Pre-theatre dinner near King's Cross

Our full lunch and dinner menu runs from midday, so you can book an early table and still make a 7pm or 7:30pm start. Mark titled his Tripadvisor review "Perfect for a pre concert meal" and kept the verdict short: Fantastic food. Great value. Great service. (Mark H., Tripadvisor review). Derek and Kim make us a habit before the theatre whenever they are in London: Food of the highest quality with my carbonara being one of the best I’ve tasted! (Derek P., Tripadvisor review).

Neil's lunch visit captures the pace many pre-show diners want: Food was great, arrived quick, service was lovely. (Neil C., Google review). Tell your server you have a show to catch and we will keep an eye on the time. Walk-ins are welcome when we have space, though an online booking is wiser on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Keep it simple and satisfying. From the main menu:

• Pasta: carbonara, Linguine Fiena, spaghetti bolognese, penne arrabbiata or lasagna. Gluten-free penne is available for every pasta dish.
• Pizza: Margherita, Diavola, Capricciosa, Buffalo or Pizza al pollo, ready to share or eat alone. A gluten-free base is available.
• Grill and fish: saltimbocca alla Romana, pollo alla Milanese, lamb cutlets, or sea bass with capers if you want something lighter before sitting still for two hours.
• Shared starters: garlic bread with cheese, arancini, bruschetta or a caprese to get the table going quickly.

C. J., visiting with family, wrote: Pizzas were excellent, and the service was relaxed and friendly. (C. J., Tripadvisor review). An OpenTable diner described The pizza was perfectly baked with a crispy crust and generous, fresh toppings (OpenTable review). If dessert will push you late, skip it here and save gelato for another visit, or share a quick tiramisu or affogato from our dessert menu.

Robin's pasta praise is useful when you want one decisive main: The Linguini Fiena was honestly one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. (Robin W., Google review).

Some guests prefer a spritz and a nibble, then a main. The bar pours from 10:30, so an early Aperol, Hugo, Campari or limoncello spritz is easy, as is a Negroni if you want something stronger. Katelyn paired drinks and pasta in one line: Best aperol spritz and spaghetti bolognaise I've had in a while! (Katelyn S., Google review). Kiley's advice for the terrace: I'd also recommend sitting outside and enjoying a cocktail here. (Kiley R., Google review). The full list is on our drinks page.

King's Cross St Pancras Underground connects you to most of the West End in a few stops, and buses along Euston Road run towards Bloomsbury and Covent Garden. We are also a calm place to regroup after a matinee before the train home. One guest noted that because we close late I can hangout with friends here without pressure!! (Tripadvisor review). Monday to Saturday we stay open until 22:00; Sundays until 21:00.

Celia's line is the one we hear in different words all the time: A hidden gem not far from Kings Cross or Euston (Celia F., Google review). That geography is exactly why a pre-theatre booking here works.

A simple pre-show plan

• Book for 5:30pm or 6:00pm if you have a 7:30pm curtain.
• Order starter and main together, or go straight to pasta or pizza.
• Mention your showtime when you sit down.
• Ask for the bill with dessert coffee if you are cutting it fine.

For pre-theatre evenings, an online booking is the safest plan. Reserve a table for up to 8 on our booking page, mention your curtain time in the notes if you like, and walk over when you are ready. Walk-ins are welcome when we have space. We look forward to getting you fed, watered and out of the door on time.