Bertorelli, Covent Garden

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This Bertorelli's has long been a favourite with opera-lovers and balletomanes who make it their first stop before the curtain rises across Floral Street at Covent Garden and their last stop after the fat lady sings.But you don't have to have an ear for music to love Bertorelli's, a discerning appetite and an appreciation for fine Italian cuisine, both classic and modern, will be fine. The restaurant is richly and elegantly dressed with a beautiful Caffé and Wine Bar on the lower floor. The service is swift and quite formal, and the food just fab. Try antipasti of Beef carpaccio with parmigiano reggiano crisp, rocket and truffle oil, followed by a pasta course of Smoked salmon ravioli with sour cream and chive sauce, main of marinated chicken breast with crispy fennel, mozzarella risotto cake, red pepper and basil sauce, and go for a cheese course of Parmesan with spiced plum chutney. The wine list is outstanding.

This is a terrific place for vivacious gatherings, with a beautiful semi private dining balcony which overlooks the main dining room, with red and gold suede covered chairs underneath a breathtaking chandelier, adding to the theatrical feeling of Covent Garden. Bertorelli's is a long-time favourite with the opera and ballet crowd who people Covent Garden, so it's perfect for pre or post-curtain parties, as well as buzzy gatherings of those who love a warm Italian welcome, great service, sophisticated surroundings and terrific Italian food. The downstairs caffé can be hired for events and is perfect as a private room.

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Accomodation	Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten Hotel (0.21 miles) Strand Palace Hotel (0.21 miles) Kingsway Hall (0.24 miles) St Martins Lane (0.25 miles) Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel (0.29 miles)
Attractions	Royal Opera House Archives (0.00 miles) Africa Centre (0.11 miles) London Transport Museum (0.14 miles) Contemporary Applied Arts (0.16 miles) Theatre Museum (0.18 miles)
Pubs	Ivy House The (0.38 miles) Imperial The (0.43 miles) Intrepid Fox (0.55 miles) Union Tavern (1.09 miles) Union Jack The (1.31 miles)
Train Stations	London Charing Cross (0.39 miles) London Waterloo East (1.00 miles) London Waterloo (1.02 miles) City Thameslink (1.05 miles) London Blackfriars (1.07 miles)