La Famiglia Restaurant
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La Famiglia
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Langton Street's Tuscan trattoria since 1975, Chelsea's Italian family room, fourth decade
Restaurant
Zafferano
Lowndes Street's Italian institution since 1995, the Belgravia trattoria that taught London regional pasta
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Belgravia |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
| 12:00 - 14:30, 19:00 - 22:30 (Mon-Sat); 12:00 - 22:00 (Sun)
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Opened in 1995 on a Lowndes Street corner, Zafferano was the room that introduced London to regional Italian cooking before the city had vocabulary for it, Lombard risotto, Piedmontese vitello tonnato, the pasta course as the centre of gravity rather than the prelude. Founder Giorgio Locatelli left for Locanda in 2002, but the kitchen held; current chef Daniele Camera maintains the regional rotation, the bread cart still arrives with the menus, and the Belgravia residents who booked their first table the year it opened still have the same Friday lunch. Reads in the Da Giacomo Milano register.
Editor's Tip
The pasta course is the order, risotto Milanese with veal shin is the regional dish the room is known for. Sunday lunch is family terrain; Friday dinner is the Belgravia regulars. Three minutes from Knightsbridge tube.
At a Glance
- View
- Royal Park, Historic Monuments
Views & Setting
View Type
Royal Park, Historic Monuments
View Quality
Exceptional
Indoor Terrace
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Zafferano, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Zafferano?
Zafferano is located in Belgravia, London, 15 Lowndes Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 9EY.
What are the opening hours of Zafferano?
Zafferano is open 12:00 - 14:30, 19:00 - 22:30 (Mon-Sat); 12:00 - 22:00 (Sun).
What is Zafferano best for?
Zafferano is especially popular for Long Lunch, Family, Anniversary.
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