The best restaurants serving Italian food in City of London, Westminster London

Absolutely shameful that you would allow customers to make reservations (with a full confirmation!) for a restaurant that is closed!!

Bolton’s: A Trip Back in Time, and the Veal Ragu’s Not Half Bad Either Bolton’s is one of those little gems that proves just how far London will go to stay exactly the same. You know that bit in Goodnight Sweetheart where Gary Sparrow ducks down an alleyway and suddenly, it’s 1940? Well, at Bolton’s, you shuffle down a flight of stairs off Cullum Street and it might as well be 1979. Maybe even ’69, though who’s counting? The walls are blank, save for the odd, indifferent frame, and there’s a stiffness to the white tablecloths that feels like it’s been preserved by the ghost of Italian restauranteurs past. But here’s the thing—it’s glorious. Because what Bolton’s does, it does very well. There’s no nonsense here: no drizzles, no foams, no plates resembling the mind of a mad artist. Just honest, robust Italian food served by waiters who glide about with the kind of seamless charm that makes you feel like a long-lost cousin of the family. Now, to the meal. I started with a plump bundle of asparagus, artfully draped in something rich and buttery, and it was everything you’d want. Then came the veal ragu over pasta, a dish with so much gusto it could’ve walked straight out of Nonna’s kitchen in Naples. It’s simple, bold, and nearly as satisfying as a first love—or maybe a third, by which point you’ve learned to appreciate reliability over flash. Is it groundbreaking? Absolutely not. But that’s what makes it perfect. Bolton’s has no interest in change, and for that, it deserves a proper cheer.

The food is delicious. I ate pizza from them. They have a delicious margherita and they offer lemonade as hospitality.

Excelent place! The food is amazing and the staff is very kind. They even helped us with some tips on how to explore London! Can't recomend this enough! Thank you to Luciano, Thiago and Felipe for creating an amazing atmosphere.

I'd booked Stefs on Berners Street back in August for good friends 40th & 50th birthday celebrations this weekend mainly because it was right under the apartment we were staying.

Really good food. Our host Anita was super professional. Was warm, welcoming and out tasty food arrived in good time for our show. 10 out of 10 to Anita

Best lasagna we have ever tried, its a must whenever we come to London, today, we came straight from the airport

Nice staff, good food and well priced.

Our first visit but I'm sure it won't be our last - the perfect place to celebrate my birthday!

Wonderful service and delicious pasta. The new family who run this place are doing a great job. I’m addicted to the Di Carlos pasta and my daughter loves the Nutella pizza on sourdough. 100% recommend this local gem.

This was a lunchtime time visit, the restaurant wasn't busy but it wasn't welcoming at all. Not having a booking we were made to feel like we shouldn't be there, could be because just about everyone else was male in a suit! The team rated the whole experience a 2, food not worth the price charged! I'm posting for all os us who don't wear suits and are looking for great food and good vibes!

Good food! Good atmosphere. Recommended

Amazing restaurant with delicious food & fantastic staff. We loved it!

One of my favorite restaurants in London. Excellent food. The staff is all Italian and extremely gracious. The pasta dishes are some of the best I have ever had. The meats are excellent. Entertainers excellent.

It is not great to see hair in your plate. And the restaurant does not do anything about it. Not even a genuine apology….