Cuisine Guide

Fine Dining — Best Italian in London

Discover handpicked Italian restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

10 restaurants

1
Jacuzzi

Italian · ££££ · Kensington

89Signal

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Pistachio Profiterole

A 'massive' and 'jaw-slackening' dessert that critics say is worth visiting for alone—even suggesting you 'maybe just come here for dessert.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Murano

Modern Italian · ££££ · Mayfair

84Signal

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Tagliatelle with roast ceps/porcini and 24-month aged Parmesan Reggiano

Reviewers highlight the 'excellent texture' of the hand-made pasta combined with the 'earthy mushroom flavour' and the 'richness of the cheese.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Luca

Italian · ££££ · Clerkenwell

82Signal

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Parmesan Fries

Described as the 'exquisite love child of a churro and a croqueta,' these 'gossamer-light and greaseless fingers of cheese' are a Luca trademark that critics claim they could eat by the 'family bucket.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Carlotta

Italian-American · ££££ · Marylebone

81Signal

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Tortelloni With Lamb Ragù

Hand-made tortelloni stuffed with a spicy Cornish lamb ragù and served with a rich tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, and fresh basil.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Pollini at Ladbroke Hall

Italian · ££££ · Notting Hill

76Signal

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Crudo di ricciola

Described by The Telegraph as a 'smooth and silky success,' this dish features raw yellowtail tuna in a 'delightful dressing' of cold-pressed tomato juice with a hint of yuzu.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Caractère

French / Italian · ££££ · Notting Hill

72Signal

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Celeriac 'Cacio e Pepe'

A playful and satisfying signature dish that uses celeriac ribbons to mimic pasta; critics describe it as a 'bale' of flavour from a 'zen master' of a chef.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
Riva

Northern Italian · ££££ · Barnes

72Signal

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Grilled Langoustines

Consistently praised across multiple decades for their astonishing freshness and sweetness.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
Doppo

Italian · ££££ · Soho

70Signal

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Monkfish

Thick cylinders of marble-white flesh served with a 'tarragon-spotted beurre blanc' that critics described as 'marriage material' and luxurious enough to keep one 'furnished with Champagne'.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

9
The River Café

Italian · ££££ · Hammersmith

69Signal

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Wood-roasted turbot

Critics praise the kitchen's confidence to not over-complicate dishes, serving this classic main with flowering oregano, anchovy, and capers.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

10
Daphne's

Italian · ££££ · South Kensington

51Signal

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Spaghetti with Crab

Highlighted by critics as a perfect mass of fresh pasta with a generous amount of crab and parsley.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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