Cacio e pepe pasta, fresh seafood, sourdough pizza. When it comes to Italian food in Soho, we've got you sorted. From dimly-lit restaurants cooking up grilled specialities to a no-frills pasta den that matches freshly prepared food with frozen aperitifs, these are the most delicious Italian restaurants in Soho, whether you want authentic trattoria, or forward-thinking flavours.
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Last updated on 2nd December 2024
Fusing Spanish and Italian cuisine, Dehesa serves up tapas and charcuterie in the heart of Soho in a regularly changing seasonal menu. Head to the Ganton Street spot for a taste of those infamous deep-fried and cheese stuffed courgette flowers paired with copious amounts of wine.
Mele E Pere is possibly as authentic as you can get without actually being in Italy, serving homemade pasta dishes and 48-hour proved pizzas. There are plenty of juicy steaks on the menu too, alongside an extensive selection of vermouth cocktails.
Established in Naples and thriving in London, Pizza Pilgrims Soho offers a delectable array of pillowy-crusted Neapolitan classics and rotating guest specials. Topped with top-notch ingredients like portobello mushroom and truffle or Margherita and nduja, the pies are served with sides of smoky tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella or zesty marinated artichoke hearts with prosciutto.
Located just outside Oxford Circus station, Amalfi Ristorante is a beautiful restaurant inspired by Southern Italy. There are multiple gorgeous spaces to dine in here, including a leafy roof terrace, and plenty of spritz cocktails to accompany your meal.
As for the menu? They offer all your favourites, including hand-stretched sourdough pizzas topped with wild mushroom and truffle, handmade veal ravioli and spaghetti carbonara.
Like its sister site Dehesa (also featured on this list(, Ember Yard specialises in wood-fired dishes hailing from Italy and Spain. Located on Berwick Street, the charming restaurant focusses on simple but delicious sharing plates paired with vermouth and a varied wine selection. They had us at hot smoked old spot pork belly with a Basque cider glaze.
Obicà Mozzarella Bar is an authentic Italian restaurant that's taken its 25 locations in Italy and expanded to our capital as well. While you can guess that the buffalo cheese it's named after is the staple, there's also a delish range of other small plates, pizza, pasta and secondi.
For wood-fired pizzas using traditional Roman dough and handmade, fresh pasta, head to Soho for Bocconcino. The mouthwatering menu includes pappardelle with wild mushrooms and stracciatella cheese, plus unique cocktails featuring focaccia-infused tequila.
Searching for an Italian spot in Soho? Look no further than Pizza Pilgrims in Selfridges. Head up to the 4th floor for delightful slices of the good stuff, parmesan crusted artichoke hearts and burrata in its gorgeous space. If you're thirsty, be sure to sip on a bespoke cocktail (or two).
40 Dean Street is a family-run restaurant in the heart of Soho whipping up affordable Italian cuisine to hungry passers-by. Having been around since 1929 (when it originally opened on Old Compton Street), it prides itself on offering warm hospitality in a cool, bistro environment with executive chef Nima Safaei at the helm. Bring your furry friend along for a delicious dinner, as it welcomes pooches with open arms, and look forward to tucking into the likes of burrata with confit plum tomatoes, crunchy squid and zucchini alongside an aioli and sweet chilli sauce, and pappardelle with a beef and tomato ragu. And for dessert? Pistachio tiramisu, of course.
For a cosy yet stylish date night, 64 Old Compton Street offers an intimate space perfect for couples. The restaurant's charming ambience and delectable menu create the ideal backdrop for an evening filled with conversation, great food, and the magic of Soho.
Whether it's a first date or a special celebration, this venue sets the mood for a memorable experience with decadent desserts like a pistachio tiramisu.
Communal seating, vibrant artwork and terrazzo tables set the scene for Stevie Parle's queue-inducing pasta restaurant. Wondering what's on the menu? Think antipasti, stuffed specials and tiramisu washed down with spritzes and prosecco slushies.
Looking for a casual Italian restaurant in Soho? Bella Italia on Argyll Street is whipping up all kinds of classics from the country, including freshly made pasta and a whole host of delish pizzas. Better yet, you can also try out the venue's very own famous gelato van.
Prepare for a slice of northern Italy as POLPO brings Venetian cooking to the table. Matching cicheti like arancini and Caprese skewers with fritto misto and pizzette, the Beak Street favourite doesn't disappoint. Expect a laid-back atmosphere and rustic decor.
Naples made it so that L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele exists, but it's Soho making sure that you can enjoy. Famous in Italy for their undeniably delicious pizzas, L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is all about eating a bit of history, established in making slices since the early 1900s. On Old Compton Street, this place is definitely all about getting a slice of the action.
