Giannino
Marylebone, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Giannino is a practical Central London option when convenience matters more than chasing a heavily credentialed table. Its main advantage is location and broad Monday-to-Saturday service, making it better for a flexible Mayfair-area lunch or dinner than a high-stakes special occasion.
About Giannino
Consider Giannino if the goal is a London restaurant choice with direct timing, not a decision built around a chef, awards list, cuisine claim, price tier, or published tasting format. In a city where restaurants often sell themselves on occasion energy first, this is the safer choice when convenience and a broad Monday-to-Saturday opening window matter more than extra detail.
London is the key location detail here, so plan around the city rather than a specific street or district. Giannino is useful for an itinerary that needs flexibility: its published hours run from 12–11 PM Monday to Saturday, with Sunday closed. For a broader scan of the city, use our full London restaurants guide, then compare styles rather than treating this as a standalone special-occasion choice.
Better for flexible London dining than a trophy booking
The practical case is simple: Giannino is open from 12–11 PM Monday to Saturday, which gives it an advantage when you need a restaurant that fits around the rest of the day. That flexibility is the main reason to choose it. The dress code is smart casual. With no price tier, cuisine, awards, seat count, chef, or menu format available here, the smarter move is to use it for a convenient London restaurant plan rather than a high-stakes celebration where every detail needs to be known before committing.
Seasonality matters more in how to time the visit than in what to order, because there is no menu detail to lean on. In colder London months, an evening visit can suit a later plan; in brighter seasons, a midday or afternoon timing keeps the rest of the day open. If the plan is more comparison-led, cross-shop Chisou or Beast instead.
Use it as a London fallback, then cross-shop by mood
For London dining depth, Giannino sits closer to a convenience-led choice than to a restaurant with a clearly defined format. Diners who want a sharper point of comparison should also look at Lavo London, 123V Browns, or Flowers Lebanese restaurant.
If the lack of detail makes the decision feel too open-ended, widen the search rather than forcing the choice. Other London dining rooms may give clearer comparison points across format and mood. For planning beyond dinner, keep our full London hotels guide, our full London bars guide, our full London wineries guide, our full London experiences guide close.
Quick reference: choose Giannino for a London restaurant option with Monday-to-Saturday hours from 12–11 PM and a smart casual dress code; choose another option if cuisine, price, or occasion certainty matters more.
Planning details
- Location
- 10 Blenheim St, London W1S 1LH, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- gianninomayfair.com
- Phone
- +442081381196
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Giannino presents itself as a Mayfair Italian that belongs in London's fine‑dining bracket. The copy positions the room alongside the capital's most exacting European addresses, stressing product, service culture and a coordinated kitchen‑floor‑cellar operation. That framing produces a classic, quietly assured atmosphere: polished but not showy, modern in execution and firmly rooted in traditional Italian technique. The neighbourhood—gallery spaces, private clubs and boutique retail—keeps the room feeling discreet and intimate, aimed at diners who value precision, provenance and a measured, elegant dining experience.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for discerning diners: think business meals, date nights and milestone celebrations. The write‑up explicitly places Giannino among Mayfair peers frequented by a clientele accustomed to high‑end European rooms, signalling a place to bring guests who expect formality and careful service. Given the emphasis on regional wine programs and a serious cellar, evenings are the natural time to visit, when the room’s coordinated service and wine list can be experienced as a cohesive whole. Reservations are advisable for peak times and special evenings.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the restaurant’s Italian stalwarts and rich, regionally rooted preparations. Signature plates such as Risotto alla Milanese and Osso Buco reward ordering for two, while seafood pastas like Spaghetti alle Vongole or Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Mazara del Vallo prawns make excellent lighter first‑or‑main options. Tagliatelle with white truffle reads as a showpiece for truffle season. Given the text’s emphasis on an integrated cellar and wine program, plan a wine pairing or ask front‑of‑house to suggest regional bottles that complement the richer, slow‑cooked courses.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and refined yet modern and inclusive atmosphere with keen attention to detail, blending contemporary design with classic Italian sophistication.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Risotto alla Milanese
- Osso Buco
- Carbonara
- Spaghetti Aglio Olio Peperoncino with Mazara del Vallo Prawns
- Tagliatelle with White Truffle
- Spaghetti alle Vongole
Planning details
Location
10 Blenheim St, London W1S 1LH, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Beast, Steak-Seafood, Pacific Northwestern, Steak-Seafood, Pacific Northwestern
- Flowers Lebanese restaurant, Notable alternative
- 123V Browns, Notable alternative
- Chisou, Japanese, Japanese
- Lavo London, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Giannino compares in London
Giannino is the lower-commitment choice in this set because the available signals point to convenience rather than a defined splurge format. Beast is the clearer pick for steak and seafood, especially if the group wants a more forceful dinner brief. Chisou is stronger when Japanese food is the priority rather than simply finding a Central London table.
For ambiance, Lavo London is the better cross-shop for a bigger night out, while Giannino reads as more useful for a flexible meal around Mayfair plans. 123V Browns gives a more specific plant-led direction, Flowers Lebanese restaurant is the more natural fit for a casual group meal.
On booking difficulty, Giannino is the easier bet in this group if the goal is to keep plans fluid. Choose Beast or Lavo London when the room needs to carry the occasion, Chisou when cuisine specificity matters, Giannino when location and timing are the deciding factors.
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Compare Giannino
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannino | London | ; | No published awards |
| Beast | London | Steak-Seafood, Pacific Northwestern | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3022024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #2792023 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended |
| Flowers Lebanese restaurant | London | ; | No published awards |
| 123V Browns | London | ; | No published awards |
| Chisou | London | Japanese | 2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #8692024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #677 |
| Lavo London | London | ; | No published awards |
How Giannino London compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is midday or evening better at Giannino?
Giannino is open Monday to Saturday from 12–11 PM, so the better time depends on the rest of your London plans. The wide opening window is the key value here rather than a fixed dining format.
What should I wear to Giannino?
The dress code is smart casual. Dress neatly and avoid anything overly casual if you want the safest choice.
Can Giannino accommodate groups?
If you are planning for a larger party, check directly with the restaurant and use the Monday-to-Saturday 12–11 PM hours as your timing guide.
What are alternatives to Giannino in London?
Other options to compare include Beast, Chisou, Flowers Lebanese restaurant, 123V Browns, Lavo London. Giannino makes the most sense when you want a London table with broad timing rather than a restaurant chosen for a cuisine, menu format, or award.
Is Giannino good for a special occasion?
It can work if the occasion mainly needs a London restaurant with convenient Monday-to-Saturday hours and a smart casual dress code. If the night needs a clearly defined culinary hook, price point, or format, compare it with another option before deciding.
How far ahead should I plan for Giannino?
Because Giannino is open Monday to Saturday from 12–11 PM, check directly with the restaurant for the time you want, especially if your schedule is not flexible.
What should a first-timer know about Giannino?
The main details are simple: Giannino is in London, open Monday to Saturday from 12–11 PM, closed Sunday, has a smart casual dress code.
