Avanti Acton

Avanti brings a breezy Mediterranean spirit to Acton, blending the warmth of Spanish and Italian dining in one convivial address. It is the sort of place where conversation hums and plates are made to be shared, with flavours that lean sunlit and savoury, comforting yet undeniably elegant.

Tapas set the tone: croquetas de bacalao with their golden crunch, and a soft, layered tortilla de patatas that begs a second forkful. From the stove come generous pans of paella, whether the classic valenciana or a seafood rendition brimming with coastal character. Pizzas arrive with blistered edges and simple perfection, from a margherita done right to prosciutto e funghi, while bright salads such as ensalada de tomate or ensalada de gambas punctuate the table with freshness. For a sweet finish, tiramisu and panna cotta do what Italian dolci do best: whisper rather than shout.

Glasses clink throughout the evening, a sprightly Aperol Spritz, a bittersweet Negroni, a flute of Prosecco or a celebratory splash of G. H. Mumm Cordon Rouge, alongside an easy-drinking run of red and white wines. The mood is relaxed, the service unhurried, and the experience designed for leisurely grazing.

Settle in for a long lunch or unhurried supper in Acton. Book a table, bring an appetite, and let the Mediterranean do the talking.