Sartoria, the upscale Italian restaurant on Savile Row, has added a wine-led spin-off to its ground floor: Vinoteca di Sartoria. It comes from the team behind the well-regarded Vinoteca group of wine bars, and the idea is simple — treat the wine list as the main event rather than an afterthought to dinner.
The Vinoteca name carries real weight among London wine lovers. The group built its reputation on approachable, well-priced lists that span classic Old World regions and newer producers, with staff who can talk you through a glass without any snobbery. Bringing that formula inside one of Mayfair's flagship Italian dining rooms means visitors get a more casual, glass-friendly option alongside Sartoria's full restaurant experience — a rare combination in a part of town where a decent bottle often comes with a punishing markup.
The setting is pure central London: a few steps from Piccadilly and Regent Street, surrounded by the tailors that gave Savile Row its name. That makes it an easy stop whether you're in the area for shopping, theatre-adjacent pre-dinner drinks, or a longer evening built around Italian food and a properly curated list. Expect the Vinoteca trademarks — a rotation of wines by the glass, weekly changing selections, and a list that leans Italian but doesn't stop there — served in smarter surroundings than their neighbourhood bars.
For travellers, the appeal is practical as much as culinary. Central Mayfair is full of hotel bars and expense-account restaurants where wine is an accessory to the bill. A dedicated wine bar with a genuinely knowledgeable team gives visitors a way to taste interesting Italian and European bottles without committing to a full tasting-menu evening, and it slots neatly into any West End itinerary. Go for a glass and a plate before dinner elsewhere, or settle in — the list is built for lingering.
If your London trip already includes Vinoteca's original spots in places like Farringdon or Marylebone, this is a chance to see the concept dressed up for Mayfair. If it doesn't, Sartoria is a good single-stop introduction to both the group's wine philosophy and one of the smarter Italian kitchens in the West End.
Story via Secret London.