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Summary
A short stroll from Knightsbridge, this Belgravia stalwart seems increasingly forgotten about, certainly compared with its mid-’90s glory days when it was the talk of the town. Its fans, though, continue to regard it as a “fantastic premium Italian”, with a capable wine list and deftly realised pasta and other classic dishes.
Summary
“Nothing changes” at this “expensive but classy” Italian near Knightsbridge, although it has lost some of its celeb-pulling-power over the years – Giorgio Locatelli was the founding chef in 1995, with the likes of Madonna and Mick Jagger among the diners. But even those who find it “overpriced” are won over by “the wonderful pasta”.
Summary
“Pricey but always ‘comme il faut’” sums up the still-accomplished cuisine at this once-famous Belgravian, a short walk from Knightsbridge. That said, two decades ago under founding chef Giorgio Locatelli, it was “the doyenne of Italian restaurants”, while now it’s simply “reliable” – if at a high level – and “resting on its laurels”.
Summary
“Pricey but always ‘comme il faut’” sums up the still-accomplished cuisine at this once-famous Belgravian, a short walk from Knightsbridge. That said, 20 years ago under founding chef Giorgio Locatelli, it was “the doyenne of Italian restaurants”, while now it’s simply “reliable” – if at a high level – and “resting on its laurels”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 13.50% |
15 Lowndes St, London, SW1X 9EY
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
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