Bocca di Lupo in City of London, Westminster

What a great restaurant. My wife and I ate at the bar and got to watch all the cooking. Very interesting. The app, pasta, chicken and lamb sausage was delightful. And the wine and atmosphere put a bow on the box.

Another great evening at Bocca di Lupo. Great menu, friendly and efficient staff. Fantastic atmosphere, if you enjoy a noisy and busy restaurant, we do. It was very sweet that they remembered it was my birthday. Highly recommended.

We booked for a late dinner on Thursday and we were amazed for the overall experience. Very cozy and Friendly ambience , the waiting staff was very attentive and charming . We had a selection of everything on the menu , we thought we order too much but at the end we couldn’t stop eating lol . Top notch for Amberjack carpaccio , Spaghetti Spider crab and Lamb with egg yolk and Pecorino . Wine selection amazing too and thanks to the sommelier which it suggested a perfect match for what we order . Well thanks Bocca di lupo and see you soon !!!

The Bocca di Lupo was recommended to me by a well known restaurant critic - and how right he was. A small and very busy place in the heart of Soho - I expected to be disappointed but ended up being very pleased with the whole experience. You can choose between a table in the small dining room or otherwise eating at the bar watching the cooking - I did the right thing and chose the former. Service was excellent - professional but casual and friendly. There is a 22 £ lunch menu served until 1800 or a la carte - all the dishes I saw looked great . I took the fixed lunch and enjoyed it very much - starter + risotto, ice cream and coffee - great value. Good choice of wines too. Overall a great place and will go back - recommended.

An absolute gem in the heart of London! Dining at Bocca di Lupo in Piccadilly felt like a taste of home. The atmosphere was cozy yet lively, and the service was top-notch. If you're craving authentic Italian cuisine and a welcoming ambiance while in Piccadilly, this is the place to be!

The food here was excellent. Everything we chose was well cooked and very tasty. There are lunch and pre theatre set menus but we opted for the a la carte. There were too many good things to mention them all but we particularly liked the olives stuffed with minced pork and veal and the courgette flower stuffed with mozzarella and anchovy. We opted to go for a variety of small plates rather than large main courses. The service was good at every level and the extensive wine list wasn't as scary as some I have encountered in London lately! The only reason I havent rated this a 5 is because I would have preferred the tables to be set further apart.

It is like eating across Italy, in Italy - a delightful food experience. Every dish we had was a delight. tasted so full of fresh flavour.

The atmosphere, service and food were all fantastic , and very good value . The menu changes according to what ingredients are seasonal, the menu is unusual but explained in a relaxed and accessible way to us by a friendly waiter , and there are loads of staff so the service is excellent. All the dishes we had were excellent , we particularly enjoyed a deep fried seafood dish with blood orange and 2 delicious pasta dishes.

Perfectly grilled lambchops, fantastic starters, ice cold bubbly and desserts to die for and happy people all around! What more is there to ask for?! Long time since we have been that happy with a restaurant visit. Also the staff really cared about out comments. Can’t wait to be back. Only regret; we didnt buy the cookbook, but found it on Amazon.

One of my favourite Italian restaurants in London, they always hit the mark. Everything we have had has been delicious, and waiters are always efficient and kind. I definitely recommend a reservation especially for dinner and during peak seasons.

Visited on Sunday. The place was buzzing with happy eaters. Service was fantastic. The food it probably the best Italian I have had in ages. A great way to experience the food is to share plates as we did. Will we go back definitely 10/10.

This was a great culinary experience for our little group. We ended up sharing the orders and they were all great! The Blood Orange Salad was 5 star!

The fried mozzarella balls are just out of this world. And the prawn and red pepper risotto is fantastic. Everything really in this restaurant is mouthwatering. 100% recommend!

It’s a must visit a wonderful experience

Great food, staff and atmosphere! A must visit!

Good food great service what more could you ask for. I would certainly recommend Bocca Di Lupo to friends.

Thank you for a wonderful experience! Everyone we interacted with was very attentive - made us feel appreciated! The food and wine experience was amazing. Thank you so much for everything!

Great place! Amazing food and the service is extraordinary

been going to Bocca di Luppo for many years. Always a must when I am on business trips in London. Food is perfect and service is polite. will be back again and again.

A very jolly and welcoming restaurant - with beautiful flowers!

What a cracking place! 1 I could not have been more warmly welcomed. 2 I could not have been better looked after. 3 The food was delicious - especially the apple mostardo. 4 It was wonderful value - £22 for three courses and coffee. 5 I had fun. Thank you!

Great food select and very tasty.

What a great find in London, great service and divine food. We sat up at the counter watching the kitchen team hard at work it was like eating while watching masterchef at the same time. Highly recommended. Cannot wait to return even though its a 2 hour train journey to enjoy it.

Real quality in a relaxed atmosphere. Food was delicious and was perfect for a pre-theatre chill

Loved it so much that I was there 3 times during my very brief visit to london. The staff were wonderful the food mouth watering the sommelier charming and not over selling. Can’t wait to go back to london just to eat there. I bought 2 cook books and had it signed as the man himself was there the first night 😍

Love that they have half portions here so you can try a first and second course, we were running behind and the service was excellent and gave us complimentary limoncello! Everything we ate was amazing—venison ragù, red prawn risotto, sea bream, carpaccio

I recently was invited here for a private reservation for a friend's birthday, and it was quite the experience. The ambiance was just right, warm and welcoming. The staff were super attentive, making sure everything ran smoothly without being overbearing. And let's talk about the food - fresh and delicious, served up with style. Overall, it was a solid dining experience that definitely left a good impression.

Came here for lunch and had the spaghetti with crab. Really tasty!

What a fantastic experience last night - food was ample and delicious, service was impeccable, all the staff were smiling and happy and the ambience was fabulous. My new favourite restaurant - thank you!

They probably don’t even need another good review but I am going to give it anyway! Went there for a double birthday celebration with my boyfriend and the service couldn’t be any better. They helped with what to and how much to order, so kind and friendly, the food and the wine was amazing- overall a perfect experience for a special occasion. The venison ragu pappardelle and the lamb (which they recommended) was the best I’ve ever had in London, the vegetables (we got the courgettes and lettuce) were so tasty crunchy and fresh, and to top it all off they brought us not only but two complimentary individual scoops of gelato with candles to say happy birthday! Easily made their way into my top three in London and we will definitely come back again. Grazie mille! :)

Simply the best Italian in London

Thanks for the lovely evening, food was truly excellent and the service friendly and professional. Really exceeded our expectations, thanks!!!!

Coming back to Bocca Di Lupo again and again is amazing The whole experience is soul satisfying, from the menu to your fantastic staff especially Matzio who couldn’t do enough to advise us and he got it spectacularly right on every dish. The Bocca experience leaves me euphoric every time. Thank you

Small portions of pasta for high prices. £27 for many pasta dishes on the menu isn’t good value. Poor choice of non alcoholic drinks.

very very nice place! I enjoyed my time with very beautiful food and amazing service. I recommend this place.

Fantastic food, great service and a beautiful restaurant. Highly recommended!

Sumptuous surroundings and it feels special from the moment you step in. We sat at the bar which i preferred as it gives it a relaxed feel (but clearly only works for 2 people). The menu itself is thought through as small plates to share with a wide variety of delicious foods to choose from. The waiter was very attentive, engaging and had some banter which added a welcoming air to the evening. Great wine list to cater for all tastes although expect prices to start from an above average benchmark. highly recommend trying one of the Italian Coffee Desserts. Highly recommend this place for a treat or if you are splashing out.

Vibrant, friendly place to savour delicious food and drinks - with staff who have a passion for making sure you have the best time.

Beautiful culinary experience, friendly and professional staff, definitely worth trying again

Maybe the best food I have ever eaten. The simplicity yet quality of the ingredients was phenomenal. I'm now w sat at home dreaming about the fresh tomatoes, carpaccio, perfectly cooked pasta and amazing desserts. Our server was also absolutely lovely and very helpful! We had a lovely time and I would recommend 100%. Will definitely be returning!

Twelve of us had the downstairs private dining room, enjoying a four course set menu with a great vibe at a very reasonable £62 ph. The food was excellent, the wine was superbly recommended and the service by Sergio was second to none. All in all, a great culinary experience and highly recommend you try this restaurant.

Very friendly and attentive stuff, delicious food and good wine. What can you ask more?

A sublime experience; the food, atmosphere and above all, the friendly and knowledgeable service make this our favourite restaurant in London.

My favourite Italian! Food is super delicious, service is great, marvellous wine list!!! You can’t miss the Lamb with the Pecorino, and the winter tomatoes salad!!!!!

Amazing!! I visited with my mum for a birthday lunch and it was such a lovely time. The food was delicious, all beautifully presented and tasted incredible. The service was also amazing and we sat on the seats next to the kitchen which was lovely to be able to watch the kitchen staff create your food! Would highly recommend.

A regular customer, and for good reason. The food is outstanding, the service impeccable and on this occasion and particular note of gratitude to Rosie for anticipating our desire for an early table, and ensuring we had a table (although the counter is a terrific experience). For anyone who wants a perfect dinner in the heart of Soho, then go to Bocca di Lupo.

Very interesting dishes on the menu eg Amberjack carpaccio, wild strawberries (fraises des bois) and a red vermouth I have never seen before. Excellent menu, food and service, well worth a visit. John

Friendly helpful staff made for a nice ambience.

It is difficult to find any fault with Bocca di Lupo. On my first visit a week ago at the invitation of a friend, I sat at the bar for a ringside view of the action in the kitchen and I returned yesterday with my partner in the main body of the restaurant. She is half Italian herself and she loved every aspect of the experience. The food and wine are terrific but even better is the warm and engaging service which is executed with a real flourish. Highly recommended!

Amazing food, service and atmosphere! The amberjack carpaccio and venison ragu paperdelle were both delicious.

Authentic taste and a very classy place

Had an amazing time. Everything was excellent but a very special shout out to our waiter, I think his name was Marzio. He looked after us so well and made excellent recommendations on everything from wine to food to just ensuring we were enjoying ourselves.

Service was absolutely amazing and the food delicious! Loved the olives and bread selection and the blood orange juice. Our pasta dishes were delicious and the crème caramel so smooth and definitely home made. Loved the service and even learned how to sharpen knives. Always a delight coming to this special restaurant thank you!

All great - good service, delicious fresh food but super super noisy on the bar seats which are squished super tight together. Table would be much better.

Fabulous meal, great service, a bit noisy, but otherwise excellent!

Delicious as always - the rare fews in London who still cook quality fresh food !

Very busy even in a workday evening, reservation needed. Had nice dinner, pasta and 🦐 are my highlight. Cocktails are good, and I would recommend the dessert wine which is sweet enough for me haha

High quality Italian food. All of the dishes were exceptional. Great service. Highly recommend.

Wonderful food. Felt like a hug. The dishes I got felt very representative of their regions, elevated. Lovely staff. Great location for shows. Will come back!

It’s been a while since we’ve visited Bocca di Lupo, but it won’t be long until we’re back. Friendly, charming team and truly delicious food. Great all round.

I had a catch up with a chum from University whom I hadn't seen for over 10 years. Quite the most perfect place to meet. The atmosphere was fantastic, the staff were so friendly and food was 'to die for'. My squid, prawns and courgettes were cooked to perfection. What a great lunch. Thank you. David

Brutal authentic Italian. Explosion of flavors. Pure delight. You can order half portions, so you can eat more dishes in one sitting, which I think is ideal.

What a truly fabulous restaurant. Totally Italian, not pretending to be. Waiter, Marzio, Sommelier, Kieran and front of house Lucy were superb. Friendly & professional. Service was excellent and the food just so very good. Cannot wait to return

My family ate at Bocca Di Luppo during the week. It was packed so reserve to get a table. The staff was friendly and engaging. The restaurant is relatively small so expect some noise. The food was good but not great e.g, the spaghetti with brown crab was very fishy, way too much so. I wanted steak but the smallest cut was 750 grams - which seems a little inflexible. Food and service wise this is a solid 4 star but the bill at the end contained a nasty surprise- a 15% service surcharge! This surcharge nonsense has crept into the London scene which is a shame but we don’t see 15% a lot - mostly 10 or 12%. Just for that reason alone, we won’t be back.

Fabulous food, great service. Very noisy!

Returning after a long interval I was reassured to see the place buzzing when we arrived for lunch. We ordered a range of dishes and my 'small' plate of spaghetti with crab was not only plenty big but plenty delicious. I experimented with a blood red orange salad which might just be the perfect accompaniment to spaghetti. My companion was similarly blown away by her choices. In conclusion,we arranged to return again tomorrow,in order to try some of the goodies being consumed at the adjacent tables. Awesome.

This is my second time at this restaurant. I was impressed with the service and quality of the food on my first visit, so this time I went for a business dinner. Luckily, Marlio, who provided such great service last time, was in charge of my table. I'll definitely come back.

My favourite restaurant never lets me down

One of my fav restaurants in London. Extraordinarily good food but I think it could be a bit less fatty. Anyways the service is really good and it’s always crowded. 9 out of 10

Delightful restaurant The food was top notch and excellent service by a friendly team. Well worth booking!

Great restaurant with a very lively vibe in heart of Soho. Hostess so welcoming and attentive. Gave us complimentary fizz as we'd said i5 was our 30th wedding anniversary. Service excellent and serving staff really knowledgeable about the menu. We got good advice on what to eat and how much! Pleased they paused us to say we'd ordered plenty. Food is sublime! That artichoke! We loved it. 3rd time and we would go again and recommend.

Made a birthday very special. I always consider Bocca when planning an occasion.

Such great food and wine for so many years - the standard is always so high!

Always amazing food and service!

Can’t think of a more congenial restaurant in central London delivering top notch authentic Italian food of the highest quality at a reasonable price.

Bocca Di Lupo is always amazing. The counter seats are great fun and the service is always excellent. Risotto is incredible- thanks 🤩

Amazing fresh and varietal food. Topped off by truly exceptional service from Marzio. Love this place

Fantastic food fantastic team and totally connected with your can eat cant eats if you have any. Well don Jacob Rosie and Team Bocca.....

This was so nice! Everyone was nice, and the food was delicious. We loved literally every single thing we tried. Products are of quality and cooking is well executed. Definitely recommend going!

The food was incredibly delicious and so fresh.

The food is simply excellent. It is the most authentic Italian restaurant I've been to in London with a focus on quality ingredients.

Everything was great! Friendly staff. Good food. I like the how you can hear the action from the kitchen. We would definitely book again.

It reminds me of eating out in Rome. Great energy, fantastic attentive staff and a really superb menu.

Such a lovely restaurant. We had heard so much about it. The grilled Spring chicken was sensational (Actually 1 portion was enough for 2) . My wife loved her Risotto. Charming staff. What else could you ask for?

Bocca di Lupo just always delivers! What a great place - what an amazingly tasty food and always on top. I have been going there since 2018 and it is one of the best Italian restaurants in London. The wine menu is extensive too. Highly highly recommend it.

Best Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy. Amazing food, great staff. I can highly recommend sitting at the counter to watch the action.

Fried squid, red prawns, courgette & blood orange (starter) was nicely done My wife is a great fan of the Fossil fish. I am always on the look out for the tripe dish but this time it was replaced by U Morzeddhu; did not try it this time.

I booked a table weeks ago and we got given a bar seat. My parents are in the 70s and found the bar seats uncomfy. The staff were friendly but no Italian charm. The food was excellent and the service very slow

My friend and I enjoyed a great lunch here sitting at the bar watching the talented chefs cook up a real banquet. We shared 4 of the 5 "Fritti" fried starters including the rainbow coloured mixed seafood and courgettes with blood orange (phenomenal) and the super juicy and creamy fried buffalo mozzarella balls and then followed with the duck ragú, egg yolk and parmesan pasta plus the chargrilled langoustines and "Fossil Fish", all absolutely delicious. Special thanks to the super professional, friendly and attentive wine sommelier Damiano - looked after us like VIP royalty. Personally I'd say that Bocca di Lupo is the best Italian in London. Highly recommended.

We met Jacob at a wedding and were keen to try his restaurant. We were not disappointed. The food was really excellent. The service was also very good - shout out in particular to Kieran, our sommelier, for his knowledge and sense of humour -...

Food outstanding, great wine list with a few unusual offerings, eg Pignolo. Liked it that they offer 500 ml carafes of good wines. Service is friendly and efficient.

Tables very close together - we asked to move as so quashed. After we had ordered were then told two mains ordered were no longer available. Our mains ranged from poor to very good. Really too varied for the cost. Doubt we’ll be back.

Lovely place with such a good atmosphere. The service was just the way we like it: well done and warm.

First sign of trouble was when we asked to move table as the tables either side of us were so close both we and the other people couldn’t move. Then when we ordered 2 of our main courses weren’t available which we were told after...

Enjoyed visiting here for dinner with friends, location was central & menu/ food were great. Staff very accommodating with last minute reservations. Highly recommend this venue.

Really reasonable 'Theatre Dinner' (£18 for two courses), service fast so we were in time for the theatre and very friendly.

Nice overall experience. Two things they should work on. 1) the olive oil portion with bread is very stingy. 2) the menu design is actually quite hard to read.

My niece’s favourite restaurant in London since she was first taken there at the age of 10. Great cocktails and great, innovative food, whatever you order, and friendly attentive service.

Ridiculously good- astonishing all ends up. Service, ambience, the fabulous food. The pictures don’t do it any justice but I’ll give it a go :) (And special thanks go to Rosie, thank you again: I think I’m a little in love with you already, thank goodness this isn’t going on a public site lol) I’ve eaten in a lot of top restaurants across the world and these people are right up there X

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. The ambiance is perfect. The food is delicious and the service is warm and friendly. Could not love this place more. Always top of my list for London trips. Special shout-out to host Lucy who remembered us speaking on the phone when I arrived and helped us get seated at the bar. And also our server India for the great recommendations.