Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Near The British Museum, London

Pizza, pane cunzato and antipasti on Sicilian majolica plates at Pane Cunzato, London — Sicilian restaurant & pizzeria · near the British Museum
Pane Cunzatothe Aeolian way
Dishes and products from Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, two minutes from the British Museum.
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Pane cunzato topped with tuna, burrata, onion and basil on a majolica plate

The house dish

What is pane cunzato?

Pane cunzato means “seasoned bread”. It began as a poor man’s dish in Sicily: a toasted loaf dressed with whatever the kitchen had. On the Aeolian Islands it became a delicacy.

We make ours with Timilia and Russello, Sicilian ancient grains milled slowly on stone, then top it with raw, fresh ingredients: buffalo mozzarella, Trapani-style tuna, Salina capers, cherry tomatoes and oregano.

About

From the kitchen

Dishes our regulars come back for

Pane cunzato – Pane Cunzato, London — Pane cunzato

48-hour pizza – Pane Cunzato, London — 48-hour pizza

Antipasti & burrata – Pane Cunzato, London — Antipasti & burrata

Bruschette – Pane Cunzato, London — Bruschette

Alicudi

Aeolian-style pane cunzato with tuna, capers and aubergines in oil

Bronte Mare

Pasta with prawns and Bronte pistachio pesto

Parmigiana di Melanzane

Mamma Mariagrazia’s aubergine parmigiana

Cannolo Siciliano

Crisp shell, sweet ricotta, pistachio

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Aperitivo

Aperitivo, Sicilian style

Spritz and Negroni served at your table, a Nero d’Avola or an organic Inzolia with dinner, Baladin craft beer, and a limoncello to finish.

Drinks & wine list

Aperol Spritz, red wine, bruschette and piadine at Pane Cunzato, Holborn

On your doorstep

Dine between museums and theatres

We are on Museum Street, a two-minute walk from the British Museum. Covent Garden, Seven Dials, the Soane Museum and the West End theatres are all within a ten-minute walk.

2min walk
The British Museum
Our neighbour. Two million years of human history, from the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon sculptures. Book your museum slot, then cross the road for lunch.
6min walk
Bloomsbury Square & Russell Square
Leafy Georgian squares in the heart of literary Bloomsbury, home of Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group. A calm walk after a long lunch.
8min walk
Seven Dials
Seven streets meet at a sundial column, lined with independent shops. Neal’s Yard, with its painted courtyard, is around the corner.
8min walk
West End theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue and Cambridge Circus are a short walk away. Book an early table for a relaxed pre-theatre pizza.

Plan your visit

Pizza and bruschette from Pane Cunzato, available for click and collect

Takeaway

Order now, collect later

Our pizzas, pane cunzato and desserts to take home or back to the office. Order online and pick up from 49 Museum Street.

Order now or pre-order for later
Collection from Museum Street, two minutes from the British Museum

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Gift card£30 – £300

Gift card

Give a Sicilian dinner

Give someone a dinner in our Sicilian corner of Holborn: pane cunzato, 48-hour pizza and a Spritz at the table.

Choose any amount from £30 to £300
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Gallery

Take a look inside

Our dishes, the dining room and the Sicilian details people talk about.

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This week at Pane Cunzato

Two good reasons to come early

Set Lunch Menu

£22per person

2 courses + soft drink

A quick, generous lunch between museum halls or meetings. Pick two courses from our pane cunzato, pizzas, pastas and salad, with a soft drink included.

Book the Set Lunch

20% Off on Food

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Tuesday to Thursday · 3:00pm – 4:45pm

Not available from 15 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 inclusive

Skip the midday rush and join us for a late lunch or early dinner. Enjoy 20% off all food, from pane cunzato and pizza to antipasti and pasta.

Valid Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Book a table between 3:00pm and 4:45pm
Select “20% Off on Food” on the booking page
Food only. Not valid with other offers

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FAQ

Good to know

Where is Pane Cunzato?

At 49 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY, in Holborn/Bloomsbury, about a two-minute walk from the British Museum. The nearest Underground stations are Holborn and Tottenham Court Road. Get directions or see what to do nearby.

Do you have outdoor seating?

Yes. We have tables inside and outside on Museum Street. Outdoor tables depend on the weather, so mention it when you book a table.

Do you have gluten-free and vegan options?

Every pizza can be made with gluten-free dough (+£4). We have a vegan pizza, vegan cheese and several vegan and vegetarian dishes, all marked on the menu. Always tell your server about allergies.

What is the Set Lunch?

Two courses and a soft drink for £22 per person, chosen from pane cunzato, pizza, pasta and salad. Book the Set Lunch.

How does the 20% off food offer work?

Book a table between 3:00pm and 4:45pm, Tuesday to Thursday, and choose “20% Off on Food” on the booking page. The discount is on food only and can’t be combined with other offers. It is not available from 15 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 inclusive. See all our offers.

What are your opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm to 10pm. We are closed on Mondays (but open on Monday 21 and 28 December, 12pm to 10pm) from 24 to 26 December and on 1 January. Book a table online.

Can I order takeaway?

Yes. Order online with Click & Collect and pick up at the restaurant on Museum Street. You can order for now or pre-order for another day.

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes. Our gift cards can be bought online with a flexible amount from £30 to £300, a perfect present for anyone who loves Sicilian food.

Can you host groups and private events?

Yes. Tell us your date and number of guests on our contact page and we’ll prepare a menu for you.

Getting here

Two minutes from the British Museum

49 Museum Street, Holborn, Bloomsbury, London WC1A 1LY

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Nearest Underground stations

4min walkHolbornCentral · Piccadilly
6min walkTottenham Court RoadCentral · Northern · Elizabeth
8min walkCovent GardenPiccadilly
8min walkRussell SquarePiccadilly

Sicilian restaurant & pizzeria · near the British Museum