Covent Garden is a magical place to be come Christmas as the streets are lined with glittering lights and so, if you're looking for a central place to meet, or perhaps your office is located nearby, the Amalfi Lounge in Covent Garden is a crowd-pleasing joint to book for your festive party this December.
If you don't already know the Amalfi Lounge in Covent Garden, this authentic Italian restaurant has been serving locals, Londoners and tourists for over 20 years in the heart of the city, so you can be assured you're in well-practised hands. Since 2001, the team here have been serving up not only Italian cuisine, but plates particularly inspired by the Amalfi Coast, which is, of course, a stunning region and known for its fresh ingredients.
While you're welcome to book a table in December, you can also take over the private dining area, which has a sleek, red-and-black design and capacity for 30 guests seated, or 35 plus for standing events that are catered with a buffet. This is ideal for large team events or even the whole office for smaller companies. You'll get privacy and your own space to mingle and enjoy end-of-year celebrations.
As for the menu, expect a mix of classic Italian favourites. For example, the pastas offer the likes of traditional beef lasagna, while the penne pollo pesto is decorated with chicken, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella, Parmesan and basil pesto. Across pizza there are toppings like tuna, capers and red peppers, as well as mushrooms, peppers, pepperoni and ham, as well as the Padana with goat's cheese and caramelised onions.
Fancy something a little lighter? Opt for a salad with a mix of mozzarella, grilled seasonal vegetables, olives and fresh mixed salad, or chicken breast, goat's cheese, olives and sun-dried tomatoes for a salty kick.