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.

Set lunch menu

Starter

Insalata Mista con Erbe Fresche e Vinagrette all'Aceto Balsamico (mixed wild leaf and herb salad with a balsamic dressing) - £4.50
Burrata Fresca con Melanzane Croccanti e Pomodoro Fresco (fresh 'burrata' cheese with crisp aubergine and fresh tomatoes) - £6
Carpaccio di Tonno con Miele di Corbezzole e Timo (seared tuna carpaccio with a 'corbezzole' honey and thyme vinaigrette) - £7
Prosciutto di Parma con Avocado e Grissini (finely sliced Parma ham with avocado and homemade grissini) - £7.50
Tempura di Fiori di Zucca con Ricotta Affumicata (courgette flower in tempura batter with pan fried smoked ricotta cheese) - £6.50
Ristretto di Brodo Vegetale con Cappelletti al Formaggio di Capra (roasted vegetable soup with goat's cheese cappelletti) - £4
Risotto Mantecato con Quaglia Glassata (risotto with glazed quail) - £6.50
Maltagliati con Verdure alla Griglia e Ricotta di Bufala ('maltagliati' with grilled vegetables and buffalo ricotta cheese) - £6.50
Lasagnette con Seppie in Umido ('lasagnette' with cuttlefish and vegetables) - £7
Maccheroni con Salsa di Pomodoro Piccante, Mozzarella di Bufala e Basilico (macaroni with a fresh, spicy plum tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella and basil) - £8
Pappardelle con Ragú d'Agnello Novello, Limone e Maggiorama ('pappardelle' with a new season lamb ragú, lemon and marjoram) - £8.50

Main Course

Filetto di Orata con Zucchine Saltate e Sapori Mediterranei (gilt head bream with courgette and Mediterranean flavours) - £11.50
Sogliola in Padella con Broccoli e Zucca Croccante (pan fried Dover sole with broccoli and pumpkin crisps) - £12.50
Spiedini di Coda di Rospo con Pancetta alla Griglia, Pomodoro Fresco e Olive Nere (monkfish wrapped with pancetta, skewered and grilled with fresh tomato and black olives) - £14.50
Galletto al Forno con Condimento di Pomodoro Piccante e Asparagi (roasted spring chicken with spiced tomato coulis and asparagus) - £9
Tagliata di Vitello con Topinambur e Rucola
(sliced loin of veal with Jerusalem artichokes and rocket) - £14.50
Pancia di Maiale con Purea di Patate, Salvia e Fave (crispy 'Gloucester old spot' pork belly with mashed potato and broad beans) - £12.50
Filetto di Manzo con Spinaci e Funghi (pan fried fillet of beef with sautéed spinach and mushrooms) - £14

Dessert

Fragole e Mango Marinati con Sorbetto di Yogurt e Lime (marinated strawberries and mango served with a yoghurt and lime sorbet) - £5
Bignet con Mousse di Cioccolato Bianco e Pesche (profiteroles with white chocolate mouse and poached peaches) - £5
Tarteletta alle Susine e Mandorle con Gelato alla Vaniglia (plum tartlet with almonds and vanilla ice cream) - £5
Piramide di Semifreddo al Torrone con Gelato al Frutto della Passione (nougat parfait pyramid with passion fruit ice cream) - £6
Gelato di Espresso Bianco (house speciality white espresso ice cream) - £5.50
Sorbetti di Frutta Fresca (selection of homemade sorbet) - £5.50

Bars Near Il Convivio

Back Bar @ Boisdale
15 Eccleston Square
London
SW1W 9LX

This traditional bar features lots of mahogany to complete the relaxed feel. While there why not sample one of the 150 cocktails, 200 malt whiskeys or 100 cuban cigars that are on offer. Jazz played after 10 p.m and highly recommended.

Additional Information

Address:

143 Ebury Street, SW1W 9QN

Nearest tube:

Sloane Square / Victoria
A set lunch menu such as the following is available at a cost of £15.50 for 2 courses and £19.50 for 3 courses

Average Price:

£45 and over (€65)

Opening times:

Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2.45pm, 7:00- 10.45pm