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If the term 'fine dining', often associated with Italian food, has become devalued, Alloro rehabilitates it. The veteran operation continues to ooze class - from the intuitive, plentiful staff to the comfortable shades-of-taupe aesthetic and precise on-plate presentation.
Prices are high, but neither ingredient quality nor portion sizes are scrimped on, and dining costs haven't risen in two years. The menu is a fixed price for two or three courses (or four at dinner), with some fairly steep supplements.
Italian dishes are most prominent in the antipasti and primi; the main courses are pan-European modern classics. We started with strozzapreti with a beef ragù, whose slight dryness we forgave instantly for its depth of flavour and affinity for the house-made pasta. Mains read simply - meat or fish with salad or vegetables - but taste and texture are expertly elicited. Plaice with tempura vegetables had a light batter that complemented the delicate, creamy fish with crackle and seasoning.
The thoughtful wine list represents Italy's regions and grape types knowledgeably, and within a wide span of prices. Our only cavil was that a lone luncher was served a large bottle of mineral water; such peccadilloes would doubtless have gone unnoticed by the relaxed Mayfair business crowd.
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What is 'following'?020 7495 4768
Bar Open noon-10pm Mon-Fri; 7-10pm Sat. Lunch served noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri. Dinner served 7-10.30pm Mon-Sat. Main courses £16-£20. Restaurant Lunch served noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri. Dinner served 7-10.30pm Mon-Sat
Main courses £16-£20. Set lunch £29.50 2 courses, £35 3 courses. Set dinner £34 2 courses, £39 3 courses, £43 4 courses
Credit cards AmEx, DC, MC, V
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Babies and children admitted, Booking advisable, Available for hire, Dress ( smart casual )Alloro map
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See all restaurants near AlloroComments & ratings 4/5 (Average of 1 rating)
Had a meal with friends. Lovely atmosphere, quiet, refined. Attentive staff. Food was good, certainly for the fix price. But not outstanding.
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