Circolo Popolare

1. The place itself is stunning, has an amazing decor, yet a very cosy vibe.

   The pizzas and cocktails were delicious and very well priced when it comes to London standards.

   Roberto, our waiter, was super polite, friendly and made us feel really comfortable.

   Overall, would recommend in a heartbeat (if you manage to get a reservation, that is).

2. This restaurant is beautiful! I was initially worried it might be a bit of a tourist trap given its location and ambience, but we were pleasantly surprised. It’s essential to book a table as it gets very busy. The bottles displayed on the walls create such a cool vibe, and we loved the overall feel of the place. The food was reasonably priced and of good quality. We tried the crab tagliatelle, focaccia, and lemon meringue pie—which was huge. The portion sizes were fair, and the service was good as well.

   However, there were a few downsides. Despite having card machines, we were required to pay at the table using a QR code, which came with an unexpected £1.50 fee. Additionally, a service charge was already included, but we were still prompted to tip, which felt excessive. The atmosphere was quite loud, and the tables were placed very close together, making it feel cramped. Lastly, we were disappointed that the cabbage dish we wanted wasn’t available.

   Overall, a nice experience with a few drawbacks.

3. The appetizers were good but not great. The pizza was tasty. The chicken was super dry and underwhelming. The Best steak they have on the menu which is also their most costly dish was very bad tasting( My table of 6 all tried it and agreed) . No where near a quality steak. I’m not sure how it ranks with London standards but I’m from Manhattan and I’m used to good tasting steaks from Peter Lugers, Keens, Ruth’s Chris, Old Homestead, Wolfgang’s etc. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of their steak. The Caramelized Banana dessert was the best tasting dish of the whole meal. We would definitely all recommend it. Not worth the 265 pounds or $365 US if converted. The service and atmosphere were good and their facilities were clean.

4. Firstly the atmosphere in the restaurant was superb! The staff were amazing and always checking on us!

   But what we have enjoyed were the food! Portion was big and the taste was very authentic! Brought back my memories in Italy!

   Will definitely dine again!

5. This restaurant truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was fantastic. We started with the Burrata and Pappa al Pomodoro, and both were incredibly fresh and flavorful. Every entree we had was cooked to perfection and full of taste. I personally had the Cacio e Pepe, which I’ve tried all over the U.S., and this was by far the best I’ve ever had. I was surprised to learn it was a new addition to the menu, debuting today. I give it a 10 out of 10. Our server, Sandra, was exceptional—she provided the best service we experienced during our 5-day stay in London. I highly recommend this place.

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