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Il Vicolo, London,

Il Vicolo

4.3
4.3
407 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
***Please note that due to government restrictions, from April 12th we are Open For Sheltered Outdoor Seating Only***
Il Vicolo restaurant in London’s St James’s, is a well-established and very attractive Independent Family run Italian restaurant. Hidden away down Crown Passage – ‘il vicolo’ means ‘the alleyway’ in Italian – the restaurant is a world away from the bustle of the city. It is in historic location that’s decorated in the modern style, though the service is traditional and you feel the warmth from the members of family who all work together. Il Vicolo focuses on the cuisine and wines of Southern Italy Calabria, where the family are from. The Menu offering authentic Calabrian dishes from family recipes to more familiar Italian dishes. Il Vicolo offer daily ‘Specials Menu’ which is changed weekly. Signature dishes include Linguine pasta with fresh mixed Seafood and Home-made Ravioli with Seasonal Truffles.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 6:15 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Sat 1:00 pm–3:45 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7839 3960
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Please call or email to enquire regarding catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call or email to enquire regarding private dining.
  • Neighborhood
    St. James's
  • Cross street
    St. James's
  • Parking details
    Street parking pay and display, free street parking after 6:30pm.
  • Public transit
    Green Park, Picadilly Circus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 407 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

407 Reviews
  1. RichardA

    London

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delightful discovery this restaurant proved to be! We arrived slightly early for our booking and the room was almost empty. It soon filled up and one got the impression there were a number of regulars and returning guests. The starters we chose were the Palma ham and melon and the Pasta e Fagioli   which my wife enthused over. The main courses were a special of the day mixed seafood linguine which was wonderful and the Ravioli del Buongustaio  which was, without doubt, the most intensely flavoured and delicious pasta dish I have ever tasted! The service was leisurely but completely efficient and helpful and we are delighted to make this one of our go-to restaurants in London. A hidden treasure that is well worth visiting if you enjoy top class Italian food in a family run restaurant.

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    VIP

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding authentic Italian food. Very simple and amazing! The hosts are also very nice and make the experience great

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    VIP

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love coming here - outstanding authentic Italian food. Owners are very nice and accommodating as well.

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    VIP

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Il Vicolo was by far the worst Italian food I have ever tasted out of Italy! More than the awful food it was the entitled attitude of Bianca. Three dry melon slices with prosciutto was our starters (coming in at c.£16) melons reminded me of my student days and Tesco value food or Lidl or Costco. This was followed by the most absurd concoction of so called authentic Italian pasta (special of the day!)… ‘linguine con frutti di mare’ ie Linguini with sea food … this came with (de-frosted) Mussels and SALMON! Yes Salmon which is found in abundance in Mediterranean (sarcasm!) as it’s been sold to London public. This was an absolute disaster! More than the horrific food it was Bianca’s atrocious entitled behaviour towards my partner (who is Italian from Tuscany) and I. She wanted to convince us that this particular dish had to have salmon in it! Not only did she humiliate us (which I understand from this generation comes easy), she insulted Italian cuisine and London public. Never going back! Recommend no one should.

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  5. Britkay

    VIP

    London

    116 reviews

    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff who were very accommodating of our tight schedule and the pasta was truly excellent. I had the ravioli and would definitely go back again

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A family run restaurant with plenty of variety. Care taken about the food and the whole experience. Great food!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian in London. Everything was so fresh and tasted amazing and the service was the best. Thank you so much 😍

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent family run restaurant. Nicely tucked away.

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  9. Peter

    London

    113 reviews

    4.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely service. Great wine list.

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  10. RobertP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food - simple and delicious authentic Italian cooking. Wild mushroom tagliatelle with truffles was magical!

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FAQs

Il Vicolo offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Il Vicolo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7839 3960.

Il Vicolo is rated 4.3 stars by 407 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Il Vicolo

3 - 4 Crown Passage, London, SW1Y 6PP

Additional information

  • Cross street
    St. James's
  • Neighborhood
    St. James's
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 6:15 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Sat 1:00 pm–3:45 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking pay and display, free street parking after 6:30pm.
  • Public transit
    Green Park, Picadilly Circus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7839 3960
  • Catering
    Please call or email to enquire regarding catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call or email to enquire regarding private dining.
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