Italian Restaurant for Private Hire & Large Groups in Fitzrovia, London
Circolo Popolare London
40-41 Rathbone Pl, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1HX
Up to 220 people
Full private hire
Dreaming of a big birthday party, office gathering or Christmas celebration for more than 100 guests in central London? Circolo Popolare is our sunny, vibrant, Sicilian-inspired trattoria, offering versatile event spaces for hire, perfectly tailored to your festive celebration.
Think 857 sqm of dining space lined with 20,000 vintage bottles, festoon lights and long communal feast tables - the perfect setting for the ultimate Natale takeover. Whether you’re going all out with a full venue hire for more than 200 amici, or planning a group gathering with the office crew in our Back Room (up to 80 guests) or Front Room (up to 136 seated guests), Head Chef Michele and his squadra are ready to treat you to an unforgettable festive Italian feast.
Indulge in our legendary Gran Carbonara, served straight from a giant pecorino wheel, one-metre-long Neapolitan pizzas, flowing vino and giant Spritzes, all topped off with indulgent desserts including our iconic tiramisu and humongous Lemon Meringue Pie.
From private dining for smaller groups and partial venue hire for team lunches, to large-scale exclusive events, Circolo Popolare can accommodate every festa. Che aspetti? Start planning your end-of-year corporate celebration, Christmas party or cocktail reception, and let our squadra turn your occasion into a joyful, high-energy Sicilian extravaganza in the heart of London!
full hire capacity: 220 guests
Partial private hire
Planning an unforgettable celebration with your dearest amici?
The Back Room Intimate yet buzzing, our back room offers front-row views into the lively open kitchen where chefs slide meter-long pizzas into heated Marana ovens. Filled with cooling breezes from the lush terrace, it’s the ideal space for team dinners, large group events, festive dining, or an exclusive Christmas celebration!
capacity: up to 80 seated guests.
The Front Room Surround your guests with white-washed Mediterranean booths, long wooden communal tables, and towering walls lined with 20,000 vintage spirits and wine bottles beneath a ceiling draped in summer wisteria and strings of festoon lights. This sprawling, vibrant space is tailor-made for more large groups: corporate lunches, cocktail reception, or a proper Natale party for more than 100 amici in Central London.
capacity: up to 136 seated guests.
Authentic Italian Prodotti for your unforgettable events
From homemade pasta fresca to fresh antipasti like Arancini al Ragù di Salsiccia, and delicate slices of Bresaola della Valtellina, we always make sure only the finest ingredients top the tables of your private events.
For years, we’ve been working hand-in-hand with trusted family-run suppliers delivering authentic Italian produce directly from across the boot to Circolo Popolare. We source high-quality burratas straight from the Caseificio Montrone in Puglia, and the thin slices of Prosciutto di Parma DOP from our fornitore Leoncini. Add to that a meter-long Neapolitan pizzas baked in our twin 2,000kg Marana ovens and fresh pasta tossed in 4kg pecorino cheese wheels, creating an extraordinary menu designed to be a crowd-pleaser for any exclusive hire.
If you’re planning a private restaurant hire in Fitzrovia, an executive corporate dinner, or a big Christmas party, our squadra at Circolo Popolare knows how to craft a menu for a truly memorable event. From vibrant primi to our legendary iconic dolci, every dish is generous and designed for sharing, bringing a high-energy Sicilian atmosphere to your private dining experience.
Our dishes :
Bresaola della Valtellina
Thin slices of beef Bresaola dal Salumificio Rigamonti, lime zests.
Mafaldine Al Tartufo
Mafaldine with truffle sauce, mascarpone and fresh truffle.
Tagliarini al Granchio e Limone
Tagliarini, fresh crab, lemon-thyme butter sauce and langoustine bisque.
Principessa Nina
A crowd-pleaser pizza. San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, Parmigiano, rocket and sautéed mushrooms.
Profiterole Napoletana
Choux pastry with gelato, caramelised walnuts and warm dark chocolate sauce
Tigramisù
The unbeatable classic, with a touch of marsala
Our Signature Event Menu
Our event menu is a curated selection of Circolo Popolare's most iconic dishes. From creamy Puglian burrata, warm focaccias to a great selection of pastas and pizzas, we bring the ultimate Italian feast to all your guests.
To drink? Elevate your private party or corporate hire with a tailored beverage selection. Ask our team about our curated list of cocktails, refreshing mocktails, or a premium selection of Italian wines and beers - the squadra accommodates every scale of occasion and requests!
Contact us : [email protected]
Find Circolo Popolare London
Located in the heart of Fitzrovia - one of London’s most vibrant and bustling neighbourhoods - Circolo Popolare sits on Rathbone Place, just a short walk from Tottenham Court Road, Goodge Street and Oxford Circus stations. Our trattoria is easily accessible by public transport via the Central, Northern, Elizabeth and Victoria lines.
With an unbeatable central London location and excellent transport links, Circolo Popolare is the perfect setting for private events, corporate parties, birthday celebrations and group dining.
