64 Old Compton Street

64 Old Compton Street is a family-run Italian restaurant from owner Nima Safei, who is also the mastermind behind 40 Dean Street just around the corner. Similarly, to its sibling, this second site specialises in classic Italian dishes centred around seasonal produce. Located in the heart of Soho, it's also a great option for a pre- or post-theatre dinner, where you can make use of the excellent-value set menu.

Start with a selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses, or try pork and beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce served with focaccia. For a light lunch, there is a selection of refreshing classic salads like Caprese, Caesar and goat’s cheese with beetroot, walnut and pear. For an authentic experience, choose from an impressive range of pasta and risotto dishes, from familiar favourites like penne arrabiata and spinach ravioli, all the way to indulgent homemade beef lasagne with oozing layers of béchamel and beef shin ragu. Finish the meal with its signature pistachio tiramisu, or a chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream, raspberries and chocolate sauce.

Our drinks covers all bases, from classic cocktails to digestives and dessert wines. The wine list, meanwhile, is heavily focused on Italian bottles, albeit with a few French features thrown in for good measure. Discover its bespoke house cocktails, like the Amaretto Cherry Sour which combines Disaronno, cherry liquor and lemon juice, or the Refuel Martini comprised of watermelon juice, sugar syrup and Stolichnaya