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Zafferano - 2021 May

Zafferano has had some serious chefs in its kitchen over the years since it opened in 1995. After Giorgio Locatelli left to open his own restaurant the kitchen was led for

Zafferano - 2021 December

Zafferano has been around since 1995, set on the south east corner of Lowndes Square in Belgravia. For more history and comments on the extensive but entertainingly priced wine

Zafferano - 2020 October

Zafferano was a regular haunt of mine many years ago when Andy Needham was at the stoves and it had a Michelin star. Andy moved on to his own restaurant l’Amorosa, the

Zafferano - 2020 November

For background on Zafferano, which opened in 1995, please refer to my most recent review. This was one night before the second national pandemic lockdown, and tables here were

Zafferano - 2020 August

Zafferano opened in 1995, initially with Giorgio Locatelli running the kitchen, followed by Andy Needham. It held a Michelin star from 1999 to 2012. Zafferano used to be a very

Zafferano - 2019 December

Zafferano was one of the first serious Italian restaurants in London, opening in 1995 and gaining a Michelin star in 1999 under Giorgio Locatelli. It retained the star until 2012

Zafferano - 2016 September

Zafferano is a fixture of Belgravia, having opened back in 1995. When it had Giorgio Locatelli in charge of the kitchen it gained a Michelin star, which it retained for many years

Zafferano - 2014 October

After a long interlude with just an acting head chef after Andy Needham’s departure, Daniele Camera took over the kitchen here in September 2014. He was formerly head chef

Zafferano - 2013 May

Editor's note: in September 2014 Daniele Camera from Alloro took over as head chef at Zafferano. This is the first meal I have eaten at Zafferano following the departure of

Zafferano - 2012 December

Zafferano is a fixture of Italian cooking in London. In 2012 it lost its Michelin star, which I found surprising, as my meals here have been very consistent. At the time of

Toto's - 2014 May

This Knightsbridge restaurant is located in what was once an artist’s studio. Its entrance, despite the address, is actually in Lennox Garden Mews, just off Walton Street

Tinello - 2010 August

Editor's note: Tinello closed at the end of 2015. It will reportedly be replaced by Enoteca Turi, which is moving from Putney. Tinello is the first venture of brothers who have

Timo - 2012 December

Editor's note. Timo sadly closed soon after this visit. In early 2013 an Italian restaurant called Acciuga opened on the site.The notes below are purely of historical

Stecca - 2017 September

This restaurant opened in June 2017, with Stefano Stecca in charge of the kitchen. Originally from Rimini, Mr Stecca moved to London in 1999 worked at places such as Zafferano (as

Sketch Lecture Room and Library - 2003 February

I was not endeared to this place by the booking experience. After ringing up I spoke to a woman dripping with attitude who twice put me on hold, and eventually conceded

Semplice - 2008 June

Editor's note. Semplice changed hands in September 2012, so treat the review below with the appropriate level of caution; there is a new chef and more casual format now in place

Roussillon - 2011 November

Sadly, Roussillon closed in 2012. My last meal here was in November 2011, as follows. The kitchen is now in the hands of Shane Hughes, who recently moved here from Ynyshir Hall

Ristorante Frescobaldi - 2015 February

Ristorante Frescobaldi London opened in November 2014. It is owned by the Frescobaldi family, a Florentine wine dynasty who have been making Tuscan wines since 1308, and now

Providores - 2007 May

On the ground floor of this Marylebone eaterie is a bar where the tables and chairs could hardly be crammed in tighter. On the floor above is a small dining room where the use of

Phoenix - 2004 October

Sadly the Phoenix has now closed (April 2010). A new restaurant, Cantinetta, will rise from the ashes and open in late 2010 in its place. It will be owned by Rebecca Mascarenhas