Fratelli

We were staying at the Marriott Maida Vale, where Fratelli is located. We ate there for dinner after touring all day when we didn’t feel like going out again for dinner. The gnocchi was delicious. The pasta was light and fluffy, and the flavors or the sausage and spices were delicious. It was the perfect dinner for a weary traveler.

Located at the ass end of Kilburn High Road. Not in Maida Vale or Maida Hill (erm nice try, Maida Hill is miles away). But I guess you can’t blame the Marriott marketing team for trying to spice up the address for the tourists.
Nonetheless, Fratelli is a pretty good all round local Italian that is built into the Marriott hotel. Due to the location, the restaurant lacks passion and flare. The staff are less than enthusiastic, but pleasant enough. Another interesting aspect of the location is that it is opposite a Mosque that sometimes has some very hectic protests outside — forget about parking, or even traversing that part of the street if that is happening (like it did the first time I made a visit to Fratelli).
Prices here are a little strange. The pizzas and pasta dishes are very reasonable, yet all of the other dishes are overpriced. I can’t fathom it. Maybe it is down to Marriott and their room service tariffs?
If you are in the area, Fratelli is a fairly good place to eat. However, a short journey to St John’s Wood or Maida Vale will reward you with superior restaurants such as Toresano, Carluccio’s (if you want decent standard Italian for a good price) or The Salt House.