A stylish, lively Soho restaurant with excellent Italian-leaning small plates, an outstanding drinks program and a terrace worth booking, though noise and occasional peak-time service lapses can compromise a full meal.
Forza Wine Soho delivers solid food quality anchored by standout dishes like cauliflower fritti and ragu, paired with attentive service and a well-designed Soho terrace that works particularly well for pre-theatre dining. Consistency across visits and confident wine recommendations support reliable execution, though occasional service strain during peak hours and modest space comfort keep it just short of the very top tier.
Forza Wine Soho is a buzzy, design-conscious restaurant tucked into the Soho maze, with a lively open room and a terrace that reviewers repeatedly say feels like a little holiday abroad. The mirrored ceiling, natural light and open-plan kitchen create a see-and-be-seen energy, while the staff are usually warm, quick and unusually helpful with wine. The catch is acoustics: several diners found the room loud or warehouse-like, and the terrace can strain the team at peak times. The food is Italian-leaning, shareable and confidently playful rather than strictly traditional. Cauliflower fritti, ragu, burrata, pancetta potatoes, fish and soft serve are recurring favourites, with a broad current menu that also includes vegan and vegetarian choices. It is best approached as a sociable meal with drinks—particularly when sharing several plates—rather than a hushed, perfectly synchronized formal dinner. A small number of diners found individual dishes underwhelming or poor value, especially when portions felt modest, but the broader pattern is of enjoyable, well-executed food. Families can make it work, especially at lunch or on the terrace: the menu includes familiar potatoes, pasta-like ragu, bread, soft serve and cake alongside more adventurous vegetables, seafood and strongly seasoned dishes. There is no supplied children’s menu, so picky eaters may need some negotiation; the venue’s noise and late-evening energy also suit older children better than very young ones. Vegetarian and vegan coverage is good, and reviews suggest thoughtful allergy handling, but parents should check current availability before booking.
Area vibe: Lively, late-night entertainment and diverse dining hub popular with visitors and locals.
Safety: Busy and well-lit at night though can be noisy; usual city pickpocketing risks in crowds.
What's nearby: Close to Oxford Street, Tottenham Court Road station, theatre district and numerous restaurants and bars.
The safest order combines the cauliflower fritti, a recurring burrata favourite, and one of the restaurant’s playful desserts.
Go for the lively sharing-plate atmosphere, but plan around noise, occasional peak-time delays, and a bill that rises quickly with wine or cocktails.
Forza Wine Soho pairs a transportive terrace and glossy open-room design with an atmosphere that can become too loud for easy conversation.