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Bocca Di Lupo

77/100 (3986 ratings)

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Fish

Risotto

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Pork

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Bread Oil and Olives

Suckling Pig

Ragu

Tuna

Octopus

Wild boar

Tortellini

Tortelli

Tortelloni

Prosciutto

Orecchiette

Tapas

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Tagliatelle

Gnocchi

Cod

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Rigatoni

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Beef

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Prawns

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Aubergine parmigiana

Fritto Misto

Langoustines

Lobster

Sea Bream Carpaccio

Rump steak

Polenta

Pasta

Pappardelle with Duck Ragu

Tagliata

Salad

Cream of Red Prawn Risotto

Tripe

Lamb

Crab

Buffalo Mozzarella Boccherini with Stuffed Courgette Flower

Pesto

Duck

Sit down

Sicilian

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Full Bar

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"Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the..."

RaphaEspíritoSanto

"A go to Italian restaurant in the area that serves a delightful array of food items at reasonable prices, optimal hygienic conditions and punctual..."

Miro Loves

"We booked a spot at the bar and had a birds eye view of all that was going on in the kitchen. It was fascinating to watch the food preparation..."

Foodie Trails

"A very good place with nice ambience, reasonable prices, optimal hygienic conditions, friendly and professional staff not to mention the prompt and..."

Modyfoody

"A small cafe with the best pasta. It is a lovely place with loads of good food. I loved their fish also. But if you want to order one thing, make..."

Bhavna Manchanda

"Francisco, dishes are served bathed in bubbles and atop pristine logs that make you feel as though you’ve stepped into a Tolkien novel. She calls..."

Dish To Serve

"Bocca Di Lupo Archer street, Soho, London ka bahut bdhya restaurant hai. Yaha par Mai kuch din pehle gya tha. Bada sahi Khaana tha yaha ka..."

Khaane Ka Jaankaar

"Nice decor and tables, not cramped by a smallish Soho location and along bar with stools, The pasta was amazing as was the pork.glorious food..."

Tanishq Kishore

"Amazing food and great service. The Rum Baba is a must. Try getting a table at the kitchen, its a good experience. Would definitely recommend to..."

Shweta Kutty Menon

"From cheesy balls to Grandpa’s balls, Bocca di Lupo specialises in obscure, regional Italian cuisine and the menu changes twice a day. The..."

Lardbutty

"Great food, definitely one to try. I booked this restaurant for a team lunch, we ordered a good variety of food so we were all able to try different..."

Robyn Ward

"Nice location and genuine Italian restaurant. I love their fried starters. The last time I got anchovies and mozzarella but give a try also at the..."

Cecilia

"Amazing food. I went there for a late lunch. I know that it is quiet Hard to get a table but we were lucky to get one. Eating on the bar is also..."

Nermin Gul

"Sexy, sleek Italian restaurant in the heart of Soho. We visited on a Tuesday night and still had to wait half an hour for an unreserved table/seating..."

Tala Khazim

"I went to Bocca di Lupo ages ago, way before I ever moved to London and since we have been here (almost two and a half years), I have been meaning to..."

Foodexpectations

"I finally payed a visit to one of London’s favourite Italian restaurants: Bocca di Luppo. Yes, getting a table is difficult. That’s..."

Sandra Guerin

"Normally I avoid Italian restaurants in London. Being Italian I inevitably feel ripped off when I leave a restaurant with overpriced food I feel I..."

BlancheMange

"AMAZING.... Had 7-8 different items, all amazing. Great and friendly..."

Bruce K. AKA Salt Of The Earth Projects

"Loved it. Delicious food, great atmosphere and nice..."

Jenny

"Love it, here for the first time. Great food and atmos, bit the "manager" comes across as a self absorbed..."

AndynDevon

"Cooking with gas. On an open kitchen bar makes for theatre as much fun as some of adjacent Shaftsbury Aves play houses. Excellent, sharply cooked..."

Melmanr

"Interesting menu especially if you want to experiment with some offal dishes. Fantastic beef tagliata. Sit at the bar counter and watch the chefs..."

Derek

"Been a few times - can't fault the food or service. It's with the money if you enjoy good food. Best spot is to sit at the window on the bar and have..."

Little One

"Great genuinely unusual italien restaurant. The rabbit was gorgeous and simple but a huge portion. Great dessert try the chocolate filled doughnut..."

Ashleigh Jade

"Great apart from the Pud!. Loved the place , the atmosphere, a real buz and thought the food delicious and not overpriced for London, but the puds I..."

Trefanel

"Bocca di Brilliant. Great location down a little side street in Soho, fantastic bar for a quick bite and glass of wine, simple but really tasty food..."

Jane In London

"I would say that the food was very good and the service was alright in general but a bit lacking towards the end of the meal. We had to ask for the..."

Drifting Epicure

"... the homely food, the menu format, an anchovy menu, ingredients made in-house, excellent service, Jacob also opened Gelupo across the road that..."

Leyla Kazim

" We tried Bocca di Lupo in the heart of Soho and were delighted to sit at the counter of a busy bar and kitchen. The menu selects dishes across..."

Thesavorylining

"...the whole Bocca di Lupo experience had been as fantastic as I’d hoped. It has collected many awards and great reviews since its opening in 2008..."

Kay Gale

"Bocca di Lupo will never disappoint you…I’m pretty sure they make the staff recite this verb every day before work. Whatever Bocca does, turns to..."

FoodiesontheProwl

"For celebrating a special occasion, this is without a doubt the perfect place for that. Sitting at the bar counter watching the chef worked their..."

J

"Bocca di Lupo is amazing! ….and unfortunately, everyone knows..."

Tulsi

"Overall, we rather enjoyed Bocca di Lupo, and had a rich and flavorful dinner of authentic Italian food done quite nicely. While a bit of a challenge..."

Kaszeta

"Bocca Di Lupo spotlights the chef's counter, it's first thing you'll see and the only thing people who pass by the window would notice. Tables are..."

London Tastin

"The carpaccio was delicate and fragrant with rosemary oil. The various fritti romani gave us a real mixture of tastes and..."

London-Unattached

"With ingredients and cooking this good we were really enjoying lunch but the risotto and pasta were so filling (and delicious) we did wonder just how..."

Anyone For Spinach

"However, this was all sadly overshadowed by terrible service. We had to ask four times for a jug of water, and twice for the wine, and most of our..."

Laura Nickoll

"For us it was one of our best meals in Soho. We loved how the menu detailed which region the dish came from – it was like taking a mini-gastronomic..."

Kintarasan

"There are still places thank heaven that value good food and good service and Bocca di Lupo is one of them. They rescued what threatened to be a dire..."

Thecriticalcouple

"I really like Bocca di Lupo. Proper, clean and interesting Italian food. Can't wait for the next..."

Mrfoodie.co.uk

"Back for more Italian cuisine in Bocca di..."

Odo

"Now I have history with fried. Show me a tapas bar, a fine dining restaurant or a street-side snack joint and I'll gravitate toward the section in..."

Grumbling Gourmet

"Bocca di Lupo is great - relatively new (at least to me) and certainly "hot" at the moment (but don't let that put you..."

LondonRob

"I'll be back to Bocca di Lupo, hopefully soon. And the gelato is just one of the many more things I'll be looking to wolf down. I reckon next time..."

Goingwithmygut

"When I told friends that I was being taken for dinner at Bocca di Lupo , so many of them asked if it was a date that I actually started to question..."

Hugh Wright

"I must have been one of the few people so far not to have eaten at Bocca Di Lupo. I followed its opening and the hurrah it created and the rush to..."

Mzungu

"Food should be joyful and therapeutic, celebratory and satisfying. Above all, food should be all about pleasure. Clearly, anyone blogging under the..."

Greedy Diva

"Most reasonably priced italian restaurant with most diverse..."

Noodle Capricciosa

"Dinner at Bocca di Lupo is well above par, with flavours ranging from the clean and eclectic salad of shaved radish, celeriac & pecorino salad with..."

Catty

"After a long hard day at work, all I yearned for was a cold gin and tonic and some friendly banter. I couldn't face the realisation that had I gone..."

Tehbus

"Ex Moro head Chef Jacob Kennedy has gone Pan Italian and is producing very well turned out Italian Regional classics (small and larger plates for..."

Gastro1

"Yep, that's right. Things are getting pretty serious. But I didn't go to Bocca di Lupo just to impress anyone who happens upon this entry (although..."

Canelvr

"Charmaine from tasty treats! and I visited Italian eaterie Bocca di Lupo back in January, not long after it opened. For some reason, we ordered from..."

World Foodie Guide

"I had been meaning to take The Girl to Bocca di Lupo for ages, and typically had done zilch all about it. Until recently, Bocca di Lupo was currently..."

Luke Honey

"Bocca di Lupo is in a part of Soho where most commercial operations have, shall we say, an established business model. Its manager is splendidly..."

Oliver Thring

"Bocca di Lupo is Italian, and the latest breakout sensation to join the London eating ranks. I’m extremely late to the partay (dude, it’s booked..."

Kang L.

"Is there any other country whose cuisine is so inconsistently represented as Italy? Up until not so long ago I was safe in the knowledge that there..."

Cheese And Biscuits

"Sure a meal here’s not cheap (and hence why it was only a special occasion that warranted a visit) but it’s excellent. Don’t expect to rock up..."

Su-Lin

"Much raved about Italian restaurant in Soho. Went for dinner on Thursday last week. Only managed to get reservations at the bar counter so we decided..."

Alene Braganza

"A gorgeous Italian restaurant in Soho with tapas-style dishes that are great for sharing. We booked on the day (gasp!) so were seated at the bar,..."

Feeding Franklin

"Absolutely amazing, every dish perfectly cooked and dressed. Friendly service and great atmosphere. Suitable for groups. Would recommend. One of my..."

Frank

"This place was an excellent experience. Even though i had booked a table beforehand, I was seated at the bar by a friendly staff member and enjoyed..."

Sakshi Bahri

"This is a favourable option for good value food. The cocktails were just awesome and then was the main course which was equally fantastic. But the..."

Samuel Lawrence

"Stumbling upon this bar as we wandered about in the Soho neighbourhood, I must say that we had a pretty decent experience. Apart from a few bumps..."

Isabella Burrows

"The restaurant is located in a very lively place and has a nice vibe to it. We went ahead with ordering a few starters, out of which 2 of them were..."

Ruby Roberts

"This place serves the best pasta I have had so far in this city. We ordered a large number of dishes like Gnocchi, Calamari et cetera, but my..."

Grace Thompson

"The place offers Italian cuisine and one of the best places to have Italian food in London. The dishes that we ordered were delicious and absolute..."

Sophia Briggs

"This place offers you with some good Italian food , which is authentic and is full of flavors too. The ingredients that they are using are very..."

Varun Desai

"It is difficult to find a fresh angle to Italian cuisine as it served so perfectly almost everywhere around the world. However, this place sure did..."

Michael Mann

"The decor of they this place is lovely and the atmosphere very enjoyable. The service is excellent. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They were..."

Kian Fowler

"Being from an Italian background, i wanted to reminisce about our wonderful food culture.And this was the reason for me to give this restaurant a..."

Amy Webb

"Not having ordered wine, even then our bill was 60 pounds. We sat at the bar and our food arrived efficiently in time. I love watching the chefs..."

Ashwin Deep

"This place is good value for money. The interiors are simple but nice. The staff is friendly and suggested some good pasta dishes and the wine too...."

Riley Poole

"On recommendation of one of my friends, I visited this place and it was an excellent choice. The bread served was really amazing and the quality of..."

Sam Norman

"The service here was amazing an believe me I would return for that more as opposed to the food. Being my birthday, a complementary glass of Prosecco..."

Isha Chanda

"We were a big group and decided to dine at this place. All in all it has a good ambiance, prompt service and some really delectable dishes. We..."

Jay Hartley

"We had a great time at this restaurant. We had booked a table 4 weeks in advance, but it was surely worth it. The place offers large and small..."

Max Stevenson

"My friends and I had dinner here right before we went to the theater. The food served was clearly legitimately Italian.The staff was friendly, polite..."

David Duffy

"I love this place, in spite of what some people here have to say. We had to wait little upon arrival, and loved to have seen the buzzing kitchen. The..."

Vibhor Dhaliwal

"This place is one of my favorites! Any negative comments mentioned against it only seems like a competitor unable to stand the quality it offers!..."

Emily Baldwin

"The food here is palpable and fantastic. The gripping factor is that of a waitress who is very aggressive. Mend that, and you have a courteous staff..."

Christopher Clements

"I had an amazing time at the bar this weekend! The drinks were superb and had a good base. The service was great too with friendly and very attentive..."

Stanley Gardner

"Food is not the primary reason for me to go to this place. Yes it's actually very authentic and carefully executed but essentially it's west end..."

Vaishnavi Andra

"I have enjoyed this place thoroughly. Starting with the quaintness and intimacy of this place, to the styling and detailing of the joint, it is..."

Harrison Barber

"It is been ages since I had good Italian , and my clock stopped when my friend told me about this place.They had some good authentic Italian..."

Florence Cooper

"This place is an Italian restaurant which has an open kitchen, which makes it very theatrical. Excellent and sharply cooked Italian cuisine, whatever..."

Jack Ahmed

"The place is enticing, has a very inviting atmosphere, all the buzz about this place is definitely worth it! The thought of their delicious food and..."

Owen Short

"Definitely not your typical Italian restaurant. If you love Italian food, but want to explore beyond pizza and pasta this is a place to go, you will..."

Gluten-free Since'93

"Bocca di Lupo employs that new trendy system of having a number of small 'plates' instead of courses but each plates is an authentic recipe from a..."

Kate Wood

"Bocca di Lupo is amazing!….and unfortunately, everyone knows it.It really baffles me how hard it to get a reservation at a good..."

Gin Fizz Girl

"It happened again, a new favourite to add to my list of ever growing 'favourites'. Here at Bocca di Lupo (which appropriately means 'into the mouth..."

Little Brown Book

"Bocca di Lupo isn't just small plates (a peeve), it has small & large versions of everything so you can share in a far more civilised fashion, should..."

Inher30s

"‘Ah yes! You must have the sanguinaccio. I’ll give it to you to try and if you don’t like it that’s fine. Please, follow me’.Not..."

Leyla Kazim

"Perhaps one of the most raved about restaurants since it opened has been Bocca Di Lupo. Critics and bloggers have been talking about its heavenly..."

TheFoodaholic

"This was a Saturday night dinner on a whim. Having missed my flight because of tight planning and delayed connections I suddenly had one extra night..."

Drifting Epicure

"After 10 years in london this is without a doubt the best Italian food I've had. The service was excellent, atmosphere perfect.... I recommend..."

Francesca Cippone

"Mushroom tagliatelle. You'll never miss! Great ambience, great..."

Juan Pryor

"Regional, mouth-watering Italian food. Clever choice of portion size, the finest ingredients, and a creative menu. What's not to like..."

Andrea Facchini

"The best Italian food I have had in London. Imaginative menu and fantastic quality ingredients. A true high-end dining experience in a classy but..."

Matt Kemp

"Brilliant menu. Perfect for a lover of all things Italian. Regional cuisine that doesn't disappoint..."

Elizabeth Morello

"highly recommend. There is a great atmosphere in this restaurant. food was amazingly delicious. service excellent no faults found at all...."

Tim Perkins

"Living in Australia, we think we are the centre of Asia and everything we do is on a scale with the rest of the world. My realization which will hit..."

Nic Cril

"This restaurant is the new star of the moment. It has a modern trattoria with its large bar where you have a drink. The rooms, ground floor and..."

Edward L Pz

"Run by Jacob Kennedy (the author of fantastic cookbooks such as The Geometry of Pasta), Bocca Di Lupo is possibly the best Italian restaurant in..."

George Potts

"Background: Bocca di Lupo is an authentic Italian restaurant known for its small and large-plate Italian dining. Ambience: The compact restaurant..."

Peter Gan

"Bocca di Lupo is one of the best restaurants in London and definitely my favourite. The food is outstanding - i ate last night small plates of..."

Becky George

"Fantastic restaurant! Loved all of it. Amazing food, service and wine. I loved this little amuse bouche from the chef , polenta with pepper on it,..."

Laura D'Elia

"Probably the best seafood I have ever had in London (and also in Italy) and this was a private event in their private room downstairs. Great service..."

Nicoletta Pilardi

"We don’t tend to “do” Italians in London due to close relatives fortunately living in the Garfagnana region in Italy! However, when we do..."

Jonathon Bell

"Love their atmosphere, it’s not too much luxury but open and welcoming. Their service was nice and friendly. Also the location is perfect. We..."

Mai S

"An absolutely incredible dining experience. I can’t really thing on any other restaurant in London with this quality of Italian food… definitely..."

Daniele De Caprio

"Buzzy Italian restaurant with great food. It's quite compact and squeezes a lot of diners into a fairly compact space, not so much that it feels..."

G T

"Went to this lovely restaurant again last night, haven't been for a few years because of Covid and not living in London. Brilliant and as good as I..."

Linda Gredley

"Excellent pre theatre menu for £20. Tasty fried aubergine and very tasty puttanesca.Finish with doughnut and espresso. Then perhaps indulge a..."

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Polpo Soho

77/100 (7143 ratings)

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Ragu

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Spaghetti & Meatballs

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Calamari

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Crostino

Risotto

Bruschetta

Octopus

Spaghetti carbonara

Calamares

Fritto Misto

Prosciutto

Seafood

Salmon

Clam Linguine

Spinach Parmesan & Soft Egg Pizzette

Arancini

Focaccia

Gnocchi

Beef Shin Pappardelle

Mozzarella Tomato & Oregano

Crostini

Aperol Spritz

'Nduja Arancini

Octopus Strozzapreti

Nutella Pizzetta

Croquettes

Negroni

Tapas

Shrimp

Garlic Prawns

Beef

Cod

Lamb

Prawns

Bruschette

Pasta

Olive

Salad

Zucchini Fries

Tiramisu

Pesto

Chili

Meat Balls

Fish

Crab

Tiramisu Hausgemacht

Pork

Scallops

Sit down

Mediterranean

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Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

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Accepts American Express

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"Good for a last minute dinner in Soho. I like the place and the tapas concept, unfortunately I’m not super excited by their food. We took..."

Isabelle Brt

"Everybody’s favourite British bácaro presents newfound reason to get up and out on the weekend with a just launched brunch menu available on..."

Chris Osburn

"Solid Italian small plates, lots of meatballs but the menu also has a wide variety of vegetables, seafood, and breads/small pizzas. They are also..."

Mary Ellen @ Pâte à Chew

"This place is small cozy and have crazy delicious meatballs. They are true classics. Their crab pasta is a must try. It's ridiculously tasty. I had..."

Justin Wong

"A couple of weeks ago I took my dad to see The Book of Mormon. It was actually my anniversary present to S but we're sadly no longer together so I..."

Becks Dobson

"Had a fantastic evening at Polpo Soho, wine, service and food were all A+++... Heard through the grapevine that the Duck Ragu may be coming off the..."

Kuz Nkansah

"I must call these place a fish fast food or a tapas fast food, is a lovely little place in the middle of London the food is very good and the prices..."

Angy Mitchel

"Polenta. Runny + perfectly cooked - comfort food to the..."

Frogs In My Kitchen

"Nice - But Hype. Ben meaning to go for a while have been to spuntino and now da polpo but never made it to the orginal.All was nice but not..."

AndyDJ

"Can be very good but often wait ages between dishes to the point that you have gone off the idea by the time they arrive. The quality is good and a..."

Neg212

"Am totally mad for Polpo. Foot stamping joy and conversation halting food. Each one of the tapa size portions caused my partner and I to do a..."

Prandial Dandy

"Ridiculously good value and really tasty. I've been to Polpo three times in as many weeks. Every dish is packed with flavour. The pork belly is my..."

FelixOnTour

"Polpo, Soho, London. Polpo is the bustling, new Venetian bacaro bar in the heart of Soho.The Greedy Diva perched herself up at the bar and..."

Greedy Diva

"Russel Norman’s Beak Street restaurant is not classically ‘special occasion’ dining. It shimmies its way on to this list because it’s..."

Michelle Francis

"Polpo was one of the first of its kind to embrace the scruffy-chic interior, with the exposed walls, paper menus and hipster staff. But unlike the..."

The Hungry Porker

"On a cold Friday night after visiting the opening weekend of Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park we were looking forward to a bowl of hot ramen at..."

Nomface

"Polpo means an octopus, and Russell Norman has opened 3 restaurants in London called “Polpo”, which he describes as a “bacaro” or a Venetian..."

HungryBee Maija

"The Cuttlefish and ink was my favourite dish, seemed to also include baby octopus, a great flavour, very black rice, rich..."

NC

"I have been to Polpo quite a few time and the menu changes regularly, while sticking (wisely) to a few firm favouries like the spinach and egg..."

Frogs In My Kitchen

"...we practically ate the entire menu, ferociously hungry after seeing so many slender models on the runway. The roast potatoes with rosemary , and..."

Liberty London Girl

"I thought the food had less wow-factor, perhaps it had to do with my expectations. I assumed at least one dish would make me close my eyes, grin and..."

Wingz

"Ponte del Diavolo Refosco del Friuli 2008 is smooth and bursting with blackberries. The rest of my meal included a Spinach, Parmesan and Soft Egg..."

TableForOne_PV

"Very few things are truly original, and personally I get more New York than Venetian inspiration, but we all owe a lot to..."

The Perfect Trough

"In particular I adored the cuttlefish and squid ink risotto, and the steak in truffle cream. Such gorgeous, mouth watering..."

Yeebot

"...grilled thin cut sirloin...was so flavoursome...it was thoroughly enjoyable mopping up the leftover sauce from the soupy scallops, pancetta, and..."

Kintarasan

"With the news of Polpetto opening on Monday, and Spuntino later in October, I’ve been thinking about revisiting Polpo for a few weeks now. I adore..."

Buzzarfood

"I had been to this cosy and rustic Soho joint in December, and was again standing for a table as the Friday rush..."

Hungry Female

"A Venetian tradition is the Bacaro or Osteria, a small cozy restaurant that serves small bites called cicheti, but you won't need to go to Venice..."

Odo

"Where : Polpo , Soho With who : The Literary Lady How much : £75 for the pair of us. More food than we could cope with (almost) and a bottle and a..."

Grumbling Gourmet

"So I finally got to Polpo after having wanted to go for months - I had a lovely birthday lunch with some work buds, who also paid so it was doubly..."

LondonRob

"Polpo, on Soho's Beak Street, is modelled on a Venetian bacaro - the kind of place tourists leave to the real Venetians, where people go after their..."

Mrs Trefusis

"The chopped chicken liver crostini was unreal. Such great flavour and texture. For something so unassuming it packed the biggest punch of the night,..."

Mzungu

"Dishes here come in smallish tapas sized portions. Loads of delicious sounding cichettis, crostinis, pizzettas, meat, fish and veggie options. And..."

Greedy Diva

"This tiny Viennese tapas restaurant in the middle of Soho has really made quite a splash since it opened earlier this month. Harnessing the power of..."

Melanie Seasons

"Having just written about another Soho restaurant that offers good value for money, I am happy to be scribbling about another one which I recently..."

Laissez Fare

"Where the hype goes, discerning foodies often follow begrudgingly. Some don't want to miss the boat, some simply want to know what the fuss is about...."

Tehbus

"Throughout our meal the service was swift, assured and helpful. I’ve only got two complaints but they are about the sludgy brown ceiling and crappy..."

Browners

"I've been past a Polpo a few times, and the queues have always deterred me from going. The restaurant operates a no-reservations policy during dinner..."

Agirlhastoeat

"For our next dinner out whilst the kitchen undergoes renovation, last Tuesday I tried my luck at very late notice and managed to bag a table at Polpo..."

Laura Fitzpatrick

"I was in Venice for only one day last year, which left no time to explore the local bacari or traditional taverns of the city. It was also so overrun..."

World Foodie Guide

"If you've been keeping your finger on the pulse of the London foodie scene, you'll be aware of the carnival that followed the recent opening of this..."

Kang L.

"One of the best Italians I've eaten in! Lovely dishes with lots of character. This place beats all of the Italian main brands we tend to come across...."

James Wicks

"I can't remember a huge amount of this visit (due to a few long islands before visiting) but I remember the tapas portions being very tasty, in..."

Jordan Cox

"Since opening its doors in 2009, Polpo has become an icon in Soho, renown for serving delicious food in a lively and casual atmosphere. In that time,..."

KS_Ate_Here

"Visited here during lunch time and had the octopus with borlotti beans and focaccia as a side dish. I love octopus and this dish was very tasty and..."

Laura Milillo

"I have recently been watching this show on BBC2 called The Restaurant Man and I came across this quote that I loved, “Opening a restaurant just to..."

Food Diaries London

"The place offers delectable Italian food. The food here is absolutely fresh and delightful. The quality of the the food is impeccable. It is served..."

Jatin Devan

"This is a pretty nice place in my opinion, in fact i recommend people to check it out for sure. They have amazing standards and they are maintained..."

Layla Howell

"I have seen many different restaurants of this genre open in this neighbourhood in the recent times. It is like a trend that is catching on. This..."

Matilda Skinner

"I visited this restaurant for my birthday and had a wonderful dining experience here. The food is delicious and absolutely delectable. The wine list..."

Seth Curtis

"The place always boasts a long queue at the entrance and not wrongly so. The ambiance is lively and appealing. the decor is funky and artistic. The..."

Jack Coleman

"We had a very refreshing experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere is lively and pleasant and it offers a casual dining experience, which is a..."

Noah Payne

"I had been thinking of visiting this place for a long time and finally did a couple of days ago. The food was mediocre, and though it was not bad, it..."

Jay Hartley

"This restaurant is my opinion is only suitable if you are looking to have a casual time and not at all for business meet or an intimate meet. The..."

Isha Chanda

"The bar is a superb place to spend your weekend evenings in the neighborhood. The atmosphere is lively. The music is up beat and trendy. The drinks..."

Scarlett Edwards

"I have been visiting this restaurant regularly for the past three weeks. It is my opinion that every dish served on this menu is delicious and..."

Ryan Marsh

"Poplo possesses two more branches in London with the same name. This place specializes in Venetian dishes. They possess the best chef's in the entire..."

Martha Foster

"We decided to visit this restaurant after a great day at an amusement park. We were all quite hungry and were feeling very cold. The restaurant was..."

Lola Visage

"I am very fond of the idea of sharing the tinier entrees. I loved the quality and theme of this place, and found the service to be absolutely..."

Jack Ahmed

"This is one of the best restaurants to have taken up the kind of decor it has. The walls are exposed, the menus are on paper and the staff is very..."

Mollie Wilkinson

"I love this place mostly because of the lovely atmosphere, not for the food! I have visited this place with my friends and we were not happy with the..."

Sarah Stevens

"After experiencing a very bad service and average food in some other branch of this restaurant, we decided to try out this place to check whether..."

Hollie Powell

"This is one of the restaurants that surprised me from the beautiful interiors to artistic paper menu. It has a vast variety of seafood and meatballs...."

Daniel Atkinson

"This place is almost always crowded and I happened to visit this place last week to find out the reason behind so many people visiting this place...."

Victoria Mills

"This is one of those places that is a rare treat to visit. The place is small and cosy. The decor is artistically done and is a pleasure to be in. We..."

Ishika Chander

"If you happen to be a person who loves Soho then this is the place for you. The staff is amazing and the services provided are incredible. The place..."

Jay Dutt

"Very busy restaurant with a great buzz. If that's what you like then you'll love this place. If, however you are looking for a quiet, romantic spot..."

Alex Knight

"Polpo first opened in 2009 on Beak Street and has since opened in Covent Garden, Smithfield and Notting hill. Bringing a little bit of Venetian to..."

Secret Scoffer

"We had a short wait before being seated at the bar at Polpo - sadly, all of London seems to have discovered just how good these tiny plates of..."

Kate Wood

"Polpo Soho is one of the great italian venues that London Offers to you.Located close to Picadilly tube station, the restaurant offers you..."

Georgi MH

"Polpo is one of those great places to have in your back pocket for any situation - first date, tick. Catch up with the girls, check. Impromptu..."

Lancs

"Its good but not as good as it use to be, gets very busy and cant book so do avoid these..."

Don S

"Went here after, like many I suspect, watching the restaurant man on TV. Because of this I perhaps had too high an expectation . That is not to say I..."

James Dearson

"Visited this trendy little joint as I'm a huge fan of Russell Norman (the owner). We didn't have any cocktails however the bar looked great. I love..."

Charles Jones

"Mr Silver took a back seat this weekend as I was reunited with two of my lovely friends who I met on a course a few year ago. Traze lives in Bristol..."

SilverSpoon London

"I came here for a team lunch with work and was quite impressed. The restaurant looked a little dark and dingy when I first entered, but I think it..."

Young & Foodish

"This little chain is a hit among Londoners and finding a table is an everyday struggle. The decor is certainly nice, with peeling paint and battered..."

Roxane Bch

"Nice, simple, good Italian food. For all Italian food lovers and for the other who appreciate tradition healty family kitchen this is the righ..."

Ludo Pianon

"The food was wonderful. And the service okay. Spent a lot of time waiting around and trying to get servers attention. Food however made up for it was..."

Rhaseadesigns

"Real Italian in Soho, London. I meet family here for dinner, wasn’t thinking much of it but left pleasantly surprised. Striped back, a bit rustic..."

Guy

"Place is beautiful, nice location, we enjoyed our food and drinks. Potato croquettes, prawns and asparagus were fantastic. Octopus tonnarelli was..."

Alla Tsyganova

"Very good Italian food, amazing service. Tasty food, We highly recommend the potato and truffle croquettes, spaghetti and meatballs and pannacotta,..."

nuria anta

"Nice small restaurant with above average attentive service. The ambience is very cozy with nice details. The food tasted excellent and the bellini..."

Sandra Mannhart

"Love the food and the atmosphere of this restaurant. A lovely italian tapas sharing food! I really recommend..."

Vittoria Brondin

"First time visiting a Polpo Restaurant and it was so so so good! The staff were so lovely, the manager and our waitress Oana especially. We tried..."

Pepper Onigiri

"Nice place venice Italian inspired cicchetti (tapas). Spaghetti meatballs a bit plain. Artichokes salad I was expecting something else, very few..."

Ig Thk

"really nice place with tasty pasta, the only ‚minus’ is that the portion was rather small.. I would expect slightly bigger lunch portion (had..."

Marianna

"Food is nice nothing too special. Atmosphere is lovely, it’s a cute little cosy restaurant good for a romantic date or a catch up with friends...."

Sofia

"overall: decent food, tho the portion size for mains are slightly too small for that price point. great atmosphere for a date or small groups of..."

Jess Kwok

"Food was good! Went there for lunch and thought the price and quality of food was at a good standard. There were some unique dishes that I don’t..."

Jim M

"Lovely, speedy service. Great spicy, fennel and pork meatballs. Recommend. Small dish size but lovely with some toasted bread to dip in the tomato..."

Vanessa Jones

"A bit disappointed by the seafood spaghetti. Was very chewy and the meatballs were also a bit dryer than expected but on the whole it was a very good..."

Abby Robertson

"Polpo is always good, venetian style small plates. The pork and fennel meatballs being a favourite. Love being sat at the bar top right in bustling..."

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