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In the beating heart of Theatreland, this latest (sixth) branch of the popular Italian steakhouse chain Macellaio RC steps into the shoes of the now-defunct Café Monico (RIP).
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Summary
You walk past “chiller meat displays” as you enter Roberto Costa’s Italian group. Macellaio means ‘butcher’, and the focus is on quality steaks, particularly the Piemontese Fassona breed, but also including cuts from the UK (from Herefordshire) and with tomahawk and Halal options; all matched with an “extensive wine list”. “For a great and reasonable dinner (including pre-theatre) and excellent steaks” it does still have fans. But its support has waned in both quality and quantity in recent years, and the group has halved in size since the last edition, shedding branches in Bloomsbury, Borough and Clapham (all RIP) to focus on Theatreland/Soho, Exmouth Market and the South Kensington original. All of the (relatively few) reports say the food is still mostly good but increasingly there are caveats: “Hmmm, the steaks are getting pretty… not bad, but no longer as good value”. Top Menu Tip – the “dessert theatre of tiramisu created at the table”.
Summary
On the prominent Theatreland site that was Café Monico (RIP) – next to the Gielgud Theatre – Roberto Costa opened his own spectacle dedicated to meat in July 2021. It’s based on his successful Macellaio chain, where you choose your own cut and have it cooked to order. Can he succeed on this site where Soho House failed?
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Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
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