London's Newest Italian Eatery: Why a "Coat Check Room" is the Hottest Seat in Town

Central London has a new hit Italian restaurant. Martino's, near Sloane Square, is so busy that even its coat check area is part of the attraction. On a recent Saturday, every table was full. Hopeful customers waited for cancellations. But the wait begins in what the reviewer calls a "cocoon-like" reception space. This area, run by elegantly uniformed staff, is designed to keep waiting guests separate from diners. It acts as a transition from the outside street to the glamorous restaurant inside. The review notes this cleverly solves a problem most people never consider: where to queue without disturbing the atmosphere. The restaurant is the work of Martin Kuczmarski, known for attention to detail. It serves classic Italian dishes like tortellini in brodo and veal Milanese all day.