A magical, fiercely independent neighbourhood deli and café serving daily-changing Italian-leaning plates in a leafy, village-like Vauxhall square.
Ordering Strategy
It's a counter-service setup where you order from the short, daily-changing board. Come with a friend and split a sandwich, a pasta, and a salad.
What to order
Italian-style Sandwiches
Generously filled with seasonal ingredients like mortadella and sweet peppers.
Daily Fresh Pasta
The menu changes daily, but hearty bowls like orecchiette with ragu are regular standouts.
Boutique Ice Cream
Grab a Happy Endings ice cream sandwich or a scoop of La Grotta for dessert.
More in Vauxhall
- DaebakKorean · ££70
- Tea House TheatreBritish / Tea Room · ££60
- Simply BreadCafe / Bakery · £55
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Top critic: Evening Standard (90%)
Editorial Weight 60 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
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Public Signal 12 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 4 total signals
Public signal
4.6★ (601 reviews)
Good to know
Extremely dog-friendly. Indoor seating is notoriously cramped, making it best to visit on a dry day to snag one of the highly coveted outdoor tables on Bonnington Square. Prepare for brusque service during the busy lunch rush.
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