Team behind 40 Dean Street open sister restaurant

Family-run Italian restaurant 40 Dean Street has been in business for the last 20 years, with the likes of Brad Pitt, Rupert Everett and Princess Beatrice among its clientele. Now, the Soho mainstay has announced a new addition to the family: 64 Old Compton Street.

The latest venture by Nima Safaei opened in late July and is just a two-minute walk from 40.

As with its sibling, 64 will transport diners to the heart of Italy. The menu at the dog-frienfly restaurant is divided into three sections: cold, fritti and baked; pizzas, salads and pasta; and risotto and oven. A line-up of homemade pasta dishes are featured on the menu, such as pappardelle beef ragu and creamy spinach ravioli with ricotta truffle and mushrooms. Pizzas include mushroom and truffle a particular standout, and piadina bread with Parma ham, mozzarella, rocket and pesto is another standout dish.

The fare is complemented by a carefully curated cocktail collection, featuring both in-house creations such as Refuel Martini – a blend of watermelon juice, sugar syrup and Stolichnaya – and all the classics. A concise but mighty wine list meanwhile focuses primarily on Italian vintages.

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