Following a two year multi million pound refurbishment, Toto’s Italian
the private garden courtyard can be used up to 6pm by guests wishing
Bar & Restaurant opened its doors this May in London’s Knightsbridge.
to dine al fresco in the summer months and the inside bar features a
Originally named after a legendary Italian clown, this classical Italian
wooden humidor with a selection of 20 cigars, also to be enjoyed by
restaurant with a modern twist offers innovative dishes made with
guests outside.
seasonal produce using local suppliers
The menu, full of Italian delights, offers
that head chef, Stefano Stecca (previously
simple yet sophisticated and truly authentic
of Novikov, Zafferno and Brunello at the Baglioni), has worked with for many years. The aim is for an intimate, beautiful and cosy atmosphere which at the same time is also trendy and modern.
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regional cuisine all of which is beautifully presented. Silvano Geraldin, who worked as Maitre d’ at Le Gavroche for 30 years and who has been working as mentor and project consultant for the redesign of Toto’s
Along with the sumptuous menu, the
wanted the dishes to remain very classic
restaurant also boasts an extensive wine
with a selection of soups, some beautiful
list with around 250 wine choices from all
risottos and around ten varieties of pastas.
regions of Italy alongside sparkling wines,
The restaurant team led by General
spumanti and champagnes.
Manager, Enrico Molino who also worked
In the heart of Brompton and situated in
at Le Gavroche, deliver professional and
a quaint garden row house, the space was
superior service in a warm and convivial
previously used as an artist’s studio and is
manner. The seasonal choices of fish such
alleged to have once been the home of
as fresh turbot, scallops and meat are all
Sir Winston Churchill’s aunt. Indeed, the
cooked on a grill in the same way they
stunning heritage- listed oak fireplace was
would be cooked in Italy. Their veal chops
said to have been donated by him and has
with roasted potatoes and sage are a
been lovingly preserved to create a striking
culinary delight. Try their fresh seasonal
centrepiece in the dining room. Key aspects
vegetables to compliment your meal and
of the listed venue’s historical features such
you will not be disappointed. For those with
as the original wine cellar and the double
a sweeter tooth, there is a range of desserts
height ceilings were incorporated into the
to suit every palette and this includes
design and newer touches including oak
homemade sorbets and gelati, ricotta tart
parquet flooring and marble finishes have
with fresh strawberries as well as a ‘must-try’
also been added. The restaurant itself seats 35-40 people with space for roughly 25
tiramisu. If you don’t have a sweet tooth you can opt for the cheese and biscuit selection.
people on the mezzanine floor which overlooks the dining room and
Toto’s is open daily from midday until 2.30pm for lunch and from 6pm
provides an ideal space for private dinners and cocktail parties. Outside
until 11pm for dinner and the bar will be open from midday until 10.30pm.
Walton house, Walton Street, London SW3 2JH | 020 7589 2062 | reservations@totosrestaurant.com | www.totosrestaurant.com