Macellaio RC Exmouth Market is an Italian restaurant located in Exmouth Market, in the heart of Clerkenwell, one of London’s most characterful dining districts. Exmouth Market is known for its independent restaurants, cafés and artisan shops, with a lively pedestrianised street that attracts both local residents and visitors. The area sits between Farringdon and Angel, offering excellent transport links and a neighbourhood feel that makes it a popular destination for relaxed dining.
The restaurant occupies a contemporary space that reflects the brand’s identity as a butchery with tables. Macellaio RC is part of a small family of Italian restaurants founded by Roberto Costa, known for showcasing high-quality meat and fish with theatrical presentation. The Exmouth Market site is described as the group’s second restaurant and one that goes back to their origins, with a focus on craftsmanship and traditional Italian hospitality.
The menu centres on premium red meats and Sicilian tuna, served fresh or dry-aged, with a strong emphasis on butchery skills and bold, simple flavours. Dishes include charcuterie, raw beef selections, Apulian burrata, thinly sliced veal with tuna and caper sauce, and a range of steaks, including striploin and tagliata. The restaurant also offers cicchetti-style small plates, such as fried egg with salted tuna and Fassone head meat with dandelion salad, reflecting its surf-and-turf approach. Desserts include Italian classics such as basil-infused cream desserts and apple tarte with caramel.
Macellaio RC also hosts butchery and bakery masterclasses, adding an experiential element to the venue and reinforcing its focus on artisanal preparation.
With its central Clerkenwell location, dedication to high-quality Italian produce and distinctive butchery-led menu, Macellaio RC Exmouth Market offers a bold and immersive Italian dining experience in one of London’s most vibrant food neighbourhoods.