Sparrow Italia Mayfair is a modern Italian restaurant at 1–3 Avery Row. Spread over three floors, the venue combines a polished dining room with spaces for brunch, cocktails and private occasions. Its design and service aim for European sophistication while keeping the cooking rooted in recognisable Italian ideas.
Hot and cold starters range from mushroom arancini and grilled octopus to carpaccio, tuna and burrata. Pasta is made for sharing across the table, with dishes such as spicy rigatoni alla vodka, cacio e pepe, lobster linguine and pistachio pesto spaghetti. The menu balances traditional references with luxurious ingredients and contemporary presentation.
Larger dishes include grilled fish, Milanese preparations and steaks from the butcher’s reserve, supported by vegetable and potato sides. Tiramisu, chocolate torta, gelato and sorbet continue the Italian theme at dessert. A weekday set lunch and weekend brunch provide alternatives to the full lunch and dinner menus.
Cocktails and wine are an important part of the experience, and an intimate cigar lounge occupies the third floor. Sparrow works well for celebrations, business lunches and an occasion driven Mayfair dinner. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should discuss the current menu with the restaurant before ordering.
Address: 1–3 Avery Row, Mayfair, London W1K 4AJ, England
Sparrow Italia Mayfair Menu
Hot Starters
Crispy Arancini
wild mushroom risotto . parmigiano . truffle aioli
Grilled Octopus
spicy baby potatoes . garlic crema . capers
Braised Meatball
A5 wagyu . arrabiatta . basil . whipped ricotta
Pane Al Tartufo
grilled focaccia . truffle ricotta . honey . perigord truffle
Eggplant Rollatini
garlic stewed tomatoes . panko-parmesan . basil, ricotta . charred leek pesto
Cold Starters
Ahi Tuna Tartare
avocado . truffle ponzu . crispy onion . herb cracker
Wagyu Carpaccio
pickled seasonal mushrooms . pine nuts . umami aioli . shaved black truffle
Bluefin Tuna Otoro
lemon . EVOO . sea salt . chives
Hamachi
yuzu . citrus . italian chili
Local Rock Oysters
chef’s selection . cocktail sauce . apple migonette
Caviar
minced onion . crème fraîche . chopped egg yolks & whites . buttery toast
Salads
Heirloom Caprese
shallot marmalade . crushed pine nut pesto
Sparrow Chop
cavolo nero . radicchio . lettuce romana . chili . chickpeas . red onion . pistachio . provolone picante . shallot vinaigrette
Artichoke & Parmigiano
rocket . marinated artichoke . chili lemon vinaigrette . villa manodori balsamic
Chopped Kale Caesar
roasted garlic . lemon . sea salt . cracked pepper . pecorino . focaccia crumble
Burrata di Andria
umbrian olive oil . chili flakes . balsamic honey
For the Table
Mikey's Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka
belvedere 10 vodka . calabrian chili . parmesan . basil
Cacio e Pepe
tagliatelle . fresh pepper . parmigiano . pecorino
Lobster Acqua Pazza
linguine . british isles lobster . acqua pazza . lemon parsley butter . toasted bread crumb
Bone Marrow
cappelletti . braised beef cheeks . roasted bone marrow . horseradish . barolo reduction
Puttanesca
tonnarelli . olive oil . tomatoes . capers . taggiasca olives . garlic
Pistachio Pesto
spaghetti . grana padano . rocket . crushed pistachio
Penne Wagyu Bolognese
pecorino . calabrian chili flakes
Butcher's Reserve
Filet Mignon
Sardinia, Italy rosemary . red wine jus
Kagoshima A5 Wagyu Ribeye
Miyazaki, Japan boneless ribeye . red wine jus . confit garlic chili lemon
300g Calabrian Chili Rubbed NY Strip
Tuscany, Italy
1100g Prime Fiorentina
Tuscany, Italy
Seafood & Poultry
Chicken Milanese
pomodoro . provolone picante . mozzarella
Veal Milanese
rocket . cherry tomato . aged parmesan
Grilled Branzino
sicilian pistachio . fine herbs . charred lemon
Chicken Paillard
black garlic . caper beurre blanc
Monkfish Livornese
veraci clams . tomato . cavolo nero . fish broth
Sides
Crispy Baby Potatoes
parmigiano . rosemary . herb butter
Polenta
classic italian polenta . olive oil
Sautéed Spinach
shaved garlic . olive oil
Sautéed Mushrooms
datterino tomatoes . parsley . peppercorn
Truffle Mash
whipped potatoes . umbrian olive oil
Broccollini
breadcrumb . pepperoncini
Brunch
Served Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Poached Eggs on Toasted Pane Pugliese
flaked salmon, two eggs & hollandaise or sauté spinach, two eggs & hollandaise
Sparrow Beans
italian style baked beans, toasted focaccia
Grilled Sirloin Steak
easy fried egg, crispy potatoes
Grilled Heirloom Tomatoes & Mozzarella
on toasted pane pugliese
Scrambled Eggs on Toasted Pane Pugliese
piedmont- black truffle liguria – classic pesto nueva calabria – vegan ‘nduja. three variations. choose one.
Bresaola 'Reuben'
salted, air dried aged beef, mustard, pickles
Sparrow Pancakes
caramelized banana, pick-me-up mascarpone cream, forest fruit sauce & italian honey
Dessert
Sparrow Hazelnut Rocher
crispy feuilletine . toasted hazelnut . nutella cream
Citrus Olive Oil Cake
orange marmalade . passionfruit gel
Chocolate Caprese
chocolate & almond caprese . vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu
chocolate espresso sauce . ladyfingers
Zeppole
sweet whipped ricotta . nutella ganache . caramel sauce
Cannoli
candied blood orange . mascarpone mousse . pistachio
Affogato
vanilla bean gelato . espresso
Gelato
seasonal flavours
Italian Cheeses
grapes . acacia honey
Executive Set Lunch Menu
Monday – Friday | 12pm – 3pm 2 courses £38 | 3 courses £48
Tuscan Ribollita, Crostini
savoy cabbage, cavolo nero, onion, leek cannellini beans
Wild Mushroom Arancini
wild mushroom risotto, parmigiano, truffle aioli
Luciana Octopus
aioli, taggiasca olives, tomato, chili, onion
Sparrow Chop Salad with Honey Poached Salmon
cavolo nero, radicchio, lettuce, romana, chili, chickpeas, red onion, pistachio, shallot vinaigrette
Branzino, Rocket & Tomato Salad
sicilian pistachio, fine herbs, charred lemon
Chicken Milanese
pomodoro, provolone picante, mozzarella
Mikey's Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka
belvedere 10 vodka, calabrian chili, parmesan, basil
Tiramisu
chocolate espresso sauce . ladyfingers
Chocolate Caprese
chocolate and almond torta
Gelato & Sorbets
seasonal flavours
Cocktails
Apulia
gin, olive oil washed vodka, lime, tomato, red bell pepper, apulian olive oil, caprese
Abruzzo
malfy blood orange gin, discarded cascara vermouth, walnut infused amaro blend, orange oil, smoke
Molise
italian chili infused blanco tequila, lime, watermelon, agave, mango, yuzu, firewater, blood orange oleo, cilantro, smoked chili, fire
Sardinia
nitrogen infused honeydew pisco, blanco vermouth, italicuz, meyer lemon, peychaud’s, egg white, bergamot sphere
Calabria
mezcal, cocchi americano, italicus, lemon, luxardo bitter bianco, french melon liqueur, simple, blue curacao, thyme, tiki bitters, salt, sea salt foam
Basilicata
amaro lucano, strawberry aperol, campari, lemon, simple, basil, strawberry air
Sicily
blanco tequila, 1757 extra dry vermouth, lime, agave, orgeat, guava puree, averna, bitters, rosemary, absinthe, fire
Figurati
gin, lime, aperol, grapefruit radler
Liguria
gin blend, house-made herb infused olive brine, dry vermouth, truffle olive oil
Campania
vodka, rinquinquin, strega, lemon, giffard peach, simple, hopped grapefruit bitters
Genovese
blanco tequila, cucumber, basil, lime, chartreuse, cointreau, agave