POLPO has been serving Venetian style sharing plates to Londoners since 2009. Taking inspiration from the traditional bacari of Venice, the menu comprises of cicheti (Venetian snacks) followed by larger dishes including pasta and pizzettes, all of which are designed to be shared between the whole table. POLPO uses traditional Italian cooking methods with a modern approach brought to life by a mixture of British and Italian ingredients. Our chefs create seasonal specials throughout the year taking advantage of the abundance of wonderful produce available which sit alongside the classics on the menu.
Industrial-chic Venetian bàcaro mini-chain spot for local wines/small plates.
Hours
| Monday | 12–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–11 PM |
| Thursday | 12–11 PM |
| Friday | 12–11 PM |
| Saturday | 12–11 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 81 Duke of York Square, London SW3 4LY, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7730 8900
Website: https://www.polpo.co.uk/
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Jamie Roberts
We visited POLPO on a busy Tuesday lunchtime. The restaurant is small and intimate, which is lovely but means that when it is full it’s quite a lot of noise and a little hard to hear. The restaurant offers a good variety of small plates. Some are much better value for money than others. The meat is not halal but there are so many vegetarian and seafood dishes you’re not missing out. Looking back we had a lot of fried dishes and would go back for a different variety. Highly recommend the mushroom pizza, potato & truffle croquettes and the zucchini fries! One of our party had the liver and said it was delicious. The only disappoint was the clam linguine, which was pretty bland. Service was really friendly and once the lunchtime rush was over the restaurant had a really nice atmosphere. We had two cocktails, two beers, 7 dishes and a tiramisu to finish. Total bill was £160 including service. £40 per head which is very good for Chelsea!
… moreK K
After spending the afternoon around King’s Road and Duke of York Square in Chelsea, I stopped at Polpo Duke of York Square, and it was exactly what I needed.
The location is ideal — right in Duke of York Square, just moments from the Saatchi Gallery and surrounded by boutiques. Even though you’re in the heart of Chelsea, the terrace feels calm and intimate, especially in the evening when the lights around the square start to glow. Sitting outside under the umbrellas with a spritz in hand felt relaxed yet elegant.
The food was genuinely impressive. The Venetian-style cicchetti are perfect for sharing, and everything tasted fresh and carefully prepared. The seafood was light and flavourful, the pasta rich but balanced, and even the simplest dishes — like the olives and small plates — were elevated by the quality of ingredients. The tiramisu at the end was creamy, delicate, and not overly sweet — the perfect finish.
The service was equally strong. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable without being intrusive. They made thoughtful recommendations and paced the meal beautifully, which made the whole experience feel unhurried and comfortable.
After shopping around Chelsea or visiting the galleries, POLPO at Duke of York Square is the perfect place to sit back, unwind, and enjoy genuinely good Italian food with warm, professional service. I’ll definitely be returning.
… moreThe location is ideal — right in Duke of York Square, just moments from the Saatchi Gallery and surrounded by boutiques. Even though you’re in the heart of Chelsea, the terrace feels calm and intimate, especially in the evening when the lights around the square start to glow. Sitting outside under the umbrellas with a spritz in hand felt relaxed yet elegant.
The food was genuinely impressive. The Venetian-style cicchetti are perfect for sharing, and everything tasted fresh and carefully prepared. The seafood was light and flavourful, the pasta rich but balanced, and even the simplest dishes — like the olives and small plates — were elevated by the quality of ingredients. The tiramisu at the end was creamy, delicate, and not overly sweet — the perfect finish.
The service was equally strong. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable without being intrusive. They made thoughtful recommendations and paced the meal beautifully, which made the whole experience feel unhurried and comfortable.
After shopping around Chelsea or visiting the galleries, POLPO at Duke of York Square is the perfect place to sit back, unwind, and enjoy genuinely good Italian food with warm, professional service. I’ll definitely be returning.
Ruby Peng (wanderlustruby)
Wow the service is so good. I forget the last time my food was served so quickly. Also they do amazing cocktails here
… moreavgoustina kotzia
I don’t usually write reviews, but I felt like I had to this time. I went here for a date night, and everything was just perfect. The food, drinks, and dessert were all delicious, and the service and management were excellent. Amina took great care of us! She was so friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it such a great place to spend the evening. I’d definitely recommend it!
… moreRebecca Maxwell
Fantastic venue for a cosy birthday meal for two. The food was amazing, staff were very friendly. We never felt rushed. Unfortunately they forgot one of our dishes and our wine order but sorted it without any drama when we told them. Highly recommended. Worth booking as it’s small and obviously popular. Thanks for a great evening, guys
… moreЛилия Криволап
This is my second visit to this restaurant, and it was wonderful! The cicchetti starters were absolutely delicious, especially the burrata cheese and potatoes. The seafood options were even better, with the prawns in sauce being simply unforgettable. Our waitress Amina was so kind, always smiling and incredibly sweet — she made our evening even more enjoyable. Thank you for such great service and food, highly recommended!
… morelizjkl123
We’ve been to Polpo quite a few times and we always have a great evening here! We particularly love the octopus carpacaccio, oysters gratin, meatballs, and the seafood fregola. Thank you Ciro for the best night!
… moreAly savage
What a delightful lunch we had yesterday the food was amazing the ambience was buzzy but not too noisy!
We sat indoors at the recommendation of our wonderful waiter, his name was Toni?? I couldn’t quite hear, but his service was exceptional and certainly added to the experience x 10 out of 10 Alyson and my two lovely daughters
… moreWe sat indoors at the recommendation of our wonderful waiter, his name was Toni?? I couldn’t quite hear, but his service was exceptional and certainly added to the experience x 10 out of 10 Alyson and my two lovely daughters
Medha Wedikula
Perfect bank holiday well spent by myself with the delicious & aromatic food. Definitely will return Polpo in Duke of York square in Sloane soon to try another dish. And on top of that Lorenzo’s service was very authentic which goes along with the atmosphere
… moreSymeon Christoforidis
The food was really good (great pasta and pizza) The service was excellent, the manager was really nice and helpful. Desserts were so tasty too I would totally go back again.
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