Cardinals Of Mayfair is a family run Italian café at 115C North Row, tucked behind Oxford Street in Mayfair. The restaurant has served the neighbourhood for decades and retains the welcoming character of an independent local café. Early opening hours make it useful for breakfast before work, while the relaxed dining room and outdoor tables also suit lunch, coffee and an informal meeting.
Breakfast covers full English plates, eggs Benedict, eggs with avocado and simpler combinations of eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato and toast. Portions are generous and dishes are cooked to order, giving diners a substantial alternative to a hotel breakfast nearby. Tea, fresh juice and well made Italian coffee complete the morning selection.
Lunch moves between hot and cold sandwiches, homemade soup, salads and Italian comfort food. Pasta and risotto provide filling main courses, while toasted sandwiches, bagels and lighter café choices suit a shorter visit. Familiar recipes and straightforward presentation keep the emphasis on fresh food, value and the kind of dependable cooking that encourages regular customers.
Cappuccino, espresso and other coffee drinks remain central throughout the day, supported by cake, pastries, cold drinks, beer, wine and Prosecco. Friendly service gives the small room much of its atmosphere, especially when the café is busy with nearby workers and returning guests. Cardinals offers a distinctive independent experience only a short distance from the busiest part of Oxford Street.
Address: 115C North Row, Mayfair, London W1K 7JG, United Kingdom