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

Super slow service, bad quality food (ordered chicken and cheese panini and there was literally no cheese) and dry bread. Plus £5 extra charge for dine in instead of takeaway which wasn't even mentioned while placing the order. Also kind of rude.

A Sunday Lunch Worth Waiting For! No one has ever anticipated a Sunday lunch more than me! I first met Simonetta, the proprietor of Ida, nearly a year ago while swimming. I’d already heard about the restaurant, and when I discovered Simonetta was also a novelist, I pre-ordered her book Ida at My Table right away. During a long recovery, I read it cover to cover—reliving the story of her family and the restaurant in beautifully descriptive prose. I felt as though I’d already met everyone before even stepping foot inside. Not long after the book launch, I attended a reading with my friend Adam where we finally met the real-life characters. Since then, I’d been dreaming of a meal curated by Simonetta and her husband Avi. Life got in the way, and I also wanted to wait until Adam—who was observing Ramadan—could join. So we held off just a little longer. When we finally arrived, the day couldn’t have been more perfect. Sunlight poured through the large windows, filtering through shelves lined with bottles, casting a warm, inviting glow across the room. It felt immediately comforting. Having a proper chat with Avi and seeing Simonetta in her “castle” was a joy in itself. We were treated like royalty—but it’s clear everyone who walks through those doors receives the same heartfelt hospitality. The food exceeded expectations. Everything—from the antipasti to the handmade pasta—was clearly made with love and care. I had the tagliatelle al ragù, but we shared and tasted all the dishes. The food was rich yet wholesome, flavourful, and deeply satisfying. Each dish felt like something made at home by someone who truly cares. Ida’s whole team are exceptional. Yes, I’m biased. But if you’ve read the book, met the family, or simply appreciate a meal made from the heart, you’ll understand. This wasn’t just lunch. It was a story brought to life.

This restaurant is closed permanently I will miss you guys so much

great place, always jolly and friendly and welcoming, great pizza and everything else I've had there has been good for the years I've been going.

Really good cafe! I really hope they reopen at some point.

Increíble lugar para cenar, la comida es tan buena! El ambiente es genial! ¡Lo pasamos muy bien! Definitivamente volviendo

such a lovely restaurant. food was so lovely and the atmosphere was perfect. Ivan was so lovely and attentive! i would recommend anyone to eat here !!

Cocina de girasol en Maddox Lane no es el lugar para ir si usted tiene hiperacusia. Me encanta probar restaurantes especialmente independientes. Sunflower Kitchen es un hallazgo raro, ya que se encuentra en Mayfair, que es bastante inusual en esta época, pero hace muchos años probablemente había más de uno! De todas formas, mi primera visita, acabo de tomar té lo que probablemente les molestó. Solo tomé té ese día porque era demasiado ruidoso, así que podría venir en un día más tranquilo para comer. Volví cuando estaba tranquilo y pregunté si había salmón ahumado y huevos escalfados que vi en la tabla. El tipo dijo que estaba disponible y me preguntó si quería tostadas pero solo quería huevos y salmón. Cuando llegó, había tomates a la parrilla, aguacate en rodajas, halloumi en él, así que pensé que estaba allí para aumentar la factura de la comida, así que simplemente jugué con él para ver si ese era el caso cuando pedí la factura. Para mí, todo se trata de la experiencia gastronómica que reflexiono cada vez, así que cada experiencia de restaurante es memorable como este de los 10 restaurantes K+ que he revisado colectivamente en diferentes plataformas. Así que cuando llegó la factura, eran 18 libras. 95 que es de hecho un poco caro porque por ese precio se puede comer en mejores restaurantes. De todas formas, dije que solo pedí salmón y huevos, pero vino con halloumi, tomate y aguacates que no pedí, así que redujo la cuenta a £ 15. 95 que es un poco más razonable, supongo. Supongo que necesitan cobrar alrededor de 18 libras. 95 por cabeza para sobrevivir en esta época. Otro proyecto de ley de personas llegó a £ 18. 95 pero no sé lo que pidieron pero la comida que sirven es principalmente pastas, lasaña, sándwiches, etc que son de alrededor de £ 10. 95 en el menú del almuerzo. Irónicamente, su descripción en google dice "Tu honesta y local independiente porción diaria de panini fresco, pasta, ensaladas y más 🌻" ¡OK!

¡Una gran decepción! Desde el momento en que llegamos, estaba claro que el servicio al cliente era muy deficiente. Nadie estaba prestando atención a los huéspedes que entran en el restaurante, y tuvimos que esperar unos 30 minutos solo para estar sentados. Después de ordenar, nuestros platos principales tardaron 45 minutos en llegar, solo para que la camarera trajera el pedido equivocado y olvidara por completo la bebida que habíamos pedido casi una hora antes. Finalmente recibimos la red correcta junto con la bebida alrededor de la 1. 5 horas después de nuestra reserva. La comida era buena, pero la noche estaba completamente arruinada por el mal servicio. Ni una sola disculpa por el tiempo de espera o los errores. Al final, pagamos y nos fuimos, sintiéndonos frustrados y decepcionados.

Encontré esta joya en el camino para reunirme con amigos para tomar un café. Los convencí de que volvieran conmigo. El café fue realmente increíble. . . Soy un adicto al espresso sin duda no me decepcionó. La elección de las opciones de alimentos salados o dulces fue tan deliciosa. Un miembro encantador del personal explicó lo que había en las opciones dulces para nosotros. Finalmente terminamos comiendo tanto Parmigiana di Melanzane que es increíble. Tenía una selección de golosinas mi mejor Sfogliatella Napoletana favorita. Muchas gracias por el excelente servicio y amable servicio. Volveremos .

Always a pleasure to visit , very nice menu an d polite staff! Keep up the good work! Will be back!!

I found this place on a whim after getting my nails done in the area and was craving some great Italian food. I walked in and immediately was welcomed by Carlos, he was very welcoming and kind. He took the time to explain the specials to me as well as give his own recommendations on the food. The service was great and everyone was extremely attentive to me. The food was also amazing as well and the portions made it even better. Overall, I wish I hadn’t found this place so close to leaving London… but I’d def come back in future visits!!

A wonderful level of care and customer service

Beautiful place. Divine food Iniano. They clean the tables immediately. Nice evening

Certo! Ecco la traduzione in inglese: --- I am Italian. Eating at this restaurant was a devastating and traumatic experience. I have never eaten food so far from being Italian in my entire life. The pizza wasn't even pizza, it was more like paper with some sauce and mozzarella on it. I ordered a carbonara, but it was absolutely not a carbonara as it was missing key ingredients. Last night, there were three waiters working in the dining room, but I only saw them once every ten years, and I had to get up to fetch salt and oil. At one point, the clean utensils were finished and we had to use the same utensils all night. Two hours passed between the appetizers and the main courses. The price is far too high for what is offered — over £40 per person for two small appetizers and a main course each. Trust an Italian: NEVER eat at this restaurant!!