The Italians - Charlotte St
Fitzrovia, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Fitzrovia choice for a casual central meal or drinks-adjacent stop, especially when timing and location matter more than ceremony. Book it for convenience around Soho, Oxford Street or theatre plans; cross-shop Pied à Terre, Lisboeta or Bao Fitzrovia if the evening needs a clearer culinary point of view.
About The Italians - Charlotte St
Do not treat The Italians - Charlotte St as a guaranteed blowout dining choice: it is a casual London venue with broad opening hours rather than a destination booking built around awards, chef-name cooking or a formal tasting-menu format.
The useful read is practical. The schedule runs from 12–11 PM Monday to Saturday and 12–10 PM on Sunday, which makes the venue easier to fit around plans than places with a narrower opening window. Beyond that, details are limited: there is no information on cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, seat count, drinks programme or accolades.
Book it for an easy London stop, not for a trophy meal
The main reason to choose this venue is convenience. Current opening hours run from midday to late evening across the week, with a slightly earlier Sunday close, so it can suit a flexible London plan without requiring the meal to become the whole event. The dress code is casual, which supports a relaxed visit rather than a formal occasion.
The venue does not offer a specific drinks programme, named bar team or published signature serve, so do not choose it if the drinks are the whole reason for going out. Use it when the group wants a simple London meeting point and confirm current details directly before committing. For a night designed around drinks, cross-shop dedicated London bar options through Pearl's London bars guide.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose it for casual timing, a relaxed dress code and a broad opening window in London. Skip it if the plan depends on a tasting-menu format, a named chef, a specific cuisine, a published price point or a wine-led dinner where the bottle list is the point. Comparison options include Pied à Terre, Lisboeta and Bao Fitzrovia when you want a different kind of London meal.
For broader planning around the city, use Pearl's London restaurants guide, then build the rest of the trip with the London hotels guide and London experiences guide. Quick reference: choose The Italians - Charlotte St for casual dress and easy timing; choose another option if the night needs a stronger culinary or drinks identity.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Charlotte St., London W1T 2LW, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- theitalians.co.uk
- Phone
- +447484025495
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Italians reads like a true neighbourhood room: straightforward, unfussy Italian cooking in a space built for regulars. The writing stresses that this is not a high‑concept destination but a comfortable mid‑market spot where the emphasis is on ease and repeat visits. Hospitality is front‑of‑house led, with staff attuned to the table and ready to guide without ceremony, which keeps the atmosphere warm and unpretentious. The result is a relaxed, inviting place that trades formal pageantry for dependable, everyday conviviality — the sort of spot you can return to often and expect the same steady, friendly service and direct cooking.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood restaurant geared toward everyday dining rather than special‑occasion theatre. It suits after‑work meals and informal dinners for local workers, academics and visitors who want solid, familiar Italian food without the fuss of tasting menus. Because the place is framed as part of Charlotte Street’s dependable mid‑market strip, it also fits relaxed lunches and casual evening meetups where the emphasis is on comfort and conviviality. Guests who want a steady, repeatable dining experience — rather than a one‑off splurge — will get the most out of a visit here.
Ordering Tips
Keep orders simple and shareable: the place is known for staples like focaccia and Italian cheeses and salami boards, which are ideal as starters or to graze from the table. The editorial highlights a front‑of‑house team that ‘guides choices without imposing a script,’ so ask staff for recommendations if you’re unsure. Expect direct, unpretentious cooking rather than formal tasting formats; lean into the straightforward dishes and boards that encourage communal eating and returning for more on subsequent visits.
Venue details
Ambiance
Airy, cosy atmosphere with natural daylight across two floors and a cheerful Italian ambiance; can become buzzy and noisy during peak times.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Focaccia
- Italian cheeses and salami boards
Planning details
Location
2 Charlotte St., London W1T 2LW, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the booking needs to feel more special, choose Pied à Terre. If the group wants a clearer cuisine-led dinner without pushing into the same spend tier, choose Lisboeta.
For a faster casual alternative in the same general area, Bao Fitzrovia is the cleaner cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Fitzrovia and central London
The Italians - Charlotte St is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this set. Pick it when the priority is a central address and flexible timing rather than a high-spend restaurant experience. Pied à Terre sits at ££££ and is the clear splurge option for Contemporary French and creative cooking; it makes more sense for a planned occasion than a casual stop.
Lisboeta at £££ gives you a stronger cuisine-led reason to book if Portuguese cooking is what the group wants. Bao Fitzrovia is the better casual cross-shop for a faster, more compact meal in the area, especially when value and pace matter. Elsa and Carousel are worth checking when the brief is more experience-led or when this booking does not line up with the group's timing.
Bottom line: choose The Italians - Charlotte St for convenience and an easy Fitzrovia base; choose Pied à Terre for occasion dining, Lisboeta for a more defined Portuguese meal, Bao Fitzrovia for quicker casual energy, Carousel or Elsa when the group wants something less routine.
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Compare The Italians - Charlotte St
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Italians - Charlotte St | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Elsa | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bao Fitzrovia | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Pied à Terre | London | Contemporary French, Creative | ££££ | Star Wine Lists 20262026 AA 3-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #296The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2052024 Michelin 1 StarWorld's Best Wine Lists 2023 |
| Lisboeta | London | Portugese, Portuguese | £££ | No published awards |
| Carousel | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to The Italians - Charlotte St?
Keep it relaxed. The dress code is casual, so everyday clothes are appropriate unless the venue advises otherwise for a specific booking.
What are alternatives to The Italians - Charlotte St in London?
For comparison, consider Bao Fitzrovia, Elsa, Lisboeta, Carousel or Pied à Terre, depending on what kind of London meal you are planning. Those comparisons do not imply the same format, price, cuisine or service style as The Italians - Charlotte St.
Is The Italians - Charlotte St good for a special occasion?
It may work for a low-key occasion if casual dress and broad opening hours are what you need. Details on private dining, tasting menus, celebration packages or a formal service style are not specified, so confirm directly if the occasion depends on those specifics.
Is midday or evening better at The Italians - Charlotte St?
Midday is the better bet if you want the earliest part of the opening window. Evening also works within the schedule, with closing at 11 PM Monday to Saturday and 10 PM on Sunday. Choose based on your wider London plan and confirm current service details with the venue.
