Assaggi
Price guide: Expensive
1st Floor, 39 Chepstow Place, London, W2 4TS
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Expert review of Assaggi
Competition is hot in London for my favourite Italian restaurant, but this one just nabs it.
Years ago I didn’t like Assaggi, finding it unwelcoming and pretentious, but over time we’ve both softened and these days it’s my preferred place for Saturday lunch.
Food and drink:
Sardinian seasonal cooking, sometimes rustic, sometimes elegant (scallops with fregola salad, stuffed courgette flower). Listen for the specials – fresh crab maybe, with paper-thin celery dressed with lemon. I love their thick, grilled veal chop. Opt for the mash rather than the chips, which are standard-issue skinny fries. The house wine is £23 a bottle, but an excellent choice. I always finish with the cloud-soft vanilla bavarese topped with a shot of espresso – it’s gorgeous, and saves wanting to buy a round of coffee afterwards.
Ambience:
Assaggi attracts an international crowd as well as wealthy locals. The décor is confidently understated, with painted orange walls and simple furniture – flowers and window boxes add prettiness.
Service:
Staff are efficient and professional yet manage to make it all feel informal.
Location:
Surprising: discreetly set above a pub on a primarily residential street, but in easy walking distance of Westbourne Grove’s fabulous shops.
Price advice:
A three-course meal for two with side dishes and the cheapest wine will cost around £130.
More information on Assaggi:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Restaurant
- Food:
- Italian
- Address:
- 1st Floor, 39 Chepstow Place, London, W2 4TS
- Telephone:
- 020 7792 5501
- Serves:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Opening times:
- Mon-Fri 12.30-2.30pm, 7.30-11pm; Sat 1-2.20pm, 7.30-11pm.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Reservations:
- Always essential
- Free tags / Keywords:
- Sardinian
