Italian Restaurants In Covent Garden

Opera Tavern is a sprawling Italian restaurant in Covent Garden that's bringing flavours of the Mediterranean to Central London. Expect to find tapas-style small plates that span fish, meat and vegetables with charcoal specials that are perfect for sharing on date nights and group dinners.

If you fancy classic slices with a interesting twist, Fire and Stone is the spot for you. This Covent Garden restaurant serves pizzas inspired by cities from across the globe, think Texas topped with BBQ rump steak, the shredded duck Peking and Madrid covered in chorizo and prawns.

Serving a fusion of Peruvian and Italian food in Central London, Monmouth Kitchen is a must for those looking for something a little different. Tuck into plates of lamb cutlets with red anticucho, pecorino and truffle tortellini, and zesty chicken risotto at this Covent Garden spot. 

On the hunt for affordable restaurants in Covent Garden? Bella Italia is a go-to for all thing pasta and pizza-related with an extensive menu of classics that won't break the bank. With a menu that caters to any and all tastes, it's a firm choice for family meals. 

Seven Dials Market is a mecca of drinking and dining in Covent Garden, with Strozzapreti being a top spot for quality pasta. Created by the minds behind Franco Manca and Bread Bread Bakery, this Italian restaurant's namesake signature dish is a must-try.

28-50 Covent Garden is a modern European restaurant, located a stone's throw from Seven Dials and Leicester Square. When it comes to Italian food? This place is pairing arancini, burrata and truffle polenta with expertly curated bottles of wine for the ultimate escape.

VyTA is one of the most romantic Italian restaurants in Covent Garden for its stunning interiors and impressive menu of Italian classics. Executive Chef Dino De Bellis has taken inspiration from his Roman upbringing to create an enticing selection of authentic plates that pack a punch.

This award-winning Venetian restaurant in Covent Garden is home to authentic cuisine, curated wines and a dedicated Aperol bar. Modelled off Italian bàcaros, the venue serves its signature small plates and exquisite bottles against a backdrop of humble furnishings and muted earth tones. 

Looking for somewhere to drink wine and graze on Italian food in Covent Garden? Augustus Harris should be top of your list. Replicating a cosy Venetian bàcaro, it serves an extensive range of bottles and sells produce in the day with cichetti taking centre stage in the evening.

Margot is a Covent Garden Italian restaurant from Paulo De Tarso and Nicolas Jaouën. This swanky spot is made for special occasions and date nights in Central London for its elevated approach to classic dishes (where guests choose the size), signature cocktails and handpicked bottles. 

Wedged between Covent Garden and Charing Cross, Bancone is a great restaurant for eating pasta in Central London. Trust us, these guys take their speciality seriously, with star plates including wood pigeon ravioli, lobster bucatini and pappardelle with sautéed chicken livers.