Macellaio RC in Islington

I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Macellaio recently, and I can confidently say it was one of the best culinary experiences I’ve had in a long time. A huge part of that experience was due to Alessio, whose passion for the work he does truly elevated the entire meal. From the moment we sat down, Sole and Alessio’s warm and welcoming demeanor set the tone for what would become an unforgettable evening. Alessio knowledge of each dish was not only impressive but also contagious. As he explained the ingredients, the preparation process, and the history behind each offering, it became clear that he doesn’t just serve food—he shares a story, an experience, and an art form. It was evident that Alessio takes immense pride in his work, and that level of dedication transformed the meal into something much more than just a dinner. The food itself was absolutely incredible—flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. Every dish felt like a carefully crafted masterpiece. Alessio’s recommendations were spot-on, and he took the time to explain the nuances of each item, which made us appreciate each bite even more. The level of customer service that Alessio and Sole delivered is something everyone should experience. Alessio’s attentiveness, knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm for the food and service were unmatched. He didn’t just make us feel like customers; he made us feel like guests, welcomed into a space where passion for food and hospitality thrives. If you're looking for a dining experience that goes beyond the ordinary, Macellaio—especially with Alessio leading the way—is a must. His exceptional service and deep love for the craft are what make this restaurant truly stand out.

Our waitress Smrithi, she was the best waitress and always was attentive to our dietary options, please pick her next time x

The food is amazing - authentic Italian meat cooked the Italian way! Smrithi was great, treated us SO well. Will definitely come back.

Amazing food, lovely people, our waitress smrithi was super nice to us. 100% One of the best restaurants in London. Well come back!

I was very happy with the service here and will come back.

I organised a birthday dinner for my fiancé and I this Sunday gone. I was astounded by the level of hospitality and attentiveness from all the staff but particularly Alessandro. From the moment we were welcomed he paid special attention to us, from reserving the best table in the restaurant, to giving us a guided explanation of all the steaks and offering us complimentary drinks and nibbles. Successful restaurants in London often tend to lose their personal touch, but Macellaio in Clerkenwell transported us to Italy. This was a restaurant with heart and pride in excellent services. I highly recommend a visit and look forward to returning again and again.

Food and service were delicious and service was great! Highly recommend

What a perfect dinner! Thank you to our waitress Smrithi who was a great and made us feel very welcome. The food and drinks are great value and the ambiance is very authentic. Would recommend

Everything was perfect and so delicious! Definitely worth going. The service was amazing, really nice and welcoming team.

Mirthi was a joy! Thanks for a wonderful dining experience.

Macellaio on Exmouth Market is an absolute gem! The food was incredible! perfectly cooked steaks, fresh ingredients, and rich, bold flavors that truly showcase Italian excellence. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making for a fantastic dining experience. A special mention to our waitress, Smrithi, who was outstanding! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Her recommendations were spot on, and she added such a lovely personal touch to our evening. We couldn’t have asked for better service. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

Great service and great food and drinks. Amrit hi was brilliant, excellent service.

I was taken there for my birthday, and the staff were awesome. The food was amazing and we were treated exceptionally well. The flour-free chocolate yeast to die for.

Amazing service , amazing food , would definitely recommend had a great time !!!

Lovely food, lovely service and warm atmosphere

Absolutely fantastic evening. Delicious food and great service.

Our waitress Smirthy was amazing

Amazing food and lovely Smrithi helped and served us throughout the evening. Explained everything and did great recommendation

Went to Marcellaio for a business dinner and I highly recommend it! The meat is exceptional and all of the waitstaff are so friendly and sweet. Will totally be back!

Really nice food and drinks - would highly recommend coming!

Smriti’s service was exceptional the food was wonderful, would 1000% come back here, had a really lovely evening.

Amazing surprise. Had never been before and it was superb (if you like meat!)

Alessio was amazing - he made my birthday meal here very special and really went above and beyond. Thanks Alessio!

The reason I give 2 stars is because is totally overpriced. We spent 120£ for a shared piece of meat, 1 carrot , 1 side oh chips and half (yes one side dish costs 7£ for literally one carrot and a half … which was also suggested from the waiter as the best side ….ridiculous!) and 2 glasses of wine. I m kind of ok if you overcharge me for the meat (which they do) but do not be so ridiculously lucrative with carrots and broccoli! What difference can it make to serve 3 carrots rather than 1 (split in two 😂) to your bills?!! As an Italian living in London since many years, I am very disappointed to see such a rip off, the massive increase of prices for medium quality is very sad. You guys are crazy .. Regarding quality, it’s nothing outstanding (especially for that price )

Daniel and Allessio were so kind and attentive - they ensured we had everything that we needed, and made some great menu recommendations. Great service and the food was incredible! Thank you!

Really below the expectation, t bone was cold and not that much taste, bread stale ,quality/price no worth it!!! The only good thing the service.... very efficient!

Service brilliant (Daniela is marvellous). Lovely lovely food. Will come back.

Great food and excellent service.

Fantastic staff Daniela was helpful and looked after us so well, plus she made the steak tartar at the table! Perfectly cooked steak had a fantastic time.

We loved this place. So cosy, amazing staff (thank you Daniela) and the food was superb. I will be coming back!

We were served by Daniella a friendly waitress who explained the menu and gave us useful recommendations. She also brought us complimentary Proseccos as I indicated we were there for a special occasion. The food was perfectly cooked and flavourful. A lovely evening!

Best Italian meat experience in London. Service was probably the best thing in 3 years in London, as there is a conversation about what I am eating. Top notch experience.

Great food , probably best meat I had in London . Service cordial and super friendly ! Must go place

Great service from Alessio, true meat expert. Meat over the top

Fantastic experience! Starting from the meat, we definitely ate the best Fiorentina in London. Furthermore, the waitress Sole was very kind and super helpful in recommending the perfect dish.

The food, the service, the people: everything was amazing. My friend and I got the beef paillard and it was delicious. The team kindly offered us truffle potatoes and they were incredible. The star of the show truly was the chocolate cake though! Made out of three ingredients and flourless, it was the perfect end to our dinner!

This is truly one of the most amazing and authentic Italian restaurants in London. The food is exceptional—bursting with flavor and of outstanding quality. The staff are incredibly welcoming, with Silvia, in particular, standing out for her warmth and kindness. I can’t recommend this place enough!

Went on a Thursday night for the first time and the experience was absolutely incredible. The staff took the time to explain the entire menu, including actually showing us the various cuts of steak to help us decide, as well as making recommendations along the way. The staff was very friendly when choosing a wine even including a taste test to confirm we were happy. The food itself was fantastic, the steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare as our main, and our starters were the Bone Marrow Flat Bread and Grilled Mortadello, both we'd happily order again. I'd highly recommend this restaurant for the food and the impeccable service!

really nice people, amazing service, loved the food and incredible atmosphere !!

Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere lovely everything

excellent service and amazing food!!!

Good food, so nice and good vibe with friends and family!

I went to Macelliaio with my family to eat some ravioli and steak. The steak and ravioli was to die for and the portions were perfect. The prices are accurate to the taste of the food which makes it very worth to come and enjoy the time. Waiter has helped us choose the wine and we were impressed which his knowladge. Thank you for making our experience amazing Alessio

Last night, I had the pleasure of enjoying a fantastic steak dinner with my family, and I can’t say enough about the experience. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming, immediately making us feel like part of the family. Our server was not only knowledgeable about the menu but also attentive without being overbearing, offering great suggestions and ensuring we had everything we needed. The steaks were cooked to perfection, each one exactly as we requested. The flavors were rich, and the sides complemented the meal beautifully. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect setting for a family gathering. It’s rare to find such a combination of top-notch food and service, but this place delivered on both fronts. Nice selection of wines which you could combine with their meals, if you not convinced yet just give a shout to a waiter and you will get the best recommendations The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable evening, checking in at just the right moments, and even offering a few friendly conversation pieces. It truly felt like they cared about making our dining experience special, thanks to chef Nowshad , Alessio and their entire team 🙏🏼 If you’re looking for a place where great food and exceptional service come together seamlessly, I highly recommend this spot for your next meal out. I’m already looking forward to our next visit!

I went with my family of 4 as reservation. The place is small but beautiful, perfect for anyone looking for a quiet place wanting to get some nice steak. Waiter was lovely and very attentive. I would highly recommend coming here. Thank you Alessio for your brilliant service.

Yep. Best steak I've eaten in London. Great service and nice vibe.

We had an incredible experience having lunch here and can't recommend them enough. Firstly the food was superb - the stilton gnocchi and tiramisu were particularly amazing! (We didn't try the higher end steaks but would love to come back to do so). But on top of that, I must say the service was possibly the best I've ever experienced. The manager (didn't catch his name sadly - man from Napoli with the long thin beard) was extremely attentive and deserves a raise! He was so welcoming and accommodating, opening up a separate space for us so we could comfortably sit with a newborn baby away from any crowds. We even overheard him instructing our waiter to make sure to never serve food or drinks over the baby. It was such a great experience and the service really went above and beyond - we look forward to coming back! Grazie

Where to even start! I came across this place after my original booking on new years was cancelled last minute. Disaster, it was 10pm and my date was on her way. I was frantically driving around London looking for a place that was 1. Open and 2. Willing to take a table for 2. I stumbled into the restaurant and was greeted by Alessio. A character to say the least but in the most charming, caring special way - Alessio assured me, if I was here before 11pm (on new years!) I would be seated and served. I was so unbelievably reassured and quickly left to go and get my date! On my return, it was 10:45, once again, walking in this time with a plus 1, I was greeted by Alessio who, Without any level of hesitation (and with a complimentary wink), seated us straight down and made sure we were looked after. Recommendations were made and all questions about the food were answered with great care and with what I can only call the perfect amount of detail (no rambling here!) Food was ordered and came out in a very reasonable time, Striploin steak and truffle&parmesan chips were ordered with a Parma ham starter to greet us. The Parma Ham and bufala, sensational Parma ham fresh, not too fatty and cool. The bufala enough to compliment the plate of ham and delicious (recommend a drizzle of the complimentary olive oil) amazing. Onto the main, the steak, It was cooked to our liking, soft and presented lovingly and seasoned perfectly. The chips doused in a meaningful sprinkle of parmesan and truffle and not a stingy amount of truffle was used either. An option of Mayo/ketchup was offered also - we chose the mayo which appeared to be made in house, fluffy and delicious!! What an experience is all I can say, honestly I feel like we were treated like royalty and I can only thank Alessio for that. Saved my night (and dignity) for sure. We will absolutely be back.

We ate pasta and it was very good. Impeccable attention. There is a variety of food, the specialty is meat. For dessert I recommend the tiramisu, it was spectacular. The bill includes the tip service.

Smrithi was delightful and gave amazing service

Outstanding cuts and flavors. A great place for meat lovers

Food and service excellent. We’re very accommodating in providing halal options. Would recommend to anyone.

Amazing steak. Fantastic customer service and the waiting staff were really knowledgeable about the menu. Would come again.

If you're visiting London or just want to try true italian stakehouse, you need to try this place! Excellent service, fantastic food and really good vibes from Alessio! I'm sure I'm gonna come back everytime im visiting London!

Beautiful place, our wagyu was great. The location is amazing and very well maintained. Alessio is just incredible. I'll be back.

Thank you, wonderful evening with my parents just before Christmas. Great food and wine recommendations from Daniel, who was warm, welcoming and fantastic serving us. The steaks were cooked to perfection.

Food was amazing, the atmosphere is great All the staff was super attentive and Daniela was stellar Will definitely recommend

Visité aquí con un grupo grande y lo pasé muy bien. La comida era excelente - había un montón de opciones, incluyendo buenas opciones para aquellos de nosotros en el grupo que no comen carne de res. También hay un gran menú de cócteles. El servicio fue un poco lento, pero en general una gran comida.

Favourite steakhouse in London. Beautiful cuts, unstuffy, no gimmicks, fairly priced and the best service you’ll get in Town.

Steak restaurant / 3 breeds on menu - only two available. No chips / roasted potatoes undercooked. Dull insipid win list that doesn’t showcase the depth of Italian wines. Service perfunctory and theatrical - forgot so many things but breezed about without a care….. disappointed

Smrithi was an exceptional host, absolute diamond

What a wonderful meal and night. Our waitress Solé was fantastic and recommended the perfect steak. Would definitely go back again.

It blew our minds how good this place was last night. We have had most of the steaks in London and the meat/cooking here stands out as the best in recent memory. That said, what impressed us the most was Silvia's service - she took the time to give us a guided tour of every cut and wine on offer, made the perfect recommendations, and most importantly handled my shrunken pre-frontal cortex with patience and good humour. Unfortunately for the team we will definitely be coming back as this is my new favourite place.

Great food and the steaks are fantastic.

Busy but worth the wait! Everything was fantastic but bathrooms need some TLC😂

Incredible experience from start to finish. We were lucky enough to get the last available table on an evening table we hadn't booked, but were welcomed as warmly as if we were regulars. Everything we had was phenomenal. From the inspired beef fat candle for dipping bread in, to the perfect balance of flavours on the Bone Marrow Pizza. From the soft perfectly cooked sharing Fassona steak to the accompanying truffle chips (which by far are the best taste and presentation I've ever had of this named dish). The staff were attentive, incredibly knowledgeable, and friendly. We left the happiest we've been from a restaurant experience in quite some time.

Very good and friendly service! Liked everything, Illia served us very well and served us quickly! :)

Absolutely amazing atmosphere and quality. We received fantastic service from Illia and everything was very enjoyable in the venue.

I'm in beef heaven. The tartare with bone marrow, the melting candle of dripping, the beef tonato - all of it was excellent. Service was incredibly friendly, professional and attentive. Wine list was ideal and very reasonably priced. Nothing could be improved, this was a perfect meal and I will be coming back for the cooked offering next time.

Excellent Italian restaurant for those who love meat! Charming and romantic! Our waitress Sole was helpful, knowledgeable and uber sweet

Very cool place… the food is amazing and the staff very friendly And a big Thanks to the brilliant Sole

One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in central London. The service was excellent, the staff were incredibly kind, particularly Smrithi. The food was so well-flavored. Would 10/10 recommend

Exceptional service smrithi was top class! Met our every whim before we could even bring it up. Best service in London.

Wonderful warm and friendly. Thank you Smrithi

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Macellaio Clerkenwell and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was both warm and inviting, a testament to the amazing hospitality that Silvia and her team provide. Silvia, in particular, radiates passion for her craft. Her genuine enthusiasm for the food and the overall dining experience was infectious. She took the time to warmly welcome us and guided us through the menu with expert knowledge, making personalized recommendations that added a special touch to our meal. It’s clear that for Silvia, hospitality is not just a job; it’s a passion. The menu, focused on high-quality meats and traditional Italian recipes, food was amazing and all team was really nice with us. Really recommended.

Food was aaaaamazing, worth every penny. Alessio helped us with the order who was very helpful and entertaining. Thank you, we will be coming again

Very good food and excellent service

Amazing food! Amazing vibes! And most definitely also amazing service and staff! Will definitely recommend Macellaio RC to friends and family going to London! Thank you for a pleasant experience

Absolutamente un lugar para ir por la mejor comida de la ciudad. Gracias al personal increíble por recibirnos y también a la gente increíble en la cocina por hacer la mejor comida en Londres. 5 estrellas para todos.

Absolutely incredible steak from Italy, perfect wine pairing and warm and friendly service - couldn’t ask for more!

A must in London ! Exelent service, warm and welcoming, we felt confortabile as soon we walk in, and even more out standing the food! Tradition, quality, care for the details. Absolutely to repite! Thanks Alessio and Ilia ! Best beef expierience also compered ti Italy!

Delightful, delicious food , steack unbelievable, We had as a starter two different style of tartare, and we follow with costata, rib steack bone-in from herefordshire. Warm and cool also the ambient! Staff incredibly knowledged and professional, we felt very welcomed!! THANKS FOR THE GREAT EXPERIENCE

Smriti was absolutely wonderful and she is so efficient. Certainly will come again. Heidi

Amazing meal - tasty, great quality, stellar service and a cosy atmosphere. We slightly over ordered and suffered the consequences when we paid the bill!

Cosy and relatively quite atmosphere, as an Italian I can say it’s a 100% authentic Italian, great service and incredibly good food, Alessio is a stellar guy, friendly, warm and not too intrusive as some of our fellow Italians normally are eheh, we got digestives offered from the house and the bill was reasonable. Definitely coming back for more steak

Excellent service and food! Thank you for a wonderful experience 🙌🏻

The best hospitality experience I have had in years. And that is not even talking about the brilliant quality of the food. A must visit!!

Best food I ever had in London. The service was amazing Alessio was very helpful and good quality was top! Top Italian place !

A gorgeous place for dinner. Wonderful setting, incredible food and fantastic service! Thanks Daniela!

Daniela was amazing tonight! This was such a nice evening!

Had a really lovely meal at Macellaio Exmouth Mkt. Steak tartare was to die for. Cheeseburger excellent and done specially to our taste. Service delightful. Will be back!

Dropped in on Saturday evening with 5 friends. Excellent and fairly priced food and fantastic service and care by the waiters! They didn’t have fries that evening, so they offered an alternative side on the house! Plus digestive on the house at the end. Wow! Will be coming back

Smrithi was a great host and the food was awesome. Will defo come again

Came back to Macellaio after a while and was impressed again. Super meat, great wines and perfect service - thank you to the entire team!

Really fab experience. Smirithi was wonderful – really lovely to chat with someone who is engaging about the dining experience.

We loved Macellaio. The servers were friendly and rguided us in our decisions. The steak eaters were able to pick their steaks from the butcher—a delicious Italian cut cooked rare and seasoned deliciously. The cheesy foccacia was divine, especially dipped in the balsamic vinegar, the pasta was fresh and yummy, the truffle potatoes were incredible and we lived all the desserts, especially the ice cream. Thank you so much for a great birthday dinner!

Tried the bisteka fiorentina which was as good as the ones we have eaten in Tuscany. Also the Ligurian focaccia was excellent as were the service throughout the night. Would love to have an as good Italian restaurant closer to home.

Absolutely fabulous food and drinks!! The service was fantastic, the atmosphere is exceptional!! We will be back soon 100%! Thank you Smrithi!❤️

Fantastic food and amazing service from Smriti. Will be back again soon.

Cosy place. Delicious food, really good steak, lovely street to sit on and watch the world go by xxx