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1. Bancone
$ | Soho |Fabulous handmade pasta at affordable prices characterizes this groovy Italian eatery off Soho's Golden Square. Sit at the bustling chef's counter to sample options like bucatini cacio e pepe or pork, fennel, and 'nduja ragù with twirly ribbons of mafalde pasta. Enjoy fine creamy burrata, Sicilian red prawns and samphire, and ample Soho people-watching from the row of raised curbside counter window seats.
8-10 Lower James St., London, Greater London, W1F 9EL, England020-3034--0820Known For
- Instagram-famous "silk handkerchiefs" sheets of pasta with confit egg yolk
- Top-value pasta dishes from 20 Italian regions
- Upbeat atmosphere
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2. Bocca di Lupo
$$ | Soho |This upscale Italian institution is always crowded and the tables are jammed too close together, but everyone still loves the glorious spread of regional Italian small plates here. Located off Theaterland's Shaftesbury Avenue, the famous trattoria offers magnificent peasant-based pasta, stews, fritti, salumi, and raw crudi, spanning regions from Lombardy to the Veneto. Try the deceptively fine Romani fried sage leaves with anchovy, the salt-baked fossil fish from Lazio, or roast suckling pig from northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna. Start with a refreshing Aperol spritz before enjoying the majestic all-Italian wine list, which weaves from Super Tuscans to ballsy Barolos.
12 Archer St., London, Greater London, W1D 7BB, England020-7734–2223Known For
- Open chef's counter serving a medley of rustic Italian small plates
- Majestic all-Italian wine list
- Crowd-pleasing Sicilian lobster and pappardelle pasta with rich venison ragù
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3. Lanterna
$$ | |This unpretentious family-run restaurant prides itself on not being trendy but nevertheless is regularly acclaimed as one of the best restaurants in Britain, let alone Yorkshire. With a constantly changing menu, it specializes in elevated versions of Italian classics such as veal scallopini in a marsala cream sauce as well as seafood specials using catches fresh off the boats in the harbor. Opt for seasonal specials incorporating white truffles or game (October through February) or locally sourced vegetables. With only 30 seats, it books up quickly.
33 Queen St., Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1HQ, England01723-363616Known For
- Authentic Piedmontese cuisine
- Fresh local seafood
- Small space that books up quickly
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Wed. No lunch, Reservations essential -
4. Padella
$ | Borough |Sit at the galley kitchen counter and you can watch the chefs toss hot pans of authentic handmade (on-site) Italian pasta, generally considered among the best in London. The acclaimed but amazingly affordable small plates include ravioli with Neal's Yard ricotta and sage butter, burrata with Puglian olive oil, papardelle with a slow-cooked beef-shin ragù, and Dorset crab tagliarini with chili and lemon. An Italian cocktail favorite like a Negroni or Aperol Spritz (plus Italian wine on draft starts at £4.50) make the perfect accompaniment. Lone diners might get a stool at the counter overlooking the kitchen right away. Otherwise, leave your name at the door or join the "virtual queue" and they will message you when your table is ready, but the combination of high quality and low prices means you could be waiting an hour. The early bird catches the table.
6 Southwark St., London, Greater London, SE1 1TQ, EnglandNo phoneKnown For
- Low-priced, high-quality, handmade Italian pasta
- Papardelle with eight-hour beef-shin ragù
- No reservations and long waits
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5. Salt House Bacaro
$$ | City Centre |This stylish restaurant, charcuterie, and Campari bar—a lively take on the workingmen's canteens of backstreet Venice, known as bacaros—offers highly creative small plates. Options include croquettes, fried mixed fish, and pizzette (mini-pizzas).
47 Castle St., Liverpool, Liverpool, L2 9UB, England0151-665–0047Known For
- Cicchetti (sharing plates)
- Casual eating at the bar—great for solo diners
- Fabulous cocktails, some with Italian bitters
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6. Spring
$$$$ | Covent Garden |Trailblazing Australian chef Skye Gyngell worships the seasons at her pastel-hued dining destination in majestic Somerset House off the Strand. Housed in the building's 1865 neoclassical New Wing, Spring offers exquisite root-to-stem, produce-driven Italian dishes in an airy light-drenched dining salon. Expect everything from a tousled heap of biodynamic Fern Verrow Farm salad leaves to egg yolk–rich crab tagliolini. Free of single-use plastic, you'll find all the bread, butter, ice cream, cordials, vermouth, and tonics are made on-site. Also look for Spring's brilliant zero waste £30 "Scratch" menus, available in the early evening Tuesday through Saturday.
Lancaster Pl., London, Greater London, WC2R 1LA, England020-3011–0115Known For
- Highly seasonal, sustainable, and ingredient-driven dishes
- Eco-friendly and zero-waste ethos
- Biodynamic Fern Verrow Farm salads and ingredients
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Tues., Reservations essential -
7. Bar Italia
$ | Soho |This legendary Italian coffee bar on Frith Street is Soho's unofficial beating heart and a 22-hours-a-day classic institution. Established in 1949 during the postwar Italian coffee bar craze and still run by the founding Polledri family, today an eclectic parade of locals grab an espresso or cappuccino made from the vintage Gaggia coffee machine, and wolf down a chocolate baci or a light snack at the mirrored bar counter. The walls are plastered with pics of old-time Italian opera singers, movie legends, and '50s world boxing champs, and it's the primo spot in town to watch Italy play during the World Cup.
22 Frith St., London, Greater London, W1D 4RF, England020-7437–4520Known For
- Tiny hole-in-the-wall setting
- Old-school Italian espresso
- Sturdy sausage or bacon sandwiches
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
8. Branca
$$ | |While visitors don't need much persuading to venture out of the town center to the trendy nearby enclave of Jericho, Branca's charming interior, vibrant atmosphere, and solid menu of Italian classics provides yet more allure for the neighborhood. À la carte options inside the rustic, airy corner restaurant include everything from stone-baked pizza to risotto along with a wide selection of meat and fish dishes. Look out for the lunchtime and supper specials and be sure to check out the next-door deli.
111 Walton St., Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6AJ, England01865-807745Known For
- Great lunchtime and dinner set menu deals
- Popular weekend brunches
- Deli next door provides perfect picnic food
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9. Don Vincenzo
$ | |This lively Italian trattoria in the center of Rochester specializes in delicious pizza and pasta, the best of which is the simple Napoletana, which is topped with mozzarella, anchovies, capers, and tomato sauce. If that's just not enough to satisfy your appetite, try a hearty calzone stuffed with two types of Italian cheeses, spicy salami, and tomatoes. There's also a good range of pasta, fish, and meat dishes. Best of all, the prices are reasonable.
108 High St., Rochester, Medway, ME1 1JT, England01634-408373Known For
- Delicious pizza and pasta
- Filling calzones
- Cheap eats
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10. Petersham Nurseries Café
$$$ | |Bucolic beauty and rustic Italian cuisine combine wonderfully at Petersham Nurseries Café, a delightfully charming and informal dining experience housed within the serene environ of Richmond's poshest garden center. Prices are high, but your farm-fresh dishes do come surrounded by a backdrop of hanging plants, succulents, shrubs, and climbers that create London's most whimsical greenhouse dining room.
Church La., London, Greater London, TW10 7AB, England020-8940–5230Known For
- Sustainable ingredients and Slow Food philosophy
- Stunning ramshackle interiors filled with plants
- Relaxed, rustic fine dining
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun., Tues., and Wed. -
11. Simply Italian
$ | |In a quiet, edge-of-the-center location, this popular Italian eatery packs in the crowds on weekend nights with its inexpensive but classic pasta and pizza dishes. Try the mixed seafood spaghetti with garlic and tomato sauce or the n'duja pizza topped with a spicy, spreadable pork sausage, red onion, mozzarella, and tomato. The atmosphere is cheerful and bright, and the food is straightforward and unfussy.
12 Strand, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7DB, England01797-226024Known For
- Excellent pizza and pasta
- Cozy interiors
- Relaxed atmosphere
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12. Sorrento
$$ | |Family run, this Italian restaurant takes a respectable, old-fashioned approach to service. The menu of traditional favorites is cooked from family recipes and includes main dishes such as veal sirloin grilled with rosemary and garlic butter and black linguine with crab-claw meat and scallops. There’s also a hearty risotto of the day. Upon arrival, sip an aperitif in the lounge before being escorted to your table for a silver-service, white-tablecloth meal. Pre-theater dinners are good value.
8 Ely St., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6LW, England01789-297999Known For
- Alfresco dining in summer
- Family restaurant for over 30 years
- Old-fashioned table service
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13. Trullo
$$$ | |To those in the know, this friendly neighborhood trattoria is one of the best Italian restaurants in town. The emphasis is on unpretentious, well-executed dishes bursting with verve and flavor, from fresh pappardelle with beef shin ragù to succulent charcoal-grilled black Hampshire pork chops with endives and an anchovy dressing. The atmosphere manages to be both buzzy and intimate, whether you dine on the bright, airy ground floor or in one of the basement booths. Service is pitch-perfect and there's an excellent wine list.
300ù302 St. Paul's Rd., London, Greater London, N1 2LH, England020-7226–2733Known For
- Legendary homemade pasta dishes such as tagliarini cacio e pepe
- Laid-back, welcoming vibe
- Authentic Italian fare, exquisitely done
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