RestaurantsLondonKnightsbridgeSW1
14 Knightsbridge Green, London, SW1X 7QL

survey result

Summary

£70
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3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Near Harrods, this Italian of 35 years’ standing is recently part of the San Carlo brand, but fits well into the glamorous, traditional mould of that Manchester-based group. “The food can be excellent, but is also erratic at times.”

Summary

£69
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Timeless (if slightly jaded) Italian” that’s been part of the nationwide San Carlo group for the last few of its 35 years. If you are looking for a lively, affordable bite near Harrods, you could do very much worse.

Summary

£65
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3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Always a treat”, this old-school trattoria near Harrods is “just the place for traditional Italian hospitality”. Launched 36 years ago, it is now part of the upmarket San Carlo group and has branched out in recent years into the Middle East.

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Owner's description

London's legendary Signor Sassi in Knightsbridge originally opened in 1984 and was acquired by San Carlo Group in 2007.

Group Chairman Carlo Distefano's decision to buy the restaurant was not purely a business decision but one than came from a love for the restaurant he had been dining in for over 20 years.

Located in Knightsbridge Green opposite Harrods, Signor Sassi attracts a wide mix of customers from tourists and families to couples and business people, and is popular with celebrities and royalty from all over the world.

The restaurant is renowned for exquisite yet simple Italian food and sensational seafood. Signor Sassi’s most famous - and most photographed - dish is it's Spaghetti Lobster.

Much of the food on the extensive menu is sourced from the best producers in Italy such as Bottarga from Sardinia, Burrata from Naples, Culatello from Parma and, of course, Autumn white truffle from Alba.

Signor Sassi boasts an enviable international reputation outstanding food and impeccable service and has achieved numerous awards and accolades. It is the jewel in the crown of Italian restaurants.

All restaurants in the San Carlo Group offer a true Italian experience and epitomise all that is best in genuine Italian hospitality.

Signor Sassi has sister restaurants in Kuwait and Bangkok.

Signor Sassi Knightsbridge offers an exclusive Private Dining room perfect for parties, special celebrations and business dinners.

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£16.00 £31.80 £0.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%

Restaurant details

Highchair,Portions
15, 30
No dress code
120

Private dining

14 Knightsbridge Green, London, SW1X 7QL
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑11 pm
Saturday12 pm‑11 pm
Sunday12 pm‑11 pm

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