A friend and I mapped out the places we wanted to eat in London when we were there recently, and Circolo Popolare was up there, basically just for the gorgeous look of it. It completely feels like you're dining in a garden - very Instagram worthy. The greenery hanging down from the ceiling looked gorgeous with the giant white walls full of colorful bottles of wine/alcohol, making a cool menagerie look all framed and back lit. We took a zillion photos here before we even ordered our food. But don't worry, we did actually eat here, and we ate (and drank) a lot! I tried the Coco Loco drink, which is a fruity mocktail that comes in a little raunchy glass of a woman's chest. I loved the glass, and the drink inside was very refreshing and light. Would order again! My friend had the My Pear Lady which was equally sweet as the Coco Loco, but did have a more light tasting sweetness with the pear flavor (and it did have booze in it, so that flavor too). Our server was fabulous and very attentive whenever we needed to get a refill of water or order another drink or anything at all. They are super well trained at being there at the exact right time to not interrupt anything, but not leave you hanging when you need them at your tale side for anything. A+ there. For a starter, we tried the calamari and it was a little bit over-chewy. All the calamari I've had at comparable restaurants just basically melted in my mouth, but these did not have that feature, unfortunately. I'm not a huge fan of calamari in general, but my travel companion was - and she agreed on the chewiness aspect, so I wasn't just being picky. After our disappointing appetizer, we needed a pick me up after we placed our entree orders. I had the Big Momma Lager, on our server's recommendation. It was their own brew (Big Momma is the restaurant group name) - so I had to try it if it bore their name. It was a great lager, very light on the tongue and not too hoppy or anything. I would recommend trying that if you want a local beer that's not too heavy. My friend and I shared two entrees, and THOSE were excellent. We had the Ravioli Alla Bolognese, which were delicious little raviolis with a creamy white sauce and crumbles of sausage on top. It was very light for being a pasta full of cheese, white sauce, and sausage! Just the right amount on the plate to not leave you hungry, but not over full. Perfect! Our other entree was the Mafaldine Al Tartufo. This is another of Big Momma's specialties, and another recommendation from our server. It was long strands of tagliatelle paste in a super flavorful truffle and parmesan sauce. I'm not even a huge fan of mushrooms, but in this dish it just worked so well! Definitely recommend this one. And to round out the meal, we shared two desserts. My friend ordered the Mousse Al Cioccolato, which was an extremely rich and almost fudge like mousse, full of pralines, hazelnuts, and a salty addition that brought all the sugariness down a bit, in this one. It wasn't my favorite of the two, but if you're a huge chocolate fan - it might be yours. I got the Tiramisu (my favorite dessert of all time) and it was decadently delicious, but with the sweetness alongside the espresso soak - it counterbalanced so well to not make it overly sugary. This also came out from a pan and they dished out a piece of it for you table-side, with was a super nice touch. They even asked if the piece was big enough or if I wanted more! Suffice to say, I would definitely recommend popping into Circolo Popolare for the ambiance and service. Not everything was great, food wise, but the things that were good, were VERY good. Go for the Instagram stories but stay for a few bites to eat.

The restaurant was located very close to Dominion Theatre, which was the reason we selected it. Wednesday night reservation and we were sat quickly. The lighting was dim as intended for the ambiance, however the detailed menu and poor light combination made it difficult to read. Suggestion... add a small lamp on the table, or larger text on menu (use both sides) We are the starter, crab linguine (shredded crab) which didn't have much flavor. Virgin drink was tasty, and lemon sorbet was delightful but would be strong if you don't love lemon. When visiting the toilet, a women was locked in the stall and staff was working to get her out. 3rd stall in. Scary! 4 stars for toilet issue, inability to read menu and main not being flavorful.

What a beautiful restaurant!! The service was great! The food was good! I had the crab meat pasta which I had hoped there would be more crab meat but I understand that is how they make the dish. We also had calamari which was greag. I love the food here more than its sister restaurant Pink Mamma in Paris!

Beautiful, beautiful restaurant with solid Italian food! I made this reservation because coming from NYC I've heard a lot about the Big Mama group and the restaurant itself just looked stunning. It really did not disappoint - the pastas were fresh and a good portion. I definitely recommend the fresh mozzarella board, the fried gnocchi, and the lemon pie for dessert they were delish. Everything else was good too the only thing I wouldn't recommend is the calamari, it just wasn't great. I was worried about the acoustics of this restaurant and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with the noise level, it wasn't too loud at all. I don't know if I'd go back but it was a great place to check out while visiting London.

Ahhh, fantastico! My daughter has been here a few times and highly recommended it for dinner. The place is super popular so we made 7pm reservations and were seated pretty quickly. The interior of this restaurant is amazing. The walls are adorned with bottles from floor to ceiling and photos everyplace else. The lighting complements these decorations well. The restaurant was very lively and had a happy ambiance while we were there. After being seated we ordered a bottle of Camauro white wine to share and then the Burrata Pappa al Pomodoro as an appetizer. They served their house Focaccia with Oregano which was very good. For dinner, my wife and I had the La Gran Carbonara which is prepared tableside in a large cheese wheel. Very cool. My daughter had The One & Tortelloni Circolo. The food was excellent as was the service. No complaints. By the way, my daughter just got a thank you email thanking us for our business and encouraging feedback. The email included cute GIFs which made us smile. Very thoughtful. This place is definitely great for dates and special occasions. I highly recommend Circolo Popolare.

Zuzana we love you! This was far and away, hand's down, our very favorite meal in Europe. We actually went back to a Big Mamma in Paris and ordered the same things and they just were not made as well. The wait staff was amazing! They got us a table rather late with a smile and genuine warmth. The food was incredible. We ordered appetizers, wine, pastas (truffle and a smoked cheese dish) - everything was cooked perfectly and gorgeously presented, we would very easily and assuredly be regulars if it was close. The wine was great, the prices reasonable, and everything that went by to another table looked and smelled equally incredible. Our server, Zuzana, or Suzana, was a priceless gem in service, helping craft our order and design an experience that none of us will ever forget. As simple as the meal was, it was perfect and memorable, and the environment could not be more adorable, great vibe. I look forward to coming back with my husband when next in town. Best meal of our trip!

Living in Los Angeles I was shocked to stumble upon this gem! A clear local favorite this was recommended by a local friend that lives in London. After two nights of super fancy, posh, pricey dinners where we left unimpressed and hungry, we had one of the best meals ever. Both my daughter and I thought this was one of the best pizzas we've ever had. The atmosphere is super fun and hip, but not at all pretentious, definitely not a tourist trap. Some of our favorites were the calamari, burrata, and the margarita pizza. I would pass on the beef carpaccio next time, not bad, but nothing to write home about. For dessert the lemon meringue pie is a must! And if you are dining with a little one, or just a young at heart, don't skip out on a hot cocoa