An achingly stylish, design-led neighborhood spot in Hackney serving nostalgic, regional Italian comfort food in a room that feels like a mid-century film set.
Ordering Strategy
The menu changes frequently, but the pasta is the star—critics suggest skipping the secondi to share multiple pasta dishes and finishing with the tiramisu.
What to order
Tiramisu
Described as 'superlative' and quintessential Italian comfort food, this dish is a staple of the restaurant's nostalgic charm and was even selected for Charli xcx's wedding menu.
Tagliatelle with Venison Ragù
Critics describe this as 'superlative' and 'as good as this dish gets,' featuring firm, fresh pasta topped with a deeply satisfying, gamey sauce.
Passatelli with Lentils
A 'close to life-changing' dish that utilizes a red mullet broth for what critics call a 'touch of genius,' resulting in a heady, salty, seafood-forward flavor profile.
Puntarelle alla Romana
This Roman chicory salad is described as 'plainly perfect' and serves as evidence that the kitchen’s greatness often lies in its ability to let simple, seasonal ingredients shine.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Mina Holland (90%)
Editorial Weight 60 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 10 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 4 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.5★ (292 reviews)
Good to know
The interior features design classics curated by Spazio Leone; booking is essential as it is a small, high-demand neighborhood spot.
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