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Caraffini Restaurant, London, London

Caraffini Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1186 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Caraffini, close to Sloane Square, is a long-standing Chelsea favourite, offering a generous welcome, excellent service, wonderful food and fine wine, all at a very competitive price. Our highly experienced team, and the warm elegance of the ambience, provide a memorably happy and relaxed experience.

We are reopening for business on 12th April 2021. From that date until at least 17th May tables are only available outside, in accordance with Government Covid rules.

Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:15–14:45 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:30–22:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Antonio Farias
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Cross Street
    Sloane Square
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square underground
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 1,186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caraffini Restaurant consistently impresses with its "excellent food," "professional and attentive" service, and "warm" atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "generous portions" and "authentic Italian" flavors. The charming, old-school vibe adds to the experience, making it a "favourite" spot for many. Despite occasional crowdedness, it remains a "must-visit" in London.
1,186 Reviews
  1. Tom VIP

    London62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, buzzy atmosphere. Happy diners

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  2. Nick

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and efficient service, a good menu and the best liver in London.

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  3. silvina

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurante de comida italiana deliciosa!!! Lo súper recomiendo!! La atención el ambiente. El meitre, los mozos , la chica del guardarropas todos amables. Y las pastas excelentes!! Hermosa experiencia en Chelsea.

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  4. James VIP

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent - very good Linguine alla Vongole

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  5. Natalie

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happened upon this little neighbourhood gem and what a find! Delicious food served with a smile and gluten free pasta available, who could ask for more?

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  6. Fay

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming, friendly and efficient staff, classic Italian cooking, and lots of choice on the menu and the list of ‘specials’. My piccata al limone was authentic and tasted good, but surprisingly less tender than expected. Not enough to send it back, but a bit disappointing. However, all in all a very pleasant evening - and glad the restaurant is still going strong after many many years.

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  7. Lady VIP

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always it was a pleasure to visit Caraffini excellent food, service and ambience

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  8. Jagannath VIP

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Caraffini, it was our first visit. We were dining relatively late at 8:30pm with our 7-year old as well, but the staff were incredibly nice. The restaurant has a slightly old school look and feel, which was charming rather than feeling dated. We got an excellent table despite the restaurant being packed and the service was excellent throughout. Portion sizes were generous and the pasta dishes (particularly the fettuccine alla rustica and the seafood taglierini) were excellent. Overall a very nice experience in the Sloane Square area and we’d definitely come back again and recommend Caraffini.

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  9. IanC VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, food was very tasty. Perhaps because I was alone I didn’t get the same treatment? Had to ask twice for another drink. I’d go back for a high quality meal. Could use some nice background music.

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  10. tonym VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Almost understated, but excellent Italian meal. Wine list could be more extensive.

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Caraffini Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1186 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Caraffini Restaurant

61-63 Lower Sloane Street, London, London SW1W 8DH

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sloane Square
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:15–14:45 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:30–22:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square underground
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Antonio Farias
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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