When an Italian person invites you to his favorite Italian place in London to grab lunch, you…read moreabsolutely have to go. This is no high priced restaurant with a reserve Barolo list, it is a neighborhood café on a street corner, near Sloane Square in Belgravia. It was a nice day, so we sat at an outside table. But, first you have to go inside to order. They have two counters: one for coffee, cappuccino, and decadent deserts and one for food. They have tramezzini (Italian sandwiches), and all kinds of a la carte items like baked chicken, lasagna, meatballs, etc., plus sides like marinated tomatoes, salad and rice - have rice as a side dish option is some real-deal Italian stuff. I had breaded chicken, rice and tomatoes, my friend had the aubergine lasagna. Our food was excellent and we were well taken care of by the staff.

Best place for lunch sandwiches in Vail! I got a hot pastrami sub that was life-changing. Will be…read moreback soon!

You guys, it's freaking me out that I'm writing review updates nearly 3 years later. I can't…read morebelieve I've been living in London this long. Personal Amanda problems aside, Natural Kitchen still has lovely salad options and delicious juices-galor. I did finally manage to eat upstairs for their brunch, my only complaint being they put us down for the wrong time even though I checked twice. But come on, no-one died over that. Anyway, the brunch options were good and the food was delish as well. It's a solid place to stop for a nice refreshing breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

Natural K: Would you like your salmon heated up?…read more Uli B: Yes, please! Natural K: That's an extra pound though. Uli B: (empty and confused look) Natural K: It's the law, we're just abiding by the new law...the pasty tax, you know? When you have take-out... Uli B: I see. My dear Natural Kitchen - I've been really trying to like you. In fact, I've come to visit you three times, just to make sure that I'm not writing an unbalanced review about you, but I simply have to say that every time you have simply not met my expectations: 1) I came for brunch with a few friends. You were very crowded and your wait staff was overwhelmed, unfriendly & unprofessional. I know it's very hard to be popular and thus very busy, but please, don't give me an attitude...plus, your Egges Benedict were not that good either! 2) I came because another Yelper mentioned that your take-away salads were really great. In fact, I was ready to forgive you for your misbehaviour during my first visit. And wow, your salad selection does really look impressive - I felt like I was already purified with healthy goodness just by looking at the salads on display. But you let me down again!!! Believe it or not, but the salads didn't have any flavour at all...you know how it is, when you have a stuffed nose and everything tastes the same? This is what your salads tasted like! Seriously, I had three different kinds and non of them tasted majorly different from each other... 3) How does the saying go? First time, shame on you, second time shame on me and third time... While the flavours of the salads had slightly improved during my third visit, the incident with the "pasty-tax" just made me not want to come back to you at all anymore...I'm sorry, while it might be the law, it seems like you are the only business that seems to adhere to it!

Walked here after visiting Westminster Abbey. Friendly restaurant with large pasta portions that…read moreare shareable between two adults. Service was fine. Pasta was delicious. Definitely honest cooked like your Italian grandma would have made. Not too saucy but just right. The also had cannoli which we picked up the pistachio Rene and chocolate ones. Crispy, flaky, and delicious. Lots of Barilla pasta boxes on the walls for decoration. There was an old, senile man there that was shouting randomly and probably with dementia. He definitely wasn't aware of his surroundings. The restaurant took care of him and have him a drink and a table. I really appreciated that a lot. It shows they are caring people and that's the kind of business I want to support. Thank you

This is a lovely small restaurant on Horseferry not far from our hotel. It's a great spot for a low…read morekey pasta dinner. Previous reviews mentioned the portions are large so we shared a dish. It hit the spot and was delicious. The service was outstanding, friendly and prompt. Highly recommend.

This was my one and only official meal in London, and I totally adored it. The shop is tiny but the…read moreselection man and woman making the sandwiches were super pleasant, and the selection was great. My friend got ketchup which the woman readily accomodated for, albeit after some chidding (ketchup on a sandwich is an afront to British culture, apparently). We were able to snag one of the only tables outside and had a lovely time catching up over a great sandwich. Will certainly be back next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Like many who have worked on Goodge St, Dino was my lunch saviour. I have had Italian sandwiches…read morehere so often that if you knock me down and cut me open I'll bleed Dino. I'd be there everyday in the short queue looking up and down at the freshly made arancinis, pastas, chicken cutlets and other Italian classics but never deviating from the sandwich menu and never choosing anything other than "No.1 on ciabatta, not toasted" Recipe: 1. Cut a slab of fresh ciabatta about the size of a Sony PlayStation 2. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil 3. Layer with slices of wet mozzarella 4. Layer with fresh cut prosciutto 5. Layer with handfuls of fresh basil leaves 6. Give it to Tom E Sounds amazing, right? It is. And Dino charges you less than many of the plastic-encased sandwiches at Pret or Eat for so much more. You won't need crisps or anything else to complete your lunch. One Dino's sandwich should suffice, but I bet you'll still be tempted to get some of the other Italian goodies in his shop. It's hard not to.

Was visiting London to run the London Marathon and boxcar was around the corner from our hotel. So…read moreglad we stumbled upon it because the food is amazing and the place is adorable. Seating is tough and you really gotta scalp, because that's the only way you'll get served. I had the strawberry matcha and my boyfriend got the orange espresso. We both loved the drinks! My boyfriend got the salmon eggs Benedict and I got the baked eggs with chorizo. My dish was phenomenal! My boyfriend owns a bagel store and was impressed by his dish as well. If you showed your marathon bib number, you got a free pasty and we tried a blackberry apple muffin that was so so good. Only wish we could've came back!

First review of 2025 goes to Boxcar Baker and Deli in London. This coffee shop between the…read moreneighborhoods of Marylebone and Paddington offers various breakfast fare, including sandwiches, wraps,and pastries. We came here for coffee and nibbles on a freezing Thursday morning, and the place was packed with patrons. Fortunately, it didn't take long to grab a table for two. The place is warm and cozy, and it's a recommended spot while doing some laundry nearby.

We stayed at a hotel close to the Boxcar location and walked by it several times before coming in…read morefor a coffee + snack. The staff is super friendly, the coffee is great and all their pastries look incredible. Hope to be back someday

We started our five day London stay with a meal at Boxcar's Bakery and ended with a delicious meal…read morelast night at the Bar and Grill. Wonderful ambience and service. Cozy and warm. I had not had an Austrian orange wine before and it was quite nice. Quince flatbread was also new to us and tasty. Great burger and pork dish. Very creative.

This place was so tasty and super cute inside. They have a variety of coffees and cocktails, I went…read morefor the flat white. For breakfast I had the jalapeño cornbread. It came with chorizo and an egg. It was slightly spicy and super tasty. My sister had the full breakfast and enjoyed that, not quite as heavy as the typical full English. It was a very good stop, I'd recommend it!

Great local spot. Incredible hidden patio Kid friendly…read more Great service Beer and wine were ice cold.

Lovely little grocery and cafe on the corner of Vauxhall Grove and Bonnington Square. Everyone is…read moresweet and the food is delicious. They offer espresso drinks (hot/iced), bottled sodas, waters, beers. There is usually a fresh baked pastry or two on the counter. The grocery section has jarred foods and sauces, dry pastas, grains, fresh produce, bread. There is a reach in freezer with cups of Gelato ice cream from a local company called Gelupo. I had the Sour Cherry Riccotta and the Bitter Chocolate. Both were to die for. Chocolate will never be the same for me again after this cup. I will have dreams with it for years to come. They sell chocolate bars as well. The Rococco ones are made in London. Perfect small gift to bring home with you. There are about 10 tables outside plus few benches and picnic tables across the street. There is a wonderful community garden also across the street with additional seating and lovely shaded areas to relax in. Italo offers free WiFi for it's customers, by the way. Ask for the code or look for it in chalk on the walls. I believe they open around 11am and close around 6 or 7pm but it really depends on the volume of sales for the day. Wonderful place with wonderful people. We enjoyed our time spent here very much. Thank you Italo.

Absolutely fabulous food and drink in a lovely quiet surrounding. The food is made fresh (had a…read morecheese sandwich, with a cheese recommended by the assistant, based on my request for a strong medium hard), my friends had a sausage & cheese and a ham & cheese each, topped off with lovely custard tarts. Coffee all good, and set us up well for a quick play on the swings in the small square opposite. The inside feels a little dark and close, but the seats on the pavement outside are what make this a 5 star cafe. Visit on a sunny Saturday morning.