Il Vicolo in City of London, Westminster

Excellent service, two very kind girls accompanied us in our choices We ate well, the mushroom risotto was excellent

Amazing food and service, loads of gluten free options. Definitely recommend 😍

As ever, highly enjoyable lunch at this great little Italian. Delicious food and excellent service.

Tucked away in an alley just off Pall Mall,. Very subdued lighting and a bit dead in terms of atmosphere, but a superbly tender calves liver compensated. Quite swift service.

Monday lunch birthday treat for me at this wonderful Italian restaurant from my kind Spanish wife. High Quality and simplicity sum up the food we had at a very reasonable price for this posh part of town... plus lovely friendly service from family owners (sisters). What more can one ask? Perfect!

Quiet and low key. Excellent food.

it’s wonderful that Il Vicolo has reopened in new premises, just up from the old site, (which is being redeveloped). After a refreshing pint in the red lion, a friend and I popped in for dinner last week. I always enjoy the specials and the ravioli with truffles rewarded my decision – it was splendid! The wine is of excellent quality and we enjoyed an excellent Fruili red. I’ve already booked to go again this month. The new restaurant is very well laid out to ann exceptionally high standard and has a most welcoming atmosphere. I can’t wait to go again!

We chose it almost by chance, but it was a great surprise: very cosy and elegant site, absolute warm and kind staff, very nice story of a family-managed business. Food is excellent, "ravioli del buongustaio" themselves are worth the visit...also good value for money, considering London's standard...highly recommended

We had a delicious Italian dinner here. The service was friendly and helpful. The food was great. We had a nice bottle of red to go with our meal. Prices were reasonable.

Brilliant secret little restaurant . Hidden away in Crown Passage and it my view doesn’t get the plaudits it deserves

Great food and fantastic service by Simone.

I love this place. Bianca and her sisters are the best. This is a true neighborhood Italian restaurant. I look forward to the reopening!

Great location and great Italian food . Sebastian was great

Perfect pasta, superb service. Can’t wait to go back

Really enjoyed the food and service at this Italian Restaurant in London. Homemade pasta with lamb rague was my favorite entree. Excellent dessert choices.

I’ve been coming here for many years. The family has a done a great job after the Covid closure. Hosting a large party of international business colleagues for dinner went off easily and with many compliments on the quality of food and service. We will be back.

As a former cook myself, with a River Cafe chef in the family, I'm really picky. This is simply the next best thing to being in Italy. A small family run restaurant/trattoria in a little passage ('vicolo') just off St James's Street, the daughters of the original (late) chef are charming and very efficient. Usually there are more family in the kitchen to provide the delicious food - some of the best Italian anywhere. Prices are reasonable for what you get and where it is. Probably my favourite place to eat in London.

This restaurant is tucked away in an alley. We sat by the window, good space in-between tables. We ordered: Vitello Tonnato  Thin slices of veal on a bed of rocket, with a homemade cream, tuna, capers and black olive sauce topped with parsley. Fusilli Bonavita    Twisted shaped pasta with veal, spinach and a cherry tomato sauce. Linguine al Granchio     Flat spaghetti with fresh crab in a light tomato sauce with basil. Farfalle "il vicolo"     Butterfly shaped pasta with mixed wild mushrooms, prawns and cream. Tartufo Nero     Hazelnut & chocolate ice cream with vanilla centre, dusted with ground hazelnut and cocoa. All dishes were flavoursome and were well presented. The service by Ciara was exemplary. Highly recommended.

Had an enjoyable lunch. Great food and service. It gets a bit busy, so getting a table could be a challenge at times. Rather small, but I do recommend it.

Once again, we enjoyed a late lunch at Il Vicolo. The food and service was as always, excellent. We always look forward to having a wonderful meal at this small restaurant.

Sfeerloos, wij zaten er na een kwartier alleen en dat op een zaterdagavond... met nogal uitdrukkelijk aanwezige moderne jazzmuziek die niet zou misstaan in een lift ergens... Service was matig, wijn werd maar niet gebracht, toen we ernaar vroegen , kwam het, maar werd er een flinke geut over het witte tafellaken gekiept. Toen het eten kwam, was ik stomverbaasd over de porties; zelfs de 12 jarige had zijn paparderdelle Bolognese in no time op, mijn tortellini heb ik maar in kleine stukjes opgegeten, want het was écht weinig. Wél zéér lekker! Wel leuke ruimte met mooie eenvoudige aankleding, maar niks sfeer, zeer moeizaam, al zou ik voor het eten in wat grotere porties voor dat geld, zeker terugkomen!

One dish the prawns and mushroom pasta looks like you could make it better at home. And for £15-£20 for pasta I will not be coming back. Bread and olives were really nice but if you do not want them make sure to say something otherwise you get an add on to the bill.

A great local Italian restaurant where you can eat simple Italian dishes at a reasonable price (for Mayfair)

I just had an "interesting" experience. I arrived for my reservation when only one other table was occupied. I was on my own....I was not given a choice of tables...I was given the one next to a serving area. I wasn't told there were specials; others, couples and groups had specials described at length. I noted each couple or group was asked which table they wanted. I managed to order food and wine, then I was completely ignored. Unless I signaled for service, nothing. When I ordered a second glass of wine it didn't come until I asked a second time. Yes, the restaurant was busy, but old lady, on her own, ignored....really. I won't be back.

This was a very overpriced meal. Small basket of bread for 4 people and they would not give more. $3.60 cover charge added to bill. When questioned they said it was for the bread. Would never go again.

Family run authentic Italian hidden gem. Prices very reasonable for London.

Cena ottima, bellissimo locale, piccolo ma molto accogliente e ben curato. Ottimo il servizio.

安くて美味しいの一言！定宿の近くはフォーマルな店が多く、毎食フルコースはしんどいと感じていた時、クーラーのある店に飛び込 んだだけだったが、予想以上に美味しくしかも安い。円が1ポンド170円近い円安でも安いと感じる程です。

Empty at lunchtime. Not worth the price. Good for wannabe aristocrats. The bill included items we did not order. And I got stomach problems after eating the spaghetti with meatballs. Also, I got sore throat from freezing water served.

Pedimos salada, massas e sobremesa. Estavam muito boas. Recomendo o ravioli com ricota e um molho especial da casa Só poderia vir uns dois a mais no prato para maior saciedade, principalmente por serem deliciosos!!!

Wonderful, authentic Italian - the real deal!

Very good southern Italian cuisine. Chance upon it in a lane (vicolo), didn't expect much but the food was excellent. Not a big menu but the food, presentation, service was very good. Wine recommended was great and the price was very surprising reasonable. Will definitely comeback and highly recommend to our friends.

Sono passato l' anno scorso e si trova l nel cuore della città. È molto accogliente anche se non molto grande. L'italianità è presente nello stile che nella cucina( consiglio i ravioli) e la lista vini merita. Giacomo è un proprietario simpaticissimo, così come tutti i ragazzi della cucina. Aspettatevi canzoni e simpatia.

About 4-6 minutes walk from the Ritz Hotel in London, this Italian family-run restaurant is highly recommended! Everything is fine really, but ask for their Burrata & the Tiramisu! Federica and her two sisters are very hospitable and add to the warmth of the place. We were a group of 17 and they took very good care of us. Thank you! Wil be back. PS On our way back from the restaurant around 10 pm we saw a little red fox crossing the road on St. James Street. Unbelievable

If you want fabulous Italian cuisine in an intimate setting then Il Vicolo is where you need to go. A small menu that provides the freshest, tastiest food and the owners/staff are just amazing.

Al I can say is Fabulous! Off the main road, a gem of a true Italian restaurant. Our server Federica was amazing, and the food incredible. A must stop for anyone in the area!

Al I can say is Fabolous! Off the main road, a gem of a true Italian restaurant. Our server Federica was amazing, and the food incredible. A must stop for anyone in the area!

The restaurant suggests very good italian dishes. The pastas were perfectly cooked.

I really wanted to give this place a great review because the food was delicious BUT they lost stars due to the tiny portion size. My ravioli looked like a starter with only a slither of squares on the plate. I left the restaurant still hungry even though I asked for extra bread! I've noticed some restaurants make the vegetarian portions far smaller when in fact, they should be the same size if not bigger than the meaty dishes as vegetarian food is lower in calories so naturally less filling. Please note: vegetarians are not all food phobics - we choose to eat this way for environmental/ethical/health reasons!

Absolutely superb. Delicious Italian food served in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. We both had the squid and the veal in breadcrumbs. It was divine. Relaxed friendly service. This is somewhere to which we’ll definitely return. It was that good.

Buon cibo italiano. Prezzo inglese

This restaurant is simply the best Italian restaurant in London. Genuine Italian cuisine you feel wonderfully taken care of and as if you are right in the very heart of Italy. Thank you for being there. Will always be back whenever I'm ❤️ in London.

Très bon restaurant. Vins asez chers mais très bons. Dommage que le total de l'addition soit faux de 16 livres...

Comida mediocre, atención lenta y precios altos

What a fantastic evening we had great food and Bianca was amazing the service was first class we'll be back if you can put up with us all. Great time and thank you to all the kitchen staff as well 🎉🎉🤗🤗

Classica cucina italiana, consiglio il ragù alla bolognese, molto saporito!

What a gem of a place! A proper family run Italian restaurant - where you could close your eyes and be in Calabria. Wonderful food, wine and service. I don’t usually post reviews but just had to!

Little gem in Westminster. Amazing food, lovely friendly staff and elegant table settings. Perfect evening away from the crowd

Such an amazing hidden gem Loved everything about. Great of you are looking for authentic and caring with delicious food

Family-run Italian restaurant in a quiet lane in St James's. Terrific food and genuinely charming service. Wonderful.

Lovely restaurant top quality food and excellent service

What a find !! recommended by the hotel,super family run restaurant,run by the father for 27years who unfortunately passed away in covid,so his daughters front of house continuing the family tradition of real honest proper italian cuisine.We went to gavroche the night before 2 michelin...

incredible food, great service. Definitely worth a visit.

A nice and adequately priced restaurant

This is probably one of the best Italian restaurants I have eaten in .A family run business who take pride in what they do. The service was superb considering there was only one young lady dealing with customers. She took time to explain the menu...

Love this place, both the food and the service. And the location is absolutely perfect.

Very nice food. Calm atmosphere

What a find! Had a fantastic lunch today. Great service, great food - everything perfect. The cuttle fish linguine was exceptional. The daughters were a delight to talk to, and their passion for the restaurant and continuing their father’s legacy was obvious. Thank you for...

It's sublime. I'd been told it's the best Italian food in London and wasn't disappointed. Everything is beautifully cooked from fresh ingredients with a strong wine list alongside. But it's more than that. They take great care to ensure their customers have a good experience and enjoy the meal. So, it's more than just the best Italian food, it's one of the best dining experiences I've had in London.

Great food! Really cute and cosy

Stopped in for a drink whilst in the area, and was so pleasantly surprised that we ended up staying for dinner. The food is so good! It's evident that the ingredients are very high quality, and the service was fantastic. Bianca is a credit to...

Lovely table service and the sisters are always there to help. Enjoyed lunch and good selection of wines . Food was lovely and lots of care is taken to present it. Outdoors table is right and inside is very pleasant and conducive . Very good thank you

Have been coming here for some years when in London and this was our first post Covid return. Sad to learn that Giacomo had died but very pleased that his daughters are continuing in the same vein. This is still a brilliant family run Italian...

Lovely meal great services and great staff

V good food with fresh ingredients and lots of taste. Friendly and welcoming staff.

Dinner for 4 last night was great ...The food/wine was great also the atmosphere and we were so well looked after by Bianca & Chiara daughters of Giacomo who sadly left this world recently

Lovely food, great service. Definitively be back.

Really great place. Food was fantastic and the girls who own it are really friendly. Definitely recommend!

Amazing restaurant, if you like South Italian quisine then go...and enjoy

We kind of stumbled on this place, tucked away in an alley way. The food, the welcome and the wine were all totally first class and on a warm June evening it almost felt like we were in Italy (no quarantine required). I couldn’t fault...

Great service and wonderful specials

Food was just about okay, but the restaurant was rather cold due to windows that couldn't close. Value for money not great at all either, for pasta dishes and starters!

This is the second time I have been here but the last time was 3 years ago. There were six of us this time. It is good to see nothing has changed. The two friendly and efficient sisters still running it very well, relaxed with...

Well let me just say that these sisters are amazing and that this restaurant DESERVES your visit. Delicious food, amazing company and the best ravioli in town.

I have been going to this place since 1996 and a top place. I went on the 20th first time in. A great family run business.

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch time reservation here. We shared the truffle ravioli special which was home made and incredibly delicious. The cocktails we had were great, the service was fantastic and it’s a lovely location tucked away from the hustle and bustle of St...

Stumbled across this place by chance and what a lovely find it was! Independent restaurants have had it tough over the last few months and it was humbling to experience the service at Il Vicolo this evening. The service and food were both amazing and...

It’s a shame as it’s it a lovely spot but the staff here are both rude and unhelpful.

Had a really enjoyable business lunch here yesterday. The waitress was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. In fact she had us speaking Italian before we left! Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Really lovely place with very helpful and friendly staff. Hosted us for a friend’s celebration dinner. Food and wine both excellent and very reasonable for central London.

Delicious meal here, great food, brilliant service and great wine selection. Lovely setting in the alley whilst they have outdoor dining only too, will hopefully be back!

Extraordinary! You feel as if you were in Italy. Simply delicious! The only thing that I don't like is that they charge you Coperto and Service Charge. Is like paying for the same thing twice

Simply marvellous! Felt I was in Italy 🍝

Cannot recommend this restaurant enough. My friend and I were a little late for our reservation but they were still able to seat us. We had suitcases with us and they offered to put them inside the restaurant for us whilst we ate. The waitresses were very friendly and very attentive. When ordering they even let us know that if there is something we want that’s not on the menu they could ask the chef.The food was really high quality and delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. I love the fact that this is a family run restaurant!

Lovely family run restaurant, great food and great vibe!

The Ladies who own and run the place are fantastic and proffesional to a T. Food is exceptional "Bravo" great experience highly recommended.

An absolutely fabulous family run authentic Italian tucked away in St James. Food (truffle pasta outstanding) wine, service and ambience first class. The 3 daughters now running it after the sad death of their father are delightful and professional. Impossible to fault.

Absolutely top class service from everyone. The food was absolutely divine to say the least and the wine selection was second to none. Highly highly recommend this family run, independent Italian!!

After a great day out happened upon this little Gem. Hidden away in Sw1. A little piece of Italy.The food and service was fantastic Bianca was so lovely to us,amazing hospitality. Highly recommended we will be back. Dan and Tracey

Bit of a hidden gem. Authentic Italian cuisine. The frutti di Mare pasta was exceptional. All courses high quality. Excellent service. Quite pricey, but worth it.

Brilliant little family run Italian place. Daily specials. Great food.

Service and food were really good. Great hidden gem

He estado viniendo a este lugar durante tres años para almorzar, ya que mi esposo trabajaba cerca. Nos encantó la atención de un hombre increíble, creo que su nombre es Giacomo y los miembros de su familia. Siempre tomábamos rollitos de berenjena y ternera con salsa de limón, que sabían deliciosos.Actualmente nos mudamos a Madrid, pero a la vuelta a Londres durante un par de semanas hemos decidido venir a uno de nuestros restaurantes favoritos “il vicolo”.Fue tan sabroso como siempre con un ambiente agradable, pero desafortunadamente sin un italiano, que generalmente nos saludaba. . su vida ha terminado, pero la vida de los recuerdos y su restaurante sigue adelante. .Recomiendo mucho este lugar por su deliciosa comida italiana y realmente espero que este lugar continúe siendo exitoso y resista las dificultades de Covid 19 y clientes como yo, que sabían que Giacomo regresará al lugar y apoyará al restaurante y mantendrá buenos recuerdos del buena persona.

We ate there Wed 5 August for the first time and it wont be the last. Exceptional service, exceptional attitude, exceptional food. It is very rare we leave a restaurant saying how good it was and that we must recommend it to everyone... we did and we will. First Class and thank you to all there for a memorable evening.

Vaya, qué cena tan increíble, estábamos buscando algo para comer después de un largo día sin nada abierto y nos topamos con el pequeño restaurante italiano más increíble en un callejón, un pequeño lugar tradicional familiar Bianca, uno de los propietarios fue increíble y muy servicial, nosotros todos necesitan apoyarlos, son increíbles

We stumbled across this restaurant as we were passing through Crown Passage. We were pleased with the cleanliness of the restaurant. The service is very friendly with a nice warm family feel. Both of our meals were fresh and delicious. We will soon be back with more friends! Highly recommend this family Italian restaurant.

Absolutely amazing food. Owner and daughter were lovely Happy 19th birthday. Thank you. Amazing night

El mejor restaurante en el que he comido en Londres! Trato estupendo, amables, simpáticos y familiar. Hablan inglés, italiano y un poco de español.

He estado en este gran restaurante durante más de una década y nunca he tenido una mala experiencia. Siempre ocupado, siempre dando la bienvenida tanto al almuerzo como a la noche, es un hallazgo encantador en este callejón concurrido y famoso de James. Detrás de Berrys Wine Merchants y cerca del Red Lion, el venerable pub echt London para un refrigerio pre o post prandial. Tienen un menú maravilloso siempre con especialidades diarias, excelente pasta y entrantes, todo a precios asequibles para el centro de Londres. La lista de vinos nunca decepciona. Un pequeño grupo de ex manos de Asia lo ha adoptado como nuestro lugar de almuerzo preferido y aprecia el servicio amable y atento de Giacomo y sus hijas. Si nunca has estado, reserva pronto. Es una delicia.

Italiano moderno en un pequeño pasadizo escondido. Un gran hallazgo.Compartimos calamares en una deliciosa salsa picante, se dividió en 2 platos, que era realmente agradable en lugar de compartir el plato en el medio de la mesa. Mi marido tenía una pasta muy buena en una rica salsa boloñesa, perfectamente preparada. Tuve un filete de salmón, tierno y sabroso.Bañado por un delicioso vino blanco.El servicio fue excelente: amable, educado y eficiente. Bien vale la pena una visita.