Alloro, Italian for bay leaf, opened to critical acclaim in June 2000 and ever since, this busy restaurant on Dover Street has proved popular for lunch and dinner with the Mayfair crowd. Keeping it simple with recipes of Italian favorites, all the breads and pastas are homemade on the premises and seasonal menus exceed expectations. Alloro has a fantastic wine list and offers some spectacular Italian wines on the list. The restaurant also has private dining facilities.