RestaurantsLondonChelseaSW3

survey result

Summary

£98
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, this family-run Italian on the Fulham Road is “everything you’d expect in an upmarket Chelsea restaurant” – although the service, led by host Lucio Altana and his sons Dario and Mirko, “is rather better than you might anticipate”.

Summary

£93
 ££££
3
Good
2
Average
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This family-run Italian in the Fulham Road has built a solid fan-base over almost two decades for its seasonal cooking – including “particularly good fish” – and offers “spectacular value” for lunch. It is not hugely known, but regulars will travel from across town for a meal.

Summary

£77
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“It’s easy to go too often” to this “friendly” Fulham Road Italian, that has built a strong local following over 15 years. “The menu changes regularly with the seasons” and “portions are generous”, but what is “spectacular value” at lunchtime becomes “expensive in the evening for almost the same menu”.

Summary

£77
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“It’s easy to go too often” to this “friendly” Fulham Road Italian, that has built a strong local following over 15 years. “The menu changes regularly with the seasons” and “portions are generous”, but what is “spectacular value” at lunchtime becomes “expensive in the evening for almost the same menu”.

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Restaurant details

Highchair
18
No dress code
62

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£19.00 £32.00 £6.50 £9.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.50
Filter Coffee £4.50
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
257 Fulham Rd, London, SW3 6HY
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3 pm

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