This is Circolo Popolare, our stunning trattoria in the heart of Fitzrovia, where the atmosphere is as warm as the Sicilian sun and food is the love language.
— About Us
Circolo Popolare London - Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Fitzrovia.
Our limited-edition crockery finally landed! From Alemanna and Trinarchia in Sicily to Fima and Nataloni in Umbria, bring home the ultimate Italian tablescape.
The squadra in the kitchen is cooking up a generous Italo-feast: think crispy Neapolitan Pizzas, creamy burratas and Carbonara served from a Pecorino wheel, all handmade with fresh ingredients from the Bel Paese. Take a seat at the long Mediterranean table and admire the 20,000 bottles of vintage spirits and wines, lining up the walls whilst sipping on your glass of Espresso Martini. This is your Sicilian getaway in London.
Every detail matters
— Gallery
Our meals.
Try our speedy lunch set menu with your colleagues, for when you're short on time but big on lunch! Available from Monday to Friday, from 12:00 15:45, from £23.
— Services
Services & prices
FOCACCIA DELLA CASA
STRACCIATELLA
OLIVE & PARMIGIANO
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA DOP 24 MESI
BRESAOLA DELLA VALTELLINA
BURRATA E PAPPA AL POMODORO
PIATTO DI PRODOTTI
INSALATINA GRECA
PIZZETTE FRITTE
SUPPLI ALLA ROMANA
BRUSCHETTA CAPRESE
CARPACCIO DI BRANZINO E STRACCIATELLA
MAFALDINE AL PESTO
Mafaldine with pesto di basilico and Parmigiano
MAFALDINE AL TARTUFO
Mafaldine with truffle sauce, mascarpone and fresh truffle
PASTA ALLA NORMA
Mezzi rigatoni with San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, fried aubergine and lemon ricotta di bufala. *vegan version available*
SPAGHETTONI AL RAGU
Spaghettoni with traditional ragù from Bologna and Parmigiano
LA GRAN CARBONARA PER 2
Spaghetti, egg yolk, guanciale and black pepper, served in a wheel of Pecorino
TAGLIARINI GRANCHIO E LIMONE
Home-made tagliarini with fresh local hand-picked crab, thyme, chilli in a langoustine bisque and lemony butter sauce.
MAMMARGHERITA DI BUFALA
San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, mozzarella di bufala and Parmigiano
SOME LIKE IT HOT
Ricotta, spicy 'nduja cream, mozzarella, salame piccante and ricotta salata
REGINA ROSSA
San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto cotto and sautéed mushrooms
STRACCIATELLA VERSACE
San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, stracciatella, basil pesto and Taggiasche olives. *vegan version available*
LA NORMA
San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, fried aubergine, mozzarella and ricotta salata. *vegan version available*
DOPPIO TARTUFO
Truffle cream, mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms and fresh truffle
— Reviews
The voice of the customer.
"Amazing spot. The ambience is honestly one of the best parts of the place. Very relaxed, warm and perfect for a slow meal. The food completely lived up to it as well. I had the mushroom truffle toast and the truffle pasta and both were excellent. The truffle flavour was spot on and the pasta in particular really blew me away. Everything just worked together the atmosphere, the food, the overall vibe. Left the place genuinely impressed and had a great time. The team also mentioned they have opened a sister branch in Dublin, so I will definitely be checking that one out as well."
"Such a great spot! 🍝✨ It is very popular, so definitely book ahead. We came here for a birthday and it was perfect. The pasta selection is big, but the staff was so helpful in guiding us. As for dessert... wow. We ordered almost everything! Do yourself a favor and get the profiteroles and the Lemon Cake (it is massive!). Highly recommend!"
"Firstly it’s one for the coolest looking restaurants in town that is located in a closed ground level in a busy area of London. Hard to find such a well crafted restaurant. As for the food, it’s has authentic Italian food very good veg and non veg options and an amazing dessert menu. The drinks are also good. We tried the starters, pizzas and truffle pasta. In the desserts their pistachio profetti rolls with chocolate sauce. The staff is very good and the service is really good."
— Location
Dolores Marqués, 9.
40-41 Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1HX, UK
+44 20 3893 6800
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