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Il Cucciolo, London,

Il Cucciolo

4.6
4.6
1109 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Il Cucciolo could win an award for cuteness with its two arched fairy light-filled windows either side of a small arched door just up the street from Technicolor Piccadilly Circus. Inside is as cosy as you’d expect; neatly dressed tables subtly illuminated by faux candle wall lamps. Patient, polite staff expertly serves a modest range of traditional Italian pasta, meat, vegetarian, rice and fish dishes. Carefully-prepared specials change daily alongside a very good value set menu!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    020 7437 0302
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 1,109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Cucciolo offers "fantastic food" with a "lovely bubbly atmosphere" perfect for pre-theatre dining in London. Praised for its "amazing" Italian dishes and "friendly" staff, this "authentic" family-run gem is a favorite among locals and tourists. Some service issues noted, but overall, a "must-visit" for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,109 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly family run restaurant in the centre of London pretty amazing

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  2. Charles

    Hertfordshire

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent as usual. We've been several times to Il Cucciolo and it never disappoints probably our favourite Italian.

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  3. Kim

    Oxford

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly service tasty well presented food at a good price - pretty much just what you want

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  4. Alicia

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gnocchi is life changing! Get it with the cheese sauce, you won’t regret it!

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  5. Samantha

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this restaurant. The food was amazing as was the service. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to come back. The chicken risotto was gorgeous, full of flavour. One of my favourite restaurants to go to.

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  6. david

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food friendly staff once the background music come on great atmosphere

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  7. Diane

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another lovely post matinee show meal. Quick service & tasty food.

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  8. Chrisoulla

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited pre theatre and was glad to have booked as it filled up immediately. The staff were friendly and the food was good and reasonably priced. Great location. For an independent local Italian restaurant.

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  9. Andy

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go back every year for our anniversary. It's our favourite Italian restaurant outside Italy

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  10. Mike

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful as always, friendly service and very prompt

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FAQs

Il Cucciolo is rated 4.6 stars by 1109 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Il Cucciolo

8 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4TE

Additional information

  • Area
    Piccadilly
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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