Manicomio in Kensington and Chelsea

Great place, service is exceptional, atmosphere is great and food the same. They also have wonderful outdoor seating and heated very well.

Really lovely lunch at Manicomio today, such a lovely restaurant warm and cosy inside with lots of outdoor seating too! wonderful Italian food good service with a smile. enjoyed so much,going back on Saturday for dinner this time. :)

Very good Italian restaurant where I always end up when i go to Kings road shopping. I like the linguini lobster and the Tiramisu which are superb. The tables are comfortable and the location of the restaurant is perfect.

This was our second visit to Manicomio and was a VERY disappointing experience when compared to our first experience. The food was great however the service was atrocious. Once seated, we waited for 45 minutes to order drinks, and another 15 minutes to order a non-alcoholic beverage. The wait staff were completely confused with different staff coming to the table at different times with no coordination amongst them. After an additional 15 minutes (1.25 hour in total) sitting at our table, we had to flag down yet another member of staff to find someone to take our order. Once we had finished and paid, the manager asked about our experience. I took him aside and told him about our disappointment, which clearly surprised him, however he offered nothing but platitudes. To be clear the food was good, however the service left a lot to be desired. And one other thing, for an up-market establishment….a number of the staff were wearing frumpy clothes that took away from the cache of the experience. We were celebrating an important anniversary for our guest….we will not do this again. For the price paid we were very disappointed.

What an incredible private dining experience! If I could give 6 stars I would!

I returned here today and lunched with a friend. The service was both very smiley and friendly and extremely efficient. The food was fresh and delicious and a great ambience. I will return again very soon.

Totally loved it. Staff amazing, food great

I booked a dinning room for my Fathers 90th Birthday celebration. We had such a fabulous evening, everything was spot on, the food was delicious, the room was perfect (and much bigger than I thought it was going to be) but it was the people who really made it such a success. The staff could not have been nicer. Helpful, kind, attentive, professional and efficient. Nothing was too much bother and they made the whole evening pass off with seamless ease. They are a credit to the place. My father was a very happy boy and thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. I shall certainly recommend you to anyone who’s ever in need of a venue like yours and if I ever come back to London I shall make a point of coming in and dinning with you again. My heart felt thanks to you all. All the best Frankie

Good the first time, but then the maitre d' ruined everything. I had a wonderful meal here in early September. All main dishes were great, while the zucchini fritti was exceptional. Then I went back in mid September and ordered Divers Scallops as an appetizer, followed by red-legged partridge and a nice papparadelle. Five "diver scallops" arrived as an appetizer. However, they were less than 3 centimeters across. When I called attention to the fact that such small scallops in the U.S.A. would never be called "diver scallops," since diver scallops are gathered by hand and tend to be larger than dredged or trawled sea scallops, the smarmy self-righteous maitre d' said that he would remember that next time he was in America. Over two nights, I spent over £300 in this restaurant and now will NEVER go back.

Delicious food with very fresh ingredients. Lovely menu and interior) Wonderful restaurant with peaceful atmosphere! Highly recommended)))

Came here for an early dinner, very good and interesting menu choices, food very tasty, staff friendly and efficient. Nice atmosphere too.

We waited over an hour for cold, tasteless food. The staff was rude and dismissive. Overall, a terrible experience. Won’t be coming back.

We booked The Conservatory (one of Manicomio Chelsea’s private dining rooms) for an intimate wedding dinner with around 20 of our friends and could not be happier with the perfect evening. The team - thank you especially to Adam for his patience in all the email back-and-forths - had kindly decorated the space perfectly and printed personalised menus for our event. We had our drink reception in the cosy outdoor garden before moving inside for the dinner. The service was immaculate - the team and kitchen were very accommodating with last minute timing changes (guests running late due to tube issues), the food was incredible, the atmosphere was cosy and elegant. We all had a wonderful time and would highly recommend Manicomio for any special event!

Really enjoyed our casual lunch at Manicomio, weather beautiful, lovely food & service thanks!

Really enjoyed our casual lunch at Manicomio, weather beautiful, lovely food & service thanks!

Competent if unexceptional Italian food. Liked the spaghetti carbonara with guanciale

Competent if unexceptional Italian food. Liked the spaghetti carbonara with guanciale

Good food, friendly efficient staff , relaxed happy atmosphere, great location! Thank you

Way overpriced and nothing special, tbh. Definitely catering to the Chelsea clientele!

We ate there at the weekend and was surprised at the 15% service charge added Making it £30 odd for a basic dish of pasta Presumably which was why the place was empty My,advice is dine during the week Used to be our fav place in Chelsea but second thoughts before dining there again

Average food but setting lovely especially sat outside on a glorious august day. Staff efficient and very friendly, only downside was a family nearby with their dog perched on a chair sat at the table, not acceptable!

I hosted a dinner for 25 here for a celebration and the party was perfect. Everyone commented on the great food, ambience, service - it couldn't have gone better. I will be back!

This very pleasant restaurant is in Duke of York Square and, thus, a bit away from the hustle and bustle of Chelsea. Service is welcoming, responsive and proficient. Menu leans Italian, with good variety to fit many tastes. Wine list not extensive but solid.

This is one of my favourites when I am in London. It is in a great location, has very friendly service, good food and wine. What more can one ask for?

Never fails to delight. Fantastic staff, amazing food. Impeccable service - as always.

Random place Very fussy about where you’re allowed to sit even though it was empty They add to your bill for their charity without asking Food is average nothing special

The staff were excellent and service was very fast. The food was amazing and the ambience of sitting outside made us feel as though we were on holiday in the Mediterranean. We had a super 18th birthday celebration for my daughter and she loved the cocktails! We will definitely be going back.

Extra charge on the bill. Poor service. Waitress’s attitude is pretty rude.

A perfect way to celebrate our wedding anniversary with friends. Exquisite food and wine served by sensitive staff in a wondrously relaxed atmosphere. What more could you ask? Sample it!

Without doubt one of the best Italian restaurants in London. The food is superb. The staff could not possibly be more helpful. They have the most gorgeous outdoor eating are with great heaters (If needed) and the dining area inside are as tasteful as you can get. Prices are as you would expect for a restaurant of this quality but not excessive. This has undoubtedly become my go to London restaurant.

Manicomio is always a favourite for us! The service and food are always very good, yesterday we enjoyed the pre fix menu in the sunshine with some lovely crisp white wine, perfetto!

We celebrated our intimate civil marriage at Manicomio in their private dining room and it was fantastic! They went over and above with the beautiful interior decor and service. Thank you Manicomio for a wonderful evening!

If I had to spend more than a 2 hour dining experience with our waiter, I’d take up the long loved English tradition of colonialism and voyage to the new world and find a new place to live. Overall, the food was lovely, setting was great, the other staff were kind, perhaps just one bad egg.

Love it, great service lovely food

wonderful restaurant. lots of outdoor seating with heaters if needed. Food delicious and they do a set lunch.

The prettiest eating outside affordable restaurant I know. Especially for women with small appetites. Maybe expected to have supper too? Love the carpaccio, the focaccia and a glass of very cold dry white wine. The last time I went there we really couldn’t drink the cocktail. Clearly they should have said ‘I don’t know how you do that’. No one can make up an Aviation. It’s very precise. But they accepted their mistake and replaced the disaster with lovely wine. We had a lovely time. It’s one of my go to places to meet friends for lunch.

Stopped in for wine and desserts. Tried the tiramisu and mousse. Both delicious but would lean towards the tiramisu as being better. Nice outdoor seating area and friendly staff.

Nice place, nice square and tables. Service does not fit 15% included tips, to my taste

15% service charge, food service is very slow! ! ! ! ! ! ! I ordered a total of five dishes, and after waiting for two hours, only the pasta was served. I ordered the dishes countless times. Even now, when I write a review, the dishes still haven't been served. The service attitude during the ordering process was not very good! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

This restaurant provides a very unpleasant front house experience each and every time. They insist to allocate you to the worst table possible even though all other tables are free, they are “reserved” or “requested” and you finish your food and and those nicer tables are still unoccupied. If you dare to go with kids (age 10+) they only have 3 or 4 tables they allow you to sit, even through you don’t need pram parking. It ruins the whole experience before even it starts. Tonight, among their empty 10 tables in the outside, we had to sit down on the one which is exposed to rain. The other option we were offered had both rain and wind. The unfriendliest Italian ever!

My veal steak was overcooked and the chef has made a new one after a long wait. overall food is ok, pretty place but lack of character. Service is very good, a well run restaurant. it was a nice lunch but there is no reason for me to go back there.

Superb food, a beautiful interior and impeccable service by Charlotte. A gem.

Another great meal at Manicomio, having been coming here for years and it never fails to please! Great service , great food and super location , will return as often as possible,

Such tasty food!!!! Great service too highly recommend. Will come back

Beautiful Italian-inspired cuisine.

Only had drinks. By the bar. Can't say I was ecstatic with the service. Looks to me more like a commercial place as opposed to one with real identity.

I had vitello tonnato, homemade focaccia and Amedei Chocolate Mouse: everything was good, especially the dessert. The atmosphere is very pleasant.

The manager was very rude and the bar man refused to give us drinks that we ordered. Would not recommend.

2ème passage et à nouveau nous avons passés un très bon moment. Une terrasse très agréable Une bonne qualité dans l’assiette et un service charmant ! Vivement le 3ème passage lors de notre prochain séjour londonien

Great Italian place, but be careful from thieves if you are dining outside keep your belongings away from by passers area

I recently dined at Manicomio and, unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. The service was exceptionally poor—our server never refilled our glasses of wine until the very end of the meal, and only did so after we explicitly asked him to. This lack of attentiveness was quite frustrating. As for the food, it was a disappointing experience. The overall value was very poor, especially given the ££££ prices. The Pasta Vongole, in particular, was a letdown. The dish lacked flavor and freshness, which made it difficult to enjoy. The only somewhat redeeming item was the Chicken Milanese, which was just okay. Moreover, the prices at Manicomio were very high compared to the quality of the food and service. Overall, I wouldn't recommend Manicomio if you're looking for good food, good service and value for your money.

Great location, amazing buzz, but the rubbish service and grumpy manager just ruins it. Menu on paper looks super but the execution is lacking. Hugely expensive. What a shame.

I hosted my book launch party for my memoir, ‘Unashamed’ at Manicomio a couple of weeks ago. The service was outstanding! All the staff were very helpful in ensuring that my event ran smoothly. The food itself was divine. My favourite being the langoustine arancini and tiramisu (world’s best!). I booked the private dining room with access to a private outdoor area. I loved the attention to detail with the candlelight and was especially grateful for the beautiful fresh fuschia pink flowers that the restaurant provided. My friends were also really impressed with the venue and had a fabulous evening. Thank you Manicomio! I shall certainly consider you for future events. Many thanks, Elizabeth G. Xx

Absolutely fantastic atmosphere, Patricia made our lunch party for our bride-to-be in the private dining room so easy, everything was smooth from start to finish. The food was delicious and the decor of the tables was gorgeous! Thanks Manicomio, will definitely be booking again!

A fabulous evening in the conservatory area with excellent service and food. The extra touches of personalised menus, flowers and candles decorating the table in an already beautiful courtyard made the evening special.

I recently hosted a customer & private dinner at Manicomio; everything from start to finish was fantastic; the team couldn't do enough to accommodate us. We dined in the conservatory which was a stunning, relaxing space. The table was laid beautifully, staff attentive, food and drinks delicious - fabulous and thank you!

Food is excellent quality and service impeccable. Never disappoints.

Really enjoyed our evening. All of the food was great. Will return when next in the area.

Stopped by for pre-drinks, great cocktails, i had my favourite "Hugo Spritz", and the place did not disappoint, it was so nice i ended up having 2. Next time I will stop for dins 🥂💕

I come often to this restaurant, nice, calm, beautiful and traditional place, good food and very attentive service! The set menu for lunch is very convenient!

A very enjoyable lunch - excellent food, service and ambience and we were very well looked after by Lucy and team.'

Excellent pasta and service, thank u Patrycja for that pleasure !

Elegant. Chic. Tasty food. Lovely place in Duke of York Square where I hosted a small group of two after a business meeting. Staff were very attentive and friendly. They catered for my allergy requirements and vegetarian food request. The wine was extraordinary and we had a very nice meal. Do try the courgette fries on the side. Rare to find these days but they are one of my favourites. Perfect setting for a romantic meal, with friends or business contacts. Would definitely come again soon.

The restaurant came highly recommended and certainly didn't disappoint on any level: quality and presentation of food, ambiance and friendly, warm service. We will be back!

Always love this place. I've been meeting my friend here for years. We love it

Very friendly restaurant! Very attentive staff and delicious food!

We turned up for lunch, beautiful day, whilst shopping in Chelsea. The lady was friendly and welcomed us. We took a seat outside with a nice heater. We ordered the prawn linguine with tomato and chilli, and a large portion (not starter) of the crab and avocado salad. The food came very quickly. Although nice tasting, both dishes were bland. The linguine promised chilli with it, and delivered zero. The crab was still small considering it was a large portion allegedly, and didn’t have any zing of lime etc which again were promised. Had to ask twice for the bill, but of a sad ending. Wouldn’t return. Was ok. But for two dishes and a Diet Coke, £70 is steep

Some of the most delicious pasta I’ve had in London. Absolutely gorgeous restaurant, really fine dining Italian. Good size portions even though it is expensive no doubt. I’m not one to splash on pasta but having tried Manicomio now, I may change my mind about this. Very unique pasta in my opinion. Location is beautiful on Duke of York Square, nicer than the one in The City I reckon.

We attended Manicomio Chelsea for a Formal Business Meeting in their private dining area and our experience was phenomenal. Two waitstaff were attentive but discrete, food and menu choices were incredible and the overall restaurant ambiance was impeccable. 10/10 - would recommend

Superb lunch. Perfect service. Welcoming atmosphere. It is one of the best restaurants in Chelsea.

I booked the conservatory for a birthday lunch. The atmosphere, food, wine and service were excellent - can’t recommend Manicomio too highly.

An excellent meal, with great and enterprising staff. We just wished that there had been more other guests there

We randomly turned up for a few drinks. Great and friendly service- will be back again very soon!!!

Cosy and delicious - All I could have asked for a Sunday lunch :-)!

Nice but really limited options if you’re gluten free. Unlike almost every other Italian restaurant, Manicomio does not offer gluten free pasta, risotto or gnocchi

Went for lunch with friends good food prompt service. Not too busy at lunchtime

I hosted my 30th birthday at Manicomio Chelsea in the private dining room and couldn't recommend it more! Ahead of the evening they were so organised and couldn't have been more helpful, they had a private dining form where you could pick everything in advance to make the day so smooth, and were more than happy to let me customise the stationary to make it extra special. Everyone raved about the food and the service, it was very impressive to be able to cater to a group of 25 to such a high standard, all with great service. If you are looking for a space to host a larger dinner party, would highly recommend.

It was way too noisy to hold a decent conversation. Really sad because the food was great. Just not enjoyable because of the noise.

Simply delicious. By far my favourite Italian restaurant in London!

Cosy and friendly. The perfect place to meet a friend and catch-up with a friend, plus lovely staff who are also efficient in the true Continental style. And the bonus is that with carpeting and banquets, hearing is not a problem!

The restaurant has just reopened and it was a real joy to return for dinner. The choice of food on, what was called a "Limited Menu", was very appealing and the fish that we both ordered was perfectly cooked - not too much ! The service was excellent with a supportive and charming team. We had a delightful evening there and will return soon.

Lovely atmosphere and service. Dishes were beautifully presented.

Pleasant brunch, beautiful setting

One of the best restaurants in London except for the romana artichoke.

I ordered steak tartar because I always have at manicomio and it was awful not made as before, it seemed to be just raw mince no flavour. The rest of the meal was good.

Dinner for six at this delightful restaurant which was recommended by a friend. Great menu, perfect amount of choice and all courses didn’t disappoint. Delightful setting and excellent service! Will definitely return.

Wonderful ambience and professional service. Always made to feel welcome here, the food is delicious. We always eat here when we visit London..would never miss the opportunity.

notre déjeuner fut fantastique. La qualité des produits est digne des pus grand restaurants de Londres

A real treat to find an authentic Sardinian restaurant that makes its own pasta. Really tasty food in superb surroundings. A good wine selection from Italy.

Excellent menu and superb service in the private room. A first class venue for a private party of auto 20.

Great consistent food of a high caliber!

The food and service are always top notch

Not the greatest Italian restaurant in London, and not the same quality as their branch in the city of London, but reasonably good

Andrea and his team deliver very high standard service , restaurant has an elegant and calm atmosfere , food is very good even except my carbonara was disappointing, I've taste my guests pastas and were very good , Gnocchi excellent!! . I'll definitely come back

Excellent food and service. We usually go in the warmer weather and dine on the lovely terrace. Tonight we dined inside in the conservatory: lovely room. The service is genial and efficient. The food is scrumptious: the seafood saute- langoustine, prawns, baby squid in a slightly spicy tomato sauce-- was outstanding. It's served with a hearty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce. Excellent zucchini fritti. Good and affordable wine list. The best choice if you are going to the Royal Court or in the Sloan Square neighbourhood. We've never been disappointed and will definitely keep going back.

Went there for late lunch on a Friday afternoon. Highlights were delicious carbonara, short ribs, and amazing zabaglione. Wine was reasonably priced, given the location. Friendly staff. Will definitely go again.

Love love this wonderful restaurant and have dined here for 20 years. Consistently good food Wonderful Service always and just such a joyful place to be. Booked three times in a week !

Food & drinks were fantastic and the atmosphere was amazing.Perfect for a date night with interesting new cocktails

Aperitivo numero 1. Ambiente caldo ed elegante. Prezzi non proprio in linea

Wonderful meal here. Very attentive staff were happy to seat us outside, contrary to our booking of an indoor table. They customised overhead heaters to suit us in the very pretty patio area. I had a gorgeous bowl of seafood tagliatelle (fresh, not dried pasta) and my daughter had the venison gnocchi which was a lovely rich ragu, but might have been nicer slow cooked and pulled. Good strong coffee too. Expensive fare, due to location too, of course, but worth it in my opinion.