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Summary
“Still very much in business and appealing to all generations” – this “brilliant, Italian throw-back” near Brompton Cross is “suspended in time – you rather expect Joan Collins to appear at any moment”. Founded in 1964 by Richard Burton’s agent Daphne Rye, it is now owned by Richard Caring – who seems wisely to have changed nothing. “The food is good, if expensive, but what do you expect in this area? At least you can leave well-fed and looked-after”. Top Tip – “eat at the bar, which is more fun for being informal”.
Summary
The “real Chelsea set” meets up at this “buzzy” haunt near Brompton Cross, founded by Richard Burton’s agent Daphne Rye. Now 60 years old and part of Richard Caring’s empire, it has managed to retain its magic as “somewhere to be seen, not to eat” – whatever your view on the Italian victuals: “fantastic” or “overpriced and simple”. “Start with a cocktail at the friendly bar and go from there – it’s always fun watching the ladies who lunch” (as it was in the 1990s, when it was infamously full of folks hoping to rubber-neck Princess Di, whose favourite it was).
Summary
“A terrific Italian with super service… that’s amore!”, declare fans of this smart Chelsea haunt, founded in 1964 by Richard Burton’s agent, Daphne Rye, and frequented in the 1990s by Princess Di. Now part of Richard Caring’s Caprice group, it seems to be defying the ravages of time and remains a “favourite, if expensive” rendezvous near Brompton Cross. Top Menu Tip – “the crab and chilli linguine is to die for”.
Summary
“A real favourite” of the Chelsea set since the 1960s, when it was launched by Daphne Rye, Richard Burton’s agent (but most famous for its 1990s association with Princess Di) this smart Italian still has its cheerleaders, who insist that “it never fails” – “the best just get better”. Others beg to differ, saying it’s “sad to see such an establishment going downhill”, or damning it with faint praise as “pleasant enough if rather undistinguished”. These days it’s part of Richard Caring’s Caprice group, and feeds shoppers from nearby Brompton Cross.
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112 Draycott Ave, London, SW3 3AE
Restaurant details
Daphne’s Restaurant Diner Reviews
"High end in terms of the clientele and the prices, competent rather unambitious cooking (clearly important not to alarm the Chelsea regulars). Atmosphere pleasant, not aggressively super-wealthy."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £52.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
112 Draycott Ave, London, SW3 3AE
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
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