Circolo Popolare

A spectacular Big Mamma trattoria in Fitzrovia

Circolo Popolare, from the cult Big Mamma group, is one of London’s most photographed Italian restaurants — all cascading ceiling flowers, white-washed stone and walls lined with around 20,000 bottles of vintage spirits and wines. Set on Rathbone Square in Fitzrovia, it has a Sicilian, Mediterranean spirit and a vibrant, candlelit atmosphere with warm service.

What to order

The signature dish is the Gran Carbonara, served from a 4kg wheel of pecorino. Expect also soft Neapolitan pizzas with San Marzano DOP tomatoes, burrata from Puglia, fritters and garlic bread, plus famous desserts — the chocolate profiterole and the XXL lemon pie.

Who it’s for

A fun night out with friends, a celebration or a date where the room is part of the show — with generous portions and fair prices for the spectacle. Booking ahead is recommended.

Questions and answers

What food does it serve? Generous Italian — Neapolitan pizzas, pasta, burrata and big desserts.

What to order first? The Gran Carbonara from a 4kg pecorino wheel and the XXL lemon pie.

What makes the interior special? Ceiling flowers, white-washed stone and around 20,000 bottles on the walls.

Where is it? On Rathbone Square in Fitzrovia, central London.

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