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Isola del Sole in Lacy Road  is gone

So sorry to see Isola del Sole and his owner, leave the business in Lacy Road after almost 20 years.He left to pursue a career in photography.I have always considered  Isola del Sole an ideal place to spend a pleasant evening with your partner.I hope it will stay the gem that was. Have any of you already visited the new restaurant?

Isabel Nolen ● 2607d12 Comments

IsobelUsed to be my wife’s favourite, sad it’s gone but felt it wasn’t as good in recent years I like the look of new restaurant, especially with the two course lunch Monday to Saturday which looked very reasonable.

Nick Gulliford ● 2606d

Thanks Isobel for your nice words... yes, there is a new adventure in Lacy Road and we are happy to see them have a great success like we had. Isn't anymore ISOLA DEL SOLE but it's ARTISANS OF SARDINIA>Funny enough the new owner has excatly my same name: Massimo :-)Because we had 18 years in Putney, and we feel part of the community, we woluld like to make a official statement in this page in a separate post.Kind RegardsMassimo Usai

Massimo Usai ● 2605d

Hi Nick, Glad Isola has been one of your favorite restaurants. In the last year the effect of Brexit have make our life difficult to manage the less people and less skillfull people are coming now from Europe. They have now better destination to choose from and this the reason quality wasn't maybe the same.Tiredness and age contribute as well. Now the new Owner has the right age and the right attitude to fight agaist this situation that Brexit have created He will do well, I'm sure 100%

Massimo Usai ● 2605d

Thank you Massimo, for all the memories and the great food you served in this years.Very classy statement and good luck with your your life.:-)

Isabel Nolen ● 2605d

Yes classy statement and sad, Nick, that Massimo is returning to one of your ' crappy, lazy nations, Perhaps an apology for this appalling statement is now due?

Jane Carter ● 2605d

Where did Nick make that statement? It's not in this thread.

Freddie Francis ● 2605d

What the hell is Jane on about? Must be a different Nick?I spent a lot of time in Isola Del Sol over the years with whatever savings I had left over after spending on my family, three kids and mortgage etc etc. Like I do with all Putney shops and restaurants. Wish a few more others would as well.

Nick Gulliford ● 2605d

Good luck Massimo, I will miss your smiley face around Putney. A little hidden gem, I would sit in the corner with my wife, enjoying delicious food and Sardinian beer Ichnusa was my favourite.

Nick Gulliford ● 2605d

Boris and Angela love in thread21/08/19.    22.11At 21.46 I asked Nick how things would be better for him and his kids post Brexit. This was a genuine question  His answer was that they would be free from 'crappy European nations'I was shocked by this response as I had previously respected Nick for his efforts to bring business to Putney

Jane Carter ● 2605d

Jane,I genuinely don’t remember writing that. However let’s just say I like the odd drink, not at home but in a putney pub when kids in bed or with work colleagues occasionally. Please accept my apologies I make mistakes and should stick writing about shops and sport. By the way I voted Remain! Fed up with it all now though!

Nick Gulliford ● 2605d

Thankyou Nick. I respect that you felt able to apologise.We all say things we come to regret. Enjoy Spencer, sport and shops. BTW we do support local restaurants especially Munal Tandoori

Jane Carter ● 2605d

Munal brilliant Jane agree. Take the family there the night before back to school term as a tradition. Been going there for years, big portions and great Gurkha heritage.I am Arab Boy pub man. Spencer good in summer for kids but Arab boy is best locals pub in Putney in my opinion only of courseHalf Moon and Coat and Badge close. Jane is a good solid name, my mums name.

Nick Gulliford ● 2605d