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In South Audley Street, Mayfair, the first Italian restaurant from Samyukta Nair (of Jamavar, Koyn, Socca et al) is designed as a family-oriented neighbourhood spot to drop in for a bite at any time of the day. Nipotina is Italian for ‘granddaughter’, and the venue is a tribute to her grandfather.

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Summary

£95
 ££££
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Good
4
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A great local Italian with un-Mayfair prices” – this new arrival in South Audley Street is the first Italian restaurant from Samyukta Nair (of Jamavar, Bombay Bustle, Koyn et al) and designed as a family-oriented neighbourhood spot to drop in for a bite at any time of the day from an easygoing menu including pizza and pasta. It inspired lots of reports in our annual diners’ poll, practically all positive. In particular, “how much longer can they afford to offer their exceptionally cheap two-course lunch in this expensive location”: let’s hope a long time, as all reports agree it’s “fantastic value”. And it helps that “staff are so nice!” (Nipotina is Italian for ‘granddaughter’, and the venue is apparently a tribute to Samyukta’s grandfather.)

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49 South Audley Street, London, W1K 2QD

Nipotina Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Nipotina Restaurant in W1K, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Nipotina restaurant.
Mazin D
A disappointing experience with compromised...
Reviewed 9 months, 23 days ago

"A disappointing experience with compromised fish quality and freshness. Something way beyond excusable. Pizza came out good but stands out as average."

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What the Newspaper Critics are saying

Evening Standard

David Ellis found a lot to like about the latest opening from Mayfair powerhouse Samyukta Nair – an all-day Italian that “exists to assuage stresses that exist only outside its door”. What he meant by this was extremely tasty Italian comfort food served in extremely tasteful surroundings.  

Everything about the place was “unmistakably Mayfair” –  apart from the attractive prices, which “appear to be from a very different part of town — not quite New Cross, but not far off.” On weekdays there’s a set lunch of two courses for £21, three for £25, and pizzas (“a strength”) start at £12, although as David pointed out, there are plenty of opportunities to spend up on the à la carte menu or the wine list.

David Ellis - 2025-01-12

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£17.50 £31.00 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £50.00
Filter Coffee £4.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
49 South Audley Street, London, W1K 2QD
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑10:15 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑10:15 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑10:15 pm
Thursday12 pm‑10:15 pm
Friday12 pm‑10:15 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10:15 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3 pm

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