Osteria Florentina brings the flavours of Tuscany to Chelsea, with true Italian cooking at this cosy, independent restaurant. Whether you're heading out for a celebratory meal, or a couple of drinks after work, this all-occasion spot brings a relaxed yet refined backdrop for your next meal. Sleek, parquet flooring, is lined with a sprawling bar, offering countertop seating for a couple of drinks, with comfy, leather booths where you can sink into to enjoy a meal. Osteria Florentina's calling card are its vibrant pink walls, dotted with impressionist artwork that add an extra layer of colour to your evening.
Begin with a few nibbles of Tuscan style crostini with chicken pate, or the delicious deep fried dough balls with black cabbage, lardo di colonnata IGP, honey and walnuts, and start off on a great note as you peruse the impressive menu and wine list. Primi dishes include the fresh homemade pappardelle pasta with wild boar ragout, deliciously creamy ravioli with Italian white cattle meat and fresh tomato sauce, and the large gnocchi of ricotta and spinach with clarified butter and sage.
If you've still got room for more, the secondi options sound divine, so be sure not to miss those. Try the Mediterranean sea bream fillet with black cabbage and Jerusalem artichoke cream, rich braised beef with red wine and black pepper sauce, or vegetable ribollita soup with cannellini beans. Last but not least, it's time for dolci. There's a classic coffee and custard tiramisu, and selection of gelato and sorbets, along with an Italian apple cake and vegan chocolate torte.