Lina Stores reviews
We were so shaken to come to Lina Stores yesterday and see it boarded up. Then I found this website with the telephone number, I called and the recorded message said Lina Stores are closed for refurbishment. Hurrah!! Best delicatessen in town! I hope it will not lose its special character though. We can't wait for it to open again!
by ewa.horsfield, 02 Aug 2010
by ewa.horsfield, 02 Aug 2010
Lina Stores is quite simply one of the best Italian food emporiums in London, located in the heart of Soho. Italians and non-Italians have been going there for generations. The food is wonderful, especially their freshly prepared ricotta and spinach tortelloni, along with the delicate taste of their black pasta filled with crab meat. My favourite though is their veal-filled tortellini. Sono buonissimi!
All your senses are heightened as soon as you walk through the door, with the smell of fresh oregano and bread. Come Christmas, expect to see long queues outside the shop - but that’s all part of the spectacle, believe me! Then there's the wonderful staff, especially Tony - who looks like my idol Al Pacino - and his business partner, who’s another lovely guy. We always end up going down memory lane, talking about wild mushrooms and the 'good old days’ in Sanremo, Liguria. Visit this place - you won't be disappointed with it, or with Tony's great smile!
by Bruno Romano, 22 Dec 2009
All your senses are heightened as soon as you walk through the door, with the smell of fresh oregano and bread. Come Christmas, expect to see long queues outside the shop - but that’s all part of the spectacle, believe me! Then there's the wonderful staff, especially Tony - who looks like my idol Al Pacino - and his business partner, who’s another lovely guy. We always end up going down memory lane, talking about wild mushrooms and the 'good old days’ in Sanremo, Liguria. Visit this place - you won't be disappointed with it, or with Tony's great smile!
by Bruno Romano, 22 Dec 2009
Lina was my Mum's Godmother, my Mum is 83 now and has always talked about staying with Auntie Lina and she is very proud that the name continues. I went to visit last year and it had just closed, I was devastated as I wanted to bring my Mum something, perhaps I will make it when it is open this New Years Eve!!
Carmel, Devon.
by andychad, 02 Nov 2009
Carmel, Devon.
by andychad, 02 Nov 2009
Being Italian I am biased. Having lived in Soho since 1958 I am more biased. From 1970 I can remember Lina's. It's not changed, and still has the most authentic food available.
by anthony.balsamino, 01 Sep 2008
by anthony.balsamino, 01 Sep 2008
One of the (many) great joys of living in Soho is having Lina Stores on my doorstep. Beautiful meats and cheese and absolutely the best place for all your dried Italian basics.
by soholoftier (5 reviews), 12 Feb 2008
by soholoftier (5 reviews), 12 Feb 2008
It hasn't changed since I was a kid. Still the best Italian deli in London.
by crisbaxter, 01 Feb 2008
by crisbaxter, 01 Feb 2008
The antipasto is exquisite - try the octopus, sun dried tomatoes or aubergines. The Parma ham with fresh baked Italian bread or some Ferrarezi (I think) salami and powerful Gorgonzola put the supermarket imitations into pale perspective. Thirty years and still going - long may Lina continue to be a little bit of Italian sunshine in Brewer Street.
by Trethias, 24 Sep 2007
by Trethias, 24 Sep 2007
Lina's pesto is absolutely fantastic - fresh and aromatic.
The sandwiches are made to order (my favourite's a baguette of parma ham and rocket) and the olives are great value for money at 90p per 100g.
by Sweelin, 30 Jun 2007
The sandwiches are made to order (my favourite's a baguette of parma ham and rocket) and the olives are great value for money at 90p per 100g.
by Sweelin, 30 Jun 2007
The best Italian deli in London - fantastic range of real Italian food; always full of Italian customers; excellent service (friendly and helpful). Can't rate it too highly.
by Anonymous, 17 Apr 2007
by Anonymous, 17 Apr 2007
The service at Lina Stores is just wonderful and I have told many of my family and friends about it. Keep up the good work!
by Lina, 21 Sep 2006
by Lina, 21 Sep 2006
I always go here as the service and food is excellent. The best Italian deli in London.
by Anonymous, 02 Mar 2006
by Anonymous, 02 Mar 2006
Very good store, with a good range of fresh products from various Italian regions including Sardegna.
by Anonymous, 18 Oct 2005
by Anonymous, 18 Oct 2005
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