Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in London

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Updated 05 March 2025

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La Nonna Pasta Fresca

4.8

4.8 (377)

£25 and under

Italian

Brixton

About the restaurant

"THE STORY Our story began in 2018 when lifelong friends and business partners Daniele and Eduardo spotted an opportunity to bring ‘la bella vita’ to busy Londoners. Using Daniele’s Italian Nonna and her traditional recipes as inspiration we embarked on a mission to bring the best fresh pasta dishes in London town! Our pasta is freshly made daily with zero zero flour from Italy and it is combined with egg, water, and salt. Our sauces are made in-house with Nonna’s love using the freshest ingredients sourced from Italy and our UK homeland. Nonna’s dishes are finished with a sprinkle of Pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese depending on preference and tradition and of course, the pasta will be always cooked al dente, Nonna’s way!"

Top review

Jyoti

Dined on 26 Feb 2025

Our first time here and definitely not the last! The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly and attentive! Would deffo recommend!

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La Nonna's Bottomless Brunch

Assaggi

4.8

4.8 (87)

£41 and over

Italian

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

Assaggi Restaurant - Italian fine dining since 1996. Superb quality food in a welcoming and intimate surrounding.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Loved the food, ambience and service. Very intimate and personalised.

Mangia Bene

4.8

4.8 (808)

£25 and under

Italian

Angel

About the restaurant

Mangia Bene in Islington brings the food and culture of Italy to the bustle of Chapel Market in London. The traditional food can be enjoyed from the rustic interior or from the al fresco seating. The food is matched with a fittingly Italian winelist, as well as a choice of aperitifs, liquirs and coffees. with white walls, exposed bricks and an open kitchen, Mangia bene has a relaxed Mediterranean feel.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 1 Mar 2025

A really super meal, early evening., with two children. Our waitress was amazing, particularly with the children. Tasty food, freshly cooked and great choice. We couldn’t quite believe all the positive reviews before we visited. We now do! This place is a gem.

Cibo

4.9

4.9 (395)

£26 to £40

Italian

Kensington

About the restaurant

This Kensington local favourite attracts fans from all over the capital who devoutly wish they had a Cibo - there's only one - in their street. The decor is cosy Mediterranean with truly unique artwork on the walls, with smaller rooms providing a sense of intimacy. The staff have that inimitable Italian welcome and capacity for fine service without a lot of fuss. Fish is a speciality of the house, so try pasta filled with crab in a special sauce to start, or the octopus, green bean and potato salad. Then go for the spaghetti with lobster in its own sauce, although the calves liver is delicious, too. Coffee with petits fours are on the don't miss list, too. Servings are huge and the pace is leisurely.

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JeremyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

When reviewing Cibo in the past, I have often said that that visit was the best yet. And I say it again and this time, what was amazing was that the place was totally full, and yet the service was just as exceptional and smoothly run as always. Each course came in good time and was cooked to perfection. What leadership and what a team.

Marcus Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (616)

£25 and under

Italian

Enfield

About the restaurant

“Best Italian restaurant in the South & East of England Award Winner 2024 ( The Italian Awards )”

“Top 100 restaurant in UK 2024 ( Open Table annual list )”

At Marcus Kitchen & Bar we believe in tradition.

Here you will discover an eclectic mix of typical Neapolitan and Southern Italy recipes and exclusives creations produced with the best ingredients by our chef, served with the same love as "mamma" would have done.

We invite you to dive deep into our culture.
Enjoy the real Italian experience in Enfield Town.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

A very pleasant meal in a very pleasant place with a very pleasant team

Arte Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria

4.9

4.9 (47)

£26 to £40

Italian

Enfield

About the restaurant

At Arte Pizza Restaurant you will enjoy a proper Le Marche tradition!

With over 25 years of experience with our first Arte Pizza in our hometown Ancona, our awarded Master Pizzaiolo and his wife, proudly bring to London a selection of high quality products from Le Marche region, in central Italy since 2017. Our restaurant offers cozy and romantic atmosphere, bringing the best high-quality Italian ingredients.

From handmade pizzas to delicious homemade pastas. We bring to London mostly wines from our hometown region Le Marche, with grape varieties such as Verdicchio, Pecorino and Passerina for whites and Montepulciano and Sangiovese for reds and as well fine wines from other Italian regions. You will also find excellent and traditional products such as the well-known Distilleria Varnelli, from Macerata; and the famous Borghetti, from Ancona; a classic Italian liqueur made from real espresso coffee.
Come and taste a remarkable Marche evening!

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PaulVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great meal and great staff

Il Gattopardo

4.7

4.7 (36)

£41 and over

Italian

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Il Gattopardo is the quintessential Italian restaurant. A warm, inviting space that embodies the iconic era of La Dolce Vita. Playful yet elegant, Il Gattopardo connotes a casual sophistication.

The menu centres around Italian classics and modern interpretations of dishes from across Italy, created by Executive Chef Massimo Pasquarelli. His love of Italian produce and cooking, partnered with his extensive fine dining experience, ensures Il Gattopardo excels at creating a refined and elegant menu that focuses on authenticity albeit with contemporary, globally-inspired influences.

The cocktail menu features sections devoted to Apertitvo, Negronis, and Dopo Cena, whist the wine list offers over 450 bottles with a deep focus on Italian grape varieties, and in particular a large selection from Piedmont and Tuscany.

Join us for a taste of Italy in the heart of Mayfair, and discover the perfect blend of Italian charm and London sophistication.

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StuartVIP

Dined on 18 Feb 2025

Excellent food & a first class team of people, really welcoming & professional

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Aperitivo on us! Spritz & Arancini to Share

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Il Pranzo Weekend Lunch

Experience

Express Lunch Menu

Ciullõsteria

4.8

4.8 (1250)

£25 and under

Italian

Balham

About the restaurant

The bustling café society vibe of London’s Balham High Road is the perfect setting for relaxed Italian restaurant Ciullõsteria. Friendly and laid back, the Ciullõsteria is inspired by the sun-infused food and chilled out nature of Southern Italy. The Calcagno family, owners of Ciullõsteria, has more than twenty years of experience in the Italian restaurant business, experience that is applied in every last aspect of the Osteria’s running – from the simple, comfortable and unpretentious design of the dining room to the always efficient yet unfailingly friendly service from staff who welcome guests as if they were old friends. But of course at Ciullõsteria it’s really the food that is the main focus. All traditional and completely authentic, Ciullõsteria provides home style Italian cookery ranging from hand made pasta to fresh, crisp twelve inch pizzas, all served with quality wines from the country’s best and most well known vineyards.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

One of the best hidden gems in Balham. Always worth a stop for great food and terrific wines.

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Experience

Chefs Table Cooking Lesson

Doppo

4.9

4.9 (813)

£26 to £40

Italian

Soho

About the restaurant

Buzzy independent in the heart of Soho serving Tuscan-accented cuisine and a multi award-winning stellar wine list across cosy downstairs, with bar and window counter, and elegant upstairs dining room.

Top review

HowieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Super service, great wine list, lovely setting. Hospitality at its best in Soho

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4.8

4.8 (1027)

£26 to £40

Italian

Canary Wharf

About the restaurant

Amerigo Vespucci is one of the longest established independent restaurants on the Wharf, celebrating 30 Years serving Italian Cuisine as only true Italians do.

Minutes from the bustle and bankers of Canary Wharf is Amerigo Vespucci, offering the diner
impressive dockside views and a true taste of Italy, right in the heart of London’s financial district. The fresh and imaginative menu offers excellent choice – from simple but bursting-with-flavour pasta dishes to generous-sized meat and fish courses, while daily changing specials make the most of what’s on sale at the local market. Step inside the nautical-themed dining room or enjoy an aperitif on the large alfresco terrazzo and relax in the capable hands of the experienced and friendly waiting staff. Hot and cold starters pave the way for a fresh-food feast.
Best Italian in the Docklands.

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Jacinta

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful food, great service as always, highly recommended

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