Artista Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

Classy Charlotte Street in London’s West End is lined with quality eateries. Charming, pink-walled Artista holds its own with its down to earth offering of ever-so-friendly service, traditional Italian food, relaxed atmosphere, and a cosy basement bolthole where you can disappear for cocktails after your meal. It specialises in guaranteed-to-hit-the-comfort-spot Italian food such as calamari fritti, grilled mixed fish and meat platters, and spaghetti Bolognese. But adds a less common twist to the familiar proceedings with daily Mediterranean specials. The top spot is right at the back of the restaurant from where you can watch everything that’s going on. Come summer, you can grab a seat outside on the sunny street and drink in the capital vibe while relaxing to Artista’s laidback Italian ambience.