Bancone
8 people recommendvia r/london8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Bancone is an Italian pasta place suggested for a date in central London that feels fancy without costing much, and one diner rates its silk handkerchief pasta among the best pasta they have had. One commenter who dines solo says the counter seats let you watch the kitchen, while another prefers the Covent Garden branch. A couple of commenters say drinks can push the bill past a budget, and one of them adds that a starter can do the same. Tables can be booked, which a couple of commenters welcome.
Address
Bancone Covent Garden, 39 William IV St, London WC2N 4DD, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Silk handkerchief pasta
- Best for
- Solo
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Catdadesq in r/london · Feb 2025taste
Calls it the best bet for a fancy date in central London on a tight budget; prefers the Covent Garden branch, though all are good.
- Recommendsu/Downtown-Read-6841 in r/london · Feb 2025price
Recommends it, but warns drinks may push the bill above the budget.
- Recommendsu/Petrunka in r/london · May 2024ambience
Their go-to for dining alone: counter seats let you watch the kitchen, and it takes bookings.
- Recommendsu/ObscureLegacy in r/london · Feb 2025
Agrees with the Bancone recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Drag_1568 in r/london · Feb 2025
Suggested for an impressive date in central London that won't break the bank.
- Recommendsu/starsunlight222 in r/london · Aug 2024
Visited once and had a positive experience.
- Recommendsu/poodlesquish in r/london · May 2024taste
Says the silk handkerchief pasta ranks among the best pasta they have eaten.
- Recommendsu/Interesting-Gain3527 in r/london · Feb 2025wait time
Agrees with the Bancone pick and notes you can book a table there.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.