Capri - London

If you are in the Hammersmith area and are looking for an Italian restaurant that serves authentic food, in a friendly, traditional atmosphere, Capri is probably the place for you.

Luigi and his wife, who own the place, take pride in serving dishes cooked to perfection. The charm of Italian cuisine lies as much in the ingredients used as the talent of those using them, and this is amply evident in this little restaurant.  Unassuming from the outside, its warm and friendly atmosphere envelops you, even as Luigi mingles with the diners and shares anecdotes with them.

While Capri serves salads, sandwiches and risottos, the focus is mainly on homemade pastas and pizzas with chunky mozzarella and eye-watering anchovies. The family style kitchen rustles up starters and mains of lamb, scallops, salmon and chicken dishes. Do try their rainbow trout, grilled or meuniere to suit your mood, or pick the filling spaghetti vongole with clams.

The vegetables are served on your plate, straight out of a large dish, and besides being piping hot and in generous portions, this also make you feel very cared for. Capri offers a list of wines to go with your meal and an interesting selection of desserts. You could finish your meal with the popular homemade limoncello that is both light and refreshing.

Apart from regular diners, the restaurant also caters to gatherings and parties with prior notice. With its dim lighting and friendly service, Capri successfully recreates the intimate ambience of a lovely neighbourhood trattoria, so enjoy a slice of Italian simplicity and warmth at Capri.