There’s something about Albemarle Street… it truly feels grown up. Close to Bond and St James’ Street, it’s amazing how different it is to Soho, just a few minutes away. Il Gattopardo is a new Italian restaurant on Albemarle Street by the team behind COYA, Amazónico, and Bar des Prés. This is their first own-brand restaurant.
The Décor/Vibe
Il Gattopardo translates to ‘the leopard’, a theme that runs throughout: on the restaurant’s logo, on its carpets, and even on the ice. The lighting is soft, there’s a sushi counter, and the tables are well-spaced, with street-facing banquettes outside, where you can sit and watch the world go by. There’s also a hidden terrace with a retractable roof for alfresco dining when the weather behaves. The warm wood paneling has a retro yacht vibe, and there are also Art Deco mirrors, dangling chandeliers, and artwork everywhere you look. Hosts are clad in La DoubleJ, and they have a private dining room for 14 that feels like an apartment.
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The Menu
The menu is a large one, divided into categories to help you navigate: salads, crudo, antipasti, cold cuts, pizza, pasta, one-pan family-style dishes, fish, meat, sides, cheese, pastries, desserts, fruits, and over 450 wines. The cocktail list has a 12-ingredient negroni and Italian inspired drinks like the Roman Holiday, which is their take on an Americano. Highlights included the creamy bufala mozzarella, half lobster gnocchi, and prawn crudo.
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Highlights
We love that there is a sushi counter here: you could pop in alone or for a quick lunch with a friend.
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