6 DECADES / 4 GENERATIONS

Famiglia Portico is the mother group of il Portico, Pizzicotto and Home James shop.

For 4 generations the Chiavarini family have been cooking Italian specialities from Emilia Romagna in London. Our first restaurant il Portico, was part of the original wave of Italian restaurants that opened in the 1960’s. It proudly continues to this day as London’s oldest family run restaurant. In 2015 we opened ‘Pizzicotto’ next door, inspired by the neighbourhood Pizzerie and Osterie of Italy, where wood fired organic pizzas, sit alongside rare breed Charcuterie, hand made pastas and Italian cocktails.

Home James, our excellent delivery service, was launched in 2020 to provide our favourite dishes to enjoy at home. With everything made by hand in our kitchens, we can deliver nationwide. My wife Marianna and myself are here to welcome you in, and our chef Eduardo (now in his 32nd year of service with us) is always here to ensure you’re well fed.  

My father Pino, 81 years young, now runs the family farm in Kent, where much of our organic produce is sourced, including our speciality of wild game and foraged foods. We very much look forward to welcoming you in.

Best wishes,
James Chiavarini