Daphne’s Chelsea is a long established Italian restaurant on Draycott Avenue, positioned between Chelsea and South Kensington. Founded in 1964, it has developed into a neighbourhood favourite known for authentic Italian cooking and a glamorous but informal atmosphere.
The menu follows the traditional progression of an Italian meal, beginning with antipasti before moving through handmade pasta and risotto. Main courses feature fresh fish, seafood and meat, while desserts and ice cream made each day complete the selection.
Head Chef Chris Dargavel combines classic regional recipes with carefully judged modern variations. The menu changes with the seasons, allowing the kitchen to use ingredients when they are at their best while maintaining dishes that regular guests have come to recognise.
A streetside dining room, bar, conservatory and small seasonal terrace create several distinct spaces within the restaurant. The conservatory can also host private occasions, while vivid upholstery, Murano chandeliers and modern European art give the interior its distinctive Italian character.
Address: 110–112 Draycott Avenue, Chelsea, London SW3 3AE, United Kingdom
Daphne's Chelsea Menu
SET MENU
Available Monday to Friday from 12pm until 4:30pm
Two Courses
Three courses
STARTERS
SET MENU
Tuscan Spring Vegetable Minestrone
Buffalo Mozzarella with Datterini & Basil
Salmon Carpaccio with Fennel & Radish
MAINS
SET MENU
Roasted Sea Bream with Courgette & Oregano
Risotto Primavera
Rigatoni with Lamb Shoulder Ragù, Peas & Gremolata
SIDES
SET MENU
Mashed or Roasted Potatoes
Spinach with Olive Oil or Garlic
Deep Fried Courgettes
Tenderstem Broccoli with Chilli & Garlic
DESSERTS
SET MENU
Daphne’s Tiramisu
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake with Raspberries
Selection of Ice Cream
ANTIPASTI
Zuppa di Piselli con Formaggio di Capra e Aglio Selvatico v
Pea Soup with Goat’s Curd & Wild Garlic
Prosciutto di Parma con Melone
Parma Ham with Cantaloupe Melon
Gamberoni con Peperoncino, Aglio e Prezzemolo
Tiger Prawns with Chilli, Garlic & Parsley
Insalata di Barbabietola con Formaggio di Capra v
Beetroot Salad with Goat’s Cheese & Italian Leaves
Burrata con Pomodori Misti e Basilico v
Burrata with Mixed Tomatoes & Basil
SECONDI
Cotoletta di Vitello alla Milanese con Limone
Veal Milanese with Lemon
Filetto di Merluzzo con Zucchina Romanesca, Granchio e Peperoncino
Fillet of Cod with Romana Courgette, Crab & Chilli
Polpette con Pomodoro e Patate Arrostite
Veal & Pork Meatballs with Tomato Sauce & Roasted Potatoes
Fegato con Pure’ di Patate, Pancetta e Cipolle Caramellate
Calves Liver with Mashed Potato, Pancetta & Onions
Costoletta di Vitello con Salvia e Burro al Limone
Chargrilled Veal Cutlet with Sage & Lemon Butter
PRIMI
Risotto alla Primavera v
Primavera Risotto
Orecchiette con Broccoli e Salsiccia Toscana
Orecchiette with Broccoli & Tuscan Sausage
Rigatoni con Ragù di Vitello
Rigatoni with Veal Ragù
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Spaghetti with Clams
Calamaretti con Polpa di Granchio e Peperoncino
Calamaretti Pasta with Portland Crab & Chilli
Ravioli di Mozzarella e Melanzane con Pomodori Vesuvio e Basilico v
Mozzarella & Aubergine Ravioli with Tomatoes & Basil
CONTORNI
Pure’ di Patate o Patate Arrosto v
Mashed or Roasted Potatoes
Spinaci con Olio di Oliva o Aglio vg
Spinach with Olive Oil or Garlic
Fagioli Misti con Aglio e Limone vg
Mixed Italian Beans with Garlic & Lemon
DAPHNE’S SPECIALS
Fiori di Zucca con Stracciatella e Pomodori di Sorrento v
Courgette Flower with Stracciatella & Sorrento Tomatoes
Carpaccio di Orata con Limone di Amalfi e Erbe
Sea Bream Carpaccio with Amalfi Lemon & Herbs
Spaghetti all’Aragosta con Finocchio Selvatico
Spaghetti Bigoli with Lobster & Wild Fennel
Arrosto di Agnello con Piselli, Fave e Carciofi
Rump of Lamb with Peas, Broad Beans & Artichokes
Melanzane alla Parmigiana v
Baked Aubergine with Tomato & Mozzarella
Asparagi con Pecorino Sardo e Pesto
Green Asparagus with Pecorino Cheese and Pesto
Crudo di Tonno con Finocchio e Agrume
Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with Shaved Fennel & Citrus
Carpaccio di Manzo di Wagyu con Rucola e Parmigiano
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with Rocket & Parmesan
Vitello Tonnato
Thinly Sliced Veal with Tuna & Caper Mayonnaise
Zucchine Fritte v
Deep Fried Courgettes
Insalata di Rucola e Parmigiano v
Rocket & Parmesan Salad
Insalata di Pomodori Misti con Basilico vg
Mixed Tomato Salad with Basil
Galletto con Limone, Peperoncino e Salsa Verde
Chargrilled Baby Chicken with Lemon, Chilli & Salsa Verde
Sogliola alla Griglia
Chargrilled Dover Sole with Lemon
Controfiletto di Manzo alla Griglia con Salsa Verde
Chargrilled Black Angus Sirloin with Salsa Verde
Filetto di Branzino con Carciofi, Datterini e Basilico
Fillet of Sea Bass with Artichokes, Tomatoes & Basil
Pesce del Giorno
Fish of the Day
VEGETARIAN and VEGAN
Zuppa di Piselli con Formaggio di Capra e Aglio Selvatico v*
Pea Soup with Goat’s Curd & Wild Garlic
Burrata con Pomodori Misti e Basilico v
Burrata with Mixed Tomatoes & Basil
Melanzane alla Parmigiana v
Baked Aubergine with Tomato & Mozzarella
Insalata di Barbabietola con Formaggio di Capra v
Beetroot Salad with Goat’s Cheese & Italian Leaves
Asparagi con Stracciatella v
Green Asparagus with Stracciatella
Risotto alla Primavera v*
Primavera Risotto
Ravioli di Mozzarella e Melanzane con Pomodori Vesuvio e Basilico v
Mozzarella & Aubergine Ravioli with Tomatoes & Basil
Rigatoni con Melanzane, Pomodori e Basilico vg
Rigatoni with Aubergine, Tomato & Basil
Orecchiette con Broccoli v
Orecchiette with Broccoli
Penne all’Arrabbiata vg
Penne with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti alla Sorrentina v
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce & Buffalo Mozzarella
DOLCI
Desserts
Panna Cotta con Amarene e Biscotti
Panna Cotta with Black Cherries & Biscotti
Selezione di Gelati o Sorbetti
Selection of Homemade Ice Cream or Sorbet
Frutta di Stagione con Sorbetto
Seasonal Fruits with Sorbet
Tiramisu
Daphne’s Tiramisu
Torta al Formaggio alla Vaniglia con Fragole e Fiori di Sambuco
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake with Strawberries & Elderflower
Gelato al Cioccolato e Nocciola con Cioccolato Caldo
Amedei Chocolate & Hazelnut Coupe with Chocolate Sauce
Zabaione con Lamponi
Zabaglione with Raspberries
Selezione di Formaggi Italiani
Selection of Italian Cheeses
Selezione di Tartufi al Cioccolato
Selection of Truffles
VINI DOLCI
Sweet Wines
Passito di Pantelleria
Pellegrino, Sicily 2024
Moscato di Asti
G.D. Vajra, Piedmonte 2025
Marsala Superiore Dolce 5yo
Curatolo Arini, Sicily 5yo
Vin Santo Chianti Rufina
Selvapiana, Tuscany 2017
Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos
Royal Tokaji, Hungary 2017
Tawny Port 20yo
Graham’s, Douro, Portugal
COCKTAILS
Dessert Menu
Amaretto Espresso Martini
Ketel One Vodka, Amaretto, Kahlúa, Espresso
Nonna’s Biscuit
Johnnie Walker Blue & Black Label Whisky, Marsala, Cocoa, Coffee
Daphne’s Amaretto Sour
Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Nardini Mandorla, Amaretto, Lemon
Sgroppino
Ketel One Vodka, Allora, Lemon Sorbet, Prosecco
OUR CLASSIC COCKTAILS
BELLINI
Peach Purée, Peach Apéritif, Prosecco
SGROPPINO
Ketel One Vodka, Allora, Lemon Sorbet, Prosecco
POMELLE SPRITZ
Pomelle & Elderflower Apéritif, Prosecco, Soda
DAPHNE’S AMARETTO SOUR
Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Nardini Mandorla, Amaretto, Lemon
TINY TEN
Tanqueray No.TEN Gin, Grapefruit, Prosecco
LAVENDER SPRITZ
Casamigos Blanco tequila, Italicus, amaro, lavender, lime, Fever-Tree soda water
SAKURA NEGRONI
Casamigos Blanco tequila, pomelo & elderflower apéritif, Mancino Sakura vermouth
CASA FIORITA
Casamigos Blanco tequila, Aperol, elderflower, lime, Fever-Tree tonic water
ROSALITA
Casamigos Reposado tequila, rose petal, raspberry, Cointreau, lime
DAPHNE’S SIGNATURE
SEASONAL NEGRONI
Tanqueray No.TEN Gin, Martini Bitter, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Rose
DAPHNE’S NEGRONI
Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Campari, Cynar, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
DAPHNE’S AMERICANO
The Singleton of Dufftown 12yo Whisky, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Campari, Bitter, Soda
MELONCELLO
Don Julio 1942 Tequila, Casamigos Silver Tequila, Melon, Agave, Lime, Chilli
TUTTI FRUTTI
Grey Goose Vodka, Strawberry, Green Apple, White Chocolate, Balsamic Vinegar
COCCO BELLO
Ron Santiago De Cuba Extra Añejo 11yo, Amaretto, Pineapple, Coconut Foam
NONNA’S BISCUIT
Johnnie Walker Blue & Black Label Whisky, Marsala, Cocoa, Coffee
DIRTY TOMATINI
Cîroc Vodka, Tomato Liquor, Tomato Water
PORTOFINO
Monkey 47 Gin, Italicus, Pesto, Lemon
AL FRESCO
Patrón Silver Tequila, Watermelon, Fennel, C02
FICO
The Macallan 12yo Whisky, Fig Leaf Liquor, C02
NON ALCOHOLIC
BELLINI
Peach Purée, Wild Idol Alcohol Free Sparkling Wine
SPRIZZINO
Tanqueray 0.0%, Martini Vibrante, Grapefruit, Wild Idol Alcohol Free Sparkling Wine
ROYAL GARDEN
Seedlip Garden 108, Apple & Lime Juice, Elderflower, Cucumber, Mint
FRAGOLINO
Smiling Wolf Botanical, Strawberry Jam, Raspberry, Pineapple, Lemon
BEERS
Lucky Saint (Non-Alcoholic) 0.5% ABV
Caprice Lager 4%
Peroni 5.1% ABV
Moretti 4.6% ABV
ITALIAN DIGESTIVE LIQUEURS
Chinotto Quaglia
Fernet Branca Menta
Amaro del Capo
Cynar
Amaro Montenegro
Amaro Averna
Amaretto Quaglia
Amaro Ramazzotti
Mirto di Sardegna, Zedda Piras
Liquore di Uva Fragola Quaglia
Fernet Branca
Sambuca Ramazzoti
Amaro Lucano
Limoncello
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
125ml
Wild Idol – Alcohol Free Sparkling 0.0% Germany
Prosecco Spumante NV Vinvita Veneto
Henriot – Brut Souverain NV Champagne
Ferrari – Maximum – Blanc de Blancs Trentino Alto Adige
Nyetimber – Classic Cuvee MV South England
Ruinart – Brut NV Champagne
Ruinart – Rose NV Champagne
WHITE WINE
175ml
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo – Amoterra 2024 Abruzzo
Verdicchio di Matelica – Amoterra 2025 Marche
Pinot Grigio – Franz Haas 2025 Trentino Alto Adige
Soave Classico – Monte Tondo 2025 Veneto
Sauvignon Blanc – Fondo Indizeno 2024 Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Chardonnay – Cantina Terlano 2025 Trentino Alto Adige
Gavi – Folli & Benato 2024 Piemonte
Greco di Tufo – Pietracupa 2022 Campania
Sancerre – Les Pierris – Roger Champault 2024 Loire Valley
Chablis – Domaine de la Genillotte 2024 Burgundy
Chardonnay – Bramito della Sala – Antinori 2024 Umbria
FINE WHITE WINE
125ml
Puligny-Montrachet – Le Trezin – Domaine Larue 2023 Burgundy
Sauvignon Blanc – Quarz – Cantina Terlano 2023 Trentino Alto Adige
RED WINE
175ml
Baccolo Rosso Appassimento IGT 2024 Veneto
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Amoterra 2024 Abruzzo
Malbec – Terrazas de los Andes 2024 Argentina
Pinot Nero – Andrea Stocco 2023 Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Primitivo di Manduria – Rossofuoco Magnifico Puglia
Aglianico – Donnaluna – Viticoltori de Conciliis 2020 Campania
Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso – Antolini 2022 Veneto
Chianti Classico – Le Corti – P. Corsini 2023 Toscana
Langhe Nebbiolo – G.D. Vajra 2024 Piemonte
FINE RED WINE
125ml
Barbaresco – Produttori del Barbaresco 2022 Piemonte
Guidalberto – Tenuta San Guido 2023 Toscana
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico – Speri 2020 Veneto
Brunello di Montalcino – Pieve di Santa Restituta – Gaja 2018 Toscana
Tignanello – Marchesi Antinori 2022 Toscana
ROSÉ WINE
175ml
Chiaretto del Garda – Selva Capuzza 2022 Lombardia
Lady A – IGP Méditerranée – Château La Coste 2024 Provence
Calafuria – Negroamaro Rosato 2024 Puglia
Whispering Angel – Château d’Esclans 2024 Provence
Rock Angel – Château d’Esclans 2024 Provence
WINE BY THE GLASS
Bepi Tosolini Grappa di Chardonnay
Heaps of orange blossom, mint, honeysuckle & zesty grape
Grappa Nardini Riserva
Aged for a minimum of 3 years in Slovenian oak barrels, to produce a grappa with a delicate fragrance
Grappa Tignanello Antinori
A soft light start builds into a full bodied taste of spice, with notes of toasted raisin & plum
Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria DOC, Donnafugata
Apricot, candied orange peel, fresh figs, notes of honey
Capovilla Grappa di Brunello 2007
An intense flavour with mineral and fruity notes. Soft and round to the palate, leaving light notes of red berries, cocoa, carob and nuts in the mouth
Domus Daphne’s Grappa
Daphne’s Riserva grappa made of 100% ruche grapes from Piedmont, aged for 5 years in French Oak, smooth and aromatic finish of white
GRAPPA & DISTILLATO SELECTION
Grappa di Moscato Giallo Capovilla
A rich Bouquet of yellow ripe fruit with a smooth flavour of Moscato grape
Capovilla Grappa di Amarone
A powerful and complex grappa where intensity and spiciness with, balancing floral and red fruits aromatic, all come together
Grappa Jacopo Poli Amorosa di Vespaiolo
Creamy melon, grape, raisin & tiramisu
Capovilla distillato di Pere Williams
A pure blend of pears using no artificial flavourings
Grappa Barili di Sassicaia Poli
Rich aromas of caramelised oak, vanilla, cocoa & liquorice
Grappa Tabacco Capovilla
Infused with tobacco leaves, an earthy and complex grappa full of flavours of roast oak & dried fruits