A night at the theatre is certainly exciting, and a tasty pre-theatre meal can make the experience even more special. Italian food is a crowd-pleaser and a great option if you're off to see a show and want to make a night of it. There are a number of Italian restaurants located near theatres in London, so you can enjoy a delicious meal and still get to your seats on time. We'll help you choose somewhere great to indulge in pizza or pasta with this guide to Italian restaurants near theatres in London.
Italian restaurants near theatres in London
- Italian restaurants near Royal Opera House London
- Italian restaurants near Apollo Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Palace Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Adelphi Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Noël Coward Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Prince Edward Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Wyndham's Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Gillian Lynne Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Soho Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Sondheim Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Cambridge Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Lyric Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Dominion Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Lyceum Theatre London
- Italian restaurants near Piccadilly Theatre London
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Italian restaurants near Royal Opera House London
Making a night of it
Elegant restaurant La Ballerina is ideally placed if you're going to the Royal Opera House. They'll even serve your starters before the show, the main during the interval, and coffee at the end of the night. This spot has an opera and ballet theme and serves traditional Italian food.
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7-8 Bow Street, Covent Garden
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La Ballerina
020-737 966 59 - Read more on Thatsup
Stylish surroundings
At San Carlo Cicchetti you can enjoy Venetian snacks and small plates with drinks; it's ideal for a social Italian meal. The interiors are sophisticated but welcoming with huge slabs of marble, and the food is fresh and seasonal. The menu includes pizza and pasta as well as dishes to share.
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30 Wellington Street, Covent Garden
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San Carlo Cicchetti Covent Garden
020-724 063 39 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Apollo Theatre London
A true taste of Venice
Polpo in Soho serves regional Venetian cuisine, including plates to share. The menu features meat and fish dishes, pizette, and lots of small bites, but exactly what's on offer changes each day. Complete your experience at this modern restaurant with cocktails or wines from Italy. Private dining is also available here.
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41 Beak Street, Soho
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Polpo Soho
020-453 743 41 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Palace Theatre London
Casual Italian meals
Well-established Soho restaurant La Porchetta serves up heaping portions of classic Italian recipes in a cosy and casual setting. The affordable menu here includes antipasti, pasta, and pizza, including pizza that's suitable for vegan diners. Classic cocktails to begin your meal, beer, and wine are also available to add to the experience.
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20 Old Compton Street, Soho
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La Porchetta Pollo Bar
020-749 493 68 - Read more on Thatsup
Warm family restaurant
Family-run Il Cucciolo is a traditional Italian eatery in Soho. Expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the minute you arrive, plus a comprehensive menu of popular Italian dishes. Salads and antipasti are available followed by pizza, pasta, risotto, and hearty meat recipes. This restaurant also offers a varied range of drinks.
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8 Old Compton St, Soho
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Il Cucciolo
020-743 703 02 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Adelphi Theatre London
Dramatic design
The dramatic interiors at Ave Mario make it an exciting destination for a memorable meal. This Covent Garden venue is spacious and colourful, with lots of attention to detail. The menu changes every month but you can expect classic Italian cooking – pizza and pasta plus inventive seasonal recipes, with plenty of Italian wine to wash it down.
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15 Henrietta St, Covent Garden
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Authentic pasta and pizza
Family-run restaurant Pasta Brown is a bustling Italian eatery in Covent Garden. This contemporary restaurant has a warm atmosphere and serves authentic and affordable food. As the name implies, pasta is a speciality here, but antipasti, salads, and crisp pizzas are also on the menu. There's also a menu for children.
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31-32 Bedford St, Covent Garden
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Pasta Brown
020-783 674 86 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Noël Coward Theatre London
Elegant botanical space
Elegant restaurant La Goccia sits in the heart of Covent Garden and is a popular choice for refined Italian food. The botanical setting is enhanced by a striking bar crafted from individually-cast bronze leaves. The restaurant's seasonal menus are rooted in the slow food ethos. Grilled dishes are a speciality but you can also try pasta and small plates.
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1 Floral Street, Covent Garden
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La Goccia
020-730 576 76 - Read more on Thatsup
Grand and glamorous venue
Luci is an upmarket venue combining a restaurant and a bakery. Italian dishes and treats are available here all day. This place is grand and glamorous, serving pizza that includes a weekly special, as well as other Italian favourites. You can even grab something to-go from the bakery if you're really in a rush.
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136 Long Acre, Covent Garden
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Luci
020-395 368 20 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Prince Edward Theatre London
Soho pasta specialists
Lina Stores is a major name in pasta in London, and it all started from the Greek Street location. It's a buzzy venue where you can sit at the bar or downstairs in a cosier space. An affordable menu of antipasti and pasta dishes are served here, including inventive combinations of flavours.
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51 Greek St, Soho
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Lina Stores Greek Street
020-392 900 68 - Read more on Thatsup
Easygoing Italian meals
Enjoy wood-fired pizza or fresh pasta dishes at Cecconi's Pizza Bar on Old Compton Street. The venue is stylish and easygoing. Various menus are available, including a set option that's convenient if you're off to the theatre, with several pizzas and pastas to choose from. Cocktails on tap are also served here.
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19-21 Old Compton Street, Soho
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Cecconi's Pizza Bar
020-773 456 56 - Read more on Thatsup
All the way from Naples
One of the most famous pizzerias in Naples, L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, is also present in London. Visit this modern and buzzy establishment for award-winning and highly-respected pizza. The modern Italian menu also features pasta, grilled meat, and monthly specials. Pair the food with something from the concise wine list or a cocktail.
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44 Old Compton Street, Soho
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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele Soho
020-743 445 63 - Read more on Thatsup
Intimate Italian restaurant
40 Dean Street has been serving Italian food in Soho for decades now. This family-run eatery is tasteful and intimate, whilst the menu is all about authentic Italian cooking. Diners can expect classics like risotto, pizza, and pasta. Enhance the experience with wines from Italy and other regions in addition to classic and original cocktails.
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40 Dean St, Soho
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40 Dean Street
020-773 418 53 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Wyndham's Theatre London
Great for groups
Sartori serves up traditional southern Italian cooking. The dining room is a modern exposed brick space where diners can sample pasta, pizza, and other classic recipes. This place is also known for its metre-long pizza, which is ideal for sharing in a group. There's a comprehensive Italian wine list as well as a cocktail menu.
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15 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden
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Sartori
020-783 663 08 - Read more on Thatsup
The view from the West End
Dine in the heart of the West End with impressive city views at Garden Rooftop. You'll see iconic landmarks from this sunny and refined venue whilst you sample fresh Italian recipes in a lush botanical setting. The menu includes pasta and risotto, seafood, and indulgent tiramisu. A pre-theatre menu of two or three courses is on offer.
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Assembly Hotel London, Covent Garden
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Garden Rooftop
020-395 343 19 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Gillian Lynne Theatre London
Sultry style
Classy but casual restaurant Margot is a sultry spot that serves regional Italian dishes from all over the country. As well as the main à la carte selection, a set menu for lunch and pre-theatre dining is available. It includes tempting options like stracciatella, risotto, and chicken supreme. This restaurant also has an award-winning wine list.
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45 Great Queen St, Covent Garden
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Margot
020-340 947 77 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Soho Theatre London
Uncover Umbria
There's an old-school feel at Vasco & Piero's Pavilion Restaurant. This enduring restaurant specialises in regional Italian cuisine from Umbria. Dishes are simple and authentic, with the menu changing twice daily to keep things fresh. It's a straightforward offering of classic recipes, whilst the atmosphere is welcoming and warm.
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11 D'Arblay Street, Soho
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Vasco & Piero's Pavilion Restaurant
020-743 787 74 - Read more on Thatsup
Elegant and opulent
Dear Jackie is a glamorous spot in Soho for Italian dining. It's an intimate and elegant setting with lots of opulent touches that make it feel special. Contemporary dishes are on the menu, including elevated takes on pasta dishes and reinvented classic recipes. An extensive selection of wines is available to complete a meal here.
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20 Broadwick Street, Soho
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Dear Jackie
020-704 740 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Varied Italian menu
The Soho branch of Cinquecento is an ideal destination for trying authentic Neapolitan pizza. Starters like bruschetta are served, but pizza and fried pizza are popular. Other dishes like gnocchi and pasta are served, too. Have a meal in the intricate restaurant space, which has patterns and details virtually everywhere you look.
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6 Greek St, Soho
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Cinquecento Soho
020-728 777 05 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Sondheim Theatre London
Bustling authentic restaurant
Family-run restaurant 64 Old Compton Street is a popular destination for affordable but authentic Italian food in Soho. This contemporary eatery is buzzy and bustling. Diners can expect classic dishes such as pasta, risotto, and pizza. Drinks include Italian wines and classic and original cocktails that ideally complement the food.
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64 Old Compton Street, Soho
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64 Old Compton Street
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Italian restaurants near Cambridge Theatre London
A leader in pizza
Rossopomodoro is a good bet if you're craving authentic pizza – in 2022, it was named one of the world's top 50 artisan pizzerias. There's an energetic feel to this place, along with cooking that'll transport you straight to Naples. The seasonal pizza recipes are popular, but pasta dishes are also on the menu.
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50-52 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden
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Rossopomodoro Covent Garden
020-724 090 95 - Read more on Thatsup
Distinctive regional cooking
Open since 2017, Rossodisera is distinctive because it's the only restaurant in the country to specialise in cuisine from the Italian region of Marche. The focus at this rustic setting is cooking with quality fresh produce. The restaurant does à la carte and set menus that include plenty of vegan and gluten-free dishes.
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5 Monmouth St, Covent Garden
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Rossodisera Covent Garden
020-724 036 83 - Read more on Thatsup
Distinctive fusion food
Monmouth Kitchen brings something different to the table, offering two contrasting cuisines – Italian and Peruvian. A set menu combining both cuisines is ideal for pre-theatre dining. Fine wines and cocktails are a suitable pairing for the food. The setting is sleek and refined, with a lounge bar, terrace, and on-site private dining facilities.
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20 Mercer Street, Covent Garden
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Monmouth Kitchen
020-784 586 07 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Lyric Theatre London
Award-winning pasta
Intimate and stripped-back restaurant Bocca di Lupo is a big hit with Londoners who like pasta. This award-winning restaurant has a big reputation for it but serves a variety of other regional Italian recipes. A set pre-theatre menu is on offer here, as well as a special deal on wine for after you've seen a show.
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12 Archer Street, Soho
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Bocca di Lupo
020-773 422 23 - Read more on Thatsup
An Italian take on steak
Macellaio RC does steak the Italian way. Butchery is a passion at this venue, with food served up in a sleek and classic restaurant space with crisp tablecloths. The wide choice of grilled steak cuts here is undoubtedly the main attraction, but alternatives include pasta dishes, chicken Milanese, and a hearty burger.
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39-45 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho
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Macellaio RC Soho
020-384 810 30 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Dominion Theatre London
Classic food, piano tunes
Giotto has been serving authentic Italian food since 1996 and is close to a number of major theatres. This family restaurant looks sleek and modern and has outside tables, too. Classic Italian food is on the menu such as pizzas, pasta, and meat and seafood recipes. There's live piano music every evening to entertain diners.
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46-50 New Oxford St, Bloomsbury
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Giotto
020-732 308 91 - Read more on Thatsup
Rustic Sicilian and steak place
The rustic interior and traditional Sicilian cuisine at Bricco e Bacco will transport you to an Italian trattoria. Classic dishes from Sicily and premium steaks sourced from around the world are the speciality, including top quality Wagyu from Japan and Spain. Vegetarian diners are also well looked after. There's a quaint dining room as well as private space.
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11-13 Charlotte St, Fitzrovia
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Bricco e Bacco
020-741 996 82 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Lyceum Theatre London
Soak up the atmosphere
Having a meal at Prima Sapori d'Italia lets you soak up all of the atmosphere from its prime location in Covent Garden. Indoor and outdoor tables are available. This welcoming restaurant serves crowd-pleasing Italian food to locals and tourists. Expect antipasti, salads, pasta, and pizza, plus cocktails and wines from Italy.
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1 The Piazza, Covent Garden
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Prima Sapori d'Italia
020-783 654 48 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian pre-theatre menu
Café Murano comes from acclaimed chef Angela Hartnett and specialises in authentic Northern Italian recipes. A pre-theatre menu is on offer, including two or three courses like risotto and warm poached pears, plus there's a menu for the kids. The refined venue centres around a dramatic marble bar with smooth leather banquettes.
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36 Tavistock St, Covent Garden
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Café Murano Covent Garden
020-724 036 54 - Read more on Thatsup
Impressive fresh pasta
Savour fine pasta dishes at Notto Pasta Bar. The restaurant space here is simple and classy, just like the food menu. The menu focuses on fresh pasta dishes to share with various tempting sauces and ingredients. The drinks options include Italian and international wines as well as favourite cocktails.
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4 Henrietta St, Covent Garden
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Notto Pasta Bar Covent Garden
020-303 421 91 - Read more on Thatsup
Authentic flavours
Vasiniko operates a number of pizzerias in Italy and has now brought these authentic flavours to London. This rustic and sunny restaurant in Covent Garden is full of Mediterranean touches and specialises in fresh Neapolitan pizza made with local ingredients. Starters, salads, and pasta are available, too, plus a range of drinks to go with the food.
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7-9 Burleigh St, Covent Garden
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Vasiniko Covent Garden
020-783 686 28 - Read more on Thatsup
Italian restaurants near Piccadilly Theatre London
Authentic independent trattoria
Mele e Pere is home to London's largest selection of vermouth, as well as serving authentic Italian cuisine. This is a lively, independent trattoria with simple dishes prepared with quality British produce. Expect a straightforward choice of antipasti, classic pizza and pasta dishes, and meat and fish recipes. Cocktails and wine are served, too.
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46 Brewer Street, Soho
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Mele e Pere
020-709 620 96 - Read more on Thatsup
Intimate Italian eatery
Il Conte in Air Street is a low-lit and intimate restaurant. This cosy, family-run eatery has a classic look and a classic menu. In a dining room decked out with chequered tablecloths, guests can try out typical Italian recipes – expect generous portions of pasta, gnocchi, seafood dishes, and pizza. Cocktails and Italian wines are also served.
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17 Air St, Soho
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Il Conte
020-743 418 23 - Read more on Thatsup
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