Santa Lucia

Chelsea’s neighbourhood Italian restaurant. The place where the locals and more importantly, the Italian locals go. No tourist guides or fanny packs here. Simple, elegant and good Italian food, served quickly and in a cozy environment. A perfect Sunday evening place, especially well combined with a drink at Brinkley’s across the street after dinner. Try any of the pizzas or the specials....anything really. We have been here maybe 20 times together....the only bad experience was when we stupidly showed up right after Italy was dumped out of a very disappointing world cup campaign and the atmosphere was positively toxic! However, as an Austrian and a Finn, all we know is footballing disappointment, so this was entirely understandable.

Ensure that you sit upstairs however and if the place is packed the pizzeria next door called Friends is also good.

Ranking:

Food – 8/10

Service – 8/10

Ambiance – 8/10

Value – 9/10

Bill for two £40

2 Hollywood Road

London, SW10 9HY

020 7352 8484