Air-conditioned restaurants in London
Heatwave in London? Step inside one of our air-conditioned Italian restaurants and cool down with a proper Italo feast. On the menu: refreshing cocktails, fresh and generous salads, creamy burrata, homemade pasta, Neapolitan pizzas, gelato, summer dolci and all the Italian comfort food your hungry squadra deserves. From Shoreditch to Covent Garden, Kensington, Marylebone, Fitzrovia and Canary Wharf, our London restaurants are ready for lunch, dinner, group bookings, after-work drinks or a date that doesn’t melt before dessert.
Air-conditioned restaurants in London: where to eat somewhere cool during a heatwave?
When London turns into a not-so-glamorous pizza oven, our Italian restaurants become your best plan to stay cool. At Big Mamma, our London trattorias and ristoranti welcome you with air-conditioned dining rooms, generous Italian food and fresh summer drinks, from lunch through dinner.
Expect homemade pasta made fresh every day, crispy Neapolitan pizzas, indulgent antipasti, salads packed with Italian prodotti, chilled cocktails, gelato and naughty desserts to round off the feast. Whether you’re looking for an air-conditioned restaurant in London during a heatwave, a cool place for lunch near the office, or an Italian restaurant for dinner with friends, the Squadra has your back. Dai, let’s cool down.
Our air-conditioned restaurants in London
Barbarella - Canary Wharf
Our air-conditioned Italian restaurant in Canary Wharf
Need the perfect excuse to leave the office when London starts heating up? Head to Barbarella in Canary Wharf, our hedonistic Italian restaurant made for long lunches, after-work cocktails and big dinners with your work squadra. Step inside, cool down and get ready for a proper feast: homemade pasta, Neapolitan pizza, grilled dishes, Italian wines and cocktails that are absolutely calling your name. Whether you’re planning a business lunch, a dinner in Canary Wharf or a quick escape from the summer heat, Barbarella is ready to welcome you with plenty of carbs and a very cold drink.
Jacuzzi - Kensington
Our air-conditioned Italian palazzo in Kensington
Welcome to Jacuzzi, our four-floor Italian palazzo on High Street Kensington, just minutes away from the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the V&A. Roman statues, Murano glass, a Mediterranean mood and plenty of air-con: exactly what you need after a sunny day exploring West London. On the menu, expect homemade pasta, Neapolitan pizzas, fresh seafood, grilled steaks, creamy burrata, summer cocktails and Italian desserts worth saving room for. Whether you’re looking for a cool lunch after the museums or an elegant dinner in Kensington, Jacuzzi is here to treat you properly.
Gloria Shoreditch - East London
Our air-conditioned trattoria in Shoreditch
Wrapped in Mediterranean energy and nestled in the heart of Shoreditch, Gloria is our Italian trattoria and pizzeria in East London, just a few steps from Liverpool Street, Old Street, Hoxton and Spitalfields. When the heat hits the city, step inside our air-conditioned dining room and let the Squadra do what it does best: Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pasta, juicy burrata, seasonal Italian truffle, refreshing cocktails and Italian wines. Perfect for a lunch break, an after-work aperitivo or a dinner with amici when Shoreditch gets a little too hot to handle.
Ave Mario - Covent Garden
Our air-conditioned Italian restaurant in Covent Garden
In the heart of Covent Garden, Ave Mario is our Firenze-inspired trattoria, full of retro energy, big Italian plates and enough pasta to make any theatre night start beautifully. Looking for somewhere cool before a show, after a shopping session or during a warm summer evening in Central London? Step inside, grab a drink and dive into Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pasta, indulgent antipasti and dolci made for sharing. Ave Mario is the right spot for an air-conditioned Italian lunch or dinner in Covent Garden, with all the Big Mamma energy included.
Carlotta - Marylebone
Our air-conditioned Italian ristorante in Marylebone
Nestled on Marylebone High Street, Carlotta is our elegant Italian ristorante with a plush, retro atmosphere and a menu made for long lunches, late dinners and one Martini too many. When London gets warm, step into Carlotta for a cool Italian escape in the heart of Marylebone. Think homemade pasta, Italian-American classics, whole roasted fish, generous antipasti, refreshing cocktails and a wine list ready for any kind of celebration. A perfect air-conditioned restaurant in Central London for a date, a family lunch or dinner after a shopping session around Marylebone.
Circolo Popolare London - Fitzrovia
Our air-conditioned Sicilian trattoria near Oxford Street
Just steps away from Oxford Street, Circolo Popolare is our Sicilian trattoria in Fitzrovia, full of sunshine, bottles, big plates and serious Italian energy. If you’re looking for an air-conditioned restaurant near Oxford Street, this is your sign. Come inside after a shopping session and cool down with a generous Italian feast: fresh pasta, Neapolitan pizzas, antipasti to share, XL desserts, gelato and cocktails made for summer. Circolo Popolare is perfect for lunch with friends, dinner in Fitzrovia or a big table that wants to eat well without melting outside.
Fresh food, cold drinks, happy Squadra
At Big Mamma, staying cool is serious business. Our London restaurants serve the kind of food you actually want when the city heats up: fresh salads, creamy burrata, seasonal antipasti, Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pasta, gelato and dolci that make everything better.
Behind the bar, the Squadra shakes, stirs and pours refreshing cocktails, spritz, Italian wines and alcohol-free options for anyone in need of a proper summer drink. Come for a quick lunch, a dinner with friends, a family feast or a post-office aperitivo. We’ll bring the air-con, the carbs and the good mood.
FAQ - Air-conditioned restaurants in London
Our London restaurants are air-conditioned: Barbarella in Canary Wharf, Gloria Shoreditch, Ave Mario in Covent Garden, Jacuzzi in Kensington, Carlotta in Marylebone and Circolo Popolare in Fitzrovia.
You can cool down at one of our air-conditioned Italian restaurants across London. Find us in Shoreditch, Covent Garden, Kensington, Marylebone, Fitzrovia and Canary Wharf, with homemade pasta, Neapolitan pizzas, fresh salads, summer cocktails and gelato on the menu.
Yes, Circolo Popolare London is our air-conditioned Sicilian trattoria in Fitzrovia, just steps away from Oxford Street. Perfect for a fresh lunch, post-shopping dinner or cocktail break with amici.
Gloria Shoreditch is our air-conditioned Italian trattoria and pizzeria in East London, close to Liverpool Street, Old Street, Hoxton and Spitalfields. Come for homemade pasta, Neapolitan pizza, cocktails and a cool break from the city heat.
Jacuzzi is our air-conditioned Italian restaurant on High Street Kensington, close to the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the V&A. Perfect for lunch, dinner or a well-deserved cocktail after a cultural morning.
Of course. Our restaurants serve refreshing cocktails, spritz, Italian wines and alcohol-free drinks. Barbarella, Carlotta, Jacuzzi, Gloria, Ave Mario and Circolo Popolare are all great spots for a cold drink and a little Italian something on the side.
Yes. Depending on the restaurant and the menu of the moment, you can find fresh salads, burrata, antipasti to share, seafood, seasonal plates, refreshing cocktails, gelato and summer dolci. Our menus are built around Italian products, homemade recipes and generous sharing.
We recommend booking, especially during heatwaves, sunny weekends and busy evenings. Some tables may be available for walk-ins, but booking ahead is the best way to secure your spot somewhere cool.
A table somewhere cool?
From Shoreditch to Canary Wharf, from Covent Garden to Kensington, Marylebone and Fitzrovia, our air-conditioned Italian restaurants in London are ready for your next lunch, dinner, date, group booking or cocktail stop.
Homemade pasta, Neapolitan pizzas, fresh salads, chilled drinks, gelato and summer dolci: pick your mood, gather your amici and let the Squadra take care of the rest.
