Tartufo - Kensington and Chelsea

It was difficult not to fall in love with Tartufo; it’s a beautiful restaurant serving simple and non fussy food that’s big on tasty flavours. Head chef Manuel Oliveri is formerly of Gauthier in Soho which perhaps explains it. Combine that with fantastic service, we could not have been looked after any better, and you’ve got yourself a rather charming restaurant.

Surprisingly, another new restaurant has opened in Chelsea this year with barely no whisper of its arrival. The brains behind this plush new opening is Alexis Gauthier of Gauthier Soho and head chef Manuel Oliveri who also came from Gautier restaurant and previously working in Italy at Gualtiero Marchesi's Ristorante di Erbusco in Milan. The hotel No11 Cadogan Gardens, bar and restaurant are all very typical of Chelsea. A quick drink in the gorgeous wooden paneled bar where some of the finest cocktails I have had are mixed up you'll soon fall in love with the location. A walk down the narrow stairway and you arrive in a white, lavish room adorned with glass, mirrors and a sleek table...read more

I had Tartufo London on my list of places to try as my father and his wife love Italian cuisine and truffles. However, the food was not good and the service was slow. I had previously enjoyed Gymkhana more, as it was more creative.

We had high expectations for the tartufo restaurant. The word "Tartufo" means "Truffle" in Italian. The restaurant, named Truffle, offers a truffle tasting menu, highlighted by their signature dish, truffle risotto. My expectations were raised, anticipating a delightful experience.

Tartufo is set in the basement of luxury Knightsbridge based hotel, No 11 Cadogan Gardens, a short stroll from Sloane Square tube station. Originally built as four separate Victorian townhouses, No.11 Cadogan Gardens was built by Lord Chelsea in the late 19th Century. A portrait of Hans Sloane, the namesake of Sloane Square, is the first to be seen at the foot of the grand staircase. The building is magnificent with historically grandeur. Having read various reviews we knew that we were in store for a treat. The menu choices at lunch included a set lunch menu with wine or a tasting menu. We wanted to try some dishes from the tasting coupled with some from the set lunch...read more