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Luca (Farringdon)

27th April 2023 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New Michelin starred restaurant for the UK 2023 Guide serving value Italian options in the Barbican area of London

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 88 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 4EH

Food Rating: 73%

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Cecconi’s (Bicester Village)

18th December 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New opening of Cecconi's chain in Bicester Village shopping outlet

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Bicester OX26 6WD

Food Rating: 64%

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La Colombina (Venice)

6th May 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Family owned and run small restaurant in north Venice serving classic Venetian dishes

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Sestiere Cannaregio, 1828, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Food Rating: 67%

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Antico Martini (Venice)

6th May 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming and historic restaurant in the

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Calle del Caffettier, 2007, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Food Rating: 75%

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Luciano by Gino D’Acampo (The Strand)

9th March 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

London, flagship restaurant of Gino D'Acampo serving multi-regional Italian dishes

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 336-337 The Strand London WC2R 1HA

Food Rating: 72%

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Zafferano (Knightsbridge)

24th August 2020 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Ex-Michelin starred venue serving fresh Italian food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 15 Lowndes Street, London, SW1X 9EY

Food Rating: 74%

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Beck at Browns (Mayfair)

12th April 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Wonderful Mediterranean cooking and hospitality in the main restaurant of Browns Hotel

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Address: Browns Hotel, Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP

Food Rating: 82%

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Da Vittorio (Brusaporto)

16th April 2018 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Family run and beautifully adorned hotel restaurant overlooking private grounds

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Via Cantalupa, 17 24060 Brusaporto (BG) Italy

Food Rating: 93%

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Murano (Mayfair)

9th September 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Slick, Michelin starred Italian restaurant in Mayfair by Angela Hartnett

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 20 Queen Street, Mayfair, W1J 5PP

Food Rating: 76%

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Polpo (Soho)

16th August 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Ventian-inspired chain from Russell Norman, serving easy dishes in a fun environment 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Ventian

Address: 41 Beak Street London W1F 9SB

Food Rating: 70%

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Summary

Social Atmosphere.
Unique, Venetian interiors.
Pleasant dishes.

Bubbly service but aloof at times.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Ventian

Address: 41 Beak Street London W1F 9SB

Website: Polpo (Soho)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 20 7734 4479

Recent Visit – 1 Star

Mikla (Istanbul)

8th March 2025

Recent Visit – 2 Stars

Brooklands by Claude Bosi (Hyde Park)

16th May 2024

Recent Visit – 3 Stars

L’Assiette Champenoise (Reims)

22nd June 2023

Recent Visit – Not Starred but Recommended

Dishoom (Covent Garden)

5th November 2022

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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