"Circolo Popolare is home to La Gran Carbonara. If you’re wondering what that is, picture a massive wheel of cheese full of pasta, covered in yet more cheese, and then some more cheese - and you’re pretty much close to understanding this glorious pasta beast. Usually getting a table at this super popular Fitzrovia spot can be a bit of a ’mare given their walk-in queues, but they’re now bookings only and their terrace out back is pretty damn lovely." - heidi lauth beasley