Villa di Geggiano

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Silver Award
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SquareMeal Review of Villa di Geggiano

Silver Award

Lots of restaurants promise to transport you to Italy, but Villa di Geggiano makes a more convincing case than most. The jolly white and green exterior is a dead ringer for the namesake 15th-century palazzo and wine estate near Siena while, in summer, there’s outside seating under the vines in the spacious courtyard – Chianti transplanted to Chiswick.

The surprises continue inside, where the owners’ connections with the London art world have made for an eclectic interior that mixes contemporary works with antique pieces from the palazzo. The eccentric sense of character is picked up by chatty staff who seem completely at home in the one-of-a-kind surrounds.   

The owners’ other connection is the wine world; the family of co-founder Count Andrea Boscu Bianchi Bandinelli owns Villa di Geggiano in Tuscany and were the first people to import Chianti to Great Britain in 1752. The estate’s wines can be sampled in a comfortable lounge bar that is one of Chiswick’s hidden gems, while the Count himself hosts wine tastings once a month.

Pasta was the highlight of the menu for us. Gnocchi with asparagus sauce, radicchio and walnuts, and pappardelle with Tuscan wild boar, both delivered intense flavours and satisfying textures. Starters of burrata with grilled asparagus and balsamic reduction, and bresaola with sweet and sour shimeji mushrooms, taggiasca olives and rocket pesto, were both beautifully presented, while tiramisu pleasingly majored more on sugar than coffee.

Only our main courses seemed a tad disappointing; duck breast with Savoy cabbage, bacon and cranberries, and lamb cutlets with sweet and sour red cabbage and pea sauce, were both a shade tough.

Still, you could eat very well here by ordering a pasta as a main course, and in any case, this is very much a restaurant that is all about the overall experience. Excellent pasta washed down with fine wine, served by welcoming staff in convivial surrounds: what could be more Italian? 

   

 

Good to know

Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Italian
Ambience
Glamorous, Quiet conversation, Widely spaced tables
Alfresco And Views
Outside seating
Special Features
Wheelchair access
Perfect for
Child friendly, Dates, Group dining [8+], Romantic, Special occasions
Food Hygiene Rating

FAQs

Does Villa di Geggiano do delivery?

As far as we know Villa di Geggiano does not offer delivery but please do call the restaurant to check if you're interested in takeaway.

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What is the wine list like at Villa di Geggiano?

The wine list at Villa di Geggiano is special because it is filled with house bottles brought to the UK from the family home and winery in Italy, a tradition which started in 1725.

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What is the menu like at Villa di Geggiano?

As you might expect the menu at Villa di Geggiano is Italian focused with classic dishes such as pici cacio e pepe on the primi menu, with steak, grilled tiger prawns or lamb cutlets in the line-up for mains. Tiramisu and crème brulee feature on the dessert menu for those with a sweet tooth.

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Location

66-68 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1SY

020 3384 9442 020 3384 9442

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon 12:00-15:00
Tue 12:00-15:00
Wed 12:00-15:00
Thu 12:00-15:00
Fri 12:00-15:00
Sat 12:00-15:00
Sun 12:00-15:00
Dinner
Mon 18:00-22:30
Tue 18:00-22:30
Wed 18:00-22:30
Thu 18:00-22:30
Fri 18:00-22:30
Sat 18:00-22:30
Sun 18:00-21:00

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4 Reviews 
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Service
Atmosphere
Value

John W

29 May 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 4.5
Atmosphere 5
Value 4.5

John W

28 May 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 4
Atmosphere 5
Value 4.5

Anon

07 August 2020  
Food & Drink 3
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 5
Value 3.5
Romantic evening meal

Really pretty restaurant, I chose this venue because of the option to dine al fresco.

good service, food ok, great atomosphere lovely lounge area for pre dinner drinks. Real hidden Gem in Chiswick.

disappointed that staff were not wearing face shields. I felt vulnerable due to Covid with waiters talking over my food whilst serving. I will return but maybe after CoVID 19. I did not witness any cleaning also the same menus were being used for everyone. This made me feel anxious, seems the restuarant has made no adjustments. 

In any case wishing them well veryfriendly staff 

 

Matthew G

08 July 2019  
Amazing that this place is in Chiswick.. It improves the entire neighborhood with its decor and vibe. Only critique is that it can be very slow.
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