A minimalist, chalkboard-menu Italian spot in Peckham defining the modern neighbourhood restaurant with its unfussy, confident handling of seasonal produce and fresh pasta.
Ordering Strategy
The menu is strictly seasonal and changes daily. Order a pasta dish as a starter or to share before a meat/fish main. Note that the Soho location is permanently closed; this analysis applies to the original Peckham site.
What to order
Pappardelle with Lamb Shoulder Ragu
Jay Rayner calls these 'broad, silky ribbons' a 'standard bearer' for the restaurant, featuring meat cooked down until only the 'deep flavor' remains.
Braised Featherblade of Beef
A staple of their 'straightforward' dinner menu, this hearty cut is typically served with 'confit garlic mash' and bitter greens like cime di rapa.
Pressed Pig's Head with Salsa Verde
Rayner describes this as a 'Jackson Pollock on the plate,' featuring meat fried to the color of 'copper and rust' paired with a 'salty, acidic' green sauce.
Salted Honey Ice Cream
Often served with olive oil cake, this signature dessert is praised for its 'authentic mastic elasticity.'
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (90%)
Editorial Weight 57 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 8 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 14 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 3 Editorial · 5 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (977 reviews)
Good to know
Sunday lunch offers a great value set menu. The room can be noisy due to hard surfaces. Booking is recommended as it remains a neighbourhood staple.
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