Italian restaurants in London: the best in town

As simple as Italian ingredients may be, their dishes and their restaurants can be pretty darn chic!

Today I'm presenting a list of my favorite Italian restaurants in London.

Italian restaurant in London: article summary

Italian restaurant in London: Bancone

You will probably have heard of Bancone. It is considered one of London's finest Italian restaurants, having won over many rather strict food critics in the past.

The menu features dishes from almost every region of Italy and, as a result, has received the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2022.

They make their fresh pasta here every day, and it's one of the main reasons they attract such a regular crowd of visitors.

Practical information

To get there, the nearest stations are :

• Charing Cross
• Piccadilly Circus

You can eat here:

• Monday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Artusi

Artusi is a restaurant based in Peckham who prepares classic and traditional dishes with a delicious twist.

Designed in the vein of a simple neighborhood restaurant, they scribble their daily menu on the chalkboard outside and were recently awarded a Michelin star.

You may already be familiar with their incredible, frequently changing seasonal menu. Head to Peckham to sample their delicious dishes such as beef tongue pastrami and beef rump.

Practical information

The nearest railway station is Peckham Rye.

You can eat on site:

• Monday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Tuesday to Thursday noon to 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday noon to 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Italian restaurant in London: Le River Café

This brilliant London Italian restaurant has been wooing gourmands for over three decades. River Café serves seasonal dishes all year round.

They allow only eight people at a time to come and taste wine and dine, and are open for lunch and dinner every day of the week.

Although they're not exactly cheap, they do justice to every dish served and stick to seasonal produce.

Don't miss the magnificent seafood risotto served with clams, zucchini flowers and winter greens. during the winter months.

Practical information

You can reach the site via Hammersmith station.

If you'd like to try some delicious food, you can visit our restaurant:

• Monday to Saturday noon to 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Sunday noon to 3:30 p.m.

Gloria

Part of the prestigious "Big Mamma Group", Gloria offers a different menu every month! Their food is exceptional and easy to take away.

If you're going now, then pasta with black truffles, homemade spaghetti and creamy tiramisu are a must. from dishes that you absolutely must try.

Practical information

The nearest station is Old Street.

You can visit us on site:

• Monday and Tuesday noon to 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Wednesday noon to 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Thursday and Friday noon to 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Saturday 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sunday 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Italian restaurant in London: Locanda Locatelli

Locanda Locatelli takes you on a journey of experience, authentic Italian cuisine.

This Michelin-starred venue is a gourmet's paradise, and keeps people coming back again and again for the quality of its food and lively atmosphere.

Their fagottini di borragine with walnut sauce and tagliatelle with kid sauce are as appetizing as they look, and topped with a good salad.

Practical information

Marble Arch station is just a short hop away.

The facility opens :

• Wednesday to Saturday noon to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sunday noon to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Luca

Another Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in London, Luca offers a lively atmosphere and classic Italian cuisine with quality British ingredients. Plus, they offer a seasonal menu and some must-try pasta dishes.

There's more than enough here to satisfy you, but I personally recommend their parmesan fries, as well as their scallops and Scottish halibut with spring minestrone.

Practical information

The nearest station is Farringdon.

You can enjoy this establishment:

• Wednesday to Saturday noon to 10 p.m.
• Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

There's usually an incredible Italian restaurant in London. On your travels, you can stop off at one of these establishments and enjoy an exceptional Mediterranean dish.

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