38 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AY
Harden's says
This traditional Italian newcomer (with a sibling in Riga) opening on May 19 2021 and occupies an impressive Edwardian (1902) banking hall in the heart of the Square Mile – the former Telling room of the British Linen Bank (later Bank of Scotland). The dramatic columns and ceiling of the space remain and Aleksandr Sarujev is at the stoves.
Harden's survey result
Summary
Near the Bank of England, this Italian three-year-old occupies a particularly fine Edwardian banking hall (built in 1902). Had it not opened around the time of the pandemic, it might be better known – “it’s not too noisy for a City restaurant and with good service and a reasonably priced lunch deal”.
Summary
This “beautiful old banking hall” in Threadneedle Street makes for a “decent business venue” in the heart of the City, with “a well-executed if limited Italian menu, and wines priced for expense accounts”. On a quiet evening, though, it can “lack atmosphere”.
Summary
Occupying an impressive Edwardian banking hall in the heart of the City, this high-ceilinged space provides a large, classic Italian menu and – if you still have space – makes a feature of a sizeable cheeseboard, showcasing Italian cheeses. Reports are uniformly upbeat, including as a business choice (and, if Accounts are on your case, there’s a good-value lunchtime set menu).
Summary
This traditional Italian newcomer (with a sibling in Riga) opened briefly in late 2020 with a second debut in May 2021. It occupies an impressive Edwardian (1902) banking hall in the heart of the Square Mile – the former telling room of the British Linen Bank (later Bank of Scotland). The dramatic columns and ceiling of the space remain and chef Aleksandr Sarujev is at the stoves. Early reports are very enthusiastic (but too limited in number for a rating).
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Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £30.00 | £34.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 90.00 | Always available | 6 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £14.00 | £23.00 | £7.00 | £0.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £46.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 15.00% |
Restaurant details
Piazza Italiana Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A refurbished banking hall makes for an airy, elegant but slighly sterile ambience. The menu and wine list are priced for expense accounts - this is the City after all. However, the food and service is well executed."
38 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AY
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
