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Zafferano Restaurant, London, Greater London

Zafferano Restaurant

4.4 (1245)
£26 to £40
Italian
16-18 Lowndes Street, London, Greater London SW1X 9EY

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Zafferano first opened in the heart of London’s exclusive Belgravia area in 1995.

Since then, the awards and accolades have continued to pour in each year and the restaurant has achieved some of the best restaurant reviews written.

Zafferano has been acclaimed time and again for its honest wholesome take on Italian cuisine, with dishes like ‘Malfatti’ Pasta Parcels with potato and morel mushroom, Lobster and langoustine sautéed with ‘samphire’ and also Roast ‘Fiorentina’ T-bone Steak with herb salad.
There is also an elegant bar offering a selection of cocktail, aperitifs and digestive as well as a bar menu with a mouth watering choice of regional Italian favourites.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Federico Del Busso
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: 020 7235 5800

Experiences

  • All day Set Menu

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    2 Courses £35.00 per person

Private dining

What 1,245 people are saying

Zafferano Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South West London

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zafferano Restaurant offers a "top quality Italian" dining experience with "charming, attentive staff" and a "comfortable environment." The menu features expertly prepared dishes, including "high quality flavors" and an "extensive menu" of fish, meat, and pasta. The ambiance is praised, though some diners noted inconsistencies in service and pricing.
1,245 Reviews
  1. yasmina

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Highly recommended. Excellent service and food. Highly recommended

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  2. Anne

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a great experience and a wonderful treat to dine at Zafferano! All of the staff are gracious and welcoming and offer flawless service. The cuisine is always superb. It is one of my favourites.

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  3. David VIP

    London173 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    As we just moved from South Kensington to Belgravia, we decided to try this restaurant or Gordon Ramsey's. Both are about 5 minutes walk. The food is fine but the seating allocation or arrangement is terrible. We arrived on time and was shown to a table next to another couple. The restaurant is big and there were plenty of empty tables. Then when the couple finished the table was cleared and set up again only for three blokes who came in and were placed there. I assumed the waiters/waiteress can walk an extra 2 metres to serve. We have noticed this in other restaurants we been. It is perhaps just their training to put people close to each other to create atmosphere (which is silly).

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  4. Jonathon VIP

    London16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Whoever owns this restaurant should swing by and see what’s happening to their investment!! The worst service I’ve had in a restaurant for some time - I didn’t think anyone in today’s market would survive with such poor service. I think we could’ve sat at the table all night and no one would’ve brought a menu, drinks, anything. Unreal.

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  5. Marina

    Brighton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High quality flavors, I recommend the calamari, the burrata, the caesar's salad as antipasti. The sicilian Chardonnay was exquisite, the penne alla vodka was too spicy, the caccio e pepe missed a bit of flavor. The personnel was very professional.

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  6. Anoushka

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Extremely pricey for the portion size but enjoyable all the same.

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  7. Abe VIP

    London15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a great experience, service was slow and they were understaffed for volumes. Menu pricing were out of line for what was served. This restaurant has some work to do before we return.

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  8. Ioanna

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was extremely poor - in that we waited a long time to be served, we had to ask for bread, and also the waiter literally leant over to grate some Parmesan..for the amount of money it costs I would have expected far better

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  9. Robin VIP

    London35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top quality Italian restaurant, very well established; friendly professional staff, nicely spaced tables with several separated dining areas. Food is delicious and expertly prepared; extensive menu and a good selection of fish, meat and pasta dishes.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Kim

    London34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff are perfect- charming, attentive and engaged. The food is cooked perfectly and presented well. It is a very comfortable environment.

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FAQs

Zafferano Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 1245 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South West London
  5. Belgravia

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Zafferano Restaurant

16-18 Lowndes Street, London, Greater London SW1X 9EY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Belgravia
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Federico Del Busso
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: 020 7235 5800
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