Cicoria
Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett brings the tastes of Turin to the heart of Central London with an exceptional, Italian-inspired dining experience that captures the warmth and welcome of a family kitchen table. Situated on the Royal Opera House's fifth floor, above the historic Covent Garden Piazza, Cicoria and Bar Cicoria offer an exceptional dining experience with thoughtfully-designed, seasonal mains, desserts, shareable antipasti and small plates.`
Opening times
Monday – Saturday 12pm – 11pm
Sunday 12pm – 9pm
Bookings
Dine in our elegant new indoor restaurant space located on the fifth floor of the Royal Opera House or reserve a seat outdoors on the covered Cicoria Terrace to enjoy your food with sweeping views of central London.
If you’re attending a performance, we recommend booking a table two hours before curtain up to allow plenty of time to dine, enjoy a drink and soak up the atmosphere. Please note that we do not offer interval dining at Cicoria, except during select performances of Siegfried.
For large group bookings of over nine and exclusive hires, please email restaurants@roh.org.uk
Menus
Cicoria’s kitchen draws inspiration from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region – an area famed for its rich culinary traditions. From thoughtfully designed mains and desserts to shareable antipasti and small plates, each dish is ingredient-led and rooted in seasonality.
Cicoria offers both an a la carte menus and a set menu for lunch. As well as a children's menu.
Our menus are based on seasonally available ingredients and sometimes a menu item may change or be unavailable temporarily.
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Bar Cicoria
All-day rooftop bar
Bar Cicoria transports Turin's historic bar culture to the heart of London's West End. Set above Covent Garden Piazza, our covered rooftop terrace offers an escape from the bustling city streets below.
Unwind and socialise from midday until late over a curated selection of wines, cocktails, beers and non-alcoholic options – accompanied by irresistible cicchetti and snacks.
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About Angela
The Cicoria team is headed by Angela Hartnett OBE, one of the UK’s most loved chefs and restaurateurs. Angela is known for her sophisticated yet simple, Italy-inspired cooking and passion for good, honest food – values instilled in her by her Italian grandmother and mother.
Angela has opened and remains involved in many critically-acclaimed restaurants, including the Michelin starred Murano, and its sister restaurant Cafe Murano.
Cicoria is Angela’s latest London restaurant venture, seeing her bring her signature seasonal Italian cooking to the Royal Opera House.
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Visit
You can find Cicoria and Bar Cicoria on the fifth floor at:
Royal Opera House
Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD
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Tel: 020 7212 9254
Email: restaurants@roh.org.uk
You do not need a theatre ticket to eat or drink at Cicoria or Bar Cicoria, and walk-ins are very welcome – subject to availability. Please note that our kitchen will stop serving an hour before closing.
The restaurant is open to everyone. If you’re attending a performance, we recommend booking a table two hours before curtain up to allow plenty of time to dine, enjoy a drink and soak up the atmosphere.
We do not offer interval dining at Cicoria, except during select performances of Siegfried. For interval dining, please consider one of our other restaurants. Drinks and cicchetti can still be pre-ordered from the Level 5 Bar in the Amphitheatre to enjoy during the interval.
For large group bookings of over nine and exclusive hires, please email restaurants@roh.org.uk and our team will work with you to design your perfect dinner.
Cicoria and Bar Cicoria cater to various dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Cicoria also offers a children's dining menu. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let a member of our Cicoria staff know.
Where to find us
Cicoria and Bar Cicoria are located on the Royal Opera House fifth floor. Use the stairs in the main foyer and then take the escalator near the Paul Hamlyn Hall.
There is stair-free access available via a lift located to the right as you enter the main foyer from the Bow Street entrance.
Royal Opera House
Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD
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