Best 5 Italian Restaurants in London (2022)
London is one of the most visited cities in the world in recent years and the one that seems to have weathered the post-Covid economic crisis best. London is a multiethnic city with a lot of excellent international restaurants. And many Italian restaurants!
Here is a first ranking of the best Italian restaurants where to eat in London!
San Carlo Cicchetti – Best 5 Italian Restaurants in London (2022)
In Covent Garden you will find San Carlo Cicchetti. On Wellington Street at number 30 you will find this beautiful place that is a real Italian restaurant that will not disappoint your expectations: the dishes are excellent and presented in an excellent way, the environment is elegant and the staff very friendly. To reach the place, the best thing to do is to go down to Covent Garden Station and from there it is only a few steps on foot. Prices are average.
Orsini Restaurant – Best 5 Italian Restaurants in London (2022)
In Thurloe Place – South Kensington area – at number 8a, you will find Orsini Restaurant. The prices here are very good – about fifteen pounds for a first course and twenty for a second – and the location is informal and lively. The dishes, typically Italian, are of excellent quality and all worthy of the best culinary tradition of the peninsula. Of particular note are the carbonara, penne all’arrabbiata, fritti misti and tiramisù. The staff is attentive and friendly. This restaurant is located in the museum area – the nearest tube station is South Kensington – and is perfect for a tasty dinner after an afternoon of sightseeing.
Pierino Restaurant – Best 5 Italian Restaurants in London (2022)
Pierino Restaurant is located at 37 Thurloe Place. Several buses stop nearby at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The ambience is traditional and refined, the furnishings are very accurate, the room is large and bright, very quiet and suitable for a lunch or dinner with the family. Prices are average for a city like London.
Tozi Restaurant & Bar – Best 5 Italian Restaurants in London (2022)
Tozi Restaurant & Bar is located at 8 Gillingham Street. The ambience is modern and bright and there is plenty of space. The decor is minimal and chic and the kitchen is in view. Offering many traditional Italian dishes, Tozi is suitable for a quick lunch or dinner. As well as more challenging dishes, it offers a good selection of pizzas and snacks.
The ingredients are fresh and the flavours well thought out, although the cuisine is simple and genuine. The wine list is extensive. The staff are friendly and quick to serve. Try the truffle-flavoured ravioli. Prices are more than affordable, ranging from five to nine pounds for a main course. If you want to try this restaurant, head down to nearby Victoria Station.
Portobello Restaurant – Best 5 Italian Restaurants in London(2022)
Portobello Restaurant is on Ladbroke Road, number 7, in the famous Notting Hill district. The restaurant has an Italian atmosphere and offers vegetarian cuisine, as well as delicious pizzas, excellent fish and pasta with tomato sauce, cooked very well. The dishes are mainly from the culinary tradition of Southern Italy.
The restaurant is warm and cosy and has an equally pleasant outdoor area. The staff is friendly and offers a qualified and attentive service. Prices are perhaps a little higher than average, especially for pizza – which is around fifteen pounds – but it’s worth it. If you want to have a great meal here, head down to Holland Park Station, which is only a few minutes’ walk from here.
