Il Vicolo

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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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
Website
http://www.ilvicolorestaurant.co.uk/
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.

Location
3 - 4 Crown Passage, London, SW1Y 6PP
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

Noise • Moderate

407 Reviews

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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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Britkay
VIP
London
115 reviews
5.0
115 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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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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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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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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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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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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Il Vicolo is rated 4.3 stars by 407 OpenTable diners.

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3 - 4 Crown Passage, London, SW1Y 6PP

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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

Website
http://www.ilvicolorestaurant.co.uk/
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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