Best Italian restaurants in London
8 italian restaurants recommended by London's top food sources
Italian · Chelsea · Mayfair · Marylebone
Sale e Pepe
A decades-old Roman institution that perfected the art of elegant Italian dining now showcases its seafood mastery from within The Langham, trading nostalgic charm for polished luxury. Expect pristine carpaccios, charred octopus, and towering plateaux of langoustines and oysters—the kind of refined coastal cooking that justifies white tablecloths and serious prices.
Italian · Islington · Highbury
Trullo
Fifteen years of unwavering excellence have made this the gold standard for grown-up Italian dining, anchored by a beef shin ragù that's become legendary in its own right. Chef Conor Gadd's refined approach to Italian cooking creates the kind of candlelit, deeply satisfying meals that justify the restaurant's enduring reputation.
Italian · Shoreditch · Covent Garden
Burro
Conor Gadd's confident hand with Italian cooking shines through daily-changing antipasti and standout pastas like fettuccini with duck ragù, while the kitchen's knack for humble ingredients—think braised beef shin with polenta—reveals real depth. The dining room splits the difference between Irish country kitchen and 1950s Italian bistro, creating a warm, unpretentious setting that matches the food's generosity.
Italian · Notting Hill · Westbourne Grove
Dal Fiorentino
Dal Fiorentino's legendary Italian sandwiches have built a devoted following, and the new west London outpost brings those coveted creations to a wider audience. Expect the kind of craveable, carefully crafted handheld fare that's made this spot a genuine draw rather than just another lunch option.
Italian · Soho
Osteria Vibrato
Charlie Mellor's precise hand elevates regional Italian cooking—think Ligurian salt cod and Abruzzo seafood stews—into something worth marking your calendar for. The pumpkin cappelletti and chicken liver paté showcase a kitchen that knows exactly what it's doing, backed by an equally thoughtful wine and cocktail program.
Italian · Shoreditch · Clerkenwell
Brutto
Brutto delivers sophisticated Italian cooking at prices that feel almost apologetic for the quality you're getting. The kitchen executes with precision and creativity, making it a rare find where ambition and restraint balance perfectly on every plate.
Italian · Covent Garden
Burro
Burro channels classic Italian sophistication with richly textured dishes that feel both refined and deeply satisfying—the Venetian chicken liver paté is a masterclass in understated elegance. It's the kind of old-school establishment that reasserts proper standards in a neighbourhood better known for tourist traps.
Italian · Soho
Napoli
Napoli has earned continental acclaim for pizza that spans from traditional Neapolitan to innovative pan styles, each executed with the precision that's made it a London standout. The kitchen's ambition extends beyond the oven—expect vegan iterations and decadent finales like brioche layered with hazelnut chocolate—all delivered in a contemporary space that matches the food's sophistication.
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