Piatto di Prodotti
£14–£18
Grissini, Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella di bufala and mixed olives.
420kcal
28gprot
22gfat
18gcarbs
1gfibre
Unofficial Fan Guide
Circolo Popolare
Your complete guide to the wildest Italian trattoria in town
Full menu with prices & nutrition tables, interior photos, Manchester & London guides, opening hours, dining info and insider booking tips — all in one place.
Benvenuti
Jungle decor. Wine walls. Pasta from a pecorino wheel.
Circolo Popolare is the Big Mamma Group's most celebrated Italian trattoria — a Sicilian-inspired maximalist dining experience known for its theatrical food, communal atmosphere and interiors that demand to be photographed. There are now five locations across Europe: London (Fitzrovia), Manchester (Jackson's Row), Madrid, Barcelona and Paris.
This independent fan guide covers the full menu with prices and estimated nutrition, photos of the interior and signature dishes, opening hours, practical visit tips and answers to all the most common questions. Whether it's your first visit or your tenth — everything is here.
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Before You Go
Dining at Circolo Popolare — at a glance
Opening Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am – 11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11:00 am – 10:30 pm |
| Kitchen closes | ~45 min before close |
| Lunch service | 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
| Dinner service | 5:30 pm – close |
Hours vary by location — always confirm before visiting.
Average Spend Per Person
| Sharing starter only | £6–£18 |
| Pasta or pizza main | £11–£22 |
| Starter + main (no drinks) | £25–£40 |
| Full 3-course (no drinks) | £40–£55 |
| 3-course with wine/cocktails | £65–£90 |
| Group set menu (8–24 pax) | ~£54 + service |
| Weekday Pranzetto lunch set | ~£20–£25 |
Indicative figures only — prices vary by city and season.
Practical Info
| Reservations | Strongly recommended |
| Walk-ins | Accepted if space allows |
| Booking window | ~30 days ahead, opens 9 am |
| Dogs allowed | Yes — all dining areas |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Group size | Up to 24 (set menu) |
| Private dining | Circolino room (Manchester) |
| Service charge | 12.5% discretionary |
All Locations
| London | 40-41 Rathbone Place, W1T 1HX | Fitzrovia |
| Manchester | Jackson's Row, M2 5WD | St Michael's |
| Madrid | Torre Picasso, Plaza Pablo Picasso 1 | Azca |
| Barcelona | Passeig de Gràcia 44, 08007 | L'Eixample |
| Paris | See official site for address | — |
Complete Guide
The Full Circolo Popolare Menu
Every section of the menu with dish descriptions, indicative prices, dietary tags and estimated nutrition figures. Menus rotate monthly — prices are indicative.
Antipasti
🫒 To Share
Boards, focaccia and burrata to open the table — designed for grabbing hands and long conversations.
Burrata Board
Veggie
£12–£16
Creamy Puglian burrata with basil pesto and warm focaccia.
510kcal
18gprot
38gfat
24gcarbs
2gfibre
Focaccia della Casa
Veggie
£6–£9
House-made focaccia, warm from the oven. Perfect for sharing.
290kcal
8gprot
10gfat
42gcarbs
2gfibre
3-Tier Sharing Stand
£28–£35
Focaccia, burrata, bresaola, prosciutto and parmigiano — the full opener.
780kcal
42gprot
38gfat
58gcarbs
3gfibre
Estimated Nutrition — To Share
Per serving · indicative figures · always confirm allergens with staff
| Dish | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piatto di Prodotti | 420 | 28g | 22g | 18g | 1g |
| Burrata Board | 510 | 18g | 38g | 24g | 2g |
| Focaccia della Casa | 290 | 8g | 10g | 42g | 2g |
| 3-Tier Sharing Stand | 780 | 42g | 38g | 58g | 3g |
Primi Piatti
🍝 Fresh Pasta
Handmade daily by la squadra — including the pasta that broke the internet.
Gran Carbonara
★£15–£17
Spaghetti alla chitarra tossed inside a whole pecorino wheel, guanciale, egg yolk and black pepper.
820kcal
36gprot
42gfat
72gcarbs
2gfibre
Crazy San Marzano
Veggie
£14–£16
Spaghetti in spicy San Marzano sauce with a creamy burrata heart and fresh chilli.
680kcal
22gprot
18gfat
98gcarbs
5gfibre
Mafaldine al Tartufo
★Veggie
£17–£20
Ribbon pasta with fresh truffle, served from a pecorino wheel.
740kcal
20gprot
30gfat
92gcarbs
3gfibre
The One & Tortelloni
Veggie
£15–£17
Cheesy tortelloni filled with stracciatella-ricotta in a tomato scarpariello sauce.
700kcal
26gprot
24gfat
88gcarbs
3gfibre
Crab Tagliarini
£18–£22
Hand-picked crab, langoustine bisque and lemon butter.
620kcal
38gprot
18gfat
72gcarbs
2gfibre
Pesto Genovese
Veggie
£13–£15
Fresh pasta tossed in basil pesto and parmigiano reggiano.
660kcal
20gprot
28gfat
82gcarbs
3gfibre
Estimated Nutrition — Fresh Pasta
Per serving · indicative figures · always confirm allergens with staff
| Dish | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Carbonara | 820 | 36g | 42g | 72g | 2g |
| Crazy San Marzano | 680 | 22g | 18g | 98g | 5g |
| Mafaldine al Tartufo | 740 | 20g | 30g | 92g | 3g |
| The One & Tortelloni | 700 | 26g | 24g | 88g | 3g |
| Crab Tagliarini | 620 | 38g | 18g | 72g | 2g |
| Pesto Genovese | 660 | 20g | 28g | 82g | 3g |
Pizza Napoletana
🍕 Neapolitan Pizza
Wood-fired, leopard-spotted crusts topped with San Marzano DOP tomato and buffalo mozzarella.
Mammargherita di Bufala
Veggie
£11–£14
San Marzano DOP tomato, fior di latte, buffalo mozzarella and basil.
750kcal
30gprot
24gfat
96gcarbs
4gfibre
Some Like It Hot
£14–£17
'Nduja, spicy sausage, buffalo ricotta and chilli.
820kcal
36gprot
30gfat
96gcarbs
4gfibre
Pizza al Metro (pp)
~£14 pp
A full metre of pizza with two flavours — built for sharing.
700kcal
28gprot
22gfat
92gcarbs
4gfibre
Estimated Nutrition — Neapolitan Pizza
Per serving · indicative figures · always confirm allergens with staff
| Dish | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammargherita di Bufala | 750 | 30g | 24g | 96g | 4g |
| Some Like It Hot | 820 | 36g | 30g | 96g | 4g |
| Pizza al Metro (pp) | 700 | 28g | 22g | 92g | 4g |
Secondi
🥩 Grills & Mains
For the bigger appetites at the table — proteins cooked over fire.
Grilled Rib Steak (350g)
£32–£38
Served with crispy potatoes and béarnaise sauce. 350g of prime dry-aged beef.
880kcal
72gprot
58gfat
8gcarbs
0gfibre
Chicken Skewer
£16–£19
Marinated in yoghurt and lemon, grilled over fire with chimichurri.
Estimated Nutrition — Grills & Mains
Per serving · indicative figures · always confirm allergens with staff
| Dish | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Rib Steak (350g) | 880 | 72g | 58g | 8g | 0g |
Dolci
🍋 Desserts
Save room — this is where things get maximalist.
Il Tiramisu
Veggie
£8–£10
Classic house-made tiramisu with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
420kcal
8gprot
22gfat
48gcarbs
1gfibre
Incomparable Lemon Pie
★Veggie
£9–£12
XXL zingy lemon meringue pie — the ~15cm-tall showstopper.
540kcal
6gprot
18gfat
82gcarbs
1gfibre
Chocolate Profiterole
Veggie
£9–£11
Caramelised, chocolate-covered — Italian excess in one bite.
480kcal
6gprot
24gfat
60gcarbs
2gfibre
Estimated Nutrition — Desserts
Per serving · indicative figures · always confirm allergens with staff
| Dish | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Tiramisu | 420 | 8g | 22g | 48g | 1g |
| Incomparable Lemon Pie | 540 | 6g | 18g | 82g | 1g |
| Chocolate Profiterole | 480 | 6g | 24g | 60g | 2g |
Menu Fissi
Set Menus
Ideal for groups, special occasions and those who want the full Circolo Popolare experience without ordering anxiety.
Circolo's Pranzetto
~£20–£25 ppSpeedy weekday lunch set — a starter and main, designed for a 60-minute lunch.
Weekdays onlyNo drinks includedLunch service
Group Sharing Menu (8–24)
~£54 pp + serviceSet feast for larger bookings: multiple courses served sharing-style at the table.
8–24 guestsMultiple coursesSet dishes
Typical Set Menu — Nutrition Estimate (per person)
| Set Menu | ~Calories | ~Protein | ~Fat | ~Carbs | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pranzetto (lunch set) | 900–1,100 | 40–55g | 28–40g | 110–140g | ~£20–25 pp |
| Group Sharing Menu | 1,400–1,800 | 65–85g | 55–72g | 160–200g | ~£54 pp |
Estimates based on typical course selections. Actual values depend on dishes chosen and serving sizes.
Nutrition Reference
Full Menu — Protein, Fat & Calorie Table
All dishes ranked by protein content. Figures are estimates compiled from similar Italian restaurant dishes and publicly available nutritional databases. Not official Circolo Popolare data — always ask staff about allergens.
| Dish | Category | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Rib Steak (350g) | Grills & Mains | 880 | 72g | 58g | 8g | 0g | £32–£38 |
| 3-Tier Sharing Stand | To Share | 780 | 42g | 38g | 58g | 3g | £28–£35 |
| Crab Tagliarini | Fresh Pasta | 620 | 38g | 18g | 72g | 2g | £18–£22 |
| ★Gran Carbonara | Fresh Pasta | 820 | 36g | 42g | 72g | 2g | £15–£17 |
| Some Like It Hot | Neapolitan Pizza | 820 | 36g | 30g | 96g | 4g | £14–£17 |
| Mammargherita di Bufala | Neapolitan Pizza | 750 | 30g | 24g | 96g | 4g | £11–£14 |
| Piatto di Prodotti | To Share | 420 | 28g | 22g | 18g | 1g | £14–£18 |
| Pizza al Metro (pp) | Neapolitan Pizza | 700 | 28g | 22g | 92g | 4g | ~£14 pp |
| The One & Tortelloni | Fresh Pasta | 700 | 26g | 24g | 88g | 3g | £15–£17 |
| Crazy San Marzano | Fresh Pasta | 680 | 22g | 18g | 98g | 5g | £14–£16 |
| ★Mafaldine al Tartufo | Fresh Pasta | 740 | 20g | 30g | 92g | 3g | £17–£20 |
| Pesto Genovese | Fresh Pasta | 660 | 20g | 28g | 82g | 3g | £13–£15 |
| Burrata Board | To Share | 510 | 18g | 38g | 24g | 2g | £12–£16 |
| Focaccia della Casa | To Share | 290 | 8g | 10g | 42g | 2g | £6–£9 |
| Il Tiramisu | Desserts | 420 | 8g | 22g | 48g | 1g | £8–£10 |
| ★Incomparable Lemon Pie | Desserts | 540 | 6g | 18g | 82g | 1g | £9–£12 |
| Chocolate Profiterole | Desserts | 480 | 6g | 24g | 60g | 2g | £9–£11 |
| Chicken Skewer | Grills & Mains | — | — | — | — | — | £16–£19 |
★ = Signature dishVeggieVeganAll figures are estimates · Per single serving · Not official nutritional data
Dietary Guide
Options by dietary requirement
Vegetarian dishes
- Burrata Board
- Focaccia della Casa
- Crazy San Marzano
- Mafaldine al Tartufo
- The One & Tortelloni
- Pesto Genovese
- Mammargherita di Bufala
- Il Tiramisu
- Incomparable Lemon Pie
- Chocolate Profiterole
Higher-protein choices
- Grilled Rib Steak (350g)
- Chicken Skewer
- Gran Carbonara
- Crab Tagliarini
- 3-Tier Sharing Stand
- Piatto di Prodotti
Lower-calorie picks
- Focaccia della Casa
- Chicken Skewer
- Pesto Genovese
- Il Tiramisu
- Crazy San Marzano
No gluten-free pasta or pizza is offered. Always ask staff for the full allergen list before ordering.
Why It Works
What makes Circolo Popolare unforgettable
The Pecorino Wheel Theatre
Watching your Gran Carbonara get tossed tableside inside a 5 kg wheel of pecorino is a moment that has generated millions of social posts. No other UK restaurant does it at this scale.
Maximalist Interiors
Thousands of wine bottles lining every wall, hanging eucalyptus canopies (especially at Circolo Popolare Manchester), marble bar tops and warm globe pendants.
The Incomparable Lemon Pie
A towering ~15cm lemon meringue pie that arrives looking more like a monument than a dessert — zesty, ridiculous and completely unforgettable.
Fresh Pasta Every Single Day
The kitchen team makes pasta in-house every morning. From ribbon mafaldine to spaghetti alla chitarra, every strand is crafted before service begins.
Dog-Friendly & Communal
Long sharing tables, buzzing floor energy, and dogs welcome in the dining areas at all locations — a dining room that genuinely welcomes everyone.
Group Set Menus
Groups of 8–24 can book a sharing set menu (~£54 pp) that removes all the decision-making. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations and work events.
Gallery
Circolo Popolare photos
Save Room
The Incomparable Lemon Pie
A ~15cm-tall lemon meringue pie that arrives at the table looking more like a monument than a dessert. It's intensely zesty, delightfully ridiculous and the reason most people walk out saying "one more time." One of the most photographed dishes across all Circolo Popolare photos online.
~15cm
Height
540 kcal
~Calories
£9–£12
Price
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