🇬🇧 Pinna | Masterful Steaks (For Pasta, I Go Elsewhere)
Spring 2025 saw Pinna quietly open its doors in Shepherd Market, Mayfair’s hidden culinary jewel. Helmed by two seasoned restaurateurs—fresh off 2024’s successes with Lita and Fantomas—this venture zeroes in on Sardinian-inspired haute cuisine, executed with precision. The space exudes a "strangely familiar" elegance: think old-world Italian trattoria charm seamlessly blended with Mayfair’s historic grandeur—heavy drapes, rich wood paneling, a stone fireplace. Despite being new, as Hot Dinners noted: "It feels like it’s always belonged here." 🍽️ Must-Order Dishes 🥩 Australian Wagyu (Off-Menu Secret!) A slow-roasted, charcoal-seared masterpiece. The crust? A Maillard-reaction beast. The interior? Butter-soft, juice-dripping perfection. No sinew, just melting fat that whispers "you’ll dream about me later." Ask your server—it’s a daily special. 🍋 Veal Milanese (The Anti-Traditional) Forget pounded-thin versions—Pinna’s chonky cut (like a Tonkatsu in disguise) uses prime veal loin. Crisp outside, sous-vide-tender inside. A textural symphony. The Verdict? In flashy Mayfair, Pinna refuses the circus. It’s about quiet mastery—though our meal had highs (those steaks!) and lows (soggy prawns, lackluster tiramisu). Come for the beef. Stay for the vibe. 📍 Pinna 43 Curzon St, London W1J 7UF Hot Take: Their Negroni bar cart is a mood. Pre-dinner sip? Mandatory. 🍊 Over to you: Where’s YOUR go-to London steak spot? 🔪💬 #LondonDining #MayfairEats #PinnaLondon #LuxuryRestaurants #WagyuHeaven #VealMilanese #SteakLovers #HiddenGemsLondon #FoodieUK