An Italian restaurant in Mayfair, set in the crypt at St George’s Church, Undercroft is known for authoritative Italian flavours, and impressive interiors. At the helm of the kitchen is celebrity chef Aldo Zilli, famed for his TV presence and eponymous restaurants Undercroft is the first London restaurant from the chef in 20 years.
The Undercroft menu begins with snacks to share, including pinsa calabrese topped with spicy salami, burrata and pesto, and homemade focaccia bread with Zilli’s signature fish dip. The menu draws from across the 20 regions of Italy, offering tasty dishes that include the very best ingredients and authentic Italian produce.
Appetizers offer such classics as beef carpaccio with crispy artichoke and parmesan shavings, and more unusual yet delightful pairings of whiskey smoked salmon with a mango and chilli coulis. Italian mains include Aldo's Scotch beef ragu, a pici winter truffle carbonara with authentic guanciale, and lobster tagliolini with cherry tomatoes.
Fish dishes include line-caught wild sea bass with shellfish ragout, and lastly the meat dishes, with rich options of slow-cooked beef rib on saffron risotto with a Barolo wine reduction, and roasted veal chop with porcini mushroom sauce. Desserts at Undercroft hit all the Italian classics, from tiramisu to affogato, but also offer the likes of ‘retro profiteroles’ filled with creme patissiere and chocolate sauce. There's also a chef's table setting, where diners can get up close and personal with the team, hard at work. You’ll also find a short but delicious bar menu, alongside children’s and vegan menus too.
The interiors are spectacular, with music publisher Martin Priestnall and Michael Kill spearheading the project and making live music a big part of the experience – with a grand piano taking centre stage. As for the cocktails, they’re a multisensory experience, with emphasis on taste, heritage and artistry.