Bocca di Lupo in City of London, Westminster

Amazing food, brilliant staff and a fun atmosphere. Always good. Thank you!

My husband and I came to Bocca di lupo For a Christmas date and it was an absolute delight. We were sat at the counter, which was wonderful to watch all the chefs. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was spectacular, Special mention to the fried olive and venison balls, the Venison pappardelle and the salt baked sea bream. Would recommend anyone who is looking for a wonderful meal!

Finally a seed oil free restaurant! Amazing food we ordered 5 small plates for 2 people. The pastas phenomenal. A must is the Martzpan and gelato with olive oil for dessert. Must for food is rabbi broccoli, veal pasta, anglotti

My absolute favourite restaurant. Classy location. Classy service. The best food.

Hands down one of the best restaurants in London! You eat better Italian food here than in Italy

Exceptional food and service. Thank you.

One of the best dining experiences in London, never disappoints. Wine list and food are incredible, old school attentive and relaxed hospitality. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

Atmosphere and food both excellent. Joe who served us was great. Looking forward to next visit

Celebratory lunch for a girlfriends 60th birthday, delicious food - highly recommend the venison ragu. Service was excellent with a special added touch of a birthday candle with a dessert which we had not ordered.

Lovely staff even on a super busy night. Enjoyed sitting at the counter watching the culinary magic firsthand. Best steak I've ever had.

How brilliant that, 16 years since opening, Bocca seems to get better and better every year. While other ‘celeb chefs’ can’t resist being drawn into over-expansion, Jacob Kennedy just concentrates on this one great restaurant and his pub in Islington. On this visit tuna battuta, bagna cauda, agnolotti del plin and partridge with polenta were all perfect. Despite being incredibly busy, the staff were relaxed but attentive, as always.

perfect food (highest end possible), perfect service, perfect staff (from host to waiters). a joyful place, and it shows its team loves working there, just like we did visiting it. it will not be our last one...

I was a bit disappointed by the food in Bocca di Lupo. The started of misti fritti was decent. However, the main I have ordered the Tagliolini di gratine sea food was very disappointing. I only had 3 pieces of prawns and 2 muscles. Too much double cream and the crust was not nice. Overall the dish did not remind me of Italy at all. There were way too many chopped onions which made the whole dish too sweet. Very disappointed.

Wonderful experience! the food was exceptional the staff incredibly knowledgeable and helpful.A great evening was had by all.

I have been here for my company's Christmas lunch. The food was good enough, and the service was also good, despite us having just one waiter. However, the setup was uncomfortable. It was 20 of us in a table that should only have been for 16. We were also in an underground room with no phone signal and there didn't seem to be an open WiFi.

We had a wonderful evening meal, food was outstanding and the service excellent. The restaurant was extremely busy so we were slightly late to our table for 6 but the staff and amazing food more than made up for it

Fabulous selection of different regional dishes, brilliantly presented by efficient, authentic and warm hearted Italian staff. Great bustling atmosphere, very well made negronis and a carefully chosen wine list. Could become a habit

Authentic Italian food and excellent service.

Came here for a client lunch, and it did not disappoint. We shared various plates between us, and every single one was delicious. Only one, I'd leave off the next time were the chickpeas. Service was lovely and attentive. It was a little too cramped and busy for my liking, but it is pre Christmas after all. It came to £180 between us three, and we had no drinks other than water, so it definitely is pricey but worth it.

One of my favourite Italian restaurants in London. In addition to the food being excellent one of the best steaks in town, the service is excellent. I had had a Sgroppino (proseco, vodka, sorbet) a couple months ago, but it was no longer on the menu. I asked for it again and they made the effort to find sorbet just for me. Above and beyond expectations....

I have wanted to visit here on a London trip for some time and at eventually did last night during a culinary tour we have had from Padstow to London. Absolutely brilliant. Food amazing, atmosphere great and probably the friendliest staff team in London. Made to feel very welcome and will be back soon.

Unfortunately for these guys I have come to expect excellence due to previous experiences and they didn't let me down. Superb food, excellent service and a special mention for Rosie who was extremely helpful.

delightful experience, excellent helpful and unfussy service. well informed staf, lovely easy atmosphere, could be a little noisy, but thats because theyre busy! Interesting and very tasty food, excellent ingredients and every time we go there is a change and a surprise on themenu. this is a quality restaurant, where you get what you pay for and smile.

Tasty and affordable but not really an experience that wowed me based off atmosphere. To their credit, however, it certainly felt authentically Italian and they beat out most of the other Italian restaurants that I’ve tried in London, even without a Michelin star.

I love this restaurant. I live in Edinburgh but always make a point of coming to Bocca di Lupo any time I am in London and have taken various family member who also love it. Great food, fantastic service, great value. This time, we tried the sage and anchovy fritters as mentioned by Jay Rayner in his book …. YUM!

All these years later and still as good as when they opened. Which is very rare these days. No question they’re the best contemporary Italian in London.

we enjoyed a wonderful lunch- delicious food and a great atmosphere

Wonderful at Bocca di Lupo yesterday evening . Food excellent. Staff attentive friendly and helpful . Would recommend to family and friends .

This is a real little gem of a place, tucked away just off of Shaftesbury Avenue. Took my girlfriend here for her birthday (she was the one who actually recommended it as she'd read Grace Dent's review and thought it sounded worth a try). It did not disappoint. The focus here is on Italian 'small plates', and the waiter recommended we order 2-3 plates per person (although it's worth pointing out that a lot of the menu items also have a 'large' option as well). We went for the cured veal with lemon, bagna càuda, pappardelle with venison, oven-baked scallops and roasted mallard. This was more than enough for both of us but with my first bite of the pappardelle I was already wishing I'd gone for the large option, because it was absolutely sensational. The bagna càuda was the star of the show. It was the first time either of us had tried this dish, and we were both blown away by the velveteen texture and the complexity of flavours; slightly bitter at first but swiftly giving way to a rich, sumptuous umami from the anchovies. I personally enjoyed the veal with lemon but my girlfriend said that was her least favourite out of everything we ate, but not taking anything away from it. The scallops were three small but delicious nuggets of awesomeness. At £17 for the trio they needed to be great, and they certainly did not disappoint in terms of flavour. And then there was the roasted mallard, which was a thing of beauty. We paired the whole thing with a bottle of Valpolicella which was perfect. We finished with a hazelnut gelato and chocolate marzipan ball, both were delightful. The gelato was a must, considering they make all their own ice cream on-site and also run the gelateria 'Gelupo' across the street. Overall I cannot fault Bocca Di Lupo in the slightest. The staff were great, the food was sublime from start to finish. One tiny drawback is that because of its small size it can feel a little bit claustrophobic especially when busy, but once you taste what they have to offer you simply won't care.

This authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Soho reminded me of eating out in Bologna or Florence. The food was of the highest standard but what made the difference was the fantastic service, quite a rare thing nowadays. The staff made our experience all the more enjoyable and even though the restaurant was busy, nothing was too much trouble from explaining some of the dishes to recommending the right wine to go with our food. I cannot recommend Bocca di Lupo highly enough.

BdL ticks every box. It is established enough to feel reassuringly traditional whilst simultaneously having a very fresh and current vibe. The food is top notch, the service excellent whilst also being friendly, the atmosphere relaxed and fun, and when the bill comes you don’t need to take out a second mortgage. Highly recommended.

Lovely food and drinks! Would definitely recommend

Bocca di Lupo is the best Italian restaurant in London. It has amazing food that constantly changes with the seasons. Game, pasta sauces, fruit, vegetables all perfect. Everyone is friendly, you feel looked after and everyone seems happy. Any meal there is a treat. When done, walk across the street to Gelupo, the ice cream shop of the restaurant and eat the best ice cream in town.

Love love love. Fantastic food and even better service. Everything was devine. Can't wait to return.

The menu, featuring various Italian regional dishes,is is varied and away from the "norm". The preparation is of a very high standard and the front of house, often a downfall in many establishments, is expert and welcoming. A go-to favourite when meeting friends in town.

We were a party of 8. Our waiter suggested having sharing plates so that we could sample lots of things on the menu. We did this across all 3 courses and it worked brilliantly. The service was first class, attentive without being intrusive and great atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Once again a lovely evening of good food and friendly helpful service.

Delicious meal. Very attentive and helpful service. Lovely atmosphere. Tables close together so a romantic meal would be difficult! Will definitely return when in London next time.

If you're after good food to share with friends, this is the place. Very relaxed atmosphere but really attentive staff. A treat but still a comfortable place to relax

Every time I come to London I make it a point to come to Boca di Lupo given the amazing food, wine, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting London

Had a seat at the counter where we were able to watch the chefs prepare our food which tasted amazing Would highly recommend if you are in Soho .

Spectacular food, absolutely wonderful service. Only comment is the poor lighting and tables too close that affect the experience. We had a cold-white spotlight straight on our faces in the cozy candle-light area. I would review the lighting cause it doesn't work, really. If you go for intimate atmosphere , then you can't use cold-white bright direct spotlights on guest's faces.

Went with friends for a birthday lunch. Delicious food, a lovely congenial atmosphere and helpful and friendly staff. Thank you.

there is a good reason why to get a table is so difficult because omg the food is very good and the service is excellent , i come here all the time when in London, my first stop. Love it so much

Service on point. Super individuals across the team.Lively interaction without any intrusion.Spledid night....just wish we were not on a pre-theatre deadline! could easily have enjoyed more time but probably no space for any more courses!! Chef & Team Bravo! Cocktail Team Bravo! Waiting Team Bravo!

Always amazing food and atmosphere. Thank you. Can't wait to visit again!

"Great food! Wonderful staff. The manager was charming. Our waiter was helpful and fun. We sat at the bar and the dishwashing, drying, dessert making, wine pouring man in front of us has the be the hardest working man in the restaurant business. He never stopped. And gave us a lot of great commentary. So fun to watch the grillman at work. We were recommended by the owner's Mother's art gallery (She has a number of paintings in the restaurant) in Atlanta GA US. They were spot on. And so was Bocca Di Lupo!"

Amazing as always !! Such a great experience every time !

Wonderful food and service. We were looked after very well. A delight.

One of the favorite Italian restaurants in all of London and it never fails to live up to its reputation. Try everything especially the pastas and coffees- and if you're waiting a bit, their own Gelato shop is right across the street.

Faultless. Service was especially good. Perfect

I enjoyed a delicious meal last night in lovely surroundings. As a solo diner it was the most enjoyable experience dining at the bar, watching the drama in the kitchen and made to feel very welcome. I will definitely be back!

Great food and great service as always.

I visited London (from Hong Kong) earlier this year (for a week or so) and found this restaurant while doing some online research. After our first visit, we were so impressed by the quality of the food that we had to dine here again before heading back to Hong Kong. The red shrimp risotto and the fried seafood (and everything else basically 😂) were to die for. Months have passed since my visit to London, but yet from time to time I still dream (literally) about the two meals I had in Bocca di Lupo. Thank you for making my visit to London a memorable one, and I hope to return in the future if I do visit London again.

What a wonderful meal for my 50th. Many thanks to the whole team.

Beautiful restaurant with excellent customer service! I would highly recommend a visit.

What a fantastic experience! Absolutely beautiful food - the freshly sliced, wafer thin home-made Coppa was delicious as was the Venison Ragu Pappardelle, and the Lardo Cescentino (doughy and flavoursome). Excellent, attentive and very friendly service. I look forward to coming back very soon - thank you!

I’ve been coming here for fifteen years, it’s always brilliant. Really decent food, serveral classix dishes but always something new as well.

Just the most fabulous service, and food as good as in the best restaurants in Italy

Great food and excellent service. The team were especially good at navigating my partner's allergies. Highly recommended!

Wonderful food, fantastic service and a great atmosphere. Faultless.

Food was amai zing but Alessandro make our evening incredible

Food was good then served me raw chicken. Staff were kind and immediately asked if they could replace it.

Delicious, quick service, friendly staff, and really fun to sit at the counter and watch the chefs do their thing.

My top pick in London. Without fail, EVERY time, the experience is wonderful. Beautiful food, wine, atmosphere, and service that brings joy. I always feel welcomed and special. Try the salt-grilled fish with that glorious salad, after you taste the pappardelle with wild boar! Can’t wait to go back!

Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere.

Our first but definitely not our last visit. Lovely buzzy atmosphere with great food and very friendly staff.

Just a terrific, & authentic, Italian experience. Food is spectacular & the buzz is infectious.

Amazing restaurant with delicious food & fantastic staff. We loved it!

Excellent pre theatre meal, friendly service & delicious food.

Really warm atmosphere, excellent food.

I loved the staff almost as much as the food! The restaurant is noisy - especially so as patrons share tips, comments & anecdotes with patrons at nearby tables (as do diners sitting at the long bar + also interacting with the several chefs working behind the bar!) .

We have been visiting Bocca di Lupo for many years.This time it was for a post matinee dinner with family.The service is impeccable from your welcome on arrival to departure.The food is to die for,a seasonal menu on this visit it was the autumnal flavours which shone.I had the Pumpkin and Hazelnut risotto as my main which was delicious,if fact everyone enjoyed their choices.Classic negroni’s followed by a bottle of Etna Bianca from a very thoughtfully curated wine list to round.Highly recommend our favourite restaurant.

I love Bocca du Lupo - it's one of my favourites - but they have increased their service charge to 15%, which is disappointing.

Food and service were just exceptional. We were a late arrival after the theater and the restaurant made several adjustments for us on the fly. The food was outstanding! I woke up still thinking about the pumpkin risotto and the radish salad. The service was very attentive without being obtrusive and the ambience was lively without being overwhelming. We really loved everything about this one. It was a full on rave. (If only we could say the same thing about the show we saw before dinner)

Bocca di Lupo delivers a delightful dining experience, blending authentic Italian flavors with a modern approach. The service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. A unique feature is the option to order most dishes in smaller sizes, which is perfect for sharing tapas-style and trying a bit of everything. Food We tried the Pappardelle and Malfatti. Both were flavorful and authentically Italian, although slightly on the oily side. The Pappardelle had a rich, meaty sauce that paired beautifully with the fresh pasta, while the Malfatti were delicate and indulgent. Extras There was a slight delay in the food, but the staff more than made up for it by offering us complimentary ice cream—a thoughtful gesture that showed their commitment to customer satisfaction. Final Thoughts Bocca di Lupo is a must-visit for Italian food lovers in London. The cozy atmosphere, combined with exceptional service and a dynamic menu, makes it a memorable spot. Highly recommended for a laid-back, flavor-packed evening.

As an Italian I can say that the food is excellent, the staff is friendly and nice, the service is perfect! I will definitely return.

Good food. Be aware that they leave the front door of the restaurant open (restaurant policy…) therefore can be cold inside

Great for a date at the counter! Very nice sommelier. Very reasonable price for the area and the quality of the products, we will come back.

This restaurant is not authentic Italian. A very mediocre unsuccessful attempt at Italian cuisine - embarrassingly bad and tasteless. No parmesan Cheese offered with pasta, and Rigatoni sauce tastes factory made. It’s several years since we last visited and had hoped there was some improvement but it’s now worse.

Super service, very friendly and highly attentive. Exquisite Italian food and great that you can get most dishes in smaller sizes, meaning you can order a couple tapas style to share. Authentic and delicious. Countertop dining is great as you can see all the kitchen in action.

We had a pre theatre lunch today. We sat at the counter. We saw our food being cooked in the open kitchen. Food was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful.

Delicious food and lovely helpful staff

Came across this gem of a restaurant just by chance. Perfect location for a pre or post theatre meal & such a great find that we returned for a second meal during our 4 day stay in London. Book in advance as it is really difficult to get a table (it is that popular) & you will definitely be impressed by the menu (Italian with some interesting twists) & the very friendly & professional serving staff. We loved it & will definitely go back.

I can see why it is highly rated. Despite being busy , they remain polite and attentive. We had about 5 small plates to share among the three of us. Every plate was delicious ! Even a simple dish of pumpkin was done to perfection. Prices are reasonable and what you would expect of London. Would highly recommend and definitely will be back.

We've been eating here on and off for many years and throughout that time the service has remained warmly friendly without being intrusive and the food has continued to suprise and delight. Its somewhere I always recommend for people to seek out. A very special restaurant.

This restaurant never fails to delight, early dinner menu delicious, great service, easy atmosphere , will return !

Every dish was perfectly prepared, seasoned and delicious. Service was also top notch.

Great Saturday lunch at the counter. Fabulous food whilst watching the chefs at work. And very attentive service.

We had a delicious birthday and pre-theatre dinner. Lovely relaxed, friendly service; delicious fennel salad & wild boar sausages; and plenty of time to get to the theatre, even for a 7pm start 🎭

There are hundreds of supposed Italian restaurants in London serving basically the same tired menu. This restaurant is truly Italian with a creative menu one might encounter at the best osterias in Milan or Rome.

One of my favourite restaurants... food, service and ambience are all great. We always leave it to the Bocca Di Lupo team to choose the food and wine for us and never been let down!

Went to Bocca di Lupo last night with hubs. We arrived very early when nobody was sitting down yet. Very quickly it filled up. The service is really nice, everyone’s really friendly and helpful. And the food is delicious. Definitely recommend.!

I had dinner there on Monday with my friend who works in food and beverage and is a complete foodie nut (and pain in the butt - when I see him making all his requests, I do tend to wince and want to cry out ‘he’s not my partner’!!) We had the most fabulous meal and our server was incredible. Sadly, I didn’t ask her name, but when my friend was asking if the chef could cook it ‘this way…show him the olive oil bottle’… and many more requests besides) she was able to engage fully. She knew the menu inside out, and was happy to speak on behalf of the chef - who is clearly a professional able to adapt and meet customer whims and not throw a tantrum at the mere suggestion something be altered. The food was absolutely delicious, the quality outstanding. The setting is beautiful - rustic - but chuc and high end at the same time. How lovely to see a team so professional. I’ll be back!

Wine over priced, menu pretentious, ridiculous descriptions, very under whelming on all fronts. Waiting staff totally over the top. Outrageous prices, thank goodness for the excellent company. Complete rip off.

Very good food, exceptional service and a great atmosphere. Strongly recommend.

It is not exactly the tasteful food I heard aboit and was expecting. It is just good food, nothing exceptional.

If you are looking for an italian pizza/pasta, this is not the place. Here you will try the best of Cecilia cuisine. a must-have experience for foodies.

What an exquisite meal! We sat up at the kitchen counter and were blown away by the hard work and dedication of the chefs all evening. Food is fantastic - highlights included the venison ragù, salt baked fish and the chickpeas. It’s worth checking out the desserts too! Service is attentive, drinks menu is wide-ranging and the atmosphere is buzzy and exciting. Well worth a treat!

Wonderful food in a genial setting, would highly recommend.