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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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
