Il Cavaliere — Restaurant in London

I booked having seen the good reviews online and the good value prices advertised on their website. Annoyingly, these prices are not accurate and dishes cost considerably more. For example, Veal Milanese is advertised as £11.50 but when you get into the restaurant it's actually £15.50. Weirdly, on our way in I noticed that it was advertised outside as being £13.50. What I thought would be a good value meal turned out to more expensive (but not as good) as our local Italian restaurant. It was frustrating that we'd travelled there on the pretence of a bit of a bargain only to end up paying more than our regular place. Price aside, the food itself was OK but...

Giving this 5 stars because the owner, Antonio, is also the front of the house, the chef, the server, the bartender - & he managed to get some delicious food out to us, while engaging in some great chat :)

Came on a wintry Friday night & had the spinach ravioli (my favorite of the lot), steak fillet, chicken cacciatore, panna cotta & tiramisu. Portions were big & reasonably priced. Antonio makes the dessert as well - the tiramisu was very good!

Give Antonio is a 1-man show when the restaurant isn't fully reserved, it's best not to come if you're in a rush or expect...

Myself and my partner have visited a few times now. First time was for a leaving meal where my friend was able to specially select her own menu of all her favourites having lived above the shop for 3 years. The service was amazing and I was craving the food for months after. Each time we have been the food and service has maintained it's quality and due to the welcoming embrace from the owners we have friendly chats and laughs which always makes it a plesant experience. Authentic Italian food and hospitality. Of course I will visit again......