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The Top Italian Restaurants in London

The OpenTable Team

Britain’s love affair with Italian food is in full swing, and nowhere is this more evident than in London. Adventurous diners can discover tiny trattorias serving perfect pasta, and award-winning contemporary giants are playing with inventive and creative fusion menus. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to the Tastemaker Lists. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the best Italian spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. You'll find everything from heavenly slices to delicate arancini to everything in between, all vetted by the types of tastemakers who know the best spots around the city. Let's dig in.

20 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Zafferano Restaurant, Daphne's, Il Baretto Wine Bar and Restaurant…
Price Range:	£££ - ££££
Cuisines:	Italian…
Neighborhoods:	Belgravia, South Kensington, Marylebone…

Zafferano Restaurant

££££·Italian·

Belgravia

1,032 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Business Meals

Zafferano is a well-established favorite in Belgravia, London, with 20 years of experience serving top-notch Italian cuisine. Their use of fresh, seasonal produce gives the menu a …Read more

94% recommended

Business Meals in South West London

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Daphne's

££££·Italian·

South Kensington

1,086 reviews

Good for a Date
Great for Lunch
Business Meals

When talking about Daphne’s, it is impossible to avoid the word “elegance.” The beautiful decor and charming ambience of this Chelsea restaurant is sure to take one’s breath away. …Read more

96% recommended

Italian in South West London

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Il Baretto Wine Bar and Restaurant

££££·Italian·

Marylebone

701 reviews

Authentic
Good for a Date
Business Meals

A lively restaurant located in central London, Il Baretto is a great place to meet with friends for a drink and some classic Italian food. The contemporary-style bar in the basemen…Read more

86% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in West End London

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Novikov - Italian Restaurant

££££·Italian·

Mayfair

1,094 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Romantic

Novikov offers a truly unique experience. They serve two different cuisines in the same building in Mayfair with a different ambience to go with each. One half of the restaurant se…Read more

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Taberna Etrusca

££££·Italian·

Bank

861 reviews

Business Meals
Good for a Date
Authentic

Located next to Bow Bells Churchyard, Taberna Etrusca is a popular place for wedding receptions and other private functions, as well as casual dining. This trattoria-style restaura…Read more

100% recommended

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Canto Corvino

££££·Italian·

Liverpool Street

470 reviews

Business Meals
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

Canto Corvino is a great place to dine at any time of day, with a great selection of breakfast and lunchtime choices as well as evening dining. Many diners choose this hidden gem, …Read more

93% recommended

Italian in City of London

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Bocca Di Lupo

££££·Italian·

Piccadilly

2,235 reviews

Bar Seating
Pre/post Theatre
Authentic

Is Bocca di Lupo the best Italian in London? Plenty of diners certainly think so. Bocca di Lupo is in the heart of Soho, making it the perfect spot to start an exciting night out. …Read more

93% recommended

Italian in West End London

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2 Veneti

££££·Italian·

Mayfair

1,146 reviews

Authentic
Great for Lunch
Good for a Date

Diners are fans of 2 Veneti for a myriad of reasons. The cozy, comfortable ambience and authentic vibe of this restaurant pair up nicely with the exciting and varied Venetian menu…Read more

96% recommended

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Fiume

££££·Italian·

Battersea

161 reviews

Waterfront
Great for Lunch
Good for Birthdays

Fiume means river in Italian, which is very appropriate as this classy restaurant sits right on the bank of the River Thames in Battersea. As expected from such a location, the ter…Read more

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Edera Restaurant

££££·Italian·

Holland Park

297 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date

Edera is the place people go when looking for good, simple Italian food cooked to perfection and served in style. Diners often comment on the precise presentation of the food, whic…Read more

84% recommended

Business Meals in West London

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La Tagliata Fitzrovia

££££·Italian·

Fitzrovia

64 reviews

Authentic
Business Meals
Cozy

La Tagliata sits in Fitzrovia, making it a fabulous location to visit for business or pleasure. The food is authentic and cooked to traditional recipes, appealing to diners who hol…Read more

92% recommended

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Al Duca

££££·Italian·

Piccadilly

1,244 reviews

Business Meals
Pre/post Theatre
Great for Lunch

Al Duca is a great choice for the diner looking for the best Italian in London Center. Al Duca’s menu consists of good, hearty, traditional Italian dishes, often with an optional m…Read more

91% recommended

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Quirinale Restaurant

££££·Italian·

Westminster

551 reviews

Business Meals
Quiet Conversation
Great for Lunch

Many of the ingredients in Quirinale come directly from Italy, lending this restaurant a truly authentic flavor. Their in-house sommelier can offer even the most discerning diner a…Read more

95% recommended

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Briciole Restaurant

££££·Italian·

Marylebone

894 reviews

Authentic
Casual
Great for Lunch

Located in the heart of central London, Briciole is a beautiful combination of a traditional trattoria, a deli, and a cafe bar, all wrapped up in one beautiful package. Diners love…Read more

95% recommended

Italian in West End London

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Osteria Dell' Angolo

££££·Italian·

Westminster

909 reviews

Great for Lunch
Special Occasion
Business Meals

Osteria Dell’Angolo is certainly a treasure of Westminster. They offer a delightful combination of contemporary and classic Italian dishes. There's also a comprehensive wine list w…Read more

92% recommended

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Gustoso Ristorante & Enoteca

££££·Italian·

Pimlico

878 reviews

Authentic
Neighborhood Gem
Quiet Conversation

Located in the stylish district of Pimlico, Gustoso may surprise diners with its combination of excellent Italian cuisine and reasonable prices. Gustoso boasts a full bar as well a…Read more

98% recommended

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Demartino

££££·Italian·

Fitzrovia

373 reviews

Authentic
Casual
Great for Lunch

Demartino is a warm and welcoming Italian restaurant located just around the corner from Regent’s Park. The interior decor includes old black-and-white photos, creating a friendly …Read more

98% recommended

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Caravaggio

££££·Italian·

Fenchurch Street

891 reviews

Business Meals
Authentic
Good for Birthdays

A truly cultured restaurant, Caravaggio offers excellent modern Italian cuisine served in style with an Art Deco interior and a buzzing atmosphere. The building is a former banking…Read more

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Sartoria

££££·Italian·

Oxford Circus

2,099 reviews

Business Meals
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Situated in the center of the prestigious Mayfair area, Sartoria is an exciting and glamorous restaurant for lovers of Italian cuisine. Perhaps the most noteworthy part of this tim…Read more

88% recommended

Handcrafted Cocktails in West End London

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Hai Cenato

££££·Italian·

Victoria

731 reviews

Pre/post Theatre
Casual
Great for Lunch

Hai Cenato is a delightful testament to New York’s Little Italy. Diners adore the intriguing New York style in this Italian eatery. The mouth-watering food and superb service wows …Read more

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