On our radar: Best Italian restaurants in the West End

Before exploring further into Soho and Mayfair, Fitzrovia itself offers a wonderful collection of Italian restaurants within an easy walk of the West End. From cosy neighbourhood trattorias to modern kitchens focused on handmade pasta and regional flavours, these local favourites bring authentic Italian dining closer to Fitzrovia Quarter.The area’s Italian food

scene is also part of a wider collection of Italian restaurants in Fitzrovia, making it easy to find a spot for everything from casual lunches to relaxed evening meals.

1. Faros Oxford Circus

• Address: 22-24 Great Portland St, London W1W 8QS
• Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Price range: £30–£70+ per person; pasta from around £19 and pizzas from around £17
• Highlighted dishes & drinks: Ravioli Al Tartufo (Truffle Ravioli), 6-hour slow-cooked beef ragù, Mushroom ravioli, and the Tiramisu Martini cocktail. 

Located within Fitzrovia Quarter, Faros Restaurant brings a warm Mediterranean feel to Italian dining with its “Flavours of the Sun” philosophy. The menu combines comforting Italian classics with a modern touch, featuring artisan-made pasta dishes such as truffle pasta, beef ragù and mushroom ravioli, alongside wood-fired pizzas made with 48-hour fermented dough for a lighter, crispier crust.

 

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2. Dal Fiorentino

Address: 15 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 8AZ
Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Price range: £4.50–£12 per person
Highlighted dishes: La Fiorentina schiacciata, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and sweet schiacciata filled with Nutella or pistachio cream.

Dal Fiorentino brings a taste of Tuscany to Fitzrovia, with its schiacciate baked all day taking centre stage. This traditional Tuscan flatbread is loved for its light, crisp exterior, soft texture and generous drizzle of olive oil, with house-made spreads including pistachio pesto, truffle cream, artichoke cream and ’nduja cream adding extra layers of flavour.

Alongside traditional cured meats and cheeses, the restaurant also serves sweet schiacciata filled with options such as Nutella and pistachio, all prepared with imported Italian ingredients.

 

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3. Sergio’s

Address: 84A Great Titchfield St., London W1W 7QY
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 12:00 PM–11:30 PM
Price range: £20–£70 per person
Highlighted dishes: Seabass Della Casa, Pasta Alla Norma, and Cappesante Alla Sergio’s (Scallops)

Operating for decades near Oxford Circus, Sergio’s remains a much-loved Italian trattoria known for its nostalgic “red-sauce” dining experience.

The rustic interiors are filled with vintage Italian memorabilia and photographs of owner Sergio alongside famous actors, musicians and football legends who have visited over the years, creating a welcoming atmosphere that feels like stepping into a family home.

 

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Soho is one of the West End’s strongest areas for Italian dining, combining long-standing restaurants, independent kitchens and lively streets filled with character. From regional Italian recipes to handmade pasta, these restaurants offer a more personal approach to the cuisine.

The neighbourhood is also a great starting point before exploring nearby dining areas, with plenty of options featured in our guide to Italian restaurants in Central London.

4. Bocca di Lupo

• Address: 12 Archer St, London W1D 7BB
  Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 12:00 PM–2:30 PM, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM; Friday-Sunday: 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
  Price range: £20–£45 per person
  Highlighted dishes: Pici alla Norcina, Agnolotti Verdi with Ricotta and Tartufo

Bocca di Lupo is a lively Soho restaurant that goes beyond typical Italian dining to showcase different regions of Italy. The menu changes regularly, featuring specialities from across the country, from hearty Roman pasta dishes to fresh coastal seafood.

Its small-plates style makes it easy to try several flavours in one meal, giving you the chance to taste different parts of Italy without leaving Soho.

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5. Lina Stores Soho

Address: 51 Greek St, London W1D 4EH
(their flagship delicatessen; their full sit-down trattoria is located just around the corner on Greek Street).
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 12:00–2:30 PM; 5:00–11:00 PM; Friday-Sunday: 12:00–11:00 PM.
Price range: £10–£20 per person; Trattoria weekday set menus from £17.
Highlighted dishes: fresh handmade pasta, antipasti and aperitivo

Bringing decades of heritage to Soho, the Lina Stores Greek Street Restaurant is the sit-down restaurant from the team behind the iconic 1944 Brewer Street deli. The multi-floor venue has a lively 12-seat pasta bar overlooking the open kitchen, alongside a more intimate dining room downstairs.

The menu focuses on freshly made regional Italian pasta, antipasti and classic aperitivo cocktails, bringing the warmth of Italian cooking into the heart of Soho.

6. Bancone Soho

• Address: 8-10 Lower James St, London W1F 9EL
  Opening hours: Monday-Wednesday: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM; Thursday-Saturday: 12:00 PM–10:30 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM–9:30 PM
  Price range: £20–£40 per person
  Highlighted dishes: Silk Handkerchiefs with walnut butter and confit egg yolk

Located near Golden Square, Bancone Soho has a sleek yet casual space centred around an open kitchen. The menu focuses on modern Italian cooking, with handmade pasta at the heart of it.

The counter seating keeps the atmosphere lively, making it a good choice for a casual date, quick dinner or anyone who enjoys watching fresh pasta being made.