Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in London

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Updated 05 February 2025

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Mangia Bene

4.8

4.8 (807)

£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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LoredanaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The staff are very welcoming and the food especially the pizzas 🍕 are 100% the best. The desserts 🍨 were lovely too. Look forward to the next visit.

Cibo

4.9

4.9 (392)

£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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Jane

Dined on 30 Jan 2025

Superb food and service... exactly as we remembered from all those years ago.

Marcus Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (608)

£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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Trevor

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful food and lovely friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Arte Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria

4.9

4.9 (40)

£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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Debbie

Dined 2 days ago

Another stunning meal. Negroni was fabulous, as was the food and wine and of course lovely, attentive service!! Grazie Mille

Cotto

4.7

4.7 (598)

£25 and under

Italian

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Since the Romans left, the Italians have been operating a policy of conquering the world's palate, plate by plate, and traditionally-run family restaurants like Cotto are their failsafe. The welcome is unfailingly warm here, the decor is authentic in feel, with murals on the walls, and the pleasures of the table are taken seriously indeed. Cotto is a 5-minute walk from the London Eye and the Aquarium, perfect for before or after family outings and it's also very popular with business customers during the week. There's live music on offer, too. As for the menu, try classic Tricolor salad to start, one of more than a dozen pastas, like Spaghetti carbonara, and a main course of simply and beautifully grilled Sirloin steak. Or just opt for a pizza and be happy!

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Kenneth

Dined 5 days ago

Great for gluten free options Knowledgable and efficient service .

La Nonna Pasta Fresca

4.8

4.8 (375)

£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!"

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David

Dined on 7 Feb 2025

Food is delicious, staff friendly, and prices very reasonable. Only minor issue is having to use (very clean) communal toilets along the market. The Focaccia is something else.

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La Nonna's Bottomless Brunch

Assaggi

4.9

4.9 (84)

£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 DinerVIP

Dined on 5 Feb 2025

Amazing experience. Crab pasta dish of the day was perfect

Doppo

4.8

4.8 (788)

£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.

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Debbie

Dined 2 days ago

Had the most amazing pappardelle dish and a light tasty tiramisu and cheesecake. The chianti was a perfect accompaniment. Excellent service. Lovely dining room and ambiance. Highly recommend,

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4.8

4.8 (1327)

£41 and over

Italian

Chiswick

About the restaurant

Villa di Geggiano has for more than five centuries, been renowned for hospitality and generosity as well as delicious food and sumptuous wines. Located at the heart of Tuscany, it has a history of exporting mouth-watering wines to England, having been possibly the very first to bring Chianti here in 1725. The menu features true Tuscan cuisine, with many of the ingredients being imported especially from the Villa and surrounding farms. Prepared with passion by a hand-picked crew, these maestros employ traditional techniques to recreate the essence of Siena. The care which goes into the menu is matched only by the attention to detail with which this landmark has been transformed into an elegant yet comfortable place to relax and enjoy good food, great wine and excellent company. At the well-stocked bar, you’ll enjoy classic Tuscan cocktails, not to mention the glorious wines. All in all, the Villa di Geggiano is a little corner of Tuscany, right at the heart of W4.

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Paul

Dined 3 days ago

All staff very attentive informative and respectful. We had a wonderful evening in every respect, the food was divine with excellent service from all concerned. Not the cheapest , but you definitely get what you pay for at this wonderful restaurant

Amerigo Vespucci

4.9

4.9 (1018)

£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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Martin

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food, great value, friendly service. Would definitely recommend and return

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