Circolo Popolare 🐆

This Fitzrovia trattoria channels a sun-drenched Sicilian spirit through a menu defined by maximalist Italian craft at Circolo Popolare. The signature Gran Carbonara arrives as a theatrical centerpiece, with house-made spaghetti chitarra swirled directly within a hollowed four-kilogram pecorino wheel to achieve a glossy, emulsified coating. Each strand is punctuated by the sharp salt of crispy guanciale and a generous dusting of cracked black pepper. Neapolitan pizzas feature a characteristic charred, pillowy cornicione, providing a smoky foundation for San Marzano DOP tomatoes and creamy mozzarella di bufala. The aroma of fresh black Molise truffle permeates the room, capturing a rich mascarpone and mushroom cream. For a final flourish, the XXL lemon meringue pie offers a sharp citrus contrast, its torched peaks providing a light, airy texture against the buttery shortcrust base, embodying the restaurant’s exuberant approach to traditional flavors.