"Il Blandford's" may not catch your eye from the outside, but it's a great, cozy little spot that serves brunch all day long on weekends (yay!)
It's small and doesn't take reservations so don't plan ahead too much if you intend to visit, but for any hungry person passing through the increasingly well known Chiltern Street, it's worth keeping in mind.
It's all also refreshingly laid back despite being in a super trendy area. The owner/manager is a friendly Spanish/Italian lady who worked at nearby Providores for several years before taking over the cafe. The result is good, hearty, well-presented food and very professional service.
I like going to breakfast, but more than often cannot get out of bed in time before they switch menus (yes I'm lazy), that's why I adore Blandford's - all day breakfast! And a scrumptious breakfast at that..
The breakfast here certainly isn't bland (see what I did there?) ;)
Excellent service. It's a very simple homely atmosphere. There eggs are good and the pizza and pasta.
It's one of those owner operator cafes so fulfils all expectations.
Great little cafe just off Baker Street. The staff are nice, and the focus is entirely on making great tasting food which they do. Both pizza and pasta are very nice and this has become a regular for me!
I recently tried this Italian place and had a wonderful time here. The coffee was exceptional with a wonderful flavour to it and was extremely delicious. The ambience was great with a beautiful decor and a comfortable seating. The service was pretty good with the staff being quite warm and friendly. I would love to visit this place again and would recommend others to visit as well.
This is one place that makes you feel relaxed and comfortable with its amazing atmosphere. The coffee here is delicious and lip smacking. We ordered some tiramisu for dessert and found it to be absolutely delightful. This is easily among the top restaurants in the city. I highly recommend it.
I went here with my better half a few weeks earlier and we were both very impressed with our experience. The staff here is very amicable, quick and efficient at their work. They make sure that the customers' needs are attended to. The food is quite delicious and worth coming back for. I will surely be returning.
We had some great Italian cuisine here; absolutely lip smacking and full of great flavours. Our coffee tasted very delicious as well. The atmosphere here is lively and comfortable. The staff is really friendly and efficient at their work. I will surely be returning here and trying their very popular pizza.
I went to this place with a friend of mine and i am glad that i chose this place. The focaccia and smoked salmon that i ordered for myself was extremely delectable. The orange, carrot and ginger juice was very nice and refreshing along with our food. I would definitely come back again to try other dishes as well!
It was the last Saturday that I and a friend of mine planned to visit this place. If at all you're looking for a place that is very well maintained, serves amazing food, possesses an amazing ambiance and provides incredible service, then you must visit this place for sure. The environment is very relaxing and fun. Recommended.
If in London try this place. It only has a handful of seats so I recommend booking but we booked on the day and got in and we saw a couple of walk ins on the night. The menu is a perfect size with a good range of options and specials and the wine list has everything you could need.
You can dine here for a special occasion 3 course feast or simply a pizza and glass of wine. Pasta Della norma, chefs kiss.
Your perfect authentic Italian experience and easy to get to from baker Street tube, Oxford Street area
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One of the best Italian meals I’ve had! All the food was fantastic and made with love. Highly recommend the artichoke appetizer, lasagna, chicken, and the bolognese. Really adorable and quaint atmosphere - felt very homey and cozy with fun people watching. Will definitely be back!
A small and genuine Italian restaurant with good pizza and pasta dishes. Ask about the special and leave room fo a desert. When we visited the service was a little slow but very friendly and that's so much nicer than being rushed.
Lovely staff, hands down the best Milanese I’ve had in london! Food took a little time, but it’s evident it’s because everything is freshly made. A very sweet independent restaurant, I highly recommend, and great price for our diner; cocktails, starters, mains and dessert and desert! New favourite Italian 💖
Small Italian brasserie/diner filled with locals tucked away off Baker Street with tables outside. Limited tables so book to avoid being disappointed in peak times. Attentive fast service, well positioned servings, and great home style favourites.
Ask for the special Jessica wines by the glass.
the bread with olives is SO good. Such a cozy homemade family owned restaurant. Would totally come back
Here is my favourite Italian restaurant in London. Nice vibe. Nice food. Not only tasty but also comes with great dining experience. Definitely recommended!
This is the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever tried. The food was delicious, and the staff was very friendly. I would come back, and recommend this place to my friends.
My phone somehow decided to give a review of 3 stars previously (apparently my pocket dial capability is pretty mighty...), and I'm glad the owner asked me to give a comment so I can rectify this!
Met my friend for breakfast and it was a great place for food, the location is convenient and the price very reasonable. It's a small cafe but very cosy. We had a great time there, the Italian Mama who's there is fantastic and made us laugh. Super friendly, will definitely visit again!
Nice cosy restaurant with delicious food, and quiet relaxed atmosphere. We're both vegetarian and there was plenty of choice and you could tell they used quality ingredients and the dishes were cooked perfectly.
The service was quite... relaxed? 15-20 minutes to take the order, which was frustrating. Some like to linger, but if you're in a hurry it can be tough getting attention. But the food and ambience make up for that annoyance.
Regarding the prices, I didn't think they were unreasonable for a restaurant in this part of town. Not cheap, but certainly not expensive either!
I'd definitely visit again.
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