When you think of authentic
Italian food, what comes to mind immediately? Common answers are pizza and
pasta but, in fact, authentic Italian food is much more varied than this, and
we’re going to recommend some places around London that serve authentic Italian
food and are ideal if you’re attending Twin’s English Centre in London and
staying in the capital.
Twin’s English Centre London is located in Lewisham, an area with excellent public transport links, making it
extremely convenient if you want to visit one of these great places serving
Italian food to relax with your friend after your English lessons.
Stef’s Italian
Let’s get started. The first
place you should go to is the family run Italian Restaurant Stef’s Italian, situated in Central London. They’re known for their wide range of
authentic Italian dishes made with passion, but their key selling point is the
great atmosphere and extremely welcoming staff, who will ensure you have an
excellent dining experience.
What’s even better is that Stef’s Italian often has offers, at
least one of which will probably suit your needs. A two course special and a glass of Prosecco
is only £16.95, or if you and your friends are feeling slightly hungrier, why
not upgrade and go for a three course meal accompanied by half a bottle of wine
for just £23.95. If you just fancy something small then we’d recommend one of
their chef’s specials: ‘Petto Di Pollo Alla Boscaiola’.
Citrus
Citrus is a casual restaurant in Piccadilly serving traditional
Italian cuisine combined with modern techniques, and like the name it’s vibrant
and lively. One of its key attractions is that all food is made from fresh and
seasonal ingredients in-house, and if you have a sweet tooth then we’d
recommend their selection of ice-creams and sorbets. Why? Because they’re
homemade too! It’s also highly affordable considering a two course lunch is
only £15. For another £5 you can add an extra course, but there might be no
need as their portions are quite ample.
Sartori
Enjoy the scenery of Canary Wharf
whilst dining in Sartori. This
restaurant is famous for their metre long pizzas, as well as a variety of
homemade Italian dishes ranging from seafood, such as poached salmon, mussels,
and marinated tuna, to traditional pasta dishes with their own twist. Prices vary according to the selected dish
but it’s fair to say everything is reasonably priced and their 2 course lunch
menu is only £9.95.
Hopefully, we have inspired you
to discover the exciting side to Italian cuisine, so try and be adventurous and
you might even develop a new love for Italian cuisine. There are many more
authentic Italian restaurants scattered throughout London, so we challenge you
to find the best one!