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Scalini Restaurant

4.1 (49 reviews)
PriceyItalian
Wed 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
Thu 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Chill P.

Excellent food and great service! Busy, busy restaurant but atmosphere is wonderful. Pasta was excellent and desserts were fantastic! Will certainly come back again

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Maha H.

This restaurant is my favourite italian restaurant in London, having tried most of them in the Knightsbridge area, this one is the best from quality of food and service! Other restaurants in the area have started lacking in either food or service but Scalinj has maintained it. The lovely restaurant owner has been singing and smiling in the restaurant since my parents would take me as a baby and he did a wonderful job of singing for my 30th at this visit :) Gem of Knightsbridge, I will always enjoy coming here. It is pricey but well worth it in my opinion.

Robin W.

If you go to a restaurant used by the locals, you invariably now that it is going to be good. Scalini is used and frequented by Italian's and the descendants of Italians, so you need to know no more. Simply wonderful. A real Italian, served by Italians, run by Italians and serving some of the best Italian food in London. I have known Mario for some years now and he knows how to run a restaurant. I would imagine that he could run any type of restaurant as he is that good at it but the fact that he is Italian means he does this one very well. Old skool dishes and décor and the madness of the waiters ensure that you will eat very well and also be entertained whilst doing so. The menu doesn't change but I guess that doing so might effect what they have, so I guess the if it ain't broken adage comes into play. It will cost you more than some restaurents but bear in mind that it is based in Knightsbridge but more importantly it is the best ! Long live Scalini's

Maggie G.

Good service and location. The food taste nice here. I'd like to give 4 stars. It would be better if the lobster spaghetti has more sauces.

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First time coming to Scalini! The staff, the room, the wine list, the food, the grappa at the end were first class!

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Everything was amazing and fresh! The staff could not have been nicer or more accommodating. Do not hesitate to eat here!

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I always love going here...food is not the best BUT they always make it fun and the atmosphere is always buzzing. Mario is my favorite.

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Oliveto - Den gade der ligge på

Oliveto

4.0(57 reviews)
0.6 miBelgravia
££

I rarely write negative reviews. I'd like to think maybe I just had a single bad experience of…read morewhat otherwise COULD be a nice restaurant which had an off day... However, I need to warn my fellow Yelpers to stay away from Oliveto if you value Good Pizza! I mean, how hard is it to have good pizza!?! It is a simple staple which I have enjoyed in the US, in China and yes even in Italy. At it's most basic, it should be dough, sauce (doesn't have to be tomato necessarily), mozzarella and maybe some toppings, right? Here is where Oliveto went wrong for my mother and me: 1) they use cheap cheddar cheese - not mozzarella! 2) not a lot of sauce, maybe just enough to color it 3) the dough was soggy and didn't rise (I actually like thin crust, but this was inferior doug and 4) topping that were not as advertised, i.e. prosciutto should not look like and taste like store-bought sliced ham! Service was okay - the men like to talk about customers in their native tongue, thinking that patrons don't know what they are saying about them. We were so glad that we split a pie - most tables got a pie per person. Neither of us could finish this "pizza" honestly. Perhaps the only redeeming thing are the prices - this might be the cheapest choice in an otherwise expensive neighborhood.

Great, great pizza! Staff is super friendly and efficient in moving tables. The sausage pizza…read moremaybe one of the best I've had in a while. House rose was on point and the pacing of the food was solid. The only downside was the noice level. Super loud. Could be managed with some under the table sound damping. We will return for sure

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Oliveto - Elizabeth St

Elizabeth St

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Osteria Romana - Bucatini Ciochiara

Osteria Romana

4.5(42 reviews)
0.4 miHyde Park, Kensington

We picked this restaurant for dinner during a recent trip to London based on a review on Yelp and…read moreit lived up to expectations! It is a small sit, so reservations are a must, although they did accommodate some walk-ins. Everything was freshly made which added to an elevated experience. Service was perfect balance of being prepared to execute as well as being able to spending time getting to know each other. This palace is highly recommended!

This place was quite good but I don't think it was amazing and here's why:…read more 1 - you have to be a BIG fan of pecorino cheese. My mom is, which is why we went but there are rather limited options, at least on pasta courses, that don't include pecorino. 2 - we tried three different pasta dishes. What made them truly stand out was the freshness of the pasta. That said, the sauces weren't remarkable. I tried a special pasta with pecorino, butternut squash, and mushrooms which was nice and not heavy but not partial flavorful. 3 - the ambiance is great if you like a small restaurant- with maybe 10 tables and 500 sq ft of space, this restaurant has character and charm. 4 - the service was outstanding. The staff were kind and efficient. 5 - the dessert was just OK - had some scoops of ice cream and the peanutella was outstanding while the strawberry and the pistachio were just fine. 6 - the appetizer cheese plate was the real highlight of the night here. Fresh cold cuts and cheese with the most wonderful fig jam. All in all; this is a good stop and you certainly won't have a bad experience! Perhaps just not the most notable.

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Osteria Romana - Cozy Interior

Cozy Interior

Osteria Romana - Truffle Pasta + Veal Meatballs

Truffle Pasta + Veal Meatballs

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Caraffini Restaurant - Lamb chops

Caraffini Restaurant

4.2(24 reviews)
0.5 miBelgravia
££

Having been here once before with a friend and had a great meal with excellent service, the next…read moretime up to that part of town with my wife, I immediately thought let's go here - I booked...don't try and "pop in" And was that a good decision! We chose different things form the menu than my previous visit...answer all is good...yes it is a lttle crowded, a lot of ladies who lunch...but then the good food has the added attraction of people watching...and listening to all the gossip Unfortunately at some point you have to pay and leave...£160 for 2...its not cheap but actually if you took the glass of bubbles each away and the bottle of wine, it is very reasonable, so it is doable The service is discreet, smooth, unobtusrive - things just happen around you A place to go to a few times a year as a relaxing treat

Really nice and intimate establishment. We made a reservation ahead of time and upon entering, were…read moreseated with no problems. While it is a beautiful date place, I will say the only con is you're very close to each other. You practically could hear each other's conversation even though it's a quiet environment. Even tables away, you can hear everyone. I did enjoy how upon entering, they request if you'd like your jacket hung and assist for no charge. I ordered the lamb chops and personally I wouldn't recommend. For the price, I was disappointed in the size. While in the photo they may look large, the chops were almost the same size as the potatoes on the left. So although they were seasoned really well, you'll still be hungry after. The old fashioned was very pleasant however. Would recommend for sure!

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Caraffini Restaurant
Caraffini Restaurant
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The Queens Arms - Pink grapefruit spritz

The Queens Arms

4.5(280 reviews)
1.1 miVictoria
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Visited The Queens Arms while in the area. Best pub experience! I think you have to get there early…read moreif you are coming for dinner or you have to reserve your table. I'm not sure on that, it's just something I thought we caught on to before we left and there started to be RESERVED tents going on the tables. We went and had Scotch Egg, Calamari, Arancini, fish & chips and STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING. Oh. My. Goodness! First the Scotch Egg. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer but it was....ok. It was a little plain. A little tasteless. They could have thrown a few spices into the meat, just a little something. To say that we've made better at home wouldn't be far out. But still good. The calamari was cooked just right. It's what you expect out of a calamari appetizer. Was it the best you'll ever have? Not really. Worth the price? Add it to your appetizer list! The rice balls, which is arancini is, were good. Add a little salt to the top and they were, also, as you'd expect. The fish & chips were exactly as we were hoping when visiting an English Pub for fish & chips. The fish was perfectly cooked, the coating was fabulous, and of course the chips were a perfect compliment to the fish. A great fish & chips experience. The star of the show was the Sticky Toffee Pudding. What a treat! Granted I've nothing to compare it to, this was my first time having it, but whether I've had it before or not THIS was perfection. Perfect texture, the flavour was amazing, the caramel drizzle was perfectly proportioned, and the little bit of ice cream on the side was just perfect. I would go back here simply on this dessert alone. As for the drinks, because, you know, it's a pub....I couldn't say. I don't drink alcohol but my Diet Coke was great! Fresh bottle! ....I suppose I could have gotten a non-alcoholic beer. Wait....did they have non-alcoholic beer there? SOMEONE FIND OUT IF THEY HAVE NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER THERE. The atmosphere was great. I can see how it would be perfect in the evening and on into the night. Very welcoming with a great looking bar.

Food is always superb. Its best to make reservations because it is a busy place every time we have…read morebeen.

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The Queens Arms - The place

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The Queens Arms - Baked Mac and cheese, truffle fries, and the Sunday roast.

Baked Mac and cheese, truffle fries, and the Sunday roast.

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La Bottega

La Bottega

4.1(13 reviews)
0.5 miBelgravia
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I went here for lunch today and had an amazing meal. Although it isn't cheap, it is considerably…read morecheaper than its fellow restaurants in Chelsea, where it is usually unusual to eat for less than £20. It was lunchtime and busy so I grabbed the only table available which was outside. I didn't mind because it wasn't cold out but the man behind the counter was so sweet and came out to tell me when a table inside became free. He knew everything about all the produce inside, and I went for ricotta and spinach cannelloni. It came with a choice of delicious fresh salads and I got rocket, tomato and pesto. My meal came to £5.60 which was such a bargain considering it was the best food I'd had in weeks. Go here if you can, it is only a two minute walk from Sloane Square tube stop everything about it is perfect.

Straight up Italian deliciousness…read more More functional cafe than deli, the fresh lunch options are fantastic. Some of the best deli food I've had, and great value too. A salad plate with cold meats and a moussaka with bread and a couple of drinks came in at just under £20. It's away from Sloane Square, and you're unlikely to happen across it unless aimlessly wandering the streets of Belgravia and Chelsea, but it is worth the quick detour if in the area! The guys behind the counter are very knowledgeable and you'll likely come away with a bag full of goodies when you leave. MMM..... biscotti.

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La Bottega - Cappuccino

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La Bottega - Patio

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La Bottega - Spicy salami sandwich

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