Carluccio's

Carluccios is an Italian favourite and is perfect for casual dates with friends and family. This particular branch at St Christopher’s is a regular and I have probably been more than 20 times. Never have there failed me. I have been with my mum, partner, siblings, best friends, everyone. It’s lovely in the summer al fresco style but the tables are very popular in the summer. St Christopher’s place is one of my favorite hang out spots in central London, it’s next door to Bond Street station so accessibility is perfect. Staff are really lovely. Today we had a nice chat with the Polish waitress (so sorry, I didn’t ask for her name) and she was a joy. I absolutely adored her. She made us laugh and feel welcome and it’s always nice to get that from staff once in a while. The polenta cake for dessert is a new one and I loved it. Look at the colours of the rhubarb or is it blueberry sauce? So divine. Always nice with the seafood pasta. Never go wrong with the freshness.

A staple on St Christopher's place, the chain founded by the late Carluccio delivers a double experience of restaurant and delicatessen. You can purchase lovely for products that make move gifts such as trio of oils or chutneys. The restaurant is modern and unfussy with an outdoor terrace which is used all year round.

Great location with friendly staff. Good choice of specialist drinks like Peroni Gran Reserva which is ideal for summer. They allow smokers to site outside and some are rude and just blow smoke everywhere. A great place to people watch, and prices that are reasonable for this area. You can just get a beer or a coffee as they don't demand you have a meal like other places.