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Zafferano

15 Lowndes Street, London SW1X 9EY, England
(020) 7235 5800
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Ranked #269 of 9,840 restaurants in London
4.0 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Price range: 27 AUD - 41 AUD
Hours:
Sun - Sat 12:00 - 15:00
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: Victoria
Description: Since opening in Belgravia in 1995, Zafferano has become one of London���s most popular and highly regarded Italian restaurants. The interior combines rustic exposed brickwork with stylish contemporary furniture to create a relaxed setting for low-key lunches and romantic dinners. And it seems that all of Knightsbridge, Belgravia and high-end London finds its way here for lunch and supper. Chef Andrew Needham is passionate about honest, wholesome Italian cuisine presented with flair but without fuss, allowing the flavours to speak for themselves. Zafferano���s menu includes dishes like pan-fried scallops with saffron vinaigrette; linguine with lobster and fresh tomato; and fillet of beef with celeriac, leeks and red wine sauce. When they are in season, autumnal truffles appear on a dedicated tasting menu ��� perfect for special occasions. Zafferano restaurant���s wine list includes an excellent Tuscan section and the bar serves a wide range of cocktails and aperitifs.
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is an excellent restaurant that captures a little formality along with good casual ambiance. This has been our favourite restaurant when we come into London for business - not too expensive, great selection, great specials, and a very good wine selection. Great Italian restaurnat that won't blow your budget.

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Finland
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

I have had couple of lunches here and they always deliver the best whether its ingredients, service or atmosphere. I can highly recommend this place. To me its a very close call between the Zafferano and Locanda Locatelli. Both of them are just great but Zafferano is a bit more casual which has its advantages.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Beyond delicious... great service. I was fortunate in not having to pay, as it is very expensive. I had mozzarella to start, it was beautiful; turbot as main (best main course I have EVER had) and panna cotta with basil and strawberries, on a par with the best panna cotta I have EVER had (in River Cafe).

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Bangalore, India
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Loved the ambience, a quiet place very centrally located. Fantastic food & great presentation. Fabulous collection of wine. Icing on the cake was the dessert Sicilian Cannoli

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I have visited this restaurant over the years and the food has never been anything but excellent. The service too is excellent and they are very polite. Good wine list.

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London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Visited with table of 3 on Saturday night. Food slightly above average, we had a 3 courses. Can find much better for the price. Service arrogant, bearing on comical (taking away dishes before finishing, removing olive oil without asking and placing on table next to us without asking is rude and unacceptable. Seemed to be two tier service for regulars... More

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edinburgh
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We have eaten here on several occasions and the food cannot be faulted nor the service. Wine menu is excellent with good wines form the south of Italy which is good. Ottimo, ci ritornero!

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London, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Had an enjoyable family dinner here. Sophisticated setting, friendly service. Food and wine both excellent, albeit on the pricey side. Recommend the prosecco. Good for a romantic occasion too.

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Washington, DC
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We came here on a recent vacation and our meal here was probably the best overall of the trip. Every course was perfect. I had the burrata and tomatoes, which were extremely flavorful and really made the dish. The pasta dishes were all good, but the seemingly plain pasta with tomatoes and onions was the hit of the night. The... More

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Dubai
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We were staying next door at the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, and took our 2 young daughters for dinner there one night. The food and the service was great. Unfortunately, they don't have a kids menu. However, they have a great Spaghetti Bolognese, that every child would love!

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