Italian food conjures up a certain doe-eyed romanticism. Maybe it’s the luxurious elongated meals, maybe it’s the holiday to Puglia you went on last year, or maybe it’s Stanley Tucci. Either way, when you’re in the mood, nothing else hits like a slap-up Italian feast. Of course, Italian restaurants are 10 a penny in London but with this list—with everything from Tuscan trattorias and excellent pizza spots to handmade pasta places, standout tiramisus, and £5 Negronis—you can’t go wrong.
We’ve also got you covered if you’re in the mood for five-foot pepper grinders, troughs of spaghetti, and chicken escalope sandwiches with our guide to London’s excellent old-school Italian spots.