A glorious, time-warped mid-century Italian caff where black cab drivers and local creatives queue together for freshly fried sandwiches amidst Formica and family history.
Ordering Strategy
There is no menu on the wall; walk up to the counter and ask Al for recommendations, or order the escalope with 'M&M' (mustard and mayo) to look like a regular.
What to order
Chicken Escalope Sandwich
The restaurant's showstopper; the chicken is boned, bashed, and breadcrumbed in-house each morning, then served on fresh ciabatta with lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, and a crucial squeeze of lemon.
Cappelletti in Brodo
A deeply nourishing meal of hat-shaped pasta floating in a rich, house-made beef and chicken bone broth, served with a 'bronzed, shiny roll' and salted butter.
The Slim Shady
The connoisseur's off-menu order of the escalope sandwich, specifically requested with 'M&M' (mustard and mayo).
Italian coffee in moka pots
A robust, authentic caffeine fix served in traditional moka pots that perfectly matches the 'mid-century modern time-warp' atmosphere.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Tim Hayward (90%)
Editorial Weight 64 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 15 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 2 Editorial · 4 total signals
Public signal
4.9★ (160 reviews)
Good to know
Open weekdays only (Mon-Fri). Hot dishes often run out early in the lunch rush. The shop retains its original 1960s decor.
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