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Circolo Popolare
🍽️FoodClosed · Opens 12:00 PM$$ · Mid-range

Circolo Popolare

4.8 ·

Step into Circolo Popolare, Fitzrovia's viral Italian sensation. Settle into the maximalist, glamorous dining room for generous classic dishes and lively, high-energy celebrations with friends.

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Reasons to go

  • Over 41,000 Google reviews make it one of the most-reviewed Italian restaurants in London.
  • Known for a maximalist, glamorous dining room that has driven its social-media fame.
  • Holds a 4.8-star rating despite mixed opinions on food quality and service.
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Full description

Circolo Popolare has become one of London's most visited Italian restaurants, reflected in an extraordinary review count of over 41,000, built on a maximalist, glamorous room and generous portions of classic Italian dishes. Some reviewers, including a birthday visitor who praised host Rishad by name, describe it as some of the best Italian food they've had, while others push back on the idea that social-media fame automatically means great food or good treatment of guests.

At 4.8 stars and mid-range pricing, it's an accessible way to experience one of London's current biggest dining phenomena, well suited to groups and celebrations rather than a quiet meal. Expect a lively, high-energy room throughout service.

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Address

40-41 Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1HX, UK · Covent Garden
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Booking is recommended well in advance given the extraordinary demand
  • go for a celebration or group occasion, since the atmosphere suits a lively night out
  • keep expectations grounded relative to its social-media fame, since reviews on food quality vary
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Reviews

Has to be some of the best Italian I have had. Visited on my birthday and it was absolutely amazing. Loved interacting with our host Rishad. Had a lovely chat with him about London while he recommended stuff and they were on point. Overall, a banger of a place!

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Mohit Agarwal

1/5

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