🇬🇧 London Italian Restaurant Review – Even Jay Chou Ate Here!
For 520🥰, I was searching online for a gorgeous restaurant in London, and this Mayfair spot instantly caught my eye—not just because it’s a Jay Chou-approved place, but also because its desserts are next-level creative! I mean, who turns dessert into a cigar? 🚬 So quirky and fun—love it! 🏠 Name: Novikov Restaurant & Bar 📍 Address: 50A Berkeley St, London W1J 8HA 💰 Price: Around £130 per person 💫 Dish Review 【Octopus Salad】 I blindly ordered this starter (no regrets!!). The octopus was unbelievably tender—served warm with fresh greens, creating a unique texture. Absolutely divine—must-try! 【Beef Carpaccio】 Recommended by the waiter, but… meh. Thinly sliced raw beef with cheese shavings—the beef was fresh, but the combo wasn’t my vibe. Maybe an acquired taste? 😅 【Linguine Lobster】 OH. MY. GOD. 🦞 This was heavenly! Big, juicy chunks of lobster paired with perfectly cooked pasta—so bouncy, so flavorful! Served in an actual lobster shell for extra drama—love the presentation! 【Pizza Black Truffle】 Cheese pull alert! 🧀✨ Whether you get black or white truffle (random!), this pizza is pure luxury. The truffle aroma blends magically with melted cheese—each bite is pure bliss. 【Novikov Cigar (Tiramisu)】 🚬 The star of the show! Served with full theatrical flair—plated right at your table. Tastes like a frozen Choclitz bar (in the best way). A dessert shaped like a cigar? Genius. 【Cocktails】 🍹 Tried the Strawberry Negroni and Eros—both delicious, but the strawberry one? Perfection. Sweet, balanced, and dangerously easy to drink! Bonus: Their bread basket is huge—like, five different kinds of carbs to indulge in! 🥖 The vibe here is perfect for dates, birthdays, or anniversaries. The staff? Super warm, super knowledgeable—they’ll hype up every dish and make you feel extra special. 100% coming back! #LondonFood #UKFoodie #NovikovRestaurant #LondonItalian #ItalianCuisine #PrettyPlates #LondonDateSpot
