I have never experienced such a wonderful & warm welcome from a restaurant before. The food was…read moreabsolutely fantastic and the service was second to none. I will definitely be recommending this restaurant to everyone I know!!

Great food and friendly service. Came here with my husband and was very impressed with the flavor…read more Will be back soon.

Apollo Pizzeria is quite an unassuming restaurant front, with neon signage and what looks to be a…read moresmall space inside that won't fit many people in at all. Luckily, there are also more tables tucked away downstairs. While the upstairs space is quite clean and wood-y, downstairs felt more like we were in an Italian's actual house. A little run-down perhaps, but I did enjoy the intimate vibe and charmingly slightly mismatched decor. Two of us had a carafe of Ciello Bianco Sicilian white wine to share (£12.50) ...and honestly, it wasn't really all that. It was drinkable, sure, but I imagine the slightly more expensive Sauvignon might have been a better choice. As a starter, I had a portion of olives (£3). I was super happy to discover they were ALL green olives rather than black ones, and there were definitely a good amount in the pot for my three quid. I decided to go all out and order the most expensive pizza on the menu, the Guanciale (£11). Mainly as it had PORK CHEEK on, which definitely isn't something you'll find yourself munching on during a 2am drunken Dominos order. The base was really thin, and floppy rather than crispy, so it was a bit of a challenge to eat with my hands (knife and fork for pizza? Nahhh). But I did it! And it was tasty as heck. The sauce was perfectly tomato-tasting and not too thick or 'processed'-seeming. And the smoked cheese on it was fantastic - chewy, melty mozarella. I even ate the actual tomatoes on it, which is odd considering I'm not normally a fan of raw tomato - but they did work really well with the overall toppings, so I actually did enjoy them. Although it was £11 for my pizza, they also do cheaper and equally tasty options - the Diavola is £9.45 - a spicy sausage, chilli and mozzarella gem that definitely had a good kick to it. The portion sizes were great too - about what I'd expect for a pizzeria in London at that price, really. Apollo is unfortunately a bit out of the way for me to head to regularly, but if you're in the area and love your pizza, it's most definitely worth checking out. The homely vibe that extends from decor to dishes is a great alternative to the constantly busy Franco Manca just a few doors up, and Apollo defininitely offers very good value for money and, most importantly, great taste.

Incredible smoked cheese on the veggie (courgette and peppers) pizza. I actually ate the whole damn…read morepie (covers face in shame) save for one slice. Whilst I think tomato sauce could have pepped up the flavour, it's the cheese and the nicely chewy pizza dough that really made the pizza. I'm dinking a star just because some bits and bobs were too burnt. But yay for the friendly waitress who had my takeaway order put in despite it being a busy night. Thanks!

The food is a bit overpriced for what it is, and maybe somewhat bland (which is possibly quite…read moretypical of Hungarian cuisine- I have no idea), but otherwise the ambiance was pleasant. I had the pea soup (which is not the fanciest thing on the menu.) The waiter (who is also one of the proprietors it seems?) actually talked my friend out of ordering an extra main dish, on the basis that the main dish he ordered would be big enough to satisfy. And it turned out to be true... However, if this business does badly on a purely financial level, you will know why! A good place to have a chat with a friend, or for a first date. Nothing seems to last very long in this location, so check it out before it disappears.

I feel bad putting down such a local independent business, and the organic ethos is fantastic…read more We came as a party of two on an early Friday evening. I had called and booked a table, which wasn't necessary at 7pm, but by the time we left at 9pm the place was quite full. The service started quick, but after we finished we struggled for around 45 minutes to get the bill. Luckily we had a lot to talk about. We ordered some herbal teas, a soup each to start, and for the main course we shared a pickled cucumber salad, potatoes and the Hungarian stew. The food, at least for my part, was quite disappointing. The £6 vegetable soup, was just (seemingly frozen) peas and carrots in a vegetable broth. My friend seemed to enjoy her chicken soup, so we were doing ok until the main arrived. The potatoes were actually great! But I couldn't stomach much of the cucumber salad, another pricey choice at around £4 for pickled cucumber and a tablespoon of yogurt. What really got me, was the Hungarian stew. I'm a vegetarian, so when our waiter asked if we wanted the additional sausage topping, we said 'no,' naturally. Despite this, the dish came with sausage. By this time, restaurant had become busier, our waiter didn't return to ask how our meal was and we couldn't get his attention. When it came to finally receiving the bill, we told him about the issue, but he disputed. He told us we did order it, though he 'thought it was strange' we didn't eat any of it, and so proceeded to charge us for it. He even made a comment like 'if you had told me you didn't want it, I wouldn't eaten it,' what?! That's a pretty strange thing to say. It's a massive shame, as I'd seen this place around for a while and I really wanted to like it. I still love the shop-restaurant setup and the picnic themed tables and plants. I can really get behind the lifestyle they're representing, but I don't think I'd ever go back, unless it's just for the potatoes.

Really great Italian food and an amazing selection of wines! The service was excellent and the…read moreatmosphere was lovely. Perfect spot for a date night. Would definitely come back!

Food was mediocre..:at best. Expensive. Untrained and Uninformed wait staff…read more Pretty restaurant with nice ambiance.

Good food but service was lacking. Drink order was forgotten and we had to ask for it again. The…read moreservers did not seem to understand English very well as there seemed to be confusion throughout the meal. We loved the pumpkin soup! Rich and a bit chunky, it was great for a cold blustery day. Overall a nice restaurant and lovely decor. Pumpkin soup Linguine with hand picked crab, chilli, and amalfi lemon Chestnut pappardelle with Gressingham duck ragout and pistachio

We found L'Anima after deciding we fancied an Italian meal near our hotel and found it on Qype…read more The restaurant is on the ground floor with an open and brightly lit interior and a view of the kitchen; the staff were friendly and helpful. There were a couple of specials based on the fact that they had a white truffle, and they brought the truffle to the table in a jar. The starters (£9.50-18.00) were very good, but the mains (£12.50-33.50) were even better: a piece of tuna with some vegetables, and slow roasted black pig belly with a sauce. The puddings were excellent too: a 20 minute wait was well worth it for Malaga soufflé (£12.50) and the chocolate cake with saffron pear & mascarpone (£9.00) was lovely too. The nicest Italian restaurant I've ever had the pleasure to visit.

So, I went and stayed in an AirBnB in Shoreditch, since it is a pretty hip area of London, though…read moreit really isn't my favourite. However, this pub was pretty awesome, and it certainly has that real hip vibe that you would find in an inner-city suburb. It certainly does have an awesome vibe, and some pretty cool beers as well.

Formally known as Bethnal Green Pleasure Unit, this is a fun and packed venue on Bethnal Green Rd…read more I used to go to Pleasure Unit a lot so was intrigued to see how it had changed. I walked in for the first time since it's name change and it smelled really badly of sewage! This put me off, but i persevered and have since been back a lot. The atmosphere is great, and they have an immensely gay night on a Friday hosted by a few chaps from Horsemeat Disco and Disco Bloodbath. A great place to end a Bethnal Green pub crawl, or a welcome change from Shoreditch, check out their website for listings.

Excellent food perfectly prepared and served. Service was very good. We had pan fried sardines…read moreand avocado with prawns in a creamy sauce as appetizers. Both were excellent. Gnocchi and veal dishes were main courses. Veal was perfectly cooked' moist and tender. Gnochhi in cheese sauce was rich, but excellent. Tiramisu for dessert was authentic and outstanding. I'll be going back often while I'm here. Wonderful food, ambiance, and service.

Pasta's are okay, but the pizzas are nothing special. Overall quite pricey for what you get.read more

We were in the mood for Italian during a recent trip to London and luckily Prezzo was right across…read morethe street from the Hard Rock Hotel where we were staying. The menu is your typical Italian fare, complete with all different pastas, pizzas, wine and cocktails. The service was absolutely excellent and our waiter was attentive with our drink refills, appetizer, and entrees. The food is certainly nothing you couldn't find elsewhere, but I thoroughly enjoyed my pizza and my fiancé liked his spaghetti carbonara. The convenience of the location is unbeatable when staying in the area and is a nice place to get a pizza fix.

Great location and exceptionally friendly staff. The garlic bread (essentially a flatbread) was…read moredisappointing, but the pizza and spaghetti bolognese were both outstanding. I would come back the next time I am in town.