Legit English breakfast at a little Italian hole in the wall. Bring cash, expect to wait, and if you don't mind eating under a heater on the covered patio, absolutely do it, because inside is tiny and crowded-- at least on the patio, while tiny and crowded still, you have room to breathe without bumping into a neighbor. Portions are very generous, especially if you get the double meat one, and the quality is quite good. Would absolutely return again, although my need to not clog my arteries or turn into a whale means it might be a while til I've burned off all the calories from this visit. There were several other breakfast items aside from the proper English breakfast that looked excellent, but couldn't resist the classic. read more

An institution based on how long they've been running. Place was packed on a Friday afternoon but wait wasn't too long and it is expected to be communal seating. Place is tight but the vibes are great. The staff is so friendly and there's constant banter going on which is such a delight. I had to try the full works to get the entire experience and I thought everything was good. I did feel like everything lacked a bit of seasoning but definitely worth at-least one visit for the experience! Also remember they are cash only. read more

E Pellicci - The Whole Lot - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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I've thought about their English breakfast everyday since I've been. I went almost a week ago. It was so much better than an American breakfast, I don't know how I'll live without. My friend and I split the Have the Lot (meat) breakfast plate, which is a full English breakfast. Even after splitting the meal, we were both full and more than satisfied. Every aspect of the meal was delicious, I quite enjoyed the black pudding and beans on toast despite hearing negative things about the combo generally. If I was a local I would be eating here on the daily. It felt very homey and you can tell the staff is hard-working and caring. An amazing family-owned establishment that deserves 5 stars. Highly recommend!! read more

E Pellicci - Classic veggie breakfast plate, the classic meat breakfast plate, and have the lot (meat) breakfast plate - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Friday Jun 20 '25. First morning in London. I left hotel in Kensington before 7 am to get here for The Full English breakfast. My wife and family thought I was nuts to travel 45 minutes across London for an English fry up. Buy hey needs must. Let me start by saying it was absolutely worth it. This was the best restaurant fry up I've ever had. And I'm Irish. It has everything and is easily customizable. I don't like the fried tomato and hate wasting food so I didn't have it. ( See photo). Cumberland sausages, the creme de la creme of sausages, great bacon, black and white pudding, Heinz beans. Wow. Apart from the food this is a family run enterprise and they are a bunch of characters. Nev heard my accent, and spent several minutes narrowing down what part of Ireland I'm from. Why? He suspected, from my accent, he knew where I was from. Because he hears my accent and intonation and expressions daily from his lovely wife who's family come from around the corner from me in Crossmaglen. I'm from Carrickmacross. ( Now living in LA in US) Nev even rattled off the rhyme "From Carrickmacross to Crossmaglen" I finished by adding the line " There are more rogues than honest men ". Without doubt hands down the best fry up outside of an Irish or British home. read more

E Pellicci - It's a tiny location. I got there before they opened. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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What an incredible English breakfast! I saw the restaurant featured on CBS Saturday Morning and it lived up to the hype!!!! The one thing that needs to be made clear is that it is a "cash only" establishment!!! read more

E Pellicci - The full English! - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I never write reviews, but my experience here so was exceptional I knew I had to! I had arrived right when they opened on a chilly Friday morning and was the first one there, so I truly got to experience the welcomeness and hospitality of Nevio and his family. He makes you feel as though you're an old friend, instantly connects with anyone, and will leave you well fed with a smile on your face. I got the full English breakfast and it was amazing, but it's Nevio and his family that is what sets this place apart. I could go on and on, but trust me that this is THE place to go. Went ahead and got some pesto to go and some shirts to bring back with me to the states, and he gave me tons of places to visit while on my trip. I would travel all the way to London just to come here again. read more

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Stumbled across this famous cafe in Bethnal Green road, fantastic staff bubbly, chatting away to all the customers. 125years old this year amazing!!! Food was spot on, way too much for me to finish but the lady working Anna let me take it home for later. I will definitely come back, but avoid Saturday and Friday as it's so busy they que down the road. read more

E Pellicci - E.Pelicci - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I wanted to love this place so bad, but unfortunately my experience was far from this. When my friend and I arrived, there was a line (as expected). When our turn came, we were welcomed and seated in their tiny but cozy outdoor seating area. We got our drinks, and placed our food order. 20 mins passed and then 30 mins. We noticed the party of 10 that was seated some time after us all had their food, which I found was a little odd so we decided to ask the status of ours. The older gentleman we asked didn't pay much attention to us, quickly saying someone will check on us and shifting his attention elsewhere. 40 mins passed, and we asked somebody else who also practically ignored us, saying our server would check on us. More time passed, this time I watched as the large party seated after us paid and left. Meanwhile we still had yet to be served our meal let alone be checked on by said server. Our food finally came out after almost an hour of waiting. I ordered the full english breakfast, which was pretty generously sized and had a good taste. I wouldn't go as far as to say it was amazing though. Given the crappy service, I definitely don't think this place is worth going out of your way for. I get that it's a small mom and pop shop and wasn't expecting the food to come out quicky, but the fact that we were basically ignored mutliple times just did not sit right with me. Meanwhile, as I waited I watched as staff came up to other tables here and there, laughing and having small talk. They seem like nice staff, just seems like they pick and choose who gets great service. read more

E Pellicci - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

This place is cash only. When one of the dishes came, we realize we had no flatware or napkins. The server said nothing about coming back with them. When she did, she placed unceremoniously on the table. The servings were generous. The food was terrible. The place was a dive. Some customers knew the people working in the kitchen. We were seated next to the kitchen window. There was this customer who talked so loudly to a staff member from the window. It felt like we were in a pub. It wasn't worth the effort to get here. read more

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Hiya , I honestly could not recommend this cafe enough my family and I have been going there for many years. The food is outstanding served fast fro minted chicken rolls to pasta , full English to with many dishes to choose from it's authentic , good value for money . I'm also a quality chef myself therefore it's not to often that the food is cooked with hearty rustic , using only seasonal fresh produces locally. And well as for the family the own and run together are welcoming , always u have Nev who's always full of beans therefor Brightons up your day. Then u have the lovley Anna bless her , most sociable person I pronely know. Interested in ppl and take the time to chat . blondie Babe read more

I have to talk about this place...E. Pellicci Cafe. What a lovely, fantastic little spot! We visited London this past August, so this review is a little late. We made the 45 minute commute to Bethnal Green from Central London to check them out. When we arrived 2 minutes before they opened. Not long after we were seated a steady trickle of folks started coming in. Within 30 mins of opening, the place was full! Nevio Jr, the current owner runs the cafe with the rest of the family and staff. They are all very personable and seems to be rather popular in their community. We wanted to try their English breakfast, so husband ordered the classic set. Meanwhile, I heard good things about their pesto pasta dish (after all, they are Italian!). I was pleasantly surprised that they serve pasta all day. Did I order a bowl of Penne Pellicci at 8 am? I sure did! They topped it off with Bolognese because "you should try it!". They applauded when I finished it off and called me the "young lady who ordered pasta for breakfast"; "She must be Italian!" Hey, it's dinner time somewhere in the world . (And thank you so much for calling me young ) The best pasta breakfast, if I could lick the plate I would. And that English Breakfast? Is as excellent as they say! It will be hard to top that. They told us that his Mamma Maria was baking bread pudding and we could stay to have some. We have a full day planned so we regretfully couldn't. Next time, we should definitely try the Have the Lot set and bread pudding! read more

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I have been wanting to go here ever since I saw JOLLY's YouTube video with Sorted Food, and I'm so happy I did. :) Top notch customer service!! The employees that work here are so friendly and make conversation with everyone who walks in. I've never felt more welcome. I ordered the full meat breakfast and it was so hearty and delicious! You definitely won't leave feeling hungry. My sister ordered the pesto pasta, and she enjoyed it. There is an option of adding ragu to the pasta, or you can keep it vegetarian. Then, they will add parmesan and pepper at your table. It's a small restaurant, but you will feel right at home. It gets quite busy even on a weekday, so be sure to get there early as they only provide walk-ins. Also, they only accept cash, no cards. Luckily there is an ATM right across the street! read more

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OMG! This place is the best! After a 7 hour flight from Toronto to London, we checked our luggage at the hotel at 0700 and took the tube to East London to find this place. We had seen it on an installment of The Dish on the CBS Weekend News a few months prior and knew we had to check it out. It exceeded our expectations! When we arrived, the line to get in was 15 people deep. The wait was eased by the owner, Nevio, greeting patrons in the line. He is a very personable chap. When we got seated, he approached us and struck up a conversation. We told him it was our 33rd wedding anniversary that morning. After that, he brought multiple patrons to our table and let them know it was our 33rd anniversary. His mother even came over to offer her blessing. The food was great! Initially, my wife planned on pancakes and Nevio reserved three of them for her. She then decided on the full English breakfast. When Nevio saw that, he gave her the "thumbs up". I also got the full English. The food was incredible! We are headed back to London next September and will definitely return to E. Pellicci's. Nevio's cousin, Tony, gave my wife a chunk of his mother's famous bread pudding before we left. It was delicious. We felt like family at E. Pellicci's. Thank you to the Pellicci family. If you travel to London, I highly recommend you visit this fine establishment. Check out the news story. https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=pellicci%27s+cbs+the+dis&mid=8B17CF4484E71E9523DC8B17CF4484E71E9523DC&FORM=VIRE&ajaxhist=0&ajaxserp=0 read more

My husband is big on breakfast so I was a bit hesitant since I'm not a fan. However, when in London you have to try a full English breakfast so we had to do it right. We made sure to come early to have a shorter queue, and boy were we glad we did. The line got long quick!! Once we sat down inside, the chaos and buzz was thrilling! Seeing the cook talk through the window to patrons and everyone is joking loudly with each other it was so much fun. The breakfast was so good! When Ana came around with the pesto, it got even better. Do ask for a sample and buy a jar for home because it was to die for... We had such a great time here due to the staff and owners. Ana, was so sweet and funny. She took the time to get to know every one of her customers as you check out. I can't wait to come back to try all their Italian dishes. Definitely worth a trip across the pond for. Thank you Ana and family for the hospitality this place is a gem and we can't wait to be back sooner than later! read more

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This is a very small place. But there was a line (queue). I can see why. The food was very good. The server was extremely friendly and gregarious. We had a variety from mince pie to English breakfast to pasta, and it was all really good. A bit of a walk from the tube stop, but worth it. read more

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This is what I've been waiting for in London! This little cafe came out of nowhere with unmatched hospitality and warm conversation. We had cafe Americano, tea, and cappuccino with "have the lot meat" (full English breakfast). The food was fresh, coffees and tea hot and perfect when you add sugar. All for a reasonable price. We had some fun banter with a few gentleman and felt like one of the family. After getting a chilly reception from some of the locals, we were especially appreciative of this gem. Highly recommend! FYI: cash only read more

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Excellent food and even better service!! This was such a cute local spot for a great English breakfast. There was a bit of a line out the door and a wait for us to be seated, but fortunately we didn't wait too long for our party of 2. One of the servers was so funny and just a joy to be around. He was walking around talking to all the guests and making jokes, I didn't catch his name, but he was super charismatic! I really wanted a traditional English breakfast before leaving London, and this really was the perfect place to stop at for one of the best English breakfasts you'll find. This place is very small, diner-like, and simple, but the food is hearty and will leave you full and satisfied. I got the Have the Lot Full English Breakfast, and it was a full platter (could honestly split it between two people and still be very satisfied). It was a great combination of egg, sausage, ham, hashbrowns, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans, and fried toast. Also--note *fried* toast--like the deep fried the whole slice of bread (so good but how can you go wrong with this). Everything was delicious and extremely filling--I could not finish my plate. I would definitely look to come back here next time I'm in London! read more

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Easily best full english I've ever had. We had to wait a bit to sit, but really wasn't bad at all. I'd recommend getting there early to get ahead of the crowd. Super friendly staff, cozy environment, and unbelievably high quality food. Very recommended! read more

E Pellicci - Full English - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Awesome food, you know that slogan " here you're family"? Holds true in this establishment.. the moment you come in they make you feel like one of their regulars.. would definitely come back when i return to London read more

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All the reviews about this place are spot on. The best place for a full English breakfast in London that I've been to so far. Also the people are so nice! It's a family run place and you can tell they are having fun and they make it such a fun dining experience. It also didn't hurt they gave me a bread pudding to try as I was leaving (which was also delicious). read more

E Pellicci - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

What can I say, E freakin Pellicci. What an amazing experience. I must admit I did talk down on English breakfast before coming to London. I am proud to say my first English breakfast was here and I have been converted! The fry toast is also an excellent option and the staff couldn't be more exceptional. It's family owned and it's been feeding eastenders and the world for years. You can sit inside or out but I suggest inside seating if you can. Don't you ever come to London without visiting this place. You would indeed be playing yourself. I'll be back and I hope to see some of you there. read more

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If I ever come back to London, I will definitely be back to this place. The Full English Breakfast was the best I had out there. The service was impeccable! They even sent my mom home with some cake (for the nonna). And the place had a great vibe to it. read more

It has been so long that I have enjoyed an eating establishment as I did with E Pellicci. The food is solid - we ordered both the "a lot of meat" English breakfast and a plate of delicious pasta with pesto. But what really stood out is how fun loving and sweet the waiting staff was. We ended up sitting with two strangers and we got talking, and the staff enabled that, came by our tables constantly to joke around with all of us. I can understand why this is a true British and London institution. I definitely will go back when I visit London again. read more

Perfect in every way. The best full English we had while in London. The best experience we had while in London. The warmest, friendliest people we met while in London and so we went back twice! What a great experience. So many people want to visit because of the Kray Brothers. That's not why we wanted to visit. We wanted to visit because we love great food. Nobody makes food with love like Italian people do. They have a passion and zest for life and put so much of that in their food. We can't say enough about the experience and the great food. Perfect all around! It's hard to explain the warmth and family feeling we got as soon as we walked in the door. It was such a great experience read more

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One of the must do items for our trip in London was to eat a traditional full English breakfast. At first we were leaning toward some restaurants near our hotel like The Wolseley or The Breakfast Club, but we decided to mix it up and go a little farther out to the "greasy spoon" joints that the real locals go to. E Pellicci was actually a really easy trip from the Liverpool station to Bethnal Green. The area was definitely a bit different from the touristy areas in London but it felt pretty safe while walking during brunch hours. At first I was thrown off by the menu because it had a huge Italian flag on it and I wasn't sure if it was more of an Italian restaurant rather than a spot that specializes in English breakfast, but the pictures and reviews convinced us to give E Pellicci a shot. Ambiance / Service: When traveling, I'm usually the type that likes to plan ahead and go to places that offer reservations. While it's more convenient, they are typically pricier and have a more generic ambiance that caters to tourists. You'll miss out on these hidden gem restaurants that are full of charm and character. I'm so glad that we decided to come to E Pellicci because this place was definitely a memorable experience. When you walk in there's probably only 7 or 8 tables inside. It was a little intimidating because it seemed like it was packed with regulars and we were just tourists that had no clue what the process is and what to order. However, the owners and the servers were so warm and welcoming, and immediately made us feel at home. It was awesome just people watching and observing the banter between everyone. The owner knew the names of literally everyone who walked in the door and they all had history and inside jokes together. Eating here really did feel like a family dinner. It was fun and the room was loud and full of energy. You should fully expect to mingle with the locals and share your table with any new incoming people that are looking to be squeezed in at any available seat. The owner was chatting it up with us about the Chicago Bears, and all the servers had a great sense of humor just joking around with everyone. I'm not used to this type of communal atmosphere, and it just made the breakfast even more enjoyable. Food: They don't mess around when it comes to the food. You realize the markup of the touristy areas in London when you see the amount of food you get here and the super reasonable prices. I got the Have The Lot Meat Full English Breakfast, and there was just a massive amount of hearty food on the plate. Being an English brekkie rookie, I'll break down my initial thoughts: Cumberland Sausage - A fat link of pork sausage that a nice snap on the outside. Full of flavor and super juicy. Egg - Standard over easy egg. The runny yolk is the perfect binding agent to fuse all the elements together in each bite. Bacon - More like slices of Canadian bacon / ham rather than the typical strips of crispy bacon. Sear on the outside to give it a slight crisp. Hash Brown - Two huge triangles of some of the best hash browns I've ever had. Super crispy on the outside and a thick center of fluffy shredded potatoes. Black pudding - I was a little nervous about this one because I'm not the biggest fan of blood sausage. However, it fit right in when you mix it with all the other elements. The flavor was actually more subtle than I was expecting and the texture was softer and more paste-like than the Cumberland sausage. Mushrooms - A mound of sautéed mushrooms to give some umami punch. These either had a dusting of flour on the outside or were cooked to the point of caramelization because there was a nice crust that formed on the outside of the mushrooms that gave it an awesome texture. Beans - The beans threw me off at first because it's not a typical breakfast ingredient, but they were slightly sweet and served as a good filler piece in each bite so you're not just eating all meat. Tomatoes - Juicy tomatoes with a slightly charred edge. They were the pop of freshness among the greasiness and the perfect distraction to cut through all the salty/fatty meat. Toast - Talk about buttering your toast. This piece of toast seemed to have been dipped in butter and then pan fried haha. It's the perfect vehicle to hold it all together in each bite. Overall, E Pellicci was hands down one of the best and most memorable meals of our trip. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is fun, and the people are just so generous and sincere. The owners are so nice, and they even hooked it up with some free bread pudding to go before we left. We will definitely return here if we're ever in London again. read more

E Pellicci - Full English Breakfast - sausage, bacon, egg, hash brown, black pudding, beans, grilled tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, fried toast - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Delicious and wonderful full English breakfast. Highly recommended. Great service, everything was perfect!

Best english breakfast i've had. Family was sooo friendly

10000/10. Nev, the owner, was hilarious and charming and spoke to a lot of the customers and really made you feel welcome. Bacon is a little different from the states (a little game-y?), but not bad. Definitely get the toast fried and tea with cream and sugar to go along with your meal. The "American" coffee was pretty strong lol. We ordered the "have the lot" so we could try the black pudding. Honestly, pretty dang good! Overall, wonderful experience for my first full on English breakfast! read more

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The best full English breakfast in all of London - with the warmest, more gracious hosts to boot. The food is hot, fresh, well-priced and plentiful and the comedy routine of the Pelicci family should not be missed either. Always packed with friendly faces, and bubbling with excitement and energy, breakfast at E Pelicci on a Saturday morning is one of my favorite experiences, and one you shouldn't miss out on while in the Shoreditch area. read more

Full English Breakfast! This is a family-owned restaurant since 1900. It was a little out of the way from where I was staying in London but it was worth the trip. They made us feel very welcomed They joke around and laugh with everyone that comes in and especially with their regulars! They definitely make you feel right at home The food was amazing and the so cheap! To make things even better, the owner gave us free bread pudding! If you are even in London, be sure to put this on your list! read more

Best English breakfast in London and great Italian cappuccinos. Friendly staff and reasonably priced.

The best food I've had on my whole trip! Crazy rt because it's SO affordable. Got the homemade minestrone, homemade Cannelloni & the English breakfast! Recommend them all! The staff is the sweetest the guy we got was funny and nice and knew everyone and really made us feel welcomed and at home! Thank you guys!! read more

A must stop each time back in London. The place is small so people share tables. The go to for us is the full English breakfast. Good as usual but the diner at the next table got a pie with gravy and chips for breakfast. I'll have to try that next time since it looked so good. The food and the atmosphere is good but what makes this place great are the owners. They definitely make you feel at home and can't wait to see them again. read more

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I've been coming to this cafe since the 60s, with my grandma initially, and many time since. I have frequently eaten here, but frankly not enough. A real piece of East End history, ask to see their book of famous faces, but more importantly have breakfast. You'll love it. Friendly people, great food. Totally recommended read more

Every time when I visit a restaurant or café, I always judge it by their services first. I don't care whether the place is a fine dining one or just a fast food place. It is essential if you want people to come back. And I reckon this place has done an excellent job. It really made my day when I came here for breakfast. I can totally see why this place is always crowded. Very good and friendly waiters. Very good and fulfilling breakfast as well. The americano is excellent! I definitely recommend it to those of you looking for a good meal with some rich heritage. read more

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My first breakfast in London and boy did it not disappoint. This place was FANTASTIC. Oh my god what a diamond in the rough. Small cozy smells like mmmmmmmmmm Delish !!!!! Fresh baked pastries, bread and coffee aromas fill the air. The owner and his family are there to greet you the second you step inside. Ask to see their photo album, the list of celebrities who have eaten there are quite cool. Coffee was perfect, breakfast was spot on and their homemade special recipe bread pudding is TO DIE FOR!!!! you'll kick yourself for weeks if you leave without trying it. Enjoy read more

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Visited London for 2 days and wanted authentic food, nice small family owned since 1901. Great food, good price and nice hospitality. read more

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Great spot, and one of the best places to eat the full English breakfast and Italian food in London for the last 100 years! This little cafe is situated in one of the most multicultural and gentrified London neighbourhoods. You just have to stop at Bethnal Green underground station and just walk for a mile or so in the main road. The cafe is very, very little and can be quite packed with costumers at lunch hour. I have to say that the staff (they were all part of the same family) was very friendly and engaging. They were able to speak different languages and really entertain the costumers! Even my brother accidentally encountered the grandmother of the owner - who also happens to be the chef of the restaurant - and they even had a little chat together. I will never forget the service! The food was excellent. We all ordered the full breakfast which tasted like no full breakfast I've tasted before. Everything looked fresh and cooked to perfection. The apple crumble and the black coffee were also delicious. At the end of our meal, the waitress gave us a slice of home made cake her grandmother made specially for new costumers. She said we should try their freshly made pastas the next time we eat there. I can't wait to eat there again somewhere in the future. Overall, this is a very authentic and genuine place to eat Italian food in London, and the prices are reasonable. Highly recommended to anyone visiting the city. read more

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Let me tell you, this family owned small restaurant started our vacation off right! Our waiter Nev.... HILARIOUS. His mother works in the kitchen and she is 78! She said hello... adorable. Breakfast was hearty and stuck to our bones. Americano was great. The entertainment factor was top notch. I feel I started London out "proper." And to make it more perfect for my American self... they had cholula hot sauce. Applause!!! read more

E Pellicci - English breakfast - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I've been back three times now and E Pellici is consistently the best food we've eaten in London and one of the most memorable experiences! Just wanted to update and attach this yummy photo :) read more

E Pellicci - Italian Near Me - London, XGL