A surreal yet successful mash-up of Italian and Japanese cuisines served in a sleek, monochromatic Dalston space with paper lanterns and high energy.
Ordering Strategy
At the original Dalston location, you are committing to a set kaiseki tasting menu (great value for the volume). If you prefer a la carte pasta and grill options, head to their newer 'Osteria' sibling in Shoreditch.
What to order
Hokkaido milk bread
Consistently hailed as '100% the right way to start any meal,' this bread is celebrated for its cloud-like texture and unique accompaniments like kumquat and burnt honey butter.
Blythburgh pork chop
A massive, hearty option described by critics as a 'beast of a chop' that is so substantial it often requires a doggy bag to finish.
Unagi Risotto
A 'plate of loveliness' that serves as a signature fusion success, blending the oily, smoky richness of barbecued eel with soy butter-flavored rice.
Usman’s Magic Tomato Salad
Described as being in 'witchcraft territory,' this dish features a unique salsa verde granita that elevates the fresh tomatoes into a customer-favorite 'magic' experience.
What to skip
More in Dalston
- Papo’s BagelsNew York Bagels · ££85
- Mangal 2Modern Turkish · £££82
- Ararat BreadPakistani Bakery · £82
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (80%)
Editorial Weight 56 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 15 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 1 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.8★ (1,900 reviews)
Good to know
The brand now has two distinct locations: 'Angelina' in Dalston (tasting menu only, hidden 'Golden Gai' bar) and the newer 'Osteria Angelina' in Shoreditch (a la carte, open kitchen). Reviews suggest the fusion concept works surprisingly well despite sounding risky.
Locations
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
More great dishes in London
- Osteria AngelinaItameshi (Italian-Japanese) · £££84· Shoreditch
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