Opera Tavern is a sprawling Italian restaurant in Covent Garden that's bringing flavours of the Mediterranean to Central London. Expect to find tapas-style small plates that span fish, meat and vegetables with charcoal specials that are perfect for sharing on date nights and group dinners.

Make your way over to Bow Street to find Zizzi, a gorgeous dining destination with banquet seating, unique murals and ambient lighting. Even better, there's a fantastic selection of Italian eats up for grabs, from black truffle salami pizza to six layer lasagne.

Wildwood Covent Garden is a great choice for Italian food in the West End, promising signature stone-baked pizzas, comforting pasta dishes and a range of your favourite desserts for an indulgent treat to end the meal. Plus, you can expect grill dishes to boot.

28-50 Wine Bars are all beautiful, stylish restaurants, with sites in Covent Garden, Chelsea and Kensington. When it comes to Italian food? They pair arancini, burrata and truffle polenta with expertly curated bottles of wine for the ultimate escape.

Serving a fusion of Peruvian and Italian food in Central London, Monmouth Kitchen is a must for those looking for something a little different. Tuck into plates of lamb cutlets with red anticucho, pecorino and truffle tortellini, and zesty chicken risotto at this Covent Garden spot. 

Wedged between Covent Garden and Charing Cross, Bancone is a great restaurant for eating pasta in Central London. Trust us, these guys take their speciality seriously, with star plates including wood pigeon ravioli, lobster bucatini and pappardelle with sautéed chicken livers. 

Margot is a Covent Garden Italian restaurant from Paulo De Tarso and Nicolas Jaouën. This swanky spot is made for special occasions and date nights in Central London for its elevated approach to classic dishes (where guests choose the size), signature cocktails and handpicked bottles. 

Looking for somewhere to drink wine and graze on Italian food in Covent Garden? Augustus Harris should be top of your list. Replicating a cosy Venetian bàcaro, it serves an extensive range of bottles and sells produce in the day with cichetti taking centre stage in the evening.

VyTA is one of the most romantic Italian restaurants in Covent Garden for its stunning interiors and impressive menu of Italian classics. Executive Chef Dino De Bellis has taken inspiration from his Roman upbringing to create an enticing selection of authentic plates that pack a punch.