Il Convivio
About Il Convivio
Chelsea Clinton’s date brought her here all the way from Oxford just to impress her - and who could fault him? The modern Italian menu here is of a very high order, while the elegant and comfortable dining room with its
glass ceiling that retracts in warm weather, leather banquettes and hushed sophistication is just right for an evening out. There is, of course, the traditional Italian warm welcome and pride of service. Il Convivio has been a quiet favourite with local politicos and celebrities for some time.
What’s cooking?
Try black spaghetti with fresh lobster and spring onions, or stuffed leg of rabbit wrapped in pancetta with aubergine caviare. Desserts are quite amazing, e.g. warm chocolate and raspberry cake with manjari sauce. Top-level wine list.
Sample a la carte
Starter
- Treccia di bufala con pomodori ai 'tre modi' e olio al pistacchio (buffalo mozzarella and a variety of tomatoes with pistachio oil) £9.00- Petto di piccione arrosto con purea di melanzane affumicate con insalata di mele e mandorle (roasted pigeon breast with a smoked aubergine purée and salad of apple and almonds) £9.50
- Carpaccio di vitellone con olio d'oliva al basilico e sedano (beef carpaccio with celery and basil infused virgin olive oil) £9.80
- Prosciutto di Parma riserva con verdure all'agro dolce (finely sliced 'riserva' Parma ham with homemade sweet pickled vegetables) £10.50
Other starters are available.
Main Course
- Gallo Nero arrosto con piccole rape e salsa di noci (roasted 'black leg' chicken with a turnip and walnut sauce) £16.50- Pancetta croccante con ciliege marinate al cabernet sauvignon (confit of crispy pork belly with cherries marinated in cabernet sauvignon) £17.00
- Tagliata di manzo 'galloway' con purea di fave, salsa al vino rosso e patate 'ponte nuovo' (sliced sirloin of 'galloway' beef with a broad bean purée, red wine sauce and thick cut chips) £22.00
- Sgombro alla brace con cavolfiori fritti al parmigiano ed emulsione di cerfoglio (char-grilled mackerel with fried parmesan cauliflower and chervil sauce) £18.00
- Spaghetti neri all'astice e cipollotti (black spaghetti with lobster and spring onions)£16.50
- Paccheri con melanzane fritte, olive nere e salsa di broccoli e pecorino (paccheri pasta with deep-fried aubergine, black olives and a broccoli, pecorino cheese sauce) £10.00
Other main courses are available.
Dessert
- A selection of desserts are avaialble.Additional Information
Address:
143 Ebury Street, SW1W 9QNNearest tube:
Sloane SquareAverage Price:
£45 - £54Opening times:
Mon - Sat 12pm - 3pm & 6:30pm - 11pmClosed Sun