Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham, London - (Near Westminster, london)

5 /5 Sana P: I had the most wonderful experience at Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham, London. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt effortlessly elegant yet welcoming, a perfect blend of luxury and coastal Italian charm. The setting is beautiful, with a refined but relaxed ambience that makes it ideal for both special occasions and indulgent evenings out. The staff were warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. They made us feel genuinely looked after without ever being intrusive. The customer service throughout the evening was flawless and truly elevated the entire experience. Food was absolutely outstanding. I ordered the filetto di manzo, which was cooked perfectly and incredibly tender. The calamaro grigliato was fresh, beautifully seasoned, and full of flavour. The Portofino Negroni, was easily one of the best cocktails I’ve had in London. And the tiramisu… truly to die for. Light, rich, and the perfect way to end the meal! Sale e Pepe Mare delivers not only exquisite food but also an unforgettable dining experience. I will absolutely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for exceptional Italian cuisine in a stunning setting.

5 /5 Abi A: Managed to book (on the day) for Mondays official opening and we really lucked out!! We were welcomed outside by Rama, who directed us into the restaurant where we were again greeted and led through the warmly lit corridor, featuring stylish drawings (and numerous bottles of wine) turning into the beautifly high ceilinged, low lit dining room (with bar at the far end and huge windows at the other). Soon after being seated, the Champagne trolley was prompted whisked over with a choice of perfectly chilled glasses of fizz to choose from. Note the tables are set very close to one another,, so be mindful as you enter/exit not to knock anything over, or set fire to yourself on the candle! Our host Delwyn greeted us with a big, genuine smile. He explained the menu, suggested items when the ones we were going to choose were regrettably sold out and answered the questions we had about our food choices. We decided to pick a few items we liked and just have those and while discussing this with Delwyn he organised complimentary bread and olives and summoning the Sommelier over - the fantastically, informative Mohamed who assisted us in our wine choices. Food wise Antipasti Grilled Prawns with garlic and chilli - I guess for ease and to stop the need for finger bowls on the already full table, these had already been pulled with the heads replaced for the "look". Scallops with chilli and lemon, in a Garlic Butter served in a 1/2 shell - the hot melter butter was so delicious I kept the remainder to use with other dishes. Vongole in a white wine and garlic sauce. Pros - This was a good sized portion and a nice alternative to the usual spaghetti Vongole, in that you got all the flavour but not the pasta. Con - The Vongole themselves were quite small in size (compared to other places Ive had them) and a little gritty. The Vongole was initially served luke warm so we had them replaced and the Manager gave us some additional Mussels in a similar sauce to try. These were exceptional - grit free and the meatiest Mussels we have had in years - we agreed that in our opinion they were better than the Vongole and would be a welcome addition as a standing menu item. Primi King Crab Tagliarini Spaghetti Carbonara ****Both tasty and cooked well.**** Beef Ragu Tagliatelle Penne in a White Veal Ragu. ****Again both tasty and cooked well.**** Herb Marinated Lamb Chops - these were melt-in-the-mouth tender, well seasoned and absolutely delicious. With no space for dessert (on this occasion) the complimentary Limoncello was the perfect close to the evenings meal. The food and wine were excellent but the team were exceptional and really made all the difference in terms of dining experience. We look forward to returning!

5 /5 Danny Roukin: Sale e Peppe Mare at The Langham is the perfect marriage of high quality fresh ingredients that are cooked to authentic Italian recipes, hosted in an iconic venue that has been entertaining guests with style and grace for decades. As you walk through to the main dining room you catch a glimpse of all the incredible wines you can choose from. Your breath is then taken away by the beautifully designed dining room that accommodates circa 100 guests, served by a magnificent bar where you can also dine. To start we opted for fried calamari, josper baked king scallops, grilled red prawns and the king crab and avocado. Each dish hit the mark due to the freshness of the ingredients, the quality of flavours and the beautiful presentation. We thought that in order to respect the food we would go straight to the king of Italian wines, the Barolo, which was a wise choice. I couldn’t resist opting for a classic negroni, which was served in a theatrical and professional manner by our charming sommelier, Roy. I just loved the SP branding on the perfectly squared ice cube. These guys know how to interlace fun with high quality food and drink. For mains we had no hesitation in opting for the lobster pasta and the 1kg wagyu T-Bone served with zucchini fritti. Both dishes were sublime and a reflection of classic Italian cooking. The tables next to us ordered the grilled turbot, which looked amazing. For dessert, the tiramisu did its job as it pleased all family members, the cheese cake was traditional and tasty and I opted for an affogato to give me a caffeine hit on a smooth foundation of vanilla ice cream. Take your family, friends or clients to enjoy fabulous food and drink, whilst creating fantastic memories. London’s culinary scene is richer for being catered by the Thesleff group and their committed and talented team. We will definitely be going back.

5 /5 Camille Georger: Went to Sale Pepe Mare for lunch and had such a great experience. The atmosphere is perfect for a business lunch or something more relaxed with friends/family and the lighting is honestly amazing. The food was really good with a wide choice from meat to fish to pasta. The vitello carpaccio was exquisite, definitely one of my favourite dishes, alongside the tuna which was just as good. The staff really looked after us and were very informed on the menu, which makes such a difference. Would definitely go back.