Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in City of London

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Updated 05 January 2025

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Macellaio RC Exmouth Market

4.7

4.7 (324)

£26 to £40

Italian

Farringdon

About the restaurant

Macellaio RC is a growing family of three Italian restaurants in London. Our restaurants are most famous for its fine steak. In fact, Macellaio means "butcher" and we like to call our steakhouses the butchery with tables. The steak we serve is exclusively from the Fassona beef breed, sourced from special mountain valleys in the north of Genoa. We take pride in sourcing incredible authentic Italian ingredients, food with utmost respect, preparing it with love, and expertly cooking each dish bringing to life a delightful trattoria dining experience. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled dining experience where your steak is masterfully butchered and presented to you before being cooked, and where our chefs craft artisan breads, focaccia and pizza in-house.

Top review

Paul

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely delicious ! The steak was incredible and the truffle chips were the best I’ve ever tasted! The sides were also very flavoursome and the tiramisu was perfect ! It was our first time but we will definitely come back

Giorgio at Leadenhall

4.6

4.6 (451)

£41 and over

Italian

Bank

About the restaurant

It’s the shape that strikes you first, a series of tall alcoves in the basement of historic Leadenhall Market in the City of London. Yet it’s anything but dark. Smooth white walls, matching table linen and spotlighting create a bright, private space well-suited to confidential high-powered lunches. The menu’s Italian, a skillful combination of simple modern Italian and traditional regional recipes, to be precise. Specials change every few days, but the pasta is always homemade. Excellent fish dishes. Diverse wine list, in both price and character. Professional service.

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JamesVIP

Dined on 22 Nov 2024

Always a pleasure to luncheon here. The food is always great, the service immaculate and friendly, as well as an extensive Italian wine list.

Taberna Etrusca

4.6

4.6 (821)

£26 to £40

Italian

Bank

About the restaurant

Established in 1967, Taberna Etrusca is an Italian restaurant in the classic trattoria style, with textured walls, tiled floor, open-beamed ceiling and an overall timeless quality. A pretty courtyard catches the sun during the Summer with tables highly sought after. The entire restaurant can be hired evenings and weekends and being so perfectly situated next to Bow Bells Churchyard, wedding receptions are naturally popular here throughout the year.

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Keith

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous meal and extremely helpful staff. Will definitely be going again.

Terra Rossa - St Paul's

4.5

4.5 (330)

£26 to £40

Italian

Blackfriars

About the restaurant

Discover our new restaurant near St. Paul's, where Head Chef Annarita Inguscio brings authentic Puglian flavours to our menu together with our Chef Khadim. Building on our Upper Street success, this Carter Lane venue offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with a spacious bar and a cosy private room for special events. Enjoy our signature Orecchiette with Cime di Rapa and a curated selection of drinks, just steps from St. Paul's Cathedral. Whether for a casual drink or an unforgettable meal, we promise an exceptional dining experience rooted in the heart of Puglia. For parties larger than 12+ please get in touch via email on info@terrarossa-restaurant.co.uk

Top review

Noah

Dined 1 day ago

Friendly and attentive waiters with good service. Very tasty pastas all round. Defo recommend the wild boar one. Portions are on the small side.

La Cucina Di Daffy 2

4.7

4.7 (58)

£25 and under

Italian

Farringdon

About the restaurant

Discover the heart of traditional Italian cuisine at La Cucina di Daffy2, your cozy corner where every meal feels like home. Indulge in our carefully crafted menu, featuring authentic dishes made from the freshest ingredients. From fresh pasta and refreshing cocktails to homemade desserts, every bite is a journey to Italy.

At La Cucina di Daffy2, we believe in creating memorable dining experiences. Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring you feel like part of our family. Whether you’re here for a special occasion or a casual meal, you’ll always find a place at our table.

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Mark

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

It’s an amazing family run restaurant. Every bit of the food we ate was outstanding and we really enjoyed their new outside space.

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - Aldgate

4.5

4.5 (1282)

£25 and under

Italian

Aldgate

About the restaurant

Emilia’s Aldgate is a fresh pasta restaurant located in the City within a few minutes’ walk of Aldgate/Aldgate East tube stations. It's our second restaurant following on from our first critically acclaimed and award-winning restaurant.

At Emilia’s all our pasta is made fresh every morning in our restaurant in full view of passers-by and served from our fully open kitchen. In true respect of Italian tradition, we use certified Italian produce and try our best to ensure no additives, artificial ingredients, preservatives or anything unnatural is in our food. We believe that food is much better when it’s 100% natural.

Our restaurant has a mixture of chef’s bar/counter seating (overlooking the open kitchen), normal tables, high top bar seats and a covered outdoor terrace.

P.S. We care for our people, our communities and the world around us. Please visit our website (www.emiliaspasta.com) if you would like to learn more about our approach to Sustainability.

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Erin

Dined on 6 Jan 2025

This was literally the best pasta I’ve ever eaten. Everything was so delicious and the staff were lovely as well. MUST GO !!!!

Canto Corvino

4.7

4.7 (793)

£26 to £40

Italian

Liverpool Street

About the restaurant

Canto Corvino is a 140 cover modern Italian restaurant and bar in the heart of Spitalfields. Canto Corvino, meaning song of the raven (a reference to the road’s former name), is open from 12:00pm, serving lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday.

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EllieVIP

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

We had a lovely lunch. Both food and service were excellent.

Officina 00 - Old Street

4.4

4.4 (126)

£26 to £40

Italian

Liverpool Street

About the restaurant

Officina 00 is an authentic Italian restaurant and pasta workshop by Elia Sebregondi and Enzo Mirto

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Megan

Dined 5 days ago

Superb food, great service, relaxing, moody vibes. Will be back!

Piazza Italiana

4.5

4.5 (596)

£26 to £40

Italian

Bank

About the restaurant

The heritage of Italian culinary art at Piazza Italiana starts with the Sicilian-born chef Remo Mazzucato and his experience of over 50 years across the world. Nestled in the former telling room of British Linen Bank with the interior restored to its original design from 1902.

Piazza Italiana brings the ambience of classic Italian cuisine: palate-enlightening and focused on quality and seasonal ingredients. Polished service, extensive bar and signature cocktails culminate in an Italian dining experience unlike any other.

The wine list has been accurately crafted and designed for every taste and wine lovers, offering a wide choice of bins and wines by the glass.

For anyone is looking to host an event, there are two versatile and intimate areas providing an ideal setting for private dining up to 50 guests in one room.

Top review

karim

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

Vey good food and service. I will definitely come again.

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Piccolino - Exchange Square

4.4

4.4 (153)

£26 to £40

Italian

Moorgate

About the restaurant

Exchange Square is one of London’s largest public spaces. It’s close to Liverpool Street Station, as well as Spitalfields, Bishopsgate and Moorgate. Exchange Square is home to Fernando Botero’s stunning Broadgate Venus. Specially commissioned for Broadgate and weighing five tonnes, this magnificent statue is a long-standing favourite across the neighbourhood.
Another Exchange Square neighbourhood favourite has got to be Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant. A proud fixture of the London dining scene, Piccolino boasts an open kitchen and a terrace to the front of the restaurant for the ultimate alfresco experience.
Italy’s diverse cuisine is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Exchange Square. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. Our menu incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.

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Benita

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Came for an Xmas do, food was fabulous and great quality, attentive service and good atmosphere. My only suggestion is to remove the low hanging lights, 3 of our party hit their heads on them getting up from the table. Would definitely come back.

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