Nestled in the heart of St John’s Wood, Cent Anni is a stylish neighbourhood restaurant serving freshly prepared Italian classics with a contemporary twist. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant combines warm hospitality with quality ingredients and elegant surroundings, making it a popular choice for everything from relaxed family lunches to celebratory dinners. A seasonal set lunch menu, children’s menu and takeaway service add to its appeal, while two elegant first-floor private dining rooms are available for those looking to host special occasions.
Outside, cream parasols and terrace seating create an inviting first impression, while inside, exposed brickwork, warm plaster-toned walls, timber furniture and an open fireplace give the restaurant an understated elegance. Terracotta planters, statement glass pendant lighting and carefully chosen artwork complete the Mediterranean-inspired interiors, creating a welcoming setting where classic Italian cooking takes centre stage.
The menu showcases a broad selection of Italian favourites, beginning with starters such as pan-fried king prawns, pear carpaccio, calamari fritti and crayfish with avocado cocktail. Pasta and risotto dishes include linguine with king prawns, chilli and garlic, tagliatelle carbonara and spinach and ricotta tortellini, while mains range from chicken Milanese and grilled salmon to sea bass fillet and chicken paillard served with broccolini. Steaks, seasonal sides and a carefully curated set lunch menu, featuring dishes such as summer vegetable minestrone, salmon fishcake with salsa verde and panna cotta, provide something for every occasion. Younger diners are well catered for with favourites including linguine with pesto, chicken goujons and fries and ice cream.
The drinks menu features classic cocktails such as Bellinis, Negronis, Amaretto Sours, Margaritas and Cosmopolitans, alongside mocktails, beers, juices and soft drinks. A thoughtfully curated wine list showcases bottles from across Italy and Europe, as well as Argentina and the USA, with organic and alcohol-free options also available.