Quo Vadis Restaurant
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Jeremy Lee's neon-signed Dean Street dining room, the Soho institution turning one hundred in 2026
Restaurant Editor's Pick
Bocca di Lupo
Jacob Kenedy's region-by-region Italian counter on Archer Street, every dish labelled by province, eighteen years deep
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Soho |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
| 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 23:00 (Mon-Sat); 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 21:30 (Sun)
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Jacob Kenedy and Victor Hugo opened Bocca di Lupo on a quiet Soho side street behind the Apollo Theatre in 2008 and it has not slipped since: a marble counter facing the open kitchen, a small-plate / large-plate format, and every dish on the menu labelled with the Italian province it comes from, Piedmont, Sicily, Veneto, Le Marche, so that an evening can be deliberately walked through one region or scrambled through six. Bib Gourmand-held; Tatler 'Best Wine List'. Kenedy's Gelupo gelato bar sits across the road for the after-dinner walk. The most adult Italian in Soho, and the room every visiting Istanbullu Italophile recognises.
Editor's Tip
Sit at the marble counter facing the kitchen, book it specifically. Order three small plates per person across three provinces, then one large plate to share. Walk to Gelupo afterwards for the ricotta-and-sour-cherry. Late kitchen until 23:00 makes this a real post-theatre option.
At a Glance
- View
- Street Scene, London Skyline
Views & Setting
View Type
Street Scene, London Skyline
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Bocca di Lupo, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Bocca di Lupo?
Bocca di Lupo is located in Soho, London, 12 Archer Street, London W1D 7BB.
What are the opening hours of Bocca di Lupo?
Bocca di Lupo is open 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 23:00 (Mon-Sat); 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 21:30 (Sun).
What is Bocca di Lupo best for?
Bocca di Lupo is especially popular for Pre Theatre, Long Dinner, Date Night.
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