Il Bistrotto Chelsea

Il Bistrotto Chelsea brings a blue Mediterranean bistro ambience to the heart of West London, channelling the seaside glamour of Genoa and Portofino. Here, the easy elegance of the Ligurian Riviera meets Chelsea polish, with a considered cocktail programme and a devotion to natural wines poured with quiet confidence.

The kitchen leans into shareable, seasonal flavours and a spirit of conviviality. Warm focaccia al formaggio tears invitingly, while pumpkin soup with croutons offers cosy simplicity. Plates travel the coastline in unfussy style: fried calamari, crisp and saline, and grilled lamb with gravy and black kale speak of substance without fuss. Timed to the daily rhythm, a pasta of the day appears only at pasta o’clock, a nod to Italian ritual that keeps things deliciously of-the-moment.

To finish, it is a toss-up between dark chocolate and rum or a silken fior di latte ice cream affogato, each a final flourish to linger over. The room’s relaxed poise and the clink of good glasses set the pace for long conversations and unhurried bites.

Slip into Chelsea’s Riviera mood. Book a table, raise a glass, and let the evening drift by in true bistrotto fashion.