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Scalini, London,

Scalini

4.6 (31)
£41 and over
Italian
1-3 Walton Street, London, SW3 2JD

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Welcome to Scalini!
We’re a traditional Italian family restaurant in the heart of Chelsea open for all day dining Tuesday to Friday, lunch & dinner weekends. We’ve been serving classic Italian cuisine to local clientele & visitors for over 35 years and during the summer months, dine al fresco or enjoy aperitivo on our Walton Street terrace.

With an extensive menu featuring the Italian classics - pasta, seafood, fish and grills, we’re known for our generous portions and quality wine list. Signature dishes include our famous Spaghetti all'astice - Spaghetti Lobster with spicy tomato sauce and our classic Milanese di Vitello - veal escalope with fresh lemon wedge.

Scalini is perfectly located for Knightbridge, the West End, Kensington, Brompton Cross and only a 10 minute walk from shopping in Harrods & Harvey Nichols.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    South Kensington (District Line) 8 min walkKnightsbridge (Piccadilly Line) 7 min walk
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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What 31 people are saying

Scalini reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scalini in London offers "classic Italian home cuisine" with "excellent service" and timeless decor. Regulars praise its consistency over 20 years, highlighting dishes like veal Milanese and spaghetti with lobster. "Impeccable service" and a "great and extensive menu" make it a top choice for Italian dining, despite occasional service hiccups.
31 Reviews
  1. jaqueline

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the best I ate in London.The service was great .

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  2. Sean

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and classic Italian home cuisine.

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  3. Prabsahib Singh

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food took a long time to arrive. Pasta wasn't al dente and tomato sauce lacked the same flavour as Scalini Dubai. The mash potato was awful. The London restaurant is on opposite ends to the Dubai restaurants. All in all, it is a shame.

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  4. Catherine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area125 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to Scalini every time we are in London for over 20 years. While some restaurants have a tendency to go downhill as time goes on, Scalini has been reliably consistent. It has never disappoint. My favorite dishes include veal Milanese, veal scaloppine monte verde( which is no longer on their menu but they would still make it upon request), spaghetti with lobster. Langoustine appetizer is always good. Their only weakness is that they do not have a good green salad. The sliced orange soaked in liqueur is a must try dessert.

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  5. Mahmood

    San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Always a favourite - love the decor

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  6. Hamlet

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very bad food. Like a food from Cantina. The Chef must go and take lessons from SCALINI DUBAI.

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  7. richard

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite Italian in London, Neve go to London without having dinner there

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  8. Michael

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding been many times. Probably been 10 years since last trip to London so a real pleasure to go back to same outstanding restaurant.

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  9. Hasan

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Although we had reservations, the table was not ready, then they seated us in a table in the walkway. When we asked for another table they claimed that it was for 3 people. After we sat in the walkway another couple came in and seated them on the table they claimed for three people. They added their gratuity to the bill without my consent.

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  10. Tom

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and as it was our 40th wedding anniversary they were kind enough to offer a dessert with a decorated plate. Nice touch. Thank You!

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FAQs

Scalini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7225 2301.

Scalini is rated 4.6 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. South West London
  5. Chelsea

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Scalini

1-3 Walton Street, London, SW3 2JD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    South Kensington (District Line) 8 min walkKnightsbridge (Piccadilly Line) 7 min walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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