Circolo Popolare
Circolo Popolare
Circolo Popolare is the Big Mamma group's Italian restaurant beneath Torre Picasso, on Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso in the AZCA business district. It's a huge, two-floor room styled to evoke Palermo and Sicily, serving crispy Neapolitan pizzas, fresh pasta finished in a cheese wheel and a 350g grilled rib steak. Open for lunch and dinner every day; tables are booked online and walk-ins are welcome.
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Background
About Circolo Popolare
The Story
Circolo Popolare is part of Big Mamma, the Paris-born group behind Italian restaurants across Europe, with sister Circolos in Barcelona, Berlin, London and Manchester. The Madrid room sits under Torre Picasso and was designed by Studio Kiki, the group's in-house design studio in London. Bookings are online only, opening 30 days ahead from 09:00, and walk-ins are welcome, best at the start of service.
The Cuisine
Italian, with everything made in-house and much of the produce sourced from small producers in Italy: Neapolitan pizzas, fresh pasta, antipasti for sharing and a few grilled secondi. The group says 70% of its dishes are vegetarian.
The Room
The space runs to roughly 760 to 800 square metres over two floors. On the ground floor, two communal tables for about 30 people sit beside an open bar, among Saarinen-inspired furniture, Olivetti artworks, 1950s Domus magazines and a 'CIAO' sign rescued from a 1970s theatre on Procida. Upstairs, more than 2,000 vintage bottles glow along the walls, an open kitchen puts the chefs on show, and more than 200 metres of leopard-print fabric covers floors, chairs and banquettes. In the warmer months a flower-lined terrace opens outside.
What to Order
The kitchen's calling cards are crispy Neapolitan pizzas, including the Queen Rosalia, fresh pasta served straight from the cheese wheel, and secondi such as a chicken skewer marinated in yogurt and lemon and a grilled 350g rib steak with crispy potatoes and béarnaise, which the restaurant pairs with a Sicilian Nero d'Avola. Antipasti include stracciatella, truffle-béchamel prosciutto croquetas, gnocco fritto with mortadella and Parma ham, and parmigiana di melanzane, and dessert means a pistachio tiramisù. Groups of eight or more book a fixed sharing menu (€36 per person at weekday lunches and Sunday to Thursday dinners), with an 80cm pizza al metro and a big carbonara, and the whole restaurant or either floor can be hired for private events of 26 guests or more.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Circolo Popolare Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 8.4/10, service 7.1/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
4.8
21757
TripAdvisor
3.7
137 reviews
Circolo Popolare ranks #372 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.7/5 on TripAdvisor (137 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Circolo Popolare
Booking
Book online at sevenrooms.com (sevenrooms).
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Experience
Circolo Popolare Dining Experience
Big, loud with colour and built for sharing: two floors with ceilings over three metres, handmade Murano lighting, Saarinen-style furniture and more than 2,000 vintage bottles lighting the walls upstairs. It's good for groups and families, and dog-friendly.
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Circolo Popolare Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Torre Picasso, Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso, 1, 28020, Madrid, Spain
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Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso 1, at the foot of Torre Picasso, in Tetuán.
Nearby
Tetuán is a dense, working-class district known for its layered immigrant communities, stretching from the Cuatro Caminos area up toward the AZCA business district and Nuevos Ministerios. The eating reflects that mix, with a strong run of international kitchens alongside the glass towers of Madrid's financial core.
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Details
Circolo Popolare Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 12:45–16:30 & 19:15–23:15 |
| Sunday | 12:45–16:30 & 19:15–23:00 |
Circolo Popolare hours verified 2026-08-09. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Circolo Popolare FAQ
What kind of food does Circolo Popolare serve?
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Italian from the Big Mamma group: crispy Neapolitan pizzas, fresh pasta finished in a cheese wheel, antipasti for sharing, a grilled 350g rib steak and pistachio tiramisù. The group says most of its dishes are vegetarian.
When is Circolo Popolare open?
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Every day, lunch and dinner. Monday to Thursday 13:00 to 16:00 and 19:30 to 23:00, with earlier and slightly longer weekend service.
Where is Circolo Popolare?
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Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso 1, at the foot of Torre Picasso, in Tetuán.
How do you book a table at Circolo Popolare?
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Online only, through the restaurant's website, with slots opening 30 days ahead at 09:00. Walk-ins are welcome too; arrive at the start of service for the best chance.
How much does Circolo Popolare cost, and is it dog-friendly?
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Around €26 to €50 per person, and yes, it's dog-friendly.
Can groups book at Circolo Popolare?
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Yes. Groups of eight or more book a fixed sharing menu (€36 per person at weekday lunch and Sunday to Thursday dinner), and spaces can be hired privately for 26 guests or more.