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​​🇬🇧 London's Kensington Gem: Da Mario

No list of South Kensington's iconic dining spots is complete without ​​Da Mario​​. While they have a Covent Garden outpost, the two locations offer completely different menus. This SK institution holds a special place in royal history—it was ​​Princess Diana's regular pizza spot​​ with young Princes William and Harry when they lived nearby at Kensington Palace. The restaurant proudly displays its royal connection with a "Princess Diana" engraving on the handrail and a charming wall painting of Diana making pizza with founder Mario. While the food is decent (leaning toward the saltier side of Italian home cooking), it's the ​​Diana connection​​ that draws crowds. Its proximity to Imperial College and Royal Albert Hall makes it perfect for pre-concert dinners. ⭐ ​​Menu Highlights​​ (Daily specials include Friday's squid ink pasta—check boards for risottos and other rotating dishes) ​​Must-Tries:​​ 1️⃣ ​​Melanzane alla Parmigiana​​ - Luscious layers of eggplant baked with molten cheese 2️⃣ ​​Spaghettini Sapore Di Mare​​ - Classic tomato-based seafood spaghetti 3️⃣ ​​Spaghettini Vongole Veraci​​ - Light, briny clams with garlic-parsley bianco sauce 4️⃣ ​​Pappardelle Ragu​​ - Hearty beef ragù for non-seafood lovers 5️⃣ ​​Rigatoni Da Mario​​ - Creamy, comforting pasta perfection 6️⃣ ​​Pizzas​​ - Authentic thin-crust (royal-approved Margherita is a safe bet) 7️⃣ ​​Fantasia Di Mare​​ - Tomato-rich seafood stew with garlic bread 8️⃣ ​​Grigliata Mista Di Pesce​​ - Carb-free grilled seafood platter 9️⃣ ​​Desserts​​ - Their tiramisu is legendary! Also explore daily cakes & gelato ​​Heads up:​​ Service can be brusque (part of the charm?), and booking is essential—queues form fast at peak times. Ideal for: ▪️ Italian comfort food seekers ▪️ Royal history enthusiasts ▪️ Pre-Royal Albert Hall dining 📍 ​​Da Mario​​ 15 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4PP 💷 ​​£30-40pp​​ 🌟 ​​Rating:​​ 3/5 (Worth it for the experience!) #LondonEats #UKLife #LondonLiving #FoodExplorer #ItalianCuisine #RoyalLondon #HiddenGems #SouthKensington #PastaLovers #HistoricEats

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​​🇬🇧 London's Kensington Gem: Da Mario

No list of South Kensington's iconic dining spots is complete without ​​Da Mario​​. While they have a Covent Garden outpost, the two locations offer completely different menus. This SK institution holds a special place in royal history—it was ​​Princess Diana's regular pizza spot​​ with young Princes William and Harry when they lived nearby at Kensington Palace. The restaurant proudly displays its royal connection with a "Princess Diana" engraving on the handrail and a charming wall painting of Diana making pizza with founder Mario. While the food is decent (leaning toward the saltier side of Italian home cooking), it's the ​​Diana connection​​ that draws crowds. Its proximity to Imperial College and Royal Albert Hall makes it perfect for pre-concert dinners. ⭐ ​​Menu Highlights​​ (Daily specials include Friday's squid ink pasta—check boards for risottos and other rotating dishes) ​​Must-Tries:​​ 1️⃣ ​​Melanzane alla Parmigiana​​ - Luscious layers of eggplant baked with molten cheese 2️⃣ ​​Spaghettini Sapore Di Mare​​ - Classic tomato-based seafood spaghetti 3️⃣ ​​Spaghettini Vongole Veraci​​ - Light, briny clams with garlic-parsley bianco sauce 4️⃣ ​​Pappardelle Ragu​​ - Hearty beef ragù for non-seafood lovers 5️⃣ ​​Rigatoni Da Mario​​ - Creamy, comforting pasta perfection 6️⃣ ​​Pizzas​​ - Authentic thin-crust (royal-approved Margherita is a safe bet) 7️⃣ ​​Fantasia Di Mare​​ - Tomato-rich seafood stew with garlic bread 8️⃣ ​​Grigliata Mista Di Pesce​​ - Carb-free grilled seafood platter 9️⃣ ​​Desserts​​ - Their tiramisu is legendary! Also explore daily cakes & gelato ​​Heads up:​​ Service can be brusque (part of the charm?), and booking is essential—queues form fast at peak times. Ideal for: ▪️ Italian comfort food seekers ▪️ Royal history enthusiasts ▪️ Pre-Royal Albert Hall dining 📍 ​​Da Mario​​ 15 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4PP 💷 ​​£30-40pp​​ 🌟 ​​Rating:​​ 3/5 (Worth it for the experience!) #LondonEats #UKLife #LondonLiving #FoodExplorer #ItalianCuisine #RoyalLondon #HiddenGems #SouthKensington #PastaLovers #HistoricEats

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