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In the beating heart of Theatreland, this latest (sixth) branch of the popular Italian steakhouse chain Macellaio RC steps into the shoes of the now-defunct Café Monico (RIP).
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Summary
“Just the place to stuff yourself silly with beef!”, say loyal fans of Roberto Costa’s successful chain, where you choose your cut from “amazing meat displays to get the juices flowing”: a formula that’s brought expansion over the years to six locations across the capital, including on Shaftesbury Avenue (where it’s branded ‘Teatro del Carne’). Ratings sank this year, though, on a number of “disappointing” reports, with recurring themes including “quality meat undermined by poor cooking” and “high prices for wines considering their middling status”.
Summary
On the prominent Theatreland site that was Café Monico (RIP) – next to the Gielgud Theatre – Roberto Costa opened his own spectacle dedicated to meat in July 2021. It’s based on his successful Macellaio chain, where you choose your own cut and have it cooked to order. Can he succeed on this site where Soho House failed?
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Restaurant details
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 pm |
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