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Opening late March 2025 in the heart of Soho, a freshly made pasta bar from the team behind nearby Italian 40 Dean Street. It's a small space with a no-booking policy, so expect high tables and fast service.

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Have you eaten at 27 Old Compton Street?

27 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 5JP

What the Newspaper Critics are saying

Evening Standard

David Ellis welcomed the opening of Nima Safaei’s third restaurant in Soho – a “spiritual successor” to the inexpensive old-school Italian restaurants that made the district famous.

David’s party of three shared a three-course meal plus wine and service for £110 all in. The food – mainly classic pasta dishes – may not have been adventurous, but “unlike the old guard, these plates are all genuinely good”.

“Safaei has opened somewhere from before, when restaurateurs thought business was all about making their customers feel good. No wonder they call him the Duchess of Soho.”

David Ellis - 2025-04-06
27 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 5JP
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑12 am
Tuesday12 pm‑12 am
Wednesday12 pm‑12 am
Thursday12 pm‑1 am
Friday12 pm‑1 am
Saturday12 pm‑1 am
Sunday12 pm‑12 am

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