Osteria del Macellaio

"Macellaio RC does incredibly tender, Italian-style steaks cooked simply on a hot grill and served with just a bit of rock salt and olive oil. It’s unlikely that you’ll be popping in for a casual lunch that often, but it’s good for a payday throw-down or low-key celebration (like getting a tiny raise you wish to spend on steak). The menu also features excellent cicchetti as well as good pastas, all of which you should order." - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Rianne Shlebak, Sinead Cranna

"The Union Street branch of Macellaio RC, which makes up part of Roberto Costa’s steakhouse group, doesn’t quite fit the blueprint of local Italian restaurants with their pasta-centric menus. But it is very much an Italian restaurant, with a prominent focus on exceptional Italian produce. Costa is well aware that Fassona beef from Piedmont is some of the best in the world, and is without the high prices of Kobe wagyu. For what’s easily one of the best steaks in London, go for the Fiorentina to be shared between two. The restaurant also offers a great selection of well-prepared offal dishes, if that’s your thing." - Jonathan Hatchman

"Italian-style steaks, pastas, and up to a tenner off is what you can expect at the South Kensington, Clerkenwell, Southwark, and Battersea locations of this restaurant." - Rianne Shlebak