Tosi Gorgonzola Bar

Savor Exquisite Cheese at Mayfair's Hidden Gem

In a snug corner just off Berkeley Square, Tosi Gorgonzola Bar emerges as an understated shrine for enthusiasts of cream-colored delights. The moment you step into this intimate sanctuary, you're embraced by the aromas of fine cheeses wafting gently through the air in a manner that would make Proustian memories weep with joy. Your hosts for this blissful ceremony are Walter, Franco, Cristina, and Anita, a quartet who lend warmth to an inherently warm space. Shelves lined with prestigious wine labels alongside rustic wood tables spell out promises both ambrosial and alluring. The accolades lauding this slice of Mayfair are hardly empty applause; each evening unfolds like the most divine of Italian sonnets.

Tosi is where you come less for a whirlwind night out and more for orchestrated symphony harnessing the rich melodies of top-tier cheeses—gorgonzola being the maestro leading his ensemble. One would be remiss not to indulge in the pear cheese cake, an inventive dish whispered about with reverence amongst locals. There’s a particular magic here in unhurried sweetness, in the simple yet restorative indulgence of robust meatballs taken with generous sips from impeccable wine list. It's the sort of place you'd stumble upon when guided by clicks of serendipity on Google and feel like you've discovered an elusive treasure all your own. In Tosi’s relaxed setting, even dissatisfaction becomes disarmed, dissolved by gratuitous helpings of charm and culinary finesse delivered with millennial flair. Surely, Italy has many itinerant souls traversing London’s labyrinths, if only to flock around Tosi’s tables for another taste. — Clarissa Cuisinier