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    Cicoria, Restaurant in London
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    Michelin 2026

    Cicoria

    Covent Garden, London

    Restaurant in London, United Kingdom

    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Book Cicoria when convenience around the Royal Opera House is the main brief. It makes sense for a seated Covent Garden meal tied to theatre or opera plans, but it is not the strongest choice for takeout or delivery. The Michelin Guide 2026 Plate gives it a useful trust signal for diners comparing central London options.

    About Cicoria

    Cicoria in London has daily opening hours, a smart-casual dress code, Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate recognition. That makes it a credible London dining choice to consider, especially for plans where timing and overall tone matter.

    Cicoria is open 12–11 PM Monday to Saturday and 12–9 PM on Sunday, so it can fit a range of London plans. It works best as a smart-casual restaurant decision; if menu format, room layout, or a particular dish is central to the occasion, check directly with the venue before booking.

    Choose it for a London restaurant option, check essentials directly

    Cicoria's Michelin Guide Plate recognition gives it a clear quality signal. If takeout, delivery, allergy handling, dietary accommodations, specific dishes, or group seating are essential to the plan, check those details directly with the venue before committing.

    Consider Cicoria if the hours and smart-casual tone suit the plan. For any need that depends on room layout, party size, menu availability, or service details, confirm directly with the venue before you go.

    The decision comes down to fit versus assumptions

    If the priority is a restaurant with a fully documented menu style, price range, or service format, check directly with the venue before making plans. If the priority is a London restaurant with daily hours, a smart-casual dress code, Michelin Guide Plate recognition, Cicoria is a reasonable candidate to shortlist.

    For readers comparing across the city, the broader London guide is more useful when the brief is open-ended: our full London restaurants guide. If the night also involves a stay, drink, or wider itinerary, use our full London hotels guide, our full London bars guide, our full London experiences guide to keep the plan tight.

    The takeThis is a natural pick for pre-theatre nights, date nights and special occasions that start or finish around performances in Covent Garden. The combination of a dramatic terrace view and serious Italian cooking also suits business dinners and group meals where quality and atmosphere matter without tipping into the city’s most expensive tier. Because it sits inside the Royal Opera House, guests find it easy to pair a show with dinner, and the restaurant’s measured approach to dishes makes it a reliable choice for celebratory evenings and well-paced menus.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextLondon, United Kingdom

    Planning details

    Location
    5th Floor, Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    rbo.org.uk/visit/eat-and-drink/cicoria#cicoria
    Phone
    +44 20 7212 9254
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Cicoria pairs a striking setting with restrained, classical Italian cooking. The glass-enclosed terrace on the Royal Opera House's fifth floor presents sweeping rooftop and skyline views that arrive before the menu, but the kitchen refuses to rest on the vista alone. Under Angela Hartnett's oversight the food favors clarity and balance over unnecessary ornamentation, so the room feels composed and considered rather than flashy. The result is a polished, historically rooted dining experience: scenic and elevated, yet intentionally measured — a place where the setting and the steady hand at the pass sit in clear harmony.

    Best For

    This is a natural pick for pre-theatre nights, date nights and special occasions that start or finish around performances in Covent Garden. The combination of a dramatic terrace view and serious Italian cooking also suits business dinners and group meals where quality and atmosphere matter without tipping into the city’s most expensive tier. Because it sits inside the Royal Opera House, guests find it easy to pair a show with dinner, and the restaurant’s measured approach to dishes makes it a reliable choice for celebratory evenings and well-paced menus.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the kitchen’s classical approach: choose dishes that emphasize balance and restraint. Signature plates such as Crab Linguine and Veal Ravioli showcase precise technique and Italian flavor profiles, while fish options like Halibut (and the described roasted cod with minestrone) demonstrate the restaurant’s lighter, broth-forward sensibility. Pork Belly offers a richer counterpoint, and finish with a clean, citrusy Lemon Tart. The menu rewards selections that highlight clarity over excess, so pick dishes that read as deliberate and composed rather than overworked.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Polished yet warm atmosphere balancing the cultural institution's grandeur with the comfort of Emilia-Romagna inspiration; well-spaced tables with choice of inside dining or terrace seating; relaxed and unpretentious despite sumptuous decor.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantRomanticSophisticated

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionBusiness Dinner

    Experience

    TerracePanoramic ViewHistoric Building

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    View

    SkylineStreet Scene

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair AccessibleElevatorStep Free Entrance

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Crab Linguine
    • Veal Ravioli
    • Halibut
    • Pork Belly
    • Lemon Tart
    Planning details

    Location

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Nomad London, Modern European, Modern European
    • VyTA, Notable alternative
    • RedFarm, Notable alternative
    • Barrafina Drury Lane, Notable alternative
    • The 10 Cases, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How Cicoria compares in Covent Garden and central London

    Cicoria is the practical pick when the Royal Opera House location is the point. Nomad London is the better fit for a more hotel-driven Modern European evening with a bigger sense of occasion, while Cicoria is easier to justify when the meal needs to sit neatly around a performance or Bow Street plan.

    For a livelier, more food-led Covent Garden choice, Barrafina Drury Lane is the sharper cross-shop, especially for diners who prefer counter energy over a calmer upstairs setting. The 10 Cases is the stronger alternative when wine and a more casual central London mood matter more than proximity to the Opera House.

    VyTA and RedFarm make more sense when the group wants a different atmosphere rather than an Opera House-adjacent meal. Choose Cicoria for convenience and a composed central booking; choose the peers when the restaurant itself needs to be the main event.

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    Cicoria London and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwards
    CicoriaLondon;
    Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Michelin Plate
    Nomad LondonLondonModern European
    Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #4032024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #405
    VyTALondonNo published awards;
    RedFarmLondon
    2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4522024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2932023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended
    ;
    Barrafina Drury LaneLondonNo published awards;
    The 10 CasesLondonNo published awards;

    How Cicoria London compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Cicoria good for solo dining?

    It can be, if you want a London restaurant with daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. Its Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate recognition is a useful quality signal, but check seating style and counter availability directly with the venue if those details matter.

    What should I order at Cicoria?

    Order from the current menu rather than arriving with a single dish in mind. The Michelin Guide Plate indicates recognized cooking, the venue's official channels are the best source for the latest menu details.

    Is Cicoria good for a special occasion?

    It can be, particularly if you want a smart-casual London restaurant with Michelin Guide Plate recognition. The hours are 12–11 PM Monday to Saturday and 12–9 PM on Sunday, so plan around those times and confirm any occasion-specific needs directly with the venue.

    What are alternatives to Cicoria in London?

    Other London options to compare include Nomad London, VyTA, RedFarm, Barrafina Drury Lane, The 10 Cases. Use them as reference points if you are weighing different settings, timings, or dining moods across the city.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Cicoria?

    The hours begin at 12 PM every day and run until 11 PM Monday to Saturday, with Sunday closing at 9 PM. Choose the time that best fits your London plans, confirm current menu availability directly with the venue if a specific meal period matters.