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Zafferano Restaurant, London, Greater London

Zafferano Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1245 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Zafferano first opened in the heart of London’s exclusive Belgravia area in 1995.

Since then, the awards and accolades have continued to pour in each year and the restaurant has achieved some of the best restaurant reviews written.

Zafferano has been acclaimed time and again for its honest wholesome take on Italian cuisine, with dishes like ‘Malfatti’ Pasta Parcels with potato and morel mushroom, Lobster and langoustine sautéed with ‘samphire’ and also Roast ‘Fiorentina’ T-bone Steak with herb salad.
There is also an elegant bar offering a selection of cocktail, aperitifs and digestive as well as a bar menu with a mouth watering choice of regional Italian favourites.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7235 5800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Federico Del Busso
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 020 7235 5800

What 1,245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zafferano Restaurant offers a sophisticated Italian dining experience in London. Guests praise its "consistently high standard," "professional but charming" atmosphere, and "impeccable service." The menu features beautifully presented dishes, including standout options like Branzino and Italian classics. While prices are on the higher side, many find the experience "outstanding in every respect."

1,245 Reviews
  1. David

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for serving us so well on Christmas Eve

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Quando sono a Londra ci vado da oltre 15 anni , noto sempre Up and Down . L’ultima volta decisamente Down, personale nervoso e non molto professionale , vini al calice mancanti , così come i dolci solo 2 scelte , non abbiamo neanche avuto i biscottini di cortesia (li avevano annunciati , ma mai arrivati) . Pasta un po’ avanti con la cottura per noi italiani , salumi non all’altezza della volta precedente così come i formaggi . Sconsiglio a mio avviso di cenare di Domenica , capisco la stanchezza di una settimana di lavoro , ma a questo punto meglio restare chiusi a cena che rischiare di perdere clienti .

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great from the food to the service 10/10

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  4. Sanjay

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A bit of a disappointment frankly. Premium location and pleasant enough surroundings. Total shambles on coats at entry and exit. Hugely overpriced mediocre food with indistinct flavours served by people who though not unpleasant, and with the odd exception, seemed not to give a monkey’s. Definitely won’t be going back. Ever. For £100 a head with only one glass of wine between us it was a waste of money and an evening we will never get back.

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  5. Mark

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice evening, thanks to the staff and chefs.

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  6. Martin

    London

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, really authentic Italian. But very expensive - would be a lot less in Italy for the same quality 😆!

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  7. Margo

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect… exquisite food, service and ambience.

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  8. Raul

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    A flickering shadow of what was once a mainstay London Italian restaurant. In a still-bustling part of town for a Saturday evening out, the warm rosy glow of good company, good food and service with a bit of flair (if not always the warmest for the less-exalted) has faded so as to be only now visible in the mind's eye, replaced with often harried and largely inattentive service and angry voices quite audible from a kitchen that appears to be in some disarray. The frutti di mare so long a standard here is still as you might remember it, but the execution otherwise was, putting it kindly, inconsistent. It's a rather unpleasant surprise to encounter veal milanese, rather chewy, reminding one of chicken-fried steak from the American Southwest, in the heart of Belgravia. One can only hope that Zafferano will recover as other outstanding restaurants have renewed themselves after a rough patch.

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  9. Lizzie

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an early supper before attending Cadogan Hall so it was fairly quiet. The food was, as usual, delicious and the service impeccable.

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  10. Carlos

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Birthday celebration and they delivered..... Well done!

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Zafferano Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1245 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Zafferano Restaurant

16-18 Lowndes Street, London, Greater London SW1X 9EY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Belgravia
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Federico Del Busso
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7235 5800
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 020 7235 5800
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