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La Goccia, London,

La Goccia

4.4
4.4
1519 Reviews
£41 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
Petersham Nurseries interpretation of Italian ‘cichetti’ is showcased within La Goccia, a vibrant and accessible restaurant offering an extensive menu of small sharing plates. The emphasis on seasonality is key to the lunch and dinner menu that changes regularly. An open grill and a wood burning oven adds an element of drama and theatre to the ambiance, as food is prepared in front of diners. During spring and summer months, tables flow out on to Floral Court, giving diners the opportunity to eat and drink al fresco. La Goccia Bar has a lively and botanical atmosphere, serving nature inspired cocktails. A perfect meeting point which overlooks Floral Court, the interior reflects the ever-changing seasons and inspirational floral displays in the courtyard beyond.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7305 7676
  • Website
    http://www.petershamnurseries.com/dine/la-goccia
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    La Goccia is a vibrant restaurant with an open kitchen, wood fired oven, large grill and dining bar. A section of the restaurant offers semi-private dining for up to 30 guests. This space sits under the kitchen, which keeps the atmosphere vibrant and the backdrop exciting and guests are invited to choose from one of our set menus.
  • Location
    1 Floral Court, London, WC2E 9FB
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    If possible, it is best to avoid driving to Covent Garden as parking is very restricted. If driving, it is essential to remember to pay the Congestion Charge. The charge can be paid online, in selected shops and petrol stations, by post, by SMS from your mobile phone or by phone on +44 (0)20 7649 9122.
  • Public transit
    We are located between Covent Garden and Leicester Square tube stations. For assistance with planning your journey, please speak to a member of our team on 020 7305 7676
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 1,519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Goccia offers a lively, Italian tapas-style dining experience that "transports you out of the busy city" to a beautiful courtyard setting. Diners praise the "excellent" food and "knowledgeable" service, with special mentions for the spinach salad. Perfect for any occasion, though some find the wine list pricey.

1,519 Reviews

  1. Paul

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really very good Italian food served by an Italian waiter (imagine!) in a lovely location

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  2. Tania

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service and beautiful food. I had originally booked bar seats in error and they found us a table and they did this with a smile.

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  3. Mark

    Birmingham

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Small tapas style, however as slow to come out and quite small plates even for Tapas style

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  4. david

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I messaged the restaurant Service was sloppy with dishes getting mixed up and arriving out of order The lamb kebabs were inedible - full of grist and fat and overcooked . Not a good experience at all - they did not charge for the lamb

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  5. Nourilya

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, as usual. But unfortunately the service was not. Not sure who got our order wrong, but we received a wrong pizzetta (tomato and mozzarella instead of mushroom and gorgonzola) and the Speicial chicken and Roasted broccoli and cauliflower never arrived at all. Fair enough we were not charged for the pizzetta and the waiter was very apologetic and polite, and we did not leave hungry, but I was really looking forward to the La Goccia chicken!:)

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  6. Stacie

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an absolute incredible restaurant. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a tapas style Italian experience. The spinach salad was phenomenal.

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  7. Alexandra

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good as always with menu changes Prices have increase though

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  8. Dr Ed

    VIP

    London

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s really not what it used to be and is now quite expensive for average food

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  9. gastrogeorge

    Kent

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 14 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have eaten here many times since it opened. Great location and nice atmosphere. However the food is extremely average at best. Someone had emptied old lettuce from a bag no doubt and covered it in fresh leaves to hide it. Potatoes had obvs been cooked some while age and reheated as were soft and slightly watery, sardine main course had two small sardines. I won’t be rushing back

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  10. Tyler

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting for our lunch but food was very average. One of the dishes we couldn’t eat because the meat was so tough. When I told the waiter they did offer to cook a new one or take it off the bill which was great. Overall though, I felt you were paying for the setting and the food was disappointing.

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FAQs

La Goccia does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

La Goccia is rated 4.4 stars by 1519 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00

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Google Map for La Goccia

1 Floral Court, London, WC2E 9FB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    If possible, it is best to avoid driving to Covent Garden as parking is very restricted. If driving, it is essential to remember to pay the Congestion Charge. The charge can be paid online, in selected shops and petrol stations, by post, by SMS from your mobile phone or by phone on +44 (0)20 7649 9122.
  • Public transit
    We are located between Covent Garden and Leicester Square tube stations. For assistance with planning your journey, please speak to a member of our team on 020 7305 7676
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.petershamnurseries.com/dine/la-goccia
  • Phone number
    020 7305 7676
  • Private party facilities
    La Goccia is a vibrant restaurant with an open kitchen, wood fired oven, large grill and dining bar. A section of the restaurant offers semi-private dining for up to 30 guests. This space sits under the kitchen, which keeps the atmosphere vibrant and the backdrop exciting and guests are invited to choose from one of our set menus.
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