A bustling Soho institution celebrating regional Italy, where the long marble counter offers the best seat in the house for a tour of small plates.
Ordering Strategy
The menu changes twice daily. Most dishes come in small or large sizes; order a variety of small plates to share. Solo diners or couples should absolutely sit at the counter.
What to order
Shaved Radish, Celeriac & Pecorino Salad
This Umbrian-inspired dish is a menu staple; critics highlight it as a standout example of the kitchen's 'unfancy charm' and regional focus.
Ossobuco 'in bianco' with risotto Milanese
A substantial and deeply flavoured dish that reviewers describe as 'so good we're still thinking about it over a week later.'
Sanguinaccio
A sweet pâté of pig's blood and chocolate; while daring, reviewers compare it to a 'lightweight version' of Nutella and a fascinating 'diversion' into regional Abruzzo sweets.
Olive stuffed with minced pork and veal
Specifically called out as perhaps the 'better bar snack' than any other in London, making it an essential small bite to start.
What to skip
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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 55 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 12 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
4 Elite · 1 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.6★ (3,600 reviews)
Good to know
The back dining room is noisier and less atmospheric than the front counter. If dessert options don't thrill, their sister gelateria, Gelupo, is directly across the street.
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