Pinna

We ended up at this restaurant by accident, as the place I had originally booked for Valentine’s Day disappointed me at first sight. Rushing outside, I desperately searched for an alternative. Just around the corner, we found “Pinna”—a newly opened restaurant by George Bukhov-Weinstein and Ilya Demichev (who also launched “Lita”, awarded a Michelin star in 2025). Pinna focuses on “Sardinian cuisine”. A lovely hostess seated us by the window, and we began our experience. We were highly recommended to try the “Oxtail Tortello, Cavolo Nero & Oxtail Glaze”—visually, something between ravioli and dumplings, with a finely chopped meat filling, almost like minced meat. The pasta was decent, but I wouldn’t call it a signature dish. - “Fregola with seafood” – This dish wasn’t listed on the official menu, so it might have been a Valentine’s Day special. I found it much more interesting than the first one. Firstly, it felt new and refreshing, as I had never tried seafood pasta with a distinct tangy note in the sauce. Secondly, it also had a hint of spice. The dish was closer to a thick seafood soup, with tender seafood pieces. - “Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio” – The right kind of tuna, mixed with tomatoes, a perfect starter. Very simple, with just a touch of salt for seasoning. - “Pinna Ricotta Cannoli with Prickle Pear Sauce and Pistachio” – Cannoli in a slightly unusual presentation but still with the classic crispy shell and creamy filling inside. Perfect for sharing. The restaurant has one major issue—in my opinion, it’s overpriced. Compared to similar competitors, the prices here are significantly higher. For example, oysters (of the same size) cost £5 elsewhere (in restaurants of the same price range), but £9 here, and this extends to the main courses as well. Given that it was Valentine’s Day, a Friday, and the restaurant was still far from full, I’m clearly not the only one noticing this issue. I’d strongly recommend revisiting the pricing strategy. - Service: 10/10- Atmosphere: 10/10