Vasco and Piero's Pavillion

15 Poland Street
Oxford Circus
London
W1F 8QE

For thirty years, Vasco and Piero's Pavillion has been blending the best of traditional and modern Italian cooking and service into a seamless whole, creating a restaurant that many loyal diners consider their own very special place. It's sometimes tricky even to get through the door at lunchtime, but evenings are more relaxed and romantic. (NB for New Labourites: Gordon Brown held his engagement party here.) Try carpaccio of fresh tuna and avocado to start, and roast filet of pork with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. All pastas are homemade. The welcome is warm, and you may find yourself becoming a regular here, too.

Average Price: £25 - £34

Cuisine: Italian

Underground: Oxford Circus