Ida is a family-owned Italian restaurant in Kilburn, opened in 2007 by Avi and Simonetta Wenkert. The restaurant serves homemade pasta, ragu, and gnocchi, based on recipes from Avi's mother. The couple faced financial struggles during the banking crash but managed to turn the restaurant's fortunes around. Ida has been recognized among the top local restaurants in London, receiving accolades for its warm atmosphere and community involvement. Simonetta expressed gratitude for the support from neighbors and clients over the years, highlighting the restaurant's role in the local community.
"Winning Best London local restaurant couldn't make us happier," said Simonetta Wenkert. "We are nothing without our neighbours, and love being part of the community here on Kilburn Lane."
Ida's core menu includes pasta, ragu and gnocchi, made in-house daily, based on Ida's recipes, reflecting the warm, familial atmosphere that the restaurant embodies.
The Good Food Guide's editor, Chloe Hamilton, commented on Ida saying, "The moment you walk in, you're greeted by a warmth that comes straight from the heart of the family."
'Restaurants like Ida don't come around often,' wrote one of the restaurant's many supporters, emphasizing its unique charm and community spirit.
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