Zafferano first opened in the heart of London’s exclusive Belgravia area in 1995.
Since then, the awards and accolades have continued to pour in each year and the restaurant has achieved some of the best restaurant reviews written.
Zafferano has been acclaimed time and again for its honest wholesome take on Italian cuisine, with dishes like ‘Malfatti’ Pasta Parcels with potato and morel mushroom, Lobster and langoustine sautéed with ‘samphire’ and also Roast ‘Fiorentina’ T-bone Steak with herb salad. There is also an elegant bar offering a selection of cocktail, aperitifs and digestive as well as a bar menu with a mouth watering choice of regional Italian favourites.
Zafferano Restaurant's menu was last updated 2025-03-23.
Desserts
Millefoglie alle fragole, panna montata e sorbetto alla fragola £14.00
Strawberry mille-feuille with crème chantilly and strawberry sorbet
Tiramisù£14.00
Vanilla Crème Brûlée £14.00
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Gelati e Sorbetti£10.00
Ice cream and sorbets
Selezione di Formaggi£20.00
Selection of Italian cheeses
Tortino al cioccolato con gelato all’ amarena £14.00
Chocolate fondant with sour cherry ice cream and chocolate soil
Tartelletta di mele con crema pasticcera e gelato £14.00
Apple tart with custard and vanilla ice cream
Dessert Wines
Italy
Angialis, Argiolas 2017 (50 cl)
Recioto della Valpolicella, Zenato 2016 (50cl)
Solalto, Fattoria Le Pupille 2021 (50cl)
Comtess, Gewurztraminer Passito, S. Valentin 2020 (37.5cl)
Eleusi, Falanghina Passito, Villa Matilde 2009 (37.5cl)
Sagrantino, Passito, Caprai 2017 (37.5cl)
Vin Santo, Badia di Morrona 2015 (50cl)
Recioto della Valpolicella, Giuseppe Quintarelli 2001 (37.5cl)
France
Château d'Yquem 1997 (75 cl)£130.00
Port Wines
Quinta Do Crasto, LBV 2016
Taylor's 1985£450.00
Warre 1970£490.00
Taylor's 1977£650.00
What 1,250 people are saying
Zafferano Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
South West London
Great for outdoor dining
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zafferano Restaurant in London offers "great food, high quality, good flavours" with a menu featuring Italian classics. The "service is impeccable," and the staff is "charming, attentive and engaged." While some find it "very expensive," the "excellent ambiance" and consistently "amazing experience" make it a top choice for Italian dining.
1,250 Reviews
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Jonathon VIP
London16 reviews
2.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 1
Ambience 2
Whoever owns this restaurant should swing by and see what’s happening to their investment!!
The worst service I’ve had in a restaurant for some time - I didn’t think anyone in today’s market would survive with such poor service.
I think we could’ve sat at the table all night and no one would’ve brought a menu, drinks, anything.
Unreal.
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Marina
Brighton5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
High quality flavors, I recommend the calamari, the burrata, the caesar's salad as antipasti.
The sicilian Chardonnay was exquisite, the penne alla vodka was too spicy, the caccio e pepe missed a bit of flavor. The personnel was very professional.
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Anoushka
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 3
Ambience 3
Extremely pricey for the portion size but enjoyable all the same.
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Abe
London15 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 2
Ambience 4
Not a great experience, service was slow and they were understaffed for volumes. Menu pricing were out of line for what was served. This restaurant has some work to do before we return.
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Ioanna
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
Overall 2
Food 3
Service 1
Ambience 2
The service was extremely poor - in that we waited a long time to be served, we had to ask for bread, and also the waiter literally leant over to grate some Parmesan..for the amount of money it costs I would have expected far better
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Robin VIP
London35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Top quality Italian restaurant, very well established; friendly professional staff, nicely spaced tables with several separated dining areas. Food is delicious and expertly prepared; extensive menu and a good selection of fish, meat and pasta dishes.
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Kim
London34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
The staff are perfect- charming, attentive and engaged. The food is cooked perfectly and presented well. It is a very comfortable environment.
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Paul
London5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 2
Food was satisfactory but expensive for the quality of the produce. The steaks were not high quality.
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Nicholas
Mobile18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Service impeccable as was the quality of the food. Vesper martini one of the best I’ve had in London. Thoroughly recommend. 
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John
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere and friendly service; excellent choice of food
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