When the owner is on site and has a genuine passion for the simple act of feeding people well, making them feel good and all at a decent price point, then you’re probably in an Italian restaurant! Agrodolce is one of those places.
40 Dean Street
The 1930s onwards saw Italian restaurants such as Quo Vadis, Leonis, Manzi’s and Quaglinos becoming increasingly fashionable with Italian delicatessens fulfilling the culinary needs of adventurous Brits, the local Italian community and my Greek grandmother! Nima Safaei, the Proprietor and Executive Chef of 40 Dean Street continues this tradition.
Babbo Casual Italian Dining
Babbo is a convivial restaurant with a neighbourhood feel. It is open from breakfast through to dinner and I would imagine that on a sunny weekend, it would be a good venue for a leisurely brunch on the outdoor terrace.
Manicomio – A King’s Road Classic
Manicomio is the kind of place you need to add to your address book. When someone asks you where to go for good, authentic Italian food, without any fuss, this is where you should head. While the name of the restaurant means ‘mad house’ in Italian (the restaurant is in a Grade II listed building that was formerly the Royal Military Asylum) what you’ll find at Manicomio is far from insane.
Lunch at Lucciola, The Hari Hong Kong
If you are looking for an exceptional hospitality experience in Hong Kong then The Hari Hotel fits the bill, why not dine in the Lucciola Restaurant or relax with a refreshing cocktail in the Terrace Bar?
Christmas Italian Style at Spagnoletti
Spagnoletti is a striking and colourful venue. Bright yellow spaghetti-like pipework intersects the walls and ceilings, and the playful decor includes a cheese-grater clock and a yellow telephone box. It looks a little like an Italian take on the American Diner, but, as I discovered, the food is so much more!
Luciano by Gino D’Acampo
There’s a lot of choice on the menu of Luciano by Gino D’Acampo which spans the usual swathe of Italian cuisine.
Bricco e Bacco, Charlotte Street, London
If you are looking for beautifully aged beef with a selection of Italian-style side dishes, starters and desserts, you won’t find anything better than Bricco e Bacco, a traditional Sicilian style steak house.
Harry’s Dolce Vita White Truffle Menu
The white truffle menu at Harry’s Dolce Vita is small but perfectly formed with two starters and three main dishes. With truffles you want the food to be the support act foregrounding the tantalising taste of everyone’s favourite tuber.
San Carlo Cicchetti Knightsbridge Winter Menu
San Carlo London’s winter menu is a celebration of Italian culinary tradition. Whether you’re gathering with friends for a special occasion, or meeting with colleagues or business partners, San Carlo is an excellent location to enjoy the flavours of Italy this winter.