Harden's says
Hot on the heels of opening Gloria, the Big Mamma Group have opened a second venture, a Sicilian joint on Rathbone Square.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“More fun per pound (£) than anywhere else in London”. Big Mamma group’s “completely mad” Fitzrovian is long on ambience and – so long as you don’t mind consuming a week’s worth of cream in one sitting – “so much the better for it”, especially if you want to record the outsize plates of simple Italian scoff on Instagram. Even spoilsports who feel “the food doesn’t really warrant the queue or the hype” feel that “the overall experience is pleasant and it’s not bad value for money given the location”.
Summary
Hot on the heels of launching smash-hit Gloria, the Big Mamma Group opened this even-more-ambitious follow-up – a larger (280-seat), Sicilian in Fitzrovia – in June 2019. Early press reports say they’ve absolutely nailed it for a second time, with their trademark maximalist pizzazz, which here incorporates an interior complete with spirit bottles lining the walls, festoons of foliage and twinkly fairy lights; and a pun-tastic menu of pizza by the metre.
Summary
Hot on the heels of launching smash-hit Gloria, the Big Mamma Group opened this even-more-ambitious follow-up – a larger (280-seat), Sicilian in Fitzrovia – in June 2019. Early press reports say they’ve absolutely nailed it for a second time, with their trademark maximalist pizzazz, which here incorporates an interior complete with spirit bottles lining the walls, festoons of foliage and twinkly fairy lights; and a pun-tastic menu of pizza by the metre.
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Circolo Popolare Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Food wise, for breakfast, it is fairly average in my opinion. The restaurant itself is amazing and full of colour. "
"Sure, the room has a great vibe. But beyond that? Unmemorable pizza and greasy pasta. Predictably dismissive service. No thanks."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £5.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
40-41 Rathbone Square, London, W1T 1HX
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:45 am‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:45 am‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:45 am‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:45 am‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:45 am‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑10 pm |
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