Grind - (Near City of London, london)

Patrick Carr Right. The food is spectacular. If you can, try and sit at the bar where amazing Fatou is a waitress. She made genuinely stonkingly good recommendations that were perfect in terms of what we were looking for at lunch. She also looked after us so well. Wagyu gyoza (prepare to fight whoever you’re with for them), snow crab (my wife loved), JFC (my fave, get the spicy version). The chocolate and citrus mizumono dessert is also very special. My Mrs isn’t bothered about anything chocolate-y but thought it was great. I’m a choco-holic and agreed. PS - Electric Diner (just across the room) is great too. Chicken Waffles in on Friday ace. PPS - Stick around and go to the main Ned bar. They play really great live music in the evenings, on the stage (see pics).

Don R Campbell Warm welcome, informed and fun service accompanying the authentic food. 4 of us all very much enjoyed our food. In fact, our vegetarian friend said "This is the best arrabbiata I have enjoyed in my 60yrs." The veal was superb, subtle flavours, light breading. The salmon piece as a main was large and done to perfection (not overcooked as it often can be). The gluten free pasta (penne) portion was large and done very well. When in this neighborhood again, well return to try some of their other options. We sat upstairs, its cozy, comfortable and the glass ceiling added to the ambience

Dany Ashkar There are places you visit… and there are places that truly capture your heart. Piazza Italiana is the latter. From the moment we stepped inside, we were surrounded by breathtaking architecture and the most elegant decor. The grand ceilings, the beautiful detailing, the soft lighting — everything feels romantic, luxurious, and timeless. It’s the kind of setting that makes you slow down, look around, and simply admire the beauty of the space. The food was just as unforgettable. Every dish was crafted with such care and authenticity, full of rich Italian flavors that felt both comforting and refined. Each bite felt like a love letter to Italy. And the service made the evening even more special — attentive, warm, and genuinely kind without ever being intrusive. We felt welcomed, valued, and completely taken care of. Piazza Italiana isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience filled with beauty, flavor, and romance. I left already dreaming about my next visit.

Hems Patel Took my friend here for his farewell dinner in London and we had a great meal. The sirloin steak was charred on the outside and juicy in the middle, cooked exactly right. The beef dripping chips were thick‑cut, golden and addictive, while the beef dripping fries were crisp and impossible to stop picking at. The mash with gravy was smooth, buttery and comforting, and the macaroni cheese was creamy, gooey and easily the side that stole the show. Friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere made it a really nice evening.

Edward Katia “Katie” The food was generally very good, but the mushroom coca was truly unique and special — the best mushrooms I’ve ever tasted. The succulent pig was a little on the dry side, but everything else was excellent. The service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was beautiful, with wonderfully tasteful décor.

Tom I had dinner here with a colleague on a Monday night. It was relatively quiet but then the city always is on a Monday. The decor is very nice and there is lots of space so would be interesting to see the vibe of the place when it’s full. The small plates are essentially starters and we shared the pork bites and burnt ends between two and it was probably enough. The menu is interesting! For the mains my colleague had the ribeye and I had the fillet steak. We had a side of mash with gravy and also the loaded style chips. The steaks were delicious. Really tender and cooked to perfection. The meat was great. Really up there. Big shout out to the gravy mash combo too. That was immense. The service was efficient and felt a bit upsell a few times but again that’s the city for you. We stuck with what we wanted and it was seriously good. Would definitely go back. It’s not cheap but it’s worth it.