When I was a child, ‘È pericoloso spogersi’ was my first introduction to Italian. This sentence which, back then, you could find on every European train window, and which, in effect, means ‘Leaning out of the window is dangerous’, in English was so prosaically expressed as ‘Do not lean out of the window’. There you have it right away, all the style, the drama, the passion of Italy and all the implications of the dangers of leaning out too far. There’s something of it in Sophia Loren’s hips, in the chocolatey froth on a cappuccino and in the roar of a Bugatti engine. Now say ‘Villa di Geggiano’. Doesn’t it just roll off the tongue like warm melting caramel from a wooden spoon? It conjures up sun drenched vineyards, Italian architecture and La Dolce Vita.
I love this place - the chef is a really passionate Italian who uses the best ingredients. The atmosphere is great and lends itself to groups of women wanting cocktails, families wanting a relaxing lunch, couples wanting a romantic meal or people doing business. The décor is stunning and the staff are always really friendly. I've eaten here probably 5 times now and it is definitely my favourite Italian. If you haven't been here, give it a try - there aren't many more upmarket places likes this in the West London area.
Fantastic new restaurant. Proper authentic Tuscan food and wine. Great atmosphere. Service was a bit erratic (hence not the full five stars) but it's only just opened so that's to be expected. The lamb and the chianti was divine.
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