Best Italian Restaurants in Covent Garden

Henrietta Bistro

$$$$ 14-15 Henrietta Street, WC2E 8QH, Covent Garden, London
Italian Premium Casual Bistrot
Henrietta Bistro is a charming spot inside Covent Garden's Henrietta Hotel, serving Italian food. Da Henrietta will take guests on an experimental journey along the Italian West Coast, with a menu inspired by the rich cuisine of Liguria, Toscana, Lazio, Basilicata, Campania, and Calabria.

Opera Tavern

$$$ 23 Catherine St, WC2B 5JS, Covent Garden, London
Italian Spanish Family Style
With a refreshed look and feel, Opera Tavern is a buzzy and inviting tapas bar and restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden's theatre land. Downstairs, striking graphic prints by the likes of Ben Eine compliment the stylish bar, counter seating and communal table, with a warm and atmospheric first floor dining space above. The perfect place to enjoy tapas in London, the Opera Tavern will transport you straight to the bustling bars and restaurants of Spain and Italy. Opera Tavern is a beautiful two-storey bar and restaurant inspired by the cuisine of Spain and Italy.

Bancone Covent Garden

$$$$ 39 William IV St, WC2N 4DD, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Mediterranean Fine dining
Bancone was established in 2018 at its flagship Covent Garden, followed in 2019 with its second incarnation in Golden Square, Soho. Here is only handmade pasta inspired by Italy, London and much of Europe. The restaurant is lively and informal. The wine list complements our menu in terms of variety and quality, promoting lesser-known vineyards and growers alongside some big hits, while cocktails centre around vermouth, bitters and Campari.

Ave Mario

$$$$ 15 Henrietta St, WC2E 8QG, Covent Garden, London
Italian Casual Dining Family Style
Ave Mario is 700 m2 of pure paradise, managed by a funny team of 120 Italians. Inspired by an idyllic day in Florence, a «Church» version 2.0, the 295 seats are spread over three spaces and two huge terraces. Head chef Andrea, the youngest, leads the kitchen with a brand new menu serving the first "big" pizzas, giant ravioli alla carbonara and La Gran scaloppine alla Milanese made with high-well-being rosé veal. Without forgetting Dolci, where an ice cream engineering company has created the 60 cm high Gelato Tower.

La Goccia Covent Garden

$$$$ 1 Floral St,, WC2E 9FB, Covent Garden, London
Italian Casual Dining
A lively restaurant with an open kitchen, wood oven, large grill and bar. The head chef leads the team in the kitchen and creates nose-to-tail seasonal dishes inspired by flavours from around the world. Every cut is taken, and the whole animal creates delicious and exciting menus: lowest waste and highest taste. A slow food ethos is proudly followed, taking pleasure in the food but with a commitment to the community and the environment. This means the ingredients are of the finest quality by working closely with small independent producers, including the family farm and Cornish fisherman, sourcing freshly caught fish direct from the docks. The poultry, livestock, eggs, vegetables and fruit are now from Haye Farm.

Fumo

$$$$ 37 St Martin's Ln, WC2N 4ER, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Mediterranean Fine dining Family Style
Decked out in San Carlo's signature sleek, chic style, Fumo London boasts a spacious and airy 130-seat dining room finished in understated tones and with a hint of the orient; upon entering this sophisticated space, your eyes are immediately drawn to the solid marble bar. The restaurant serves delicious Italian, European and Mediterranean cuisines.

Dalla Terra

$$ Saint Martins Courtyard, 25 Slingsby Place, WC2E 9AB, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining
Dalla Terra is a modern Italian Wine Bar & Restaurant in a lovely oasis in Covent Garden. With 600+ wines by the bottle and 40 by the glass (including some of the best fine wines), Dalla Terra offers a wine selection usually only found in 5-star hotel bars and Michelin-starred restaurants - but in a casual fun setting served alongside with Italian, European and Mediterranean cuisines. Also have outside tables in a traffic-free, quiet and tranquil courtyard, just like you find in Italy and can’t find at home. On Esquire Magazine's "Three of the Best Enotecas" in London list. Perfect for pre-theatre dinner or post-theatre drinks. Walking distance from Covent Garden Station, Leicester Square, Charing Cross, Apple Market, The National Gallery, and many of the best West End theatres.

Giotto

$$$ 52-54 New Oxford Street, WC1A 1ES, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style Pizzeria
Giotto is a quaint family-run Italian restaurant tucked away in New Oxford Street and open since ... Sitting nicely in the city, Giotto is quite close to Covent Garden and within close ... The name Giotto is of Italian origin meaning “pledge of peace”. The restaurant offers a variety of delicious dishes in Italian, European, and Mediterranean cuisines

Salieri

$$$ 376 Strand, WC2R 0LQ, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Casual Dining
A perfect spot for pre or post-theatre dining - good location and last orders for food taken at midnight. The interior style is 'theatrical nostalgia' with lots of photographs, mirrors, and puppets. Huge gold swag and tail curtains and antiquity-style statues adorn the entrance. There is live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The staff is wonderful and very accommodating - definitely a place to visit time and time again. The menu has a wide selection of Italian and European dishes.

Monmouth

$$$$ 20 Mercer Street, WC2H 9HD, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Mediterranean Peruvian Premium Casual Elegant & Chic
Monmouth is a natural scene for dining in London's most vibrant district, Monmouth Kitchen serves a selection of contemporary Peruvian, European, Mediterranean, and Italian small plates, entrées, and specialties complemented by fine wines and signature cocktails.

BungaTINI

$$ 167 Drury Ln, WC2B 5PG, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Casual Dining Family Style Pizzeria
Inspired by back-street Italian bars and pizzerias, BungaTINI is open every evening to serve delicious authentic Italian cuisine. Our menus range from wood-fired sourdough pizzas to homemade regional dishes, while our drinks menu features freshly ground coffee and the finest selection of aperitivo. Open until late, the pizzeria transforms into a lively and vibrant bar in the evening where you can enjoy Italian prosecco, wines, and cocktails. Whether you’re after a weekend brunch or a delicious evening dinner, BungaTINI brings the traditional taste of Italy to Covent Garden.

La Ballerina

$$ 7-8 Bow St, WC2E 7AH, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Family Style
La Ballerina is an Italian restaurant next door to the Royal Opera House. The restaurant is ideally located in the heart of theatreland. A popular restaurant caters to authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine.

Giovanni's

$$$ 10 Goodwin's Ct, WC2N 4LL, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style
Giovanni's Restaurant is an authentic Italian gem near Covent Garden. It is a family-run restaurant serving the best of Italian dishes, staying true to the recipes that have been cherished and handed down from one generation to another. Giovanni's is a special retreat from the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden. Pino likes to think of it as his own sitting room where customers have become lifelong friends after one meal.

Margot

$$$ 45 Great Queen St, WC2B 5AA, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Mediterranean Fine dining
Margot is located in Covent Garden, celebrates the glamour and charm of Italian food and wine, with an emphasis on exquisite service, all set in a welcoming and luxurious environment. To be enjoyed against the backdrop of one of London's most beautiful restaurant interiors.

Augustus Harris

$$$ 33 Catherine St, WC2B 5JT, Covent Garden, London
Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining
Augustus Harris is located at 33 Catherine St, Covent Garden of London. The Restaurant is inspired by the Bacardi of Venice and throughout the day the restaurant offering some of the most delicious Italian and Mediterranean cuisines

Prima Sapori D'Italia

$$$ 1-13, Jubilee Market Hall, Tavistock St, WC2E 8BE, Covent Garden, London
Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining
Prima Sapori d'Italia is an Italian restaurant situated right in the heart of Covent Garden serving authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisines.

Rossodisera

$ 5 Monmouth St, WC2H 9DA, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Mediterranean Fast Casual
Rossodisera is the only Marchigiano restaurant in the UK since 2007! All the ingredients are sourced from small regional producers, for an authentic and traditional experience.

Da Mario

$$ 63 Endell Street, WC2H 9AJ, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining
Located a few minutes walk from Covent Garden. Da Mario is a small Italian family restaurant in London serving fresh-made pasta, fish, seafood, meat dishes and home-made desserts, and some of the finest Italian wines with a welcoming ambiance and friendly service. Conveniently located for both business and social dining. Ideal for pre & post theatre dining as close to major West End theatres, Royal Opera House, and other attractions.

Piazza

$$ 35 Cranbourn St, WC2H 7AD, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Casual Dining Family Style Pizzeria
In the very heart of London, just steps from the madness of Leicester Square is Piazza, a very Italian restaurant in a very British location. A family-run eatery for seventeen years, Piazza is renowned for a welcome that will transport visitors from the impersonal, crowded West End to a tiny Italian village. Traditional in every sense, from the green awning over the glass frontage to the simple white walls and dark wood furniture of the rustic interior, Piazza gives a sense of comfort even before the food arrives. On the menu, you'll find everything from authentic bruschetta, to great seafood, to deliciously fresh pizzas, and the most popular pasta dishes too. Surprisingly affordable.

Cafe Murano

$$$ 36 Tavistock St, WC2E 7PB, Covent Garden, London
Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Premium Casual Family Style
Cafe Murano is a Northern Italian restaurant from Angela Hartnett, this is a branch located in Covent Garden. The restaurants are relaxed and inviting and intended that you can drop in and eat every day. The kitchen takes a simple but uncompromising approach to Italian, Mediterranean, and European cooking. The wine list is 100% Italian and we focus on the best artisan growers from across the country. Cocktails too are resolutely authentic and Italian in their approach.
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