Cicoria
An Italian-inspired restaurant and all-day rooftop terrace bar in the heart of Covent Garden.
Situated on the Royal Opera House's fifth floor, above the historic Covent Garden Piazza, Cicoria and Bar Cicoria offer an exceptional dining experience within one of London's most iconic theatres.
Cicoria and Bar Cicoria are open to all – you do not need a theatre ticket and walk-ins are welcome.
Cicoria
Bookings and walk-ins welcome
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.
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.
The restaurant is open to all. If you’re attending a performance, we recommend booking at least two hours before curtain up to allow enough time to enjoy all of your courses. We do not offer interval dining at Cicoria, please consider one of our other restaurants for this option.
Open 12pm - 11pm, Monday to Saturday, 12pm - 9pm, Sunday.
Bar Cicoria
Walk-ins only
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.
Open 12pm - 11pm, Monday to Saturday, 12pm - 9pm, Sunday.
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.
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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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.
Pre-Theatre Dining
Cicoria offers a dedicated pre-theatre dining menu, making it the perfect place to visit before taking in a performance of world-class ballet and opera. We recommend booking a table 2 hours before your show starts to allow plenty of time to dine, drink and soak up the atmosphere.
We do not offer interval dining at Cicoria, please consider one of our other restaurants for this option. However, drinks and cicchetti can be pre-ordered from the Level 5 Bar in the Amphitheatre to enjoy during intervals.
For more theatre dining options around the Royal Opera House – please visit our Eat and Drink page.
Cicoria and Bar Cicoria cater to various dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Cicoria also offers a kid’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 5th floor. Use the stairs in the main foyer and head to the 4th floor next to the Paul Hamlyn Hall then take the escalator.
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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