Located in central London, Belgravia’s reputation as one of the most prestigious postcodes in the capital is well-founded. Elegant Georgian architecture, high-end boutiques and exclusive restaurants and bars, the district remains a magnet for those who enjoy the finer things in life.
And many of those finer things come with a distinctly Italian flavour. Belgravia is home to some of London’s most highly rated Italian restaurants and has quietly emerged as a top destination for lovers of this ever-popular cuisine. From Michelin-starred gastronomic giants to irresistible Pulgian authenticity and everything in between, we’ve picked out five Italian restaurants that should sit high on the list of those who love food for the soul and flavour for the senses.
Il Pampero
Location: 20 Chesham Place, Belgravia, SW1X 8HQ
Opened in 2016, this exquisite restaurant has quickly established itself as one of the top Italian eateries in London. Located on the ground floor of the boutique Hari Hotel, stepping through the main entrance, one is immediately struck by the stylish interiors and vintage glamour: geometric tile floors, leather‑upholstered booths and a mid‑century modern colour palette create an ambience both alluring and welcoming.
Chef Claudio Covino delivers a seasonal menu in which dishes such as the classic Pici Cacio e Pepe, honey‑glazed duck breast with orange chutney, or salt‑baked cod are executed with true finesse. Their beef fillet tagliata with wild rocket, shaved parmesan and wholegrain mustard dressing is a clear crowd-pleaser, as is the Tiramisu, which is served table‑side.
Il Pampero also delivers an inventive array of cocktails, with their hibiscus‑infused Bull Dog Negroni, blended with Campari, vermouth and orange zest or the champagne‑based Royal Affair, guaranteed to impress.
Ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, Il Pampero offers Italian classics sympathetically modernised. In short, this is Belgravia with a distinctly dolce vita spin.
Olivo / Oliveto / Olivocarne / Olivomare
Location: Various
What happens when an Italian restaurant is just too good to remain as a single entity? We get five of them (or rather four and a superb delicatessen and wine shop). And so irresistible is the Sardinian fare – crafted and served in this quintet of establishments – that still doesn’t feel like enough.
Operating under the Olivo family banner, which remains the name of the original restaurant, Belgravia is home to all five eateries, with each one delivering a distinct take on the Italian island-inspired cuisine. Whichever one you choose (and that choice may depend on your preference for beautifully prepared meat, stunning seafood or more casual dining), you are guaranteed to get exemplary service and passion for their craft that have made the Olivo restaurants a Belgravia institution.
Olivo (21 Eccleston Street): The original, offering refined Sardinian flavours in a stylish space with frescoed touches. Expect dishes like veal escalope, monkfish, or carpacci di mare (delightfully thin slices of prawns, swordfish and tuna with lemon and olive oil).
- Oliveto (49 Elizabeth Street): Casual charm, specialising in Sardinian pizzas (try the Pizza Sarda with salami and salted ricotta) and traditional pastas paired with interesting wines.
- Olivocarne (61 Elizabeth Street): For carnivores, this is the place – chargrilled steaks, suckling pig, game and offal, all with Sardinian seasoning and flair. It's hearty, sophisticated fare in a distinctive setting.
- Olivomare (10 Lower Belgrave Street): Seafood lovers rejoice. Classics like lorighittas con vongole (Sardinian pasta with clams) or steamed mussels with garlic and parsley are elevated and paired with Sardinian wines.
Along with its Olivino deli, also on Lower Belgrave Street, the Olivo restaurants showcase the breadth of Sardinian culinary tradition – from the land to the sea – with stylish settings and unassuming reliability that keeps locals returning.
Il Convivio
Location: 143 Ebury Street, SW1W 9QN
Named after Italy’s most famous philosopher, Dante’s notion of meeting over food and drink permeates this venue. Il Convivio is a slightly more formal but still very approachable highlight on Belgravia’s prestigious Ebury Street.
Signature dishes include mushroom‑filled ravioli served with truffle emulsion, and pan‑fried sea bass with herb‑marinated courgettes and tomato confit. It’s highly recommended to leave room for a sweet treat to end on, and their orange‑grapefruit crème pâtissière tart is a firm favourite amongst the Belgravia regulars.
Whether you choose to dine indoors or alfresco in the conservatory, you could be forgiven for thinking you had stepped into one of the finest restaurants on a Milanese plaza.
Enoteca Turi
Location: 87 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8PH
This family‑run gem brings Puglian cuisine paired with a top‑flight wine list. Inspired by his formative years growing up on a farm in the south-eastern Italian region, Giuseppe Turi and his wife craft Puglian dishes like bresaola with puntarelle and pan‑roasted monkfish with frittedda (Sicilian braised artichoke). The wine cellar is deservedly award‑winning, and the hospitality is as authentically warm as one would expect with such a grounded heritage.
If you're keen on regional authenticity paired with a convivial, refined ambience and excellent wines, Enoteca Turi is a standout, providing an experience you’re unlikely to forget and will want to repeat more than once.
Zafferano
Location: 16–18 Lowndes Street, SW1X 9EY
An enduring Belgravia mainstay, Georgio Locatelli’s Zafferano has been drawing discerning diners in the know for three decades.
Winner of multiple awards and accolades, including a Michelin star and Tatler’s coveted Most Consistently Excellent Restaurant award, its reputation for expertly cooked regional Italian food persists year after year.
Signature dishes, linguine lobster, costata di manzo (Rib of beef), veal Milanese and saffron risotto, as well as the super-clever and equally tasty potato‑and‑morel malfatti parcels, remain high on the menu throughout the year. The terrace is charming for al fresco dining, and the wine list is distinctly and unapologetically Italian.
Belgravia has slowly and steadily established itself as an undoubted highlight on London’s gastronomy map for fine Italian dining, which matches its prestigious reputation. Whether you're in search of casual Italian classics over a relaxed and convivial evening, or a refined tasting menu matched with Italian vintages, there’s something here for every kind of Italophile.
Each venue brings its own interpretation – Sardinian coastal flair, Puglian heartland cuisine, or contemporary Italian elegance – yet all share authenticity, style and stellar Italian hospitality, for a truly la dolce dining experience.
