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Bancone Covent Garden Menu Prices 2026: Full Menu & Signature Pasta

Full Bancone Covent Garden menu prices for 2026 — every dish, every category, with current London pricing. Handmade pasta mains run £17–£22, starters from £9, desserts from £7. Below: the highlights at a glance, the full menu, the signature dishes, dietary options, and everything you need to know before booking.

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Signature items

Silk handkerchiefs (walnut butter)£18
Nduja & fennel sausage tagliatelle£19
Beef shin & bone marrow rigatoni£21
Crab & lemon linguine£22
Tiramisu£9
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Quick answers

What to order at Bancone Covent Garden

Four things people most commonly look for — signature dish, most popular item, best value option, and best vegetarian pick — answered at a glance with current prices.

Signature dish
Silk handkerchiefs £18

Walnut butter & confit egg yolk — Bancone's most celebrated plate since 2017.

Most popular
Nduja tagliatelle £19

Spicy nduja and fennel sausage ragu — the other perennial bestseller.

Best value
Pasta tasting (3 dishes) £38

Three half-portion pasta dishes for the whole table — the best way to try the range.

Vegetarian pick
Wild mushroom pappardelle £20

Truffle cream, toasted hazelnuts — the strongest vegetarian main.

Signature dishes

The dishes that define Bancone

Since opening in 2017, these plates have become the ones food writers and regulars return for. Both are handmade pasta — these are the items to order on a first visit.

£18 · Vegetarian · Since 2017

Silk handkerchiefs — walnut butter & confit egg yolk

Bancone's most celebrated dish: broad, silky pasta sheets draped in browned walnut butter with a slow-cooked confit egg yolk and Grana Padano. The egg yolk is prepared at precisely controlled low temperature for hours; cutting into it at the table floods the pasta with rich golden yolk. Appeared on practically every 'best pasta in London' list since the restaurant opened.

£19 · Spicy · Fan favourite

Nduja & fennel sausage tagliatelle

Hand-rolled tagliatelle with a slow-cooked ragu of spicy Calabrian nduja and fennel pork sausage, tomato, white wine and Grana Padano. The nduja melts into the sauce during cooking, distributing heat and pork fat evenly through every strand of pasta. The other perennial at Bancone — rich, deeply savoury, and almost always on the menu.

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The full menu

Bancone Covent Garden — complete menu with 2026 prices

All categories below. Bancone's menu changes seasonally and occasionally by week depending on market sourcing. Prices shown are current estimates — confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

About these prices. Bancone's menu changes seasonally. Prices and dishes shown are based on publicly documented menus and press coverage as of May 2026. Always confirm current menu and pricing at bancone.co.uk before ordering.
Dietary guide

Vegetarian, allergen & dietary information

Bancone has good vegetarian pasta options — the silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter (their signature), the wild mushroom and black truffle pappardelle, and the courgette and pecorino spaghetti are all vegetarian.

Vegan options are limited by the egg and dairy-heavy nature of Italian pasta making. Guests with vegan requirements should contact the restaurant directly — the kitchen can sometimes accommodate with advance notice.

All pasta is made in a kitchen that handles gluten, eggs, nuts and dairy. Those with severe allergies should discuss their requirements with the restaurant when booking.

Always inform the restaurant of allergies or dietary requirements when booking. Do not rely solely on this page for allergen information.

  • Vegetarian mains: Silk handkerchiefs (£18), Wild mushroom pappardelle (£20), Courgette & pecorino spaghetti (£17)
  • Vegetarian starters: Burrata & heritage tomatoes (£13), Sauteed courgette with ricotta (£11)
  • Vegetarian desserts: Most desserts are vegetarian
  • Contains nuts: Silk handkerchiefs (walnut butter), wild mushroom pappardelle (hazelnut)
  • Spicy: Nduja crostini, nduja tagliatelle, crab linguine
  • Gluten: All pasta dishes contain gluten
Location & booking

Where to find Bancone Covent Garden

Bancone's Covent Garden restaurant is at 10 William IV Street, London WC2N 4DW, a short walk from Trafalgar Square and the South Bank. The restaurant is on the ground floor with an open kitchen, counter seats and table dining.

Reserve online at bancone.co.uk. Tables fill quickly — book at least a week ahead for weekends. A small number of counter seats are typically held for walk-ins.

  • Address: 10 William IV Street, WC2N 4DW
  • Nearest tube: Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern)
  • Also close: Leicester Square, Embankment
  • Open: Lunch & dinner Tue–Sat (check website)
  • Reservations: Strongly recommended
  • Walk-ins: Counter seats sometimes available
About Bancone

London's most celebrated pasta kitchen in Covent Garden.

Bancone opened in Covent Garden in 2017, founded by chef-patron Tom Salt with a focus on handmade pasta inspired by the regional cooking of Italy. The word 'bancone' means counter in Italian — a nod to the open kitchen and counter seating that defines the space. Since opening, it has become one of London's most consistently praised Italian restaurants, particularly noted for the quality of its pasta and the precision of its sauces.

The menu rotates seasonally, anchored by a handful of beloved constants: the silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter and confit egg yolk, and the nduja and fennel sausage tagliatelle. A carefully selected Italian wine list complements the food.

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Common questions

Bancone Covent Garden — frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about Bancone's menu, prices, booking, and what to order.

How much does it cost to eat at Bancone Covent Garden?

A full meal at Bancone — starter, pasta main, dessert and a glass of wine — typically costs £45–£65 per person including service. Pasta dishes range from £17 to £22, starters from £9 to £14, and desserts from £7 to £14. The set lunch menu (when available) offers better value. Confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant or on bancone.co.uk.

What is the signature dish at Bancone?

Bancone's most celebrated dish is the silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter and confit egg yolk — broad, silky pasta sheets draped in browned walnut butter and finished with a slow-cooked egg yolk and Grana Padano. It has appeared on nearly every 'best pasta in London' list since the restaurant opened in 2017.

Does Bancone Covent Garden take reservations?

Yes. Bancone accepts bookings through its website at bancone.co.uk. Tables are in high demand — book at least a week in advance for weekends. A small number of counter seats are usually held for walk-ins.

Is Bancone vegetarian-friendly?

Yes, Bancone has several strong vegetarian options including the iconic silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter and confit egg yolk, the courgette and pecorino spaghetti, and wild mushroom and truffle pappardelle. The menu changes seasonally. Contact the restaurant in advance for vegan requirements.

Where exactly is Bancone Covent Garden?

Bancone is at 10 William IV Street, London WC2N 4DW, a short walk from Charing Cross station and Trafalgar Square. Nearest tube: Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern). Also close to Leicester Square and Embankment stations.

What are Bancone's opening hours?

Bancone is typically open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Hours vary seasonally. Always check the official website or call ahead to confirm current opening times before visiting.

Does Bancone offer a set menu or lunch deal?

Bancone periodically offers a set lunch menu, typically two or three courses at a fixed price that offers better value than a la carte. Check the official website for current availability — the set menu is not always running.

How is Bancone's pasta made?

Bancone makes its pasta in-house using high-quality Italian semolina and '00' flour, slow-dried to develop flavour and texture. Different shapes — from silk handkerchiefs to pici and pappardelle — are prepared fresh each day, and the pasta-making process is visible from the counter seats.

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