Cantinetta Antinori London: Tuscan Excellence in the Heart of Knightsbridge
Tucked just off Sloane Street, Cantinetta Antinori London invites lovers of Italian gastronomy to discover a genuine slice of Tuscany transported to the heart of Knightsbridge. Backed by the Antinori family, one of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious winemaking dynasties, this address brings together authentic Tuscan cuisine, an exceptional wine cellar and true Italian hospitality, all within a setting that is as elegant as it is intimate.
A Tuscan address in the heart of Knightsbridge
Opened in 2023 at 4 Harriet Street, in the fashionable Knightsbridge district, Cantinetta Antinori London occupies a historic building tucked just behind Sloane Street, only a few minutes’ walk from Harrods and some of London’s finest boutiques.
This restaurant marks the Antinori family’s first London outpost, following the original Cantinetta Antinori founded in Florence in 1957 by Niccolò Antinori. The Antinori family has been making wine for more than six centuries, an adventure that began in 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild. Today led by the 26th generation, Marchesi Antinori continues a savoir-faire passed down from one generation to the next.
The interior, designed by architectural firm Archflorence, draws direct inspiration from the original Florentine Cantinetta: warm woodwork, rich jewel-like tones, pieces from the family’s private collection, and a painted family tree that takes pride of place by the bar, framed by handcrafted brass vine leaves. The result feels more like a Florentine side street than a Knightsbridge address, with an inviting bar on the ground floor, a main dining room upstairs and private dining rooms for special occasions.
Authentic Tuscan cuisine
The menu at Cantinetta Antinori celebrates traditional Tuscan cooking with contemporary touches. Deliberately concise in favour of quality, it features classics such as:
- Fresh pasta & sauces
- Carpaccio and traditional Tuscan antipasti
- The impressive Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Tuscany’s famousT-bone steak
- Pistachio tiramisu, prepared and finished tableside
Every dish showcases carefully selected seasonal ingredients, staying true to Tuscan culinary tradition.
An exceptional wine cellar, signed Antinori
It’s impossible to talk about Cantinetta Antinori without dwelling on its wine list, the true centrepiece of the experience. It brings together the Antinori family’s emblematic estates and appellations from across Italy, north to south: Chianti Classico, Bolgheri, Umbria, Franciacorta and Cortona, alongside rare vintages from their historic properties.
This strong wine identity makes the restaurant a natural destination for wine lovers, who come to taste exceptional bottles alongside food pairings thoughtfully curated by the restaurant’s team.
An elegant setting, from bar to terrace
Cantinetta Antinori London also stands out for the variety of its spaces:
- The ground-floor bar, perfect for a glass of wine with a few cicchetti
- The main dining room upstairs, ideal for a business lunch or a refined dinner
- The terrace, perfect on warmer days for lunch, aperitivo or dinner outdoors
- Private dining rooms, designed for events and special occasions
This variety of settings means every guest can enjoy the Cantinetta Antinori experience in their own way, whether it’s a quick lunch after shopping on Sloane Street or a leisurely dinner with friends.
Whether you’re spending the day shopping in Knightsbridge or searching for a refined Italian address in London, Cantinetta Antinori promises a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, carried by six centuries of winemaking tradition and authentic culinary craftsmanship.
Book your table at Cantinetta Antinori London and let yourself be transported by the Tuscan art of living, just steps from Sloane Street.