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Trullo

Signal score

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

The sophisticated, older sibling to Padella offering a daily changing menu of handmade pasta and charcoal-grilled meats in a low-lit, linen-clad setting.

Cuisine

Italian

Price

£££

Neighborhood

Islington

Location

300-302 St Paul's Rd

Date SpotGroup Friendly

Ordering Strategy

Reservations are essential. Request the downstairs booths for a moodier date-night vibe, or upstairs for a classic white-tablecloth lunch. The menu changes daily, but the beef shin ragu is a permanent fixture you must order.

What to order

Safe first

Pappardelle with Wood Pigeon

Described as the 'true stars of the piece,' these wide, butter-yellow ribbons of pasta are served in an earthy stew and a ripe gravy that 'insinuates itself into every corner of the dish.'

Hungry

Dorset Lamb Rump

A substantial and expert preparation that is 'charcoal charred outside, baby-cheek pink inside' and properly seasoned, accompanied by a hearty stew of green and yellow beans.

Wildcard

Tagliarini with Brown Shrimps and Courgette

This 'perfectly seasoned and judged' pasta dish is mined with nutty, intense brown shrimps, fine strips of courgette, and a hit of chilli.

What to skip

Skip

Long-baked Aubergines— Despite having a 'soft, melting texture,' multiple reviewers have noted an aggressive 'over-salting' of this particular dish.

Good to know

Unlike its sibling Padella, you can (and must) book tables here. There is no counter seating; this is a traditional sit-down trattoria experience.

Locations

Islington300-302 St Paul's Rd

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