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Circolo Popolare - London

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🍽️ Food & DrinkRestaurants£20–£45+
5.0 / 5
Anthony
Mar 17, 2026
40-41 Rathbone Place

Circolo Popolare in London is a lively Italian restaurant with handmade pasta, bold interiors, and standout desserts in a high-energy dining room.

Circolo Popolare in London is built around energy and scale. The dining room is lined with thousands of bottles, warm lighting, and packed tables that keep the room moving from lunch through late evening. It draws a crowd, and booking ahead is often the difference between getting in or waiting. The menu stays rooted in Italian classics, with a focus on bold flavors and strong execution. Truffle pasta and carbonara come up often, along with crab tagliarini and burrata starters. Pizzas carry a light base with balanced toppings, while dishes like arancini and focaccia set the table early. Desserts push the experience further. Reviews recommend their lemon cake and their phenomenal tiramisu. This restaurant is well loved. "Circolo Popolare in London is beautiful restaurant, their food is incredible, we had a wonderful experience!" Kitchen - Pizza with classic toppings - Appetizers: burrata, arancini, focaccia - Fresh pasta: truffle pasta, carbonara, crab tagliarini - Desserts: profiteroles, tiramisu, lemon cake Details - Located in Fitzrovia near Soho - Reservation are recommended - Large indoor dining space with high energy - Good for groups, birthdays, and celebrations Prices - Mains: £15–£25 - Full meal: £25–£45 Hours - Sat: 11:00 AM–10:30 PM - Sun: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM - Mon–Fri: 12:00 PM–10:30 PM Circolo Popolare in London is a highly recommended restaurant.
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