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Summary
“If you want a traditional Italian restaurant in Chelsea, this is the place”, say regulars at this tiny, “tucked away” trat’ “in a Chelsea side street off the King’s Road” – a quirky site they’ve been going to for yonks (mostly since before the founder, Roberto Colussi, died a few years ago). It can seem a bit “disorganised”, but “even on a quiet Tuesday lunchtime, it’s pretty much full and for a good reason: it’s excellent value for money” by the standards of the area.
Summary
“Despite being off the beaten track” in Chelsea (albeit near the King’s Road), this tiny trat’ still packs ’em in. Founder Roberto Colussi died a few years back, but the front-of-house team has maintained his warm welcome and the very dependable cooking.
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This diminutive but “highly enjoyable” Venetian trattoria off Chelsea’s King’s Road (named in honour of the Doge who laid out Venice’s Piazza San Marco) is “really popular with the locals” for its “great buzz”, led by the “loud and funny waiters”. Founder Roberto Colussi died five years ago, but it has carried on in the way he intended, and will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year.
Summary
“There’s a real buzz and warmth” to this tiny but “intimate” Venetian trattoria off the King’s Road, which packs in well-heeled Chelsea locals and their children. Roberto Colussi, who founded it in 1984, died four years ago, but its regulars continue to recommend it as “great for a night with good friends”. “The cooking is amazing given its minute kitchen”, but overall “you don’t really go to Ziani’s for the food”.
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Have you eaten at Ziani’s?
45 Radnor Walk, London, SW3 4BP
Restaurant details
Ziani’s Restaurant Diner Reviews
"The food is excellent, The service is impeccable. The room is cramped, but not noisy. Worth every penny"
"Excellent old-fashioned competent cooking at its best. A warm welcome - you feel you are being properly looked after, and not pressurised.. And - by Chelsea standards - reasonably priced. We loved it"
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
45 Radnor Walk, London, SW3 4BP
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:15 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
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