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Cecconi's

3.8 (6 reviews)
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Canto Corvino - Risotto with truffles!

Canto Corvino

(12 reviews)

Aldgate

Great Italian food, lovely decor and brilliant service. Highly recommended. A good selection of…read morewine.

With a name meaning Song of the Raven and its twinkling, beckoning lights, Canto Corvino should be…read morea stand out in the little gastro nook that is Spitalfields. It's also basically on my street and one of the few sit downs open on weekends! However, each of my visits yielded a variable experience, meaning the quality consistency is lacking which means I wouldn't recommend it to a good friend. Not a good thing when it comes to lesser known restaurants. My first time, I was drawn in by the golden lights radiating from the bar and the warehouse lighting which looks almost chic when paired with the exposed brick and glass embellishments. Although my boss and I were the only ones here, the staff paid little to no attention to us - no greeting or any mind paid to us until we physically walked over the bar, distracting the group chatting away in their huddle. The wine was on the pricier side. The second time I came, the place was brimming with city brokers having Thirsty Thursday. The prosecco was decent and we had a nice time. Until we got the bill for the 3 shots of tequila we had which totalled £48. So that's over 15 pounds for each shot...when we queried the bill, the staff explained that the quality of the tequila he poured us explained the cost, exasperated with our stupidity. We said we were not going to pay for that just because when asked what kind, we had probably said "whatever" or "doesn't matter". Doesn't that usually mean house stuff? The third time I had post-birthday party brunch here where I opted for the Italian breakfast which means eggs, soppresetta, sour dough with pate?, tomato, and tuscan sausage. My tastebuds were (to be fair) taking a beating due to the hangover but it was just mediocre at best. Plus the stuff on the sour dough was strange and unpleasant. Canto and I are neighbours and I don't give up on my neighbours.

Carluccio's - Carluccio's breakfast magnifica

Carluccio's

(2 reviews)

Spitalfields

Familiarity breeds contempt and as such good old Carluccio's doesn't exactly set the pulse racing…read moreas a possible short lunch stop off in an area full of wonderful independent eateries. So a big shout out to the old man (if indeed he has anything at all to do with the place) for continuing to do the simple things really well and not charge the earth for it. My mushroom soup bucks the trend by steadfastly refusing to be the creamy, comfy clagged up version but instead a thin but powerful broth choc full of a variety of dried mushroom and the added bonus of small pieces of ham. It's a rustic affair, bravely done and all the better for it. A refusal to fall into the prissy traps. Arancini and a side of roast new potatoes for my nibblish mood don't disappoint either. The arancini's crispy shell giving way to unctuous insides and the potatoes perfectly crunchy and salty and rosemar-y. Again, simple stuff done very well. The arancini and the potatoes came to about £8. I'd rate that a bargain. Carluccio's wherever you go always feels bright and airy and modern. This one has the added advantage of being on Spittalfields so you can watch the groovy wordbenders whizz by on their hover boards and scooters playing spot the person without funky facial hair. Service is professional and smiley. I know it's a chain and that's a dirty word. I know the food was probably made somewhere in warehouse in Hemel Hempstead. But hats off to a place that hasn't forgotten its roots and continues to serve simple Italian fare in smart surroundings at excellent prices.

Carluccio's is always a "safe pair of hands", but nothing more. It serves as a good backup: when…read moreother places are full or closed I've always counted on getting a table here, and enjoying a decent (never spectacular) meal with friendly service. Unless memory deceives me, they've re-fitted this branch since my last visit, replacing the awful hard chairs with more comfortable ones and re-jigging the lighting and layout. Atmosphere's a bit cosier. The menu has changed somewhat, I tried the duck pappardelle labelled "new". As expected it was very decent, generous portion, but not mind-blowing. One thing I do love here is the coffee, I always get a second one to take away it's so good. I think they edge out the independent coffee shops in the area for flavour.

Padella Shoreditch

Padella Shoreditch

(6 reviews)

Liverpool Street / Broadgate

Stopped by for a quick weekday dinner -- I had a reservation for 7:00pm, and it was really busy…read morearound then, so definitely plan ahead! I had the sourdough w olive oil to start -- not a bad choice to whet the appetite, but the real move was to use it to mop up some of the sauce after finishing the pasta :) For my main I ordered the pappardelle with beef shin ragu -- so delicious. The pasta had a wonderful texture, perfectly chewy al dente, and the ragu sauce was rich and savoury without being too oily or heavy. I really liked how the flat pasta and the sourdough bread were able to carry the beef flavour so well. Price point was reasonable (and portion size ended up being quite large!). Would definitely recommend stopping by, and I'd love to come by to try some of their other pasta options.

Pretty good Italian restaurant with a bright atmosphere and home style pastas…read more Pappardelle with beef shin (15.50 GBP) - Well cooked pappardelle with plentiful beef. Although it was decent, it was very ordinary in flavor and I don't have much to add on this one. Fettucine with nduja (13.50 GBP) - This one was also decent, but didn't have much other flavor beyond the pasta, as there wasn't much nduja (or other stuff) in there. There was a generous amount of shaved parmesan on top though. If I were just going off the food, I might give 3 stars, but the nice atmosphere bumps it up a star. There is lots of natural light coming into the space, ample seating, and modern decor. The staff are friendly and the service speed is fast. Overall, I think Padella is a very good option for Italian food in Shoreditch, slightly away from the busiest part of town.

Piccolino

Piccolino

(11 reviews)

£££

Liverpool Street / Broadgate

An excellent choice for after-work drinks and dinner with colleagues…read more The menu is very fancy, with loads of dishes to choose from. For starters, we went for a mix of many, and I can say that, though the calamari alla Romana, the scampi and the Bruschetta are good, carpaccio was the best, both tasty and melting in the mouth. All Mains were mouth-watering, pasta was al-dente, the pizza crust was thin and wood-oven cooked, and for once, I didn't go for a pizza-pasta-risotto (I got agnello alla cacciatora), and i was not disappointed at all ! A great night out, eager to go back !

This restaurant is one of only a few on Exchange Square, which means for any of the people who work…read morearound here this is one of their only options for food (or, perhaps more often, drink) if they want to travel less than one minute away from their buidling. On top of that, many of the people who work around here are finance types that can be free-spirited when it comes to spending. On top of THAT, some of this spending happens on corporate cards. With this backdrop in mind, you can see that Piccolino is set up to succeed. Thankfully, the place is alright. I've been here maybe five or six times (haven't paid yet!) and had a pretty good experience each time. Twice I came for a real, sit-down lunch. The food was great, flavorful, filling and attractive. Most dishes are somewhat expensive, starting around £15 and heading north (but who's counting!). There is a nice wine list and I've enjoyed some good bottles. The beer list is shit, with just the regular pale lagers on keg and one real ale on cask, which is usually in poor condition. I've also had nibbles of the bar food (chips, pizza, etc.) and it's pretty alright. Overall Piccolino is a nice place. The environment is very upscale and the wait staff is kind and efficient. I wouldn't say go out of your way to come here, but for anyone who works in the area it is a good option.

Cecconi's - italian - Updated May 2026

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