Who doesn’t love Italian food? Whether you’re a fan of comforting pizza and pasta, fresh and flavoursome antipasti, or some of the lesser-known Italian dishes, London is full of classic and inventive Italian restaurants that give you an authentic taste of the flavours of the country. If you’re not sure where to begin with Italian restaurants in London, or you feel like branching out and finding a new place to get your food fix, we’re on hand to help. We’ve put together this guide to London’s best Italian restaurants.
London's best Italian restaurants
In this guide
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The best Italian restaurants in London
- The River Café – Michelin-starred riverside dining
- Trullo – North London's Italian icon
- Tavolino Bar & Kitchen – Italian food and river views
- Cantinetta Antinori – The London home of Antinori wines
- Emilia's Crafted Pasta – Pasta and a welcoming atmosphere
- Lamezia – Friendly and family-run restaurant
- Officina 00 – A modern pasta paradise
- Padella – Buzzy modern pasta bars
- Franco's – In Jermyn Street since 1945
- Ciao Bella – Well-established traditional trattoria
- Sorella – Stylish Clapham restaurant
- Bocca di Lupo – Dishes from across Italy
- Vasco & Piero's Pavilion Restaurant – Old-school Umbrian eatery
- Casa Tua – Relaxed all-day dining
- Mele e Pere – London's largest selection of vermouth
- Manteca – House-made ingredients
- La Mia Mamma – Real Italian home cooking
- Marcella – Relaxed dining in Deptford
- Luca – Modern Italian cooking
- Pizzeria Pappagone – Classic pizza place
- Big Mamma Group – Hit over-the-top trattorias
- Artusi – Chic neighbourhood restaurant
- Il Portico – Discover the Emilia Romagna region
- Lardo – Pizza from a disco ball oven
- Brutto – Classic cuisine from Florence
- Legare – Modern Thames-side restaurant
- Locanda Locatelli – Modern twists on classic dishes
- Murano – Seasonal, modern, and Michelin-starred
- La Goccia – Elegant Covent Garden restaurant
- Made in Italy – Neapolitan sourdough pizza
- Ombra – Venice vibes
- Flour & Grape – Casual Italian eating
- Osteria Tufo – Strictly no pizza here
- Norma – It's the simple things in life
- Noci – Diverse modern dishes
- Bancone – Modern pasta destination
- Campania & Jones – Southern Italian traditions
- Lina Stores – From store to table
- Baccalà – Modern Italian seafood
- Maremma – Authentic Tuscan cuisine
- Bocconcino – Stylish Italian food
- Pastaio – Feast yourself on pasta
- Polpo – Venetian sharing plates
- 40 Dean Street – Soho famiglia
- Garum – Mangia!
- Giuseppe's – One of South Bank's oldest family-run restaurants
- Da Mario – Charming celeb haunt
- Margot – Suffused in Italian class
- Theo Randall at the InterContinental – Learn from an expert
- Notto Pasta Bar – Pasta by an acclaimed chef
- Forza Win – In vino veritas
- Lizzie's Cucina – Hidden gem in the north
- Sparrow Italia – LA glamour
- Daphne's – A refined Italian restaurant with tradition
- Arancino of Sicily – All about arancini
The best Italian restaurants in London
Michelin-starred riverside dining
Enjoy Michelin-starred Italian dining with riverside views at The River Café. Expect menus that change daily and are packed with Mediterranean flavours and ingredients sourced from around Britain. There’s a warm and welcoming ambience and an idyllic setting at this well-established icon on the restaurant scene.
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Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, Fulham/Hammersmith and Fulham
- Website • 020-738 642 00
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North London's Italian icon
Trullo is an icon in North London for classic Italian dining. Sample a traditional menu that includes pasta made just before service, dishes from the grill including vegetarian options, and classic desserts. The wine list changes regularly. Private hire is also available at this airy contemporary restaurant.
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300-302 St Paul's Road
- Website • 020-722 627 33
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Italian food and river views
Enjoy Italian food with unparalleled views of Tower Bridge at Tavolino Bar & Kitchen. The menu focuses on classic flavours and favourite Italian dishes. Have a quick pizza or pasta or linger over six traditional courses. The bar is important here too, with cocktails and Italian wines, including lesser-known varieties, being served.
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2 More London Riverside, Southwark
- Website • 020-819 410 37
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The London home of Antinori wines
The internationally renowned Antinori winemakers have extended their restaurant group, Cantinetta Antinori, to an upscale location in Belgravia. The restaurant, which spans three floors and features an outdoor terrace and private dining room, serves Tuscan-inspired cuisine throughout the day, including signature dishes such as Florentine T-bone steak, thyme guinea fowl, Tuscan tomato and bread soup, and tableside tiramisu. Additionally, the restaurant boasts a noteworthy wine list and regular live jazz performances.
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4 Harriet St, Belgravia
- Website • 020-458 013 54
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Pasta and a welcoming atmosphere
At Emilia's Crafted Pasta you'll discover a warm welcome and heaps of pasta. Inspired by travels around the Emilia Romagna region, there are options like creamy walnut sauce, bolognaise, and pesto. Pastas and sauces are freshly prepared every day and you can choose from a brief list of Italian wines and beers.
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Ivory House, St Katharine Docks, Tower Hamlets 12 George Street, Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 77 Alie Street, Tower Hamlets 215 Baker St, MaryleboneEmilia's Crafted Pasta St. Katharine Docks
Ivory House, St Katharine Docks, Tower HamletsEmilia's Crafted Pasta Canary Wharf
12 George Street, Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf/Tower HamletsEmilia's Crafted Pasta Aldgate
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Emilia's Crafted Pasta St. Katharine Docks Emilia's Crafted Pasta Canary Wharf Emilia's Crafted Pasta Aldgate Emilia's Crafted Pasta Baker Street
Friendly and family-run restaurant
Family-run restaurant Lamezia in Holloway serves up authentic pizza and pasta, plus main courses. The bread, pizza dough and pasta are all made on the premises every day. This welcoming local eatery also has a concise wine and cocktail menu, and caters for the youngest diners too with their kids' menu.
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165 Holloway Road
- Website • 020-760 966 20
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A modern pasta paradise
Officina 00 is a modern rustic restaurant that's a dream for pasta lovers. Enjoy a simple menu of fresh pasta made to traditional recipes along with ingredients like pistachio pesto or short rib ragu. Snacks, starters, and desserts are served too. You can also join a pasta-making masterclass here.
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156 Old Street 67 Whitfield St, FitzroviaOfficina 00 Old Street
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Buzzy modern pasta bars
Pasta lovers flock to Padella, whether the original Borough Market location or its younger sibling in Shoreditch. These contemporary pasta bars serve freshly made pasta with a choice of sauces and fillings, as well as a selected range of drinks. There are no bookings taken at the Borough Market branch and only a few at the Shoreditch one, so be prepared to wait.
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6 Southwark Street, Southwark 1 Phipp St, ShoreditchPadella Borough
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In Jermyn Street since 1945
Established in 1945, Franco's is one of London's oldest Italian restaurants. It's a classic and traditional space with a light feel. There are outdoor tables as well as a private dining room. Choose à la carte dishes or set menus with options like octopus carpaccio, burrata, pasta, and veal cutlet. Cocktails and wines are also served here.
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61 Jermyn St, Westminster
- Website • 020-749 922 11
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Well-established traditional trattoria
Bloomsbury trattoria Ciao Bella opened in 1983 and has been serving classic Italian dishes to hungry Londoners ever since. Try out the pizza or antipasti, or work your way through several traditional Italian courses. You can also enjoy Italian and international wines, with many options available by the glass.
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86-90 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury
- Website • 020-724 241 19
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Stylish Clapham restaurant
Sorella is a stylish local restaurant in Clapham serving sophisticated Italian cuisine in a modern setting. Menus are seasonal and stick to the traditional Italian format. There's also a set menu served for lunch each week and an Italian wine list. Sorella's focaccia and pasta are freshly-made on the premises too.
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148 Clapham Manor Street, Clapham
- Website • 020-772 046 62
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Dishes from across Italy
Bocca di Lupo has won awards for its authentic food, highlighting dishes from across Italy. There's an extensive choice of antipasti, as well as pasta and meat dishes. Finish your meal with an Italian dessert or coffee. You can also opt for private dining in this intimate, stripped-back venue.
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12 Archer Street, Soho
- Website • 020-773 422 23
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Old-school Umbrian eatery
Vasco & Piero's Pavilion Italian Restaurant has been open in Soho since 1971 and continues to draw a crowd with its rich heritage and classic Umbrian cuisine. A mix of small and large plates are served and the menu changes twice a day. For special meals, enjoy private dining in The Glass Room.
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11 D'Arblay Street, Soho
- Website • 020-743 787 74
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Relaxed all-day dining
The Casa Tua restaurants offer all-day Italian dining in a cosy setting. Experience traditional food and warm hospitality in these intimate spaces, which serve brunch, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and light dishes. You can also choose from a number of Italian wines and signature cocktails.
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176 Royal College Road, Camden Town 106 Cromer Street, BloomsburyCasa Tua Camden
176 Royal College Road, Camden TownCasa Tua King's Cross
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London's largest selection of vermouth
At Mele e Pere you can discover authentic recipes and London's largest range of vermouth in a warm and welcoming trattoria. Expect meat, fish, and classic pasta dishes, with lunch and pre-theatre menus available. Mele e Pere also hosts supper club evenings so you can dive even deeper into regional Italian cuisine. There's also a pair of sibling restaurants at different locations, Gotto Trattoria and Alba Trattoria.
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46 Brewer Street, Soho
- Website • 020-709 620 96
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House-made ingredients
At Manteca you can enjoy a simple Italian-inspired menu with handmade pasta and an emphasis on whole animal butchery. Meat, fish, and vegetarian choices are all available, including house-cured meats and house-made ricotta cheese. You can also sample a diverse cocktail and wine list, including English and Welsh wines.
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49-51 Curtain Road, Shoreditch
- Website • 020-703 366 42
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Real Italian home cooking
La Mia Mamma's unique concept involves real Italian mothers taking over the kitchen and sharing authentic recipes from home. In this comfortable setting you can try out real regional cooking from Italy with dishes that change with every chef. There's a regular main menu too and special menus for larger groups.
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257 King's Road, Chelsea 190 Kensington Park Rd, Notting Hill 2 Hollywood Road, KensingtonLa Mia Mamma King's Road
257 King's Road, ChelseaLa Mia Mamma Notting Hill
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lamiamamma.co.ukLa Mia Mamma Hollywood Road
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Relaxed dining in Deptford
Marcella is a relaxed Deptford restaurant that serves a regularly-changing menu of Italian food made from fresh, seasonal produce. Diners can expect classic cuisine combined with British influences in dishes like pheasant tagliatelle and deep-fried smoked potatoes. There's also a completely Italian wine list to choose from.
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165A Deptford High Street, Deptford
- Website • 020-390 365 61
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Modern Italian cooking
Luca is an award-winning destination for modern Italian cooking in a sophisticated atmosphere. The focus is on seasonal ingredients from Britain and Italy, using traditional methods with a contemporary twist. Private dining menus are also available and you can book the elegant outdoor terrace for private events.
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88 St John Street
- Website • 020-385 930 00
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Classic pizza place
Opened in 1998, Pizzeria Pappagone continues to be one of London's most popular destinations for a pizza fix. This humble North London restaurant serves a range of wood-fired pizzas, plus pasta and meat and fish. There's also a lengthy wine list to choose from that focuses on Italian bottles.
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131 Stroud Green Road
- Website • 020-726 321 14
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Hit over-the-top trattorias
These restaurants share a few distinguishing characteristics that make each new Big Mamma opening the talk of the town. When it comes to the decor, the attention to detail is impeccable, with the interiors of these trattorias boasting overwhelming, beautiful displays of glamourous kitsch. Next up is the food, an authentic cross-section of Italian classics. And finally, each has its own decadent signature dessert to tie things off, from giant ice cream cakes to chocolate fondants and more.
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54-56 Great Eastern St, Shoreditch 40-41 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia 15 Henrietta St, Covent Garden 94 Kensington High St, Kensington 77-78 Marylebone High St, MaryleboneGloria
54-56 Great Eastern St, ShoreditchCircolo Popolare
40-41 Rathbone Place, FitzroviaAve Mario
15 Henrietta St, Covent GardenJacuzzi
94 Kensington High St, KensingtonCarlotta
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Gloria
bigmammagroup.com/en/trattorias/gloriaCircolo Popolare
bigmammagroup.com/en/trattorias/circolo-popolareAve Mario
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Gloria Circolo Popolare Ave Mario Jacuzzi Carlotta
Chic neighbourhood restaurant
Peckham's Artusi is a chic local restaurant that serves sophisticated Italian food. This welcoming venue uses seasonal produce and locally-sourced ingredients, offering weekly-changing menus and an international wine list. Larger groups can sample a special sharing menu whilst seated at the eye-catching kitchen table in this crisp, modern venue.
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161 Bellenden Road, Peckham
- Website • 020-330 282 00
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Discover the Emilia Romagna region
Since 1967, Il Portico has been bringing regional Italian food to London, with a menu heavily influenced by the Emilia Romagna region. Expect classic Italian dishes, many of which are made with ingredients sourced from the family farm in Kent. There's also a varied list of Italian wines and classic cocktails.
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277 Kensington High Street, Kensington
- Website • 020-760 262 62
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Pizza from a disco ball oven
Lardo is an on-trend pizza place that's well-known for its unique disco ball pizza oven. The seasonal menu is simple and offers a range of pizzas, including vegetarian choices. There's a special menu for kids too. Savour a meal indoors or outside with a glass of wine or signature cocktail.
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197-201 Richmond Road, Hackney/Dalston
- Website • 020-898 526 83
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Classic cuisine from Florence
Brutto is a homely and laid-back restaurant with low lighting, music, and friendly service. The menu follows the traditional Italian format and is updated regularly. Plant-based dishes are also included. The bar at Brutto is open throughout the day, serving classic cocktails to start or end your meal.
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35-37 Greenhill Rents
- Website • 020-453 709 28
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Modern Thames-side restaurant
Modern and relaxed Italian restaurant Legare is situated next to the Thames and serves regularly-changing seasonal menus. Here you can expect to find classic Italian flavours, freshly-made pasta, and raw items like oysters and carpaccio. The wine list focuses on natural wines and vintages sourced from small Italian producers.
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Cardamom Building, 31G Shad Thames, Southwark/Bermondsey
- Website • 020-806 376 67
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Modern twists on classic dishes
Michelin-starred Locanda Locatelli is an innovative and modern restaurant that's full of style, serving Italian cuisine made with fresh and authentic ingredients. The menu changes regularly and includes pasta, salads, antipasti, and meat. Vegan alternatives are served too. From the bar, sample classic and contemporary cocktails plus wines from across Italy.
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8 Seymour Street, Marylebone
- Website • 020-793 590 88
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Seasonal, modern, and Michelin-starred
Murano from leading chef Angela Hartnett serves Michelin-starred Italian cuisine. The set lunch and à la carte menus feature dishes like gnocchi, risotto, and burrata. You can complete your meal with a choice from the global wine list. Murano is an upscale destination that also offers private dining and chef's table experiences.
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20 Queen Street, Mayfair
- Website • 020-749 511 27
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Elegant Covent Garden restaurant
At La Goccia you can enjoy seasonal Italian menus in an elegant space in the heart of Covent Garden. Sit in the spacious restaurant or out on the terrace surrounded by plants and flowers. The menu offers contemporary Italian dishes like white truffle pasta and there’s a bottomless brunch on Sundays.
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1 Floral Street, Covent Garden
- Website • 020-730 576 76
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Neapolitan sourdough pizza
At Made in Italy you can enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza, including vegan options. This is a top London spot for pizza but you can also choose from fresh pasta dishes and antipasti. Top it all off with wine or cocktails from the curated menu. Made in Italy also accepts larger group bookings.
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249 King's Road, Chelsea 59 Northcote Road, BatterseaMade in Italy
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Venice vibes
Inspired by Venetian bacaro bars, Ombra in Hackney captures the essence of socialising over small plates and wine in an intimate setting. Their changing assortment of seasonal dishes includes things like burrata, courgette flowers, and cold roast pork, with an emphasis on pasta. The extensive collection of Mediterranean wines provides the perfect accompaniment, and there's a canalside terrace for al fresco lounging as well.
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1 Vyner St, Tower Hamlets
- Website • 020-898 151 50
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Casual Italian eating
Flour & Grape offers casual Italian dining in a modern and relaxed setting in Bermondsey. Surrounded by exposed brick and plush leather seating, you can sample dishes like ravioli, spaghetti carbonara and monkfish linguine. Choose from the Italian wine list and make a visit to the cosy downstairs basement bar.
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214 Bermondsey Street, Southwark
- Website • 020-740 746 82
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Strictly no pizza here
For a taste of Italy that goes beyond what you already know, diners visit Osteria Tufo. This is an authentic local restaurant with a menu that's strictly pizza-free. The menu changes regularly but includes dishes like bruschetta and homemade pasta. You can also explore a sophisticated wine list focusing on bottles from Southern Italy.
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67 Fonthill Road
- Website • 020-727 229 11
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It's the simple things in life
Norma is a sophisticated Italian eatery that knows that sometimes, pleasure can come from something as simple as pouring good olive oil over a piece of freshly baked focaccia. With an intimate, dim setting spread across three floors, including a private dining room, Norma serves filling, flavourful Sicilian dishes with Moorish influences. Standouts include crunchy spaghettini fritters, ricotta-stuffed courgette flowers, and hearty crab linguini.
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8 Charlotte St., Fitzrovia
- Website • 020-399 562 24
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Diverse modern dishes
The Noci restaurants serve a diverse and modern menu that focuses on regional Italian flavours. Try classic and innovative pasta dishes or take your pick from small plates like burrata, arancini, and salads. The contemporary restaurants also offer diners a wine list of exclusively Italian bottles.
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4-6 Islington Green, Islington Battersea Power Station, Vauxhall/Battersea Unit B, The Bower, 211 Old Street 15 Hill Rise, RichmondNoci Islington
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Modern pasta destination
Bancone is a stylish modern restaurant that focuses on freshly-made pasta. The simple menu here includes antipasti and desserts. Try out dishes like cacio e pepe or courgette ravioli alongside a signature cocktail. There's also a curated wine list that includes rare vintages. You can book private dining at Bancone too.
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39 William IV Street, Covent Garden 8-10 Lower James Street, Soho Arch 213, Stoney Street, SouthwarkBancone Covent Garden
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Southern Italian traditions
At Campania & Jones you can sample traditional Southern Italian cuisine in a rustic and warm venue. There's a simple à la carte menu plus a set menu that includes four courses and an aperitivo. Choose from antipasti, meat, fish and pasta, and pair your food with a Southern Italian wine.
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23 Ezra Street, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
- Website • 020-761 300 15
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From store to table
Originally launched as a deli (hence the name), the Lina Stores restaurants know all about sourcing and putting quality Italian produce and ingredients to good use. The main focus is on fresh handmade pasta, generously slathered in various sauces, grated parmesan, truffle shavings, and other goodness. Classic Italian desserts such as panna cotta and cannoli are available as well, along with fine wines.
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22 The Pavement, Clapham 13 Marylebone Ln, Marylebone 19 Bloomberg Arcade, The City/City of London 20 Stable St, King's Cross 51 Greek St, Soho 15 Exhibition Rd, Kensington 180-182 Shoreditch High St, ShoreditchLina Stores Clapham
22 The Pavement, ClaphamLina Stores Marylebone Lane
13 Marylebone Ln, MaryleboneLina Stores City
19 Bloomberg Arcade, The City/City of LondonLina Stores Stable Street
20 Stable St, King's CrossLina Stores Greek Street
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linastores.co.uk/locations/stable-street-restaurant-delicatessenLina Stores Greek Street
linastores.co.uk/locations/greek-street-restaurantLina Stores South Kensington
linastores.co.uk/locations/south-kensingtonLina Stores Shoreditch
linastores.co.ukLina Stores Clapham
020-383 813 43Lina Stores Marylebone Lane
020-314 875 03Lina Stores City
020-300 260 34Lina Stores Stable Street
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Modern Italian seafood
Seafood lovers head to Baccalà, a modern Italian restaurant in Bermondsey. Specialising in seafood, you'll find menus full of seasonal ingredients. Sample dishes like roasted octopus or linguine with sea urchin, accompanied by a choice from the lengthy Italian wine list. You can also buy a bottle of wine to take home.
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194 Bermondsey Street, Southwark
- Website • 020-740 755 14
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Authentic Tuscan cuisine
Maremma is named after part of Tuscany and brings Londoners food and wine from the region. There's pasta freshly-made on the premises and meat and fish cooked on a charcoal grill. The seasonal menus also include vegetarian dishes and you can choose from classic cocktails and lesser-known Italian wines.
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36 Brixton Water Lane, Brixton
- Website • 020-318 640 11
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Stylish Italian food
For authentic Italian food and a luxurious, stylish setting, there’s Bocconcino. Set across two floors, the restaurant offers attentive service and a menu that includes pasta, pizza, risotto, and grilled dishes. There’s also a lively weekend brunch with DJs. Innovative signature cocktails and a varied wine selection are available from the bar.
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19 Berkeley St, Mayfair 58 Great Marlborough St, SohoBocconcino Mayfair
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Feast yourself on pasta
Pastaio is a modern restaurant dedicated to accessible pasta dishes, aiming to give diners the best pasta of their life. The pasta itself is made fresh daily and combined with seasonal produce. Try wild garlic tagliatelle, cuttlefish ragu, or a plant-based choices like vegan meatballs. Wash it down with a signature prosecco cocktail slushie.
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19 Ganton Street, Soho
- Website • 020-301 986 80
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Venetian sharing plates
At Polpo you can sample Venetian-style sharing plates and regional Italian cuisine in a stylish modern setting. Dishes include mini pizzas, croquettes, and arancini, plus salads and main courses. There's also an Italian wine and cocktail list to choose from. A private space downstairs at the Soho branch is a popular setting for private dining and events.
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41 Beak Street, Soho 81 Duke of York Square, ChelseaPolpo Soho
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Soho famiglia
Soho's 40 Dean Street has been around for nearly twenty years and has become almost synonymous with Italian dining in the bustling area. The family-run restaurant encompasses a tastefully furnished, cosy interior aa well as limited pavement seating. You can enjoy authentic Italian specialities such as fresh pasta, risottos and pizzas in the hospitable setting, along with classic cocktails such as Negroni or Aperol Spritz.
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40 Dean St, Soho
- Website • 020-773 418 53
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Mangia!
Returning to London from Rome, where he's built a tidy little restaurant settlement, acclaimed chef Arcangelo Dandini can be found at Garum, a stylish eatery with exposed brick walls and white tablecloths. The Bayswater trattoria offers a menu steeped in authenticity, with Roman dishes such as veal liver with onions alla Giudia accompanied by a selection of classic pasta plates and other tantalising delicacies. Twists on classic bittersweet cocktails are whipped up at the bar, with fine wines available as well.
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68 Queensway
- Website • 020-314 988 47
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One of South Bank's oldest family-run restaurants
At Giuseppe's, the restaurant takes full advantage of its location near Borough Market, utilising the freshest ingredients sourced just across the road to create delectable dishes. Their menu is inspired by recipes from various regions of Italy, carefully prepared to align with the seasons. However, Giuseppe's has much more to offer than just their exceptional cuisine – the ambiance at this family-run trattoria is cosy and welcoming. On the weekends, the restaurant stays open late into the night.
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47-49 Borough High Street, Southwark
- Website • 020-740 734 51
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Charming celeb haunt
Kensington's Da Mario is a beloved Italian restaurant with a surprisingly famous fanbase, especially considering the affordable prices – icons such as Princess Diana, Madonna, and Eric Clapton have all dines here, as evidenced from the restaurant's wall of fame. The food includes antipasti, refreshing salads, and an extensive selection of pasta dishes and pizzas, all with a hefty helping of lively ambiance and warm service.
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15 Gloucester Road, Kensington
- Website • 020-758 490 78
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Suffused in Italian class
Margot is an elegant and refined Italian restaurant that offers a taste of the country's diverse regional specialties. With its leather booths, dim lighting, and dark furnishings, Margot creates an intimate atmosphere perfect for pre-theatre drinks or engaging conversations. The menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, including options like asparagus with parmesan or tonnarelli pasta with cacio e pepe, and the extensive wine list boasts over 300 selections.
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45 Great Queen St, Covent Garden
- Website • 020-340 947 77
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Learn from an expert
Theo Randall at the InterContinental offers an exquisite Italian fine dining experience with the chef's upscale rustic dishes made from high-quality ingredients. The restaurant provides a sophisticated setting, serving fresh and vibrant food with elegant presentation. Alongside the delicious cuisine, Theo Randall often hosts masterclasses and other special events, and he's around during most services.
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1 Hamilton Place, Park Lane, Mayfair
- Website • 020-731 887 47
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Pasta by an acclaimed chef
An expression of Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard's lifelong love of pasta, the stylish Notto Pasta Bar keeps the menu as simple and minimalist as the decor surrounding the open kitchen. Choose from an assortment of fresh pasta dishes, with seasonally derived sauces such as an autumnal Bolognese with mushrooms and chestnuts, and complete your meal with a glass of wine or a cocktail.
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198 Piccadilly, Mayfair 4 Henrietta St, Covent GardenNotto Pasta Bar Piccadilly Circus
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In vino veritas
Forced into closure during lockdown, Peckham's Forza Win found a new home in Camberwell, bringing authentic Italian cuisine to bear through the full gamut of courses, from antipasti to dolci. The concise menu includes a varied array of dishes, for example spaghetti and other pasta, a deep-fried mozzarella toastie with anchovy mayo, and aubergine parmigiana.
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31 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell
- Website • 020-773 275 00
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Hidden gem in the north
Lizzie's Cucina is a cherished neighbourhood spot with a warm, inviting ambience. This Italian eatery, led by a chef from Sicily, offers a range of traditional Italian cuisine, from seafood starters to various pastas and entrees like tagliata beef rib-eye and baked sea bass. A special Italian caviar menu is also available. Guests can either bring their own wine for a corkage charge or select from the restaurant's comprehensive collection of Italian vintages.
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85 Bramley Road, Enfield
- Website • 020-888 657 97
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LA glamour
A contemporary coastal Italian restaurant, Sparrow Italia flew to London from Los Angeles, where it serves classic Mediterranean comfort food, adding creative twists with the help of fresh ingredients and carefully sourced produce. Expect menu items such as pizza with crispy turkey bacon, egg and rocket, or pasta with pistachio pesto.
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Avery House, 1-3 Avery Row, Mayfair
- Website • 020-308 995 01
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A refined Italian restaurant with tradition
Daphne's offers Italian class and sophistication in a space adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and modern European art. The eatery has been wining and dining upmarket crowds since it was founded by Richard Burton's agent in the 1960s. The seasonal menu offers rustic Italian dishes like veal Milanese and pasta. Pair your meal with a house cocktail or a bottle from the international wine list.
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112 Draycott Avenue, Chelsea
- Website • 020-758 942 57
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All about arancini
Go to Shaftesbury Avenue and check out Arancino of Sicily if arancini is your favourite Italian food. This compact and bustling spot is popular for takeaways. The simple menu consists of sizeable arancini with a variety of tasty fillings available, including veggie options. Pair yours with an Italian soft drink or beer.
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216 Shaftesbury Ave
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