The best restaurants serving Italian food in St James's City of London, Westminster London

A great little cafe for a traditional bacon sandwich for breakfast (take away or eat in on one of the bar stools). The owner is a lovely, friendly Portuguese man and we enjoyed reminiscing about his homeland. Excellent value for Westminster. His pastel de nata are delicious. Recommended.

Browns is a very beautiful building. Has been done up so well. The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly. I had amazing service from start to finish. The food is of very high quality. There was no rush in between each course that we had. I can not fault the service

After 2 long hours looking for where to eat, poor us ended up in this devil's den. My friend ordered a calzone and they put an aberrant dough filled with a mixture of meats that would make a crocodile vomit. As soon as he took the first bite, he had to go urgently to the bathroom, not even all the bleach in the world will clean it. I tried a meatball from my friend's calzone because "How can a meatball be bad? That's IMPOSSIBLE" and the feeling was indescribable. As I put it in my mouth, refluxes ran through my body that made the food come out again from where it entered in a reflex act, before the astonished gaze of the waiter. The next time I want a meatball from this place I'll better eat detergent.

It was terrible. They require cash calculation and ask for a service charge as well. The food is very salty.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Authentic Italian wine bar and restaurant, and every moment was a delight. We started with the amazing mushroom soup incredibly flavorful and a perfect way to begin the meal. For our main courses, the mushroom risotto and tagliatelle al pesto were simply outstanding, with rich, authentic flavors and perfectly balanced textures. And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, the fresh tiramisu arrived to finish—it was light, creamy, and the perfect sweet end to our meal. The wine selection is top-notch, with excellent pairings for each dish, and the service was attentive and friendly throughout. Authentic Italian restaurant truly captures the essence of Italian cuisine. Highly recommended for an authentic and memorable dining experience! Thank you!

Nice restaurant in West end close to theatre, with very friendly staff. Food was great but expected it to be.

A Truly Disappointing Experience My experience at this restaurant in Covent Garden was, unfortunately, one of the worst I’ve had in London. After seven years of enjoying the city’s incredible culinary scene, I was shocked and humiliated by the treatment from the staff, specifically the waitress and hostess. Our group of 3 was simply looking for a quick bite and a glass of wine, but we were told we needed to order at least a three-course meal to be served. I’ve never encountered such a demand without prior warning, especially in a city known for its hospitality and diverse dining options. The policy seemed excessive, and the staff’s rude, dismissive attitude only worsened the situation. As someone with a background in marketing and client service, I was appalled at the lack of customer care and communication of these “rules.” This experience felt less like dining and more like extortion, and I would advise anyone considering this place to be prepared for an unwelcoming environment. After leaving, we went to another restaurant nearby, spent over £70 per person, and were treated with respect and without pressure. Sadly, I cannot recommend this establishment to others, especially given the unprofessional and impolite service. If the restaurant hopes to maintain its reputation, it needs to focus on better training its staff to prioritize respect and transparency.

Everything about this place is amazing! Food comes in small portions - as tapas - which is great for people who want to try a bit of everything !! The staff were extremely friendly, fun and meticulous in their service. We had a great time there !! Grazie Mille!!

Lovely people, and excellent food. You have to try.

Excellent Friendly service, great food. We both went for the whole plaice for our mains. And a very well selected and manageable wine list. The tables are quite snugly packed in, pretty common for this part of london, so not a place for very private conversations. Will be recommending!

Pepe serves great Italian street food in a great variety. Visitors can dine on pizza, pasta and other Italian-style cuisine. Pepe is popular with local residents and visiting tourists. My partner and me loved Pepe, we had a great tasty Italian lunch in London.

Je recommande à 100%. Le concept est innovant, le repas était délicieux et le personnel très aimable. Nous avons passé une très belle soirée et nous reviendrons.

Brilliant, great food great atmosphere

Lovely restaurant and great atmosphere. Friends pizza was tasty and fresh, a large size. My philly sandwich was tiny though. Seemed to get the tail end of the sourdough bread. Not worth the money. I've been to the States and tried the real thing. Wildwood philly sandwich a bit of a let down. However, would go back for a pizza.

THIS RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED! Open Table should remove this from the platform.