Harden's survey result
Summary
Food writer Laura Santini nowadays oversees this datedly chic Belgravia Italian founded by her father Gino in 1984, and which had quite a celebrity following back in the day (Frank Sinatra was a fan). Ever since we started our guide in 1991, it’s been priced for the rich residents of SW1 (a bowl of pasta is about £30), and most years don’t see a huge volume of reports. Representative of feedback this year: “OK food on the whole (if unexciting)… and big wine list mark-ups”.
Summary
This “time-capsule” version of the classic Belgravia Italian restaurant attracted the likes of Frank Sinatra in its 1980s heyday. These days it is run by Laura Santini, daughter of the founder, Gino – and the food is by all accounts “undeniably delicious”. Even fans, though, can find it “outrageously expensive”.
Summary
This chic old-timer in Belgravia is still hanging in there with a “wonderful atmosphere” and “superb Italian dishes”. “Long favoured by Frank Sinatra, Roger Moore and Joan Collins, it’s not as dated or stuffy as that might make it sound, but it is expensive.” Founded in 1984 by Gino Santini, it is now run by his daughter Laura. Top Tip: “you can’t beat the outside terrace in summer”.
Summary
There’s “still a sense of occasion when you dine” at this “very smart and fashionable” Belgravia Italian, which remains in the same family after 35 years and is nowadays run by Laura, daughter of founder Gino. It’s “very business-y” though, and having hosted Frank Sinatra and the Clintons back in the day, it’s not un-fair to say it is “past its glory years”.
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29 Ebury St, London, SW1W 0NZ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £31.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £8.00 |
| Service | 13.50% |
29 Ebury St, London, SW1W 0NZ
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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