London has plenty of Italian restaurants, but not many where you can enjoy a cocktail overlooking a marina, with Tower Bridge just around the corner. Amalfi’s latest opening brings a little Italian hospitality to one of the capital’s more intriguing waterfront addresses — and we were invited along to see how the new arrival was settling in.
Thanks to an invitation from Ian Edmondson of Egg Media, we headed down to Amalfi St Katharine Docks on Tuesday, 3 November, to celebrate the restaurant’s recent opening and enjoy an evening with the team behind its latest London venture.
It was a pleasure, as always, to catch up with general manager Stefano Mariani and the wider Amalfi team, who were welcoming guests to the new venue.
And they certainly weren’t leaving anyone short of refreshments.
Glasses of Prosecco and colourful spritzes were flowing, the bar was busy mixing cocktails, and a steady procession of Italian-inspired treats kept everyone suitably distracted from the serious business of conversation.
Not a bad introduction to the neighbourhood’s newest arrival.
A New Chapter for Amalfi
Having officially opened on 28 October 2026, Amalfi St Katharine Docks is the restaurant group’s third London location.
The 100-cover venue brings its established Italian dining concept to a rather attractive corner of the capital, just a short walk from Tower Bridge.
St Katharine Docks has always been something of a London curiosity. Originally opened in 1828 as a commercial port, it has since traded warehouses and cargo ships for restaurants, waterside terraces and a marina filled with boats.
At night, with the surrounding buildings illuminated and their reflections dancing across the water, it makes a striking setting for an evening out.
Amalfi has made good use of that backdrop, with outdoor seating overlooking the marina and an interior designed for everything from a relaxed lunch to a longer evening over dinner and drinks.
The Italian coastline may be several hundred miles away, but the idea is familiar enough: good food, something enjoyable in your glass and no particular hurry to be anywhere else.
Cocktails, Cannoli and a Few Temptations
Tuesday’s gathering provided a taste of the hospitality Amalfi is hoping to bring to its new address.
Behind the bar, the team were preparing an assortment of drinks, from sparkling aperitifs to cocktails served over ice. Bright orange spritzes lined up alongside glasses of fizz, while more elaborate creations made their way into guests’ hands.
The food offered its own distractions.
Miniature cannoli arrived in generous numbers, their crisp pastry shells filled with cream and presented individually on small serving trays. Elsewhere, desserts topped with crumbled biscuits, fruit and creamy fillings added a sweeter touch to proceedings.
A carving station provided something savoury, while the relaxed reception format allowed guests to wander, chat and enjoy the surroundings.
It was a lively introduction rather than a formal sit-down dining experience, and that distinction matters. We weren’t there to work our way through the restaurant’s full menu or deliver a verdict on individual dishes.
What the evening did demonstrate was how comfortably the new space accommodates an informal gathering, with drinks, food and conversation all sharing the attention.
What’s on Offer Beyond Opening Night?
The wider Amalfi menu follows the group’s familiar Italian approach, with handmade pasta, seafood, stone-baked sourdough pizzas and a selection of meat and fish dishes.
Alongside its regular lunch and dinner service, the St Katharine Docks restaurant is introducing bottomless brunch and afternoon tea, giving visitors a few different ways to enjoy the location.
There is an obvious appeal for anyone spending a day exploring Tower Bridge or the Tower of London, although the restaurant should prove equally convenient for those looking for somewhere to meet after work or enjoy a leisurely weekend meal.
And with its waterside terrace, the venue has an appealing spot for an aperitivo when the weather cooperates.
For a restaurant that only recently opened its doors, there is plenty still to establish. Consistency, service and value will matter far more in the long run than a picturesque address.
But the location gives Amalfi an excellent starting point.
Familiar Faces, a New Address
Restaurant openings come and go in London, and the capital’s Italian dining scene is hardly short of competition.
What made Tuesday particularly enjoyable was the chance to reconnect with Stefano Mariani and the Amalfi team while seeing their latest venture taking shape.
There is something reassuring about familiar faces in a new setting, particularly when the evening is as much about catching up as it is about discovering somewhere new.
Our thanks to Ian Edmondson of Egg Media for the invitation, and to Stefano and everyone at Amalfi for making us feel so welcome.
The next visit will have to involve a proper table, a closer look at the menu and considerably more time devoted to the pasta.
Although, on the evidence of Tuesday evening, leaving room for cannoli might be a sensible precaution.
Amalfi St Katharine Docks opened on 28 October 2026. The restaurant offers Italian dining, cocktails, bottomless brunch and afternoon tea.
For menus, bookings and further details, visit Amalfi Ristorante.
