 17th Birthday as well as my daughter in law's Birthday. I heard they are "good" on mushroom dishes (owner has written a book on mushrooms) We all loved the place and the food and shall return ,no doubt about that!!
The owner was present throughout as well as his charming wife...they 've had the restaurant for 40 years and of all the Italian restaurants here and in Venice, I loved this one the most!
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Irena Michalowska
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, October 29, 2010
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