Bocca di Lupo

This Italian eatery just behind Shaftesbury Avenue (theater central) is a rare find in the maze of South Soho and perfect for the pre/post dinner theater crowd. The thumb-size olives and bouncy focaccia that appear as you sit down are a sign of the quality and attention that’s to come, and the Italian-speaking waiters can guide you through the vast menu of raw and cured, fried, roasted, souped and stewed dishes, plus the risottos and pastas. Eat on the go with a large glass of wine on one of the stools at the bar, or settle in with friends in the lively main restaurant. Booking is essential.