
The Deli
The Delicatessen brings the spirit of an authentic Italian café to an elegant setting in central London.
A magnificent brass counter brims with seasonal quiches, sandwiches and salads that change on a daily basis. Enjoy organic coffee and loose-leaf tea along with a slice of cake or freshly baked pastry, to have in or to take away. Also available for take away is an exclusive collection of Italian wines, tins of Petersham Nurseries tea and bottles of Zisola olive oil.

Aperitivo Hour, Monday – Thursday and Sunday 4pm to 6pm

Alfresco dining, with a selection of wines & cocktails

Open everyday from 10.30 am. Until 9pm Thursday to Saturday

New Summer menu of wholesome food

Italian Cheeses & Fine Wines

The Deli at 31 King Street, Covent Garden

Wine Tasting Evenings with Petersham Cellar every month
Visit us
31 King St,
London WC2E 9DS
- Mon – Wed 10.30am – 6.30pm
- Thu - Sat 10.30am - 9pm
- Sun 10.30am – 5pm
Walk-in customers are welcome at the Deli. We do not take table bookings.
Please visit us by walking, cycling, or public transport where possible.



Sample Deli Menu
- Italian Cheese Board
- Organic Charcuterie Board
- Burrata e Prosciutto
- Pasta alla Checca: Tomato Coulis, Basil
- Roasted Potatoes, Basil Aioli, Courgettes
- Tomatoes, Mozzarella di Bufala, Origano
- Arancini al Pomodoro
- Valdostana with Prosciutto e Formaggio Salad
- Quiche with Ricotta and Roasted Tomatoes, Salad
- Le Focacce: Mortadella, Parmesan, Artichoke
- Le Focacce: Stracciatella, Summer Tomatoes, Anchovies

Wine Tasting Evenings with Petersham Cellar every month
Sample Menus at The Deli

Wine Tasting Evenings with Petersham Cellar every month
Aperitivo Hour
Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 6pm and Sunday, 4pm - 6pm, join us for Italian aperitifs of Negronis, Aperol Spritz and Seasonal Bellini.
Buy a cocktail, and enjoy a complimentary one on us. Only at The Deli at 31 King Street, Covent Garden.

Eat at Petersham Nurseries
Covent Garden

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.

Wine Tasting Evenings with Petersham Cellar every month
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.

Wine Tasting Evenings with Petersham Cellar every month
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.

Wine Tasting Evenings with Petersham Cellar every month