SHAMBLES SCORES HAT TRICK OF AWARDS
Brother and sister owners Massimo and Margharita scoop for awards for Shambles
Shambles restaurant & winebar, Teddington’s neighbourhood Italian gem, has announced a standout triple recognition at the prestigious Italian Awards 2026 held at the Marriott Grosvenor, Mayfair – taking home the coveted Best Wine List award, alongside Highly Commended distinctions for both Best Pasta and Best Restaurant London.
The Italian Awards celebrate the very best of Italian dining culture across the UK, recognising excellence in food, drink, and hospitality.
For Shambles to land across three categories in a single year marks a significant milestone for the independent restaurant, which has built a loyal following in South West London for its commitment to authentic Italian craft and exceptional hospitality.
The Best Wine List win reflects a carefully curated selection that champions artisan Italian producers alongside standout bottles from across the peninsula – Shambles has a carefully curated selection of wines devoted to discovery – championing artisan Italian producers and standout bottles from across the peninsula, with an exceptional 40 wines available by the glass that’s chosen with the same passion and precision that defines everything on the menu.
Co-owner siblings Margherita and chef Massimo Langella – who honed his craft under the legendary Giorgio Locatelli at both Zafferano in Knightsbridge and Locanda Locatelli in Mayfair – said: “These awards mean everything to us. We’re a small, independent restaurant doing things the way they should be done – with heart, with knowledge and with serious attention to what ends up on the plate and in the glass of our guests.
“To be recognised at this level, in this city, up against some brilliant competition, is genuinely humbling and that couldn’t have been achieved without the commitment of our long-standing team.
The Highly Commended recognition for Best Pasta speaks to the kitchen’s dedication to the fundamentals – handmade, ingredient-led and executed with the classical rigour Massimo refined under one of the UK’s most celebrated Italian chefs.
The Best Restaurant London commendation places Shambles firmly in the conversation amongst the capital’s top Italian dining destinations.