
La Goccia
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A vibrant Italian restaurant in Covent Garden with an open kitchen, wood fired oven, large grill and dining bar.
Dishes are prepared by chefs in front of guests adding an element of drama and theatre to the ambience. La Goccia offers Petersham Nurseries’ interpretation of the Italian aperitivo and small plates known as ‘cicchetti’. The emphasis on seasonality is key to the extensive menu that changes regularly with the best seasonal produce.
We proudly follow a slow food ethos, taking pleasure from food but with a commitment to the community and the environment. That means we source the best quality ingredients working closely with small and independent producers, including our own family farm – Haye Farm, a 66-acre mixed organic farm set in the breath-taking rolling hills of East Devon since 2014.

Cicchetti – Italian small plates of Spring delicacies

Dine at the Chef’s Counter, overlooking the theatre from our Open Kitchen

La Goccia Courtyard ideal for a weekday lunch

Aperitivo Hour Monday to Thursday and Sunday 4pm-6pm. Buy one, have one on us.

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1 Floral Court,
London WC2E 9FB
- Mon – Wed 11.30am – 10pm
- Thu – Sat 11.30am – 11pm
- Sun 11.30am – 6pm
Please visit us by walking, cycling, or public transport where possible.

All Day Sample Menu








Aperitivo
- La Goccia Marinated Olives
- Toasted Sicilian Almonds
- Hummus with Pinzimonio
- Pecorino Alla Brace
- Tortino di Carciofi, Parmesan Cream
- Burrata with Courgettes, Mint and Chilli
- Bresaola, Rocket and aged Parmesan
- Beef Tartare

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Coccoli
- Gorgonzola Dolce
- Speck
- Mortadella Bologna
- Stracchino

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Fritto
- La Goccia’s signature Fried Chicken
- La Goccia’s Sage and Anchovies
- Baby Squid
- Courgette Fritters, Lemon

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Primi
- Broad Bean Soup
- Fresh Rigatoni with Slow Cooked Beef Ragù
- Potato Gnocchi with Pancetta, Peas and Parmesan
- Risotto Primavera

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Carne e Pesce
- Wood-Fired Chicken al Burro with Sage
- Beef Sirloin Tagliata with Salsa Verde
- Pork Chop, Nduja Butter, Capers
- Wood-Fired Hand-Dived Scallops
- Red Mullet with Chickpeas and Caramelised Onions

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Verdure
- Wood-Fired Vegetables
- Vignarola
- Greens with Parmesan
- Potato al Forno with Garlic and Rosemary
- Chargrilled Asparagus, Lemon

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Dolci
- Chocolate & Strawberry Delight, Ripple Ice Cream
- Rhubarb & Earl Grey Pavlova
- Tiramisù
- Raspberry Cheesecake

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La Goccia Menus
- La Goccia All Day Spring Sample Menu
- La Goccia Lunch Sample Set Menu
- La Goccia Dolci Sample Menu
- Wine & Drinks Menu

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Enjoy an immersive dining experience and be amongst the theatre as you watch our chefs in action. With an exciting view of our open kitchen, watch the chefs preparing each dish in front of you.
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Aperitivo Hour at La Goccia Bar
Enjoy our signature cocktails, made with botanicals, herbs and edible flowers. Join us Monday to Thursday and Sunday 4pm to 5pm for Aperitivo Hour. Buy one, have one on us .
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Set Lunch Menu
Visit La Goccia for a weekday lunch to enjoy a set menu at £35 per person of our signature Italian sharing plates, including Courgette Fritters, Red Mullet with Chickpeas & Caramelised Onions, Risotto Primavera and Tiramisu
Monday to Thursday
12pm to 4pm

Would you like to plan an event?
With a large open kitchen, wood-fired oven and statement bar serving botanical cocktails, La Goccia offers a vibrant, relaxed setting for any event. Choose from our private dining room for large parties or the Courtyard for semi-private hire and the La Goccia Bar that can host up to 60 people.
Our team will work with you to create a bespoke event, tailored specially to your preferences. Write to us at events.coventgarden@petershamnurseries.com
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The Ethos of our Food



Provenance
Being one of the pioneers in the slow food movement, we celebrate traditional methods of growing quality ingredients. This ethos has flowed into building relationships with organic British suppliers and sourcing responsibly from small like-minded producers, including our own farm – Haye Farm Devon. Bringing the very best organic and sustainably produced meat and vegetables straight from the farm to our kitchens.

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Seasonality
With our menus being refreshed through the season, our chefs only use produce which is at its peak. Most ingredients are British first, while some speciality ingredients are sourced from Italy – such as Parmesan, White Truffles, Olive Oil and Vanilla pods. As we are so seasonally led, the colours of the plate naturally reflect the changing view outside.

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Simplicity
Our offering is simple in so far as we don’t seek to bathe ingredients in heavy sauces or to override or change their essence in any way. We are classicists. When we have beautiful produce, well grown and correctly sourced, we use them in our recipes in the simplest way to bring out their natural favour and beauty.

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