"Halal status: Everything except for the steak and duck Whether you come to Nina for a long lunch, or a fun, celebratory dinner, you’ll have a good time. Whether that’s because of the friendly staff who always encourage dessert, or it’s the inevitable desire to never want to leave once you step inside this cool Marylebone basement, it doesn’t really matter. It’s a bit of both, and that’s what makes this Italian spot so special. Plus, the tastefully distressed walls, the huge crispy chicken milanese, and the not-too-sweet non alcoholic ‘fauxtails’ that are a cause for celebration in and of themselves. For a reservation in the immediate future, have a click around until you find a nocturnal 9pm slot, but for a primetime table, delayed gratification is the name of the game. They take bookings up to five months in advance so do future you a favour and secure one now." - rianne shlebak