Chef Patron of Theo Randall Cucina Italiana, known for seasonal cooking and Italian cuisine. The restaurant is described as an award-winning Italian restaurant.
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Thank you Saturday Kitchen for introducing us to Theo. And thank you Theo and your team for promoting the interesting and diverse nature of Italian food. Brilliant.
We had Augusts tasting menu, Campania, four courses with matching wines £85, again Brilliant.
Some people might say it’s just an Italian restaurant, but it’s far, far more than that. It’s a restaurant that oozes quality, freshness and of course Italy. Want a pizza pop down to your local Italian, want quality and freshness with a feel of Italy, then pop down to Theo’s Cucina you will not be disappointed.
Beginning with a warm welcome and then the service - everything was excellent. The staff were very polite and friendly. We really enjoyed regional tasting menu. The food was very high quality as you would expect in fine dining. The August menu had beef which we do not eat. So we weer offered an alternative which we really enjoyed. It was really a great experience for both my wife and me.
We tried the May tasting menu and overall had a good experience. The dishes were creative and enjoyable, and the focaccia served at the beginning was especially delicious. Burrata salad was also pretty good. The service staff were polite throughout the evening.
A few small points though. Some of the pasta were slightly too firm, almost undercooked in texture.
I had also noted in the booking that we were celebrating a birthday, although there did not seem to be any special acknowledgement or arrangement.
The main issue for us was that around 8pm we were told the table had been booked for another reservation and were asked to move to the bar area. However, the table remained empty for the rest of the evening until we left (which was about an hour later), which made the request feel a bit unnecessary. We also spent quite a lot of time waiting between courses, so if there is a dining time limit, the pacing of service could probably be managed better. I also noticed that another table next to us, who arrived earlier than we did, were not asked to move, so I’m not sure whether this was related to ordering the tasting menu.
That said, the staff were all courteous and the overall meal was still enjoyable.
This is one of the best kept secrets in London which sounds odd for a top chef and a restaurant in a big hotel.
I’m not sure there are many better menus than their Regional Tasting menu. In 2025 we went to 12 of 12. The variety of food and wine is outstanding on their regional menus. Bread, 4 delicious courses, Prosecco and 3 matched wines for £85. Each one a journey and experience.
Not only is the food outstanding but the service is perfect. Anna Maria who is the manager is at the top of her game, welcoming, friendly with all tables and takes time to engage in busy service. And across all 12 visits last year the levels never dropped once - perfect every time. Every member of staff, superb.
Still visiting every other month this year, it’s become our favourite place to eat and catchup. Congrats to everyone on what you have created and we look forward to the next tasting menu!
Amazing birthday lunch today. The staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly which started things off on a positive note- and it just got better from there. Rahim our lovely waiter brought us bruschetta and focaccia to nibble on, then my husband had lobster ravioli to start with which was succulent and tasted like a fabulous bisque, and i had the cheese sformato/souffle which was intensely savoury and cheesey but light as air. My husband then had the guinea fowl which was outstanding- moist, stuffed with ham with a fabulous rich sauce and wonderful mushrooms. I had ravioli stuffed with herbs in a butter sauce which was fabulous. Finally we shared the ricotta cheesecake with pears and sultanas and a pairing sweet wine which was heaven. Thank you for your incredibly delicious food and for making my birthday so special 💗!
