The Gstaad Guy’s Top 5 Italian Restaurants in London 🇮🇹
Scalini 🇮🇹 🍝
- Italian
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Group Lunch
- Group Dinner
- Pasta Lovers
- Date Night
Unquestionably one of the most iconic restaurants in London, Scalini has maintained a strong cultural heritage by serving delectable Italian food for almost four decades now.
What to order
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Starters
Calamari fritti, Carpaccio alla rucola, Avocado Scalini, Langoustines, Bresaola ricotta. -
Mains
Milanese di vitello, Piccata al limone, Petto di pollo zarina, Gamberoni fra diavola, Sogliola. Order any of the mains with a half portion of Penne arrabbiata on the side. -
Desserts
Tiramisù, Fragole con gelato.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
Ask for Roberto, Massimo or Rocco — they will take care of you.
Cipriani 🇮🇹 🍰
- Italian
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Group Meals
- Date Night
- Business Lunch
- Special Occasion
Cipriani needs little to no introduction, just like The Gstaad Guy’s love for this establishment’s infamous meringue cake.
What to order
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Starters
Artichoke salad, Beef carpaccio, Fried prawns. -
Mains
Tagliolini al forno, Veal farfalle. -
Desserts
Vanilla meringue cake (always).
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
Palais Constance Rosé is served here.
Santo Mare 🇮🇹 🐟
- Italian
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Group Meal
- Pasta Lovers
- Date Night
- Seafood
- Sharing Plates
When The Gstaad Guy finds himself longing for summer on the Italian coast, indulging in endless plates of fresh langoustine, he heads straight to Santo Mare.
what to order
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Starters
Yellowfin tuna tartare and potatoes, Wild sea bass tartare, Langoustines (as many as your heart desires), Artichoke salad. -
Mains
Gnocchi with red shrimp, Tagliatelle with lobster, Sea bass baked with the tomato sauce, Truffle mashed potatoes. -
Deserts
Pistachio gelato.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip):
Wine enthusiasts will love their reserve wine list.
Oliveto 🇮🇹 🍕
- Italian
- Pizza
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Thin & Crispy Pizza
- Lunch With Friends
- Lunch With Family
- Casual
- Kid Friendly
Oliveto is where The Gstaad Guy goes when he’s craving a bite of thin-crust pizza that reminds him of his summers in Sardinia.
What to order
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Order
Go only for the pizzas. Margherita, Melanzane pizza, Pepperoni pizza, Bresaola pizza. Basically whatever pizza you fancy. -
Desserts
Blueberry frozen yoghurt.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
Request to be seated by the window.
Lucio🇮🇹 🍝
- Lunch
- Lunch With Friends
- Lunch With Family
- Pasta
Lucio is the quintessential local Italian gem, passionately run by Lucio and his sons — because, as they say, ‘It’s All Family’.
What to order
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The menu is seasonal.
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Starters
Tuna carpaccio, Puntarelle salad, Buffalo mozzarella. -
Mains
Tagliatelle alla bolognese, Linguine alle vongole, Chicken paillard, Roast potatoes. -
Desserts
Affogato al caffè.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
Ask for Dario, he will elevate your experience!
Scalini 🇮🇹 🍝
Cipriani 🇮🇹 🍰
Santo Mare 🇮🇹 🐟
Oliveto 🇮🇹 🍕
