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Pizzarium Bonci (Rome)

27th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

No reservation, neighbourhood pizzarium serving world-stage level pizza 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Pizza

Address: Via della Meloria, 43, 00136 Roma, Italy

Food Rating: 83%

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Cacio & Pepe (Rome)

27th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Neighbourhood outdoor restaurant  serving quality pasta 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Via Giuseppe Avezzana, 11, 00195 Roma, Italy

Food Rating: 74%

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Le Calandre (Padua)

26th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

World class cooking in an unassuming restaurant, located in a plain looking neighbourhood serving some of the best food had on record.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Via Liguria, 1, 35030 Sarmeola di Rubano, PD, Italy

Food Rating: 97%

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The River Café (Hammersmith)

3rd February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long established and vibrant Italian restaurant 10 minutes walk from Hammersmith tube station, serving simple, yet powerful dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, Hammersmith, W6 9HA

Food Rating: 74%

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Il Latini (Florence)

13th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long established, family owned restaurant serving traditional Tuscan food with flamboyant and warm hospitality

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Tuscan

Address: Via dei Palchetti, 6R, 50123 Florence, Italy

Food Rating: 79%

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Gusta Pizza (Florence)

13th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Fast, pizza establishment on the southside of the Arno river in Florence

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Pizza

Address: Via Maggio, 46R, 50125 Florence, Italy

Food Rating: 71%

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La Bottega Del Buon Caffè (Florence)

12th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Riverside restaurant with open kitchen, outside summer bar and stylish interior, ideal for more notable and intimate occasions serving some innovative Italian dishes.

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 69/R, Florence, Italy

Food Rating: 82%

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Cucina Torcicoda (Florence)

12th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming option in Florence that has multiple areas for different occasions with some good, straighforward options.  

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: Via Torta, 5, Florence, Italy

Food Rating: 62%

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Franco Manca (Tottenham Court Road)

9th October 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

One of a growing chain in the UK serving very reasonably priced pizzas using excellent sour dough bases

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 98 Tottenham Court Road. London W1T 4TR

Food Rating: 73%

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Novikov (Mayfair)

19th September 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Slick venue in Mayfair offering a choice of two dining rooms with their own cuisine (Chinese on ground floor and Italian on the lower section) complete with basement nightclub to keep oligarchs and celebrity watchers happy

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Asian and Italian

Address: 50A Berkeley St, London, W1J 8HA

Food Rating: 73%

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  • Food Rating - 73%
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Summary

Chic interior.
Two restaurants in one location with evening bar.
Pleasing food.

Pricey.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Asian and Italian

Address: 50A Berkeley St, London, W1J 8HA

Website: Novikov (Mayfair)

Telephone: +44 20 7399 4330

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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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