Circolo Popolare Menu Prices 2026: Full Menu & Signature Items

A typical meal at Circolo Popolare runs roughly £45–£70 per person including two courses, a shared antipasto and a drink. Pasta dishes are £15–£24; pizza £14–£21; secondi £18–£38. The showstopper tiramisu tower is £26 and large enough for 2–4 guests to share. A 12.5% discretionary service charge is added to the bill.

Yes. Circolo Popolare is one of the Big Mamma group's London restaurants, opened in Fitzrovia in 2019. Big Mamma operates Italian restaurants across London (Carlotta, Gloria, Ave Mario, Bocca di Lupo-adjacent concepts), Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Lyon and other European cities. Each venue has a distinct theme; Circolo Popolare is known for its extravagant, maximalist décor.

The tiramisu tower (£26) is Circolo Popolare's signature dessert — a generous multi-layered tiramisu built tall in a glass and dusted with dark cocoa, served as a sharing dessert for 2–4 people. It's one of London's most photographed restaurant desserts and it's strongly recommended to order it at the start of the meal so there's no wait at the end.

Yes — Circolo Popolare is consistently one of London's most in-demand Italian restaurants and walk-ins are very rarely available, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. Bookings open several weeks in advance and peak slots go quickly. Book via the Big Mamma website or OpenTable. Some same-day cancellations become available late afternoon — check the booking page on the day.

Circolo Popolare is at 40–41 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1HX. The nearest London Underground stations are Tottenham Court Road (Central and Elizabeth lines, ~5-minute walk) and Goodge Street (Northern line, ~5-minute walk). The restaurant is also easily walkable from Oxford Street and Soho.

Yes. Circolo Popolare has a good selection of vegetarian dishes including burrata, crocchette, bruschetta, Cacio e Pepe pasta, Pappardelle al Tartufo, Gnocchi al Pomodoro, multiple vegetarian pizzas, Melanzane alla Parmigiana and all the desserts. Vegan options include bruschetta, focaccia and the side dishes. Inform your server about dietary requirements when booking — the kitchen can often adapt dishes on request.

Most-recommended dishes based on guest reviews: the Tiramisu Tower (£26, order immediately), Tagliatelle al Ragù Bolognese (£19) or Spaghetti alle Vongole (£22) for pasta, Diavola or Prosciutto e Rucola pizza for wood-fired pizza, and the Burrata con Pomodori to start. The cocktail list — particularly the Spritz and Negroni — is also highly rated.

Circolo Popolare is a booking-heavy restaurant. Walk-ins are occasionally available at the bar or if there are same-day cancellations, but this is not reliable for large groups. It's best to book at least 2–3 weeks in advance for evenings, especially Thursday–Saturday. Lunch and early weekday slots are somewhat easier to book on shorter notice.