One of my Shoreditch favorites! Great drinks, great service, and food is to do for. Menu changes so I can't even begin to tell you specifics - all I know is that everything I've had here is excellent. read more

Gloria - Greek salad, pan fried branzino, primitivo - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

This summer I had the opportunity to dine at Gloria in London. From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted by the vibrant atmosphere and charming decor that perfectly combines Italian flair with a cozy, welcoming vibe. The menu is a nice variety to traditional Italian cuisine, featuring a variety of dishes that cater to every palate. I started with the Burrata, which was creamy and paired beautifully with fresh tomatoes and basil. For the main course, I opted for the Cacio e Pepe--perfectly al dente with a rich, flavorful sauce. The Tiramisu was great--light, airy, and just the right level of sweetness. The staff were attentive and friendly, which made the dining experience all the more enjoyable. They were happy to recommend wine pairings that complemented our meal well. read more

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Yelp does not seem to have the review following that I experience as my "go to" in the States, but now that you have stumbled on mine, please book a table asap.. Big Mamma Group has a slew of trendy, vibrant Italian inspired restaurants (Gloria, Circolo Popolare, Ave Maria, Jacuzzi & Carlotta) and at this visit we were in London, close to the Shoreditch Trattoria. You can head to TikTok to see a plethora of videos to decide which might appeal to you. I do not think that you can go wrong with any of them, and all command a reservation (with a deposit) way in advance. Ignore the haters, Gloria is the real deal !! How can I say this ? because Lee & I recently spent 2 weeks in Italy, from Milan to Rome in June and IMO, Gloria was some of the best tasting & presented dishes of the ones that we also loved in Bologna, Florence & the hill towns. This is not a huge space, but a charming, well curated Tuscan décor rather than a nightclub type of red velvet space. The upstairs, where we sat, had a main room that was filled with sunshine in a beautiful array of cushioned, circular banquets filled with pillows of stripes & floral. We sat in the back room, a fiesta of wine bottles and wood tables, 2 communal and one that held a party of 20 but was quickly broken down to smaller seating arrangements. We loved watching the fast paced action of decorative porcelain plates and stunning cocktails in Sicilian Moor's Heads...(This is the best explanation that I can describe) The food was beautifully presented & the menu changes monthly. We started with the Albicocca Spritz & I Hate Negroni, perfect. The Trio of Olives offered a perfect garlic-chili brine with our drinks. I would have adored the stunning Tutti Prodotti Tower, a triple tiered stand with cheeses, meat, olives made with love, but we knew it would be too much. The Big Mamma Classic Carpaccio was nothing like I have ever experienced..the delicate texture, the perfect accompaniment of rocket salad, big flakes of 22 mo. aged Parmigiano Reggiano. & balsamic reduction..Chef's Kiss !! In Truffle We Trust..man..Black truffle cream, sautéed oyster mushrooms finished with aioli & loads of fresh black truffle..an amazing sight, an amazing crust and just unparalleled to any of the numerous pizza's that we have experienced. Not a quite a favorite was the Ravioli Allo Strachitunt, my daughter is a ravioli lover but this wasn't the best dish she's had. Lucky I could only eat 1/3 of the Truffled Pizza ! No room for dessert, but they looked fabulous on the tables nearby. The waitress, everything about her was familiar to all of the people we met in italy..her energy, voice, suggestions, no nonsense yet warm conversation Make a resy here if you are in the area, there is no way you will be disappointed, I promise. We had numerous meals in London, and this was a favorite after 2 of the Dishoom's... Read less read more

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Brilliant Italian food in an authentic atmosphere with spectacular service. The tomato salad had bright acidic flavors and a nice crispy topping. The bolognese had perfectly cooked pasta with a hearty sauce. All around great meal. read more

Gloria - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Dinner for 5 this evening was pretty good. Food overall 3.5-4 out of 5. The servers were pleasant, but the service was spotty, with a lack of coordination bringing out dishes. We were waiting literally 5 minutes or so to start eating while awaiting everyone's entrees to appear. We sometimes had to wait too long for reasonable requests to be filled (more water, e.g.), sometimes needing to ask a second time for the same thing. Ambiance was cool, stylish. read more

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Quaity of food attract our heart Wonderfull and amazing view from inside read more

Gloria - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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If you want a nice change from British fare, I would absolutely recommend this Italian place. Not only are the vibes immaculate but so is the menu! I had already tried their restaurant in Paris so I knew the food would be great. You can't go wrong with anything truffle from the menu! I had been dreaming about this truffle pasta for days! All the food was delicious!!! read more

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The reservation when we called in that we tip late. They told us 15 mins grace is formed. It was pouring outside and we have no control of the weather in london. They put us on the corner table right by the entrance... stuffy, people coming in and out pushing my hubby chair nom-stop. By the way, how can they clean the dirts from those plastic flowers on the ceiling? Seriously. The was was cramped, stuffy, and un-welcomed. Front hosstess was full of attitude... I told them they should leave it at home because it's Christmas time, they should be more welcoming... The cheese ball with truffle was extremely salty. The pasta with lamb ragu was so salty. My hubby did not finish it. So the pizza with spicy sausage was salty that my mouth was swollen afterward. We left half of the pizza. The Mozzarella with cracker was ok. The big carpaccio and truffle was the best of all. We did not bother for dessert, we just took off after paid the bill via a QR code on the table. Our server was ok but we felt rushed, pushed out, and absolutely unwelcome. I will not recommend this to any of my food friends nor families, very disappointed visit. I guess they don't care because they are packed on the weekend before Christmas . There so many good places in London, this is definitely NOT a place for me. High blood pressure, claustrophobic, and dirt allergy folks, this is not for you! Be warned! read more

For our last full day in London we sought out a spot that would be good for brunch and my girlfriend stumbled upon Gloria on one of the recommended lists. Gloria opened at 11AM and was a short walk away. We were the first customers of the day with our reservation at 11. Inside is super cute and the seating is comfy- the fabric does show some signs of wear when people have spilled things. Now the food, while not traditional brunch we were searching for, was phenomenal. The lemon and ricotta ravioli and the lemon tiramisu were so fresh and full of that lemon flavor you want when ordering a lemon dish. It's been a few weeks since we visited, but I've thought about this meal almost every day since and wish we had this spot back home. Sometimes the things you aren't expecting turn out to be pretty great and this rang true at Gloria! read more

Gloria - Ravioli di ricotta and limone - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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I'll never forget how good the pasta was! The spring giardino salad was also one of the best salads I've ever had. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and service was great. I wish we could have had one of their desserts (esp that massive piece of pie they serve) but we were so full from the pasta. It was pricey but totally worth it, I can't wait to go back when I visit London again. read more

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Wow! What a vibe!! This place was so fun inside. It was super romantic and elevated. The ambiance was impeccable for a night out in London. The food was delicious. The menu changes every month but i have a feeling you'll get lucky no matter what month you go there. Had the Cacio e Pepe con scampi and it was so creamy so peppery it was delicious. Their brick oven pizza has a massive crust which is so doughy and just so good!!! Totally impressed read more

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A modern, upbeat Italian themed restaurant with a creative Italian cuisine w large selection of pastas and pizza. Food seemed well prepared and presented and would rate a 5 by itself. Traditional Margherita pizza was excellent and Princess Picannte was not overly spicy or hot and had contrasting sweetness from caramelized onions - very good, but different. Weakness of otherwise excellent meal was service - yes, some "authentic" Italian wait staff, which are stretched thin and supplemented with local servers. Result was empty drinks glasses, plates not removed and dessert never offered. read more

Definitely need to make reservations! I'm giving 3.5-4 stars for the great service and accommodation. We were really late for our reservation but they were still able to accommodate us despite being super busy since they are a popular restaurant. Upon seating the waiter explained the menu and gave us his recommendations. We ordered some drinks and appetizers. I love truffle so anything that has truffle appeals me. We ordered: - Empanadas - Honey I truffled the crochetta - Truffle pizza & added prosciutto - Bolognese - Truffle spaghetti (this is 2 servings so you have to share with someone) - Tiramisu I loved the truffle crochetta. Full of flavor. Empanadas were great. I was kinda disappointed in the pizza and spaghetti. I'm a saucy girly and I would have liked the spaghetti to be saucier and more flavorful. It was a bit bland. Pizza was also lacking some flavor. Tiramisu was fantastic and a must if ur a tiramisu lover. We each ordered 2 drinks and bill came out to about 200 GBP for the 3 of us. Overall I enjoyed the apps and dessert more than the entree. I'm glad I got to try out this place but it's not worth coming back for. read more

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First time I've been to Gloria's. The food was great and the portions were fantastic. Great atmosphere and the service was amazing. Next time I'm in London I'll definitely revisit Gloria's for dinner. read more

Gloria - Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Great presentation and decent food. From the green walls to Cacio e Pepe demonstration in a big wheel of cheese, this place has plenty of grammable visual attractions. You might say gimmicky, I guess that depends on your taste. The service is great - fast and friendly. The food is good. Not mind blowing but good. Burrata was served in chilli olive oil with pesto on top. No salt on burrata itself, which I found a bit lacking in seasoning. Basil pesto pasta was ok. It was very salty. I tasted salt but not much of basil, pine nuts or Parmesan. Tiramisu was great, though. No gimmick there. Classic recipe, just very nicely executed. read more

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Great atmosphere. Fantastic food . The bar and wine room was amazing . Location was close to our flat in a good area.

Very cozy vibe, very delicious food, and AMAZING service. One of the best Italian places in London read more

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Honestly the best meal we had during our trip. So good we came home and tried to recreate the dessert. In full transparency we went because it was listed on a website for best brunch spots and made assumptions it would have "brunch food" which it does not, but do not be deterred. Run, don't walk because everything here was wonderful from the service to the atmosphere to the food. I can't say enough good things, besides asking when I can go back! read more

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This is an amazing Italian restaurant in the shore bridge neighborhood. The service was impeccable and the handmade pastas were amazing. The interiors and music also set the stage for a great evening. read more

It's more of a 3.5. Our pasta was undercooked and our server tried to tell us that it was hard because the pasta was fresh? It didn't really make sense because some of the pieces were softer than the others. He did comp the pasta though, and everything else was delicious. The Brooklyn sour was probably one of the best drinks I've had. read more

Gloria - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Love love love!!! 10/10 must go! Absolutely terrific Italian food, dessert was amazing too, & service was top notch! My fiancé and I celebrate our engagement here and it was absolutely one of the most memorable dinners, loved this gem in the shoreditch area! read more

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Really fun Italian experience. Food was delicious, I recommend the espresso martini and get the focaccia bread for an appetizer if you want to be too full for dessert We didn't make a reservation so our table was a tiny one in a little hallway. It felt like they set it up just for us. Ended up being really nice, kind of secluded and quieter. Thanks for making room for us! I didn't take a picture and I'm kicking myself now! The caprese salad was very nice, has melon in it which was different, but still good. read more

A lovely dinner! Everything we ate was utterly delicious!! I was in heaven with each bite. The indoor setting is totally glam. Would happily return again. read more

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I loved the cocktails, food, and vibe. The Peach Bellini was the best I've ever had, and the Margherita Pizza was thick and doughy. I also recommend the extravagant lemon pie for dessert! read more

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I have so many good things to say about Gloria. We'd been to Mamma Primi in Paris a few years ago, and knew we had to come to the sister restaurant when in London. The exterior has much of the same vibe, the food was just as good, and service was even better! We had a server named Leo and he made our night. To start, we got the burrata and olives. For mains, we shared a Margherita Pizza and the Mafaldine pasta in truffle sauce (no pic because we ate it so fast - whoops). Truly heavenly. Just enough food for 2 people. Throughout the night we had a few cocktails, the Summer Margarita and Olive Martini, which were also great. Highly recommend, but make sure to make a reservation in advance. read more

Gloria - Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Not good. Very disappointed. Great ambience though. The linguini and pizza were salty, the fish was not seasoned at all, they did not have rib eye which was on the menu, and the service was mediocre. So..... don't come for food. read more

The service was wonderful and the ambiance was so special. I enjoyed SO much shaved truffle on my pizza. Great food and wine. read more

Gloria - Truffle pizza, small salad, barolo - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Food was ok Service was great Ambiance was really cool downstairs Pizza was great Beef carpaccio was delicious read more

A solid D rating. Atmosphere is nice, cool, and fun but the food and drinks SUCK. We got 3 apps: burrata was gross same with the bread. Only thing decent were the literal olives. Pizza came out cold and soggy! Don't go!!!! read more

This restaurant was filthy on the seats, made it very un appetizing to see stained cushions while we ate our meal. Also no room for legs such a tight seat set up with the table. We wanted to sit somewhere else given the circumstances but as we sat down stairs at a new table there was a smell that filled the room like Sewage or wet dog we couldn't stand it so we asked to go back upstairs as it was our only option. Food was mediocre pizza was nothing to remember, it was all about the decor and the design of the restaurant didn't meet its standards. Food is below average. read more

Gloria - Dirty seats also dirty pillows. Very gross - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Big Mamma Group has done it again. If you're a fan of their Paris restaurants, Gloria will not disappoint. While there are new dishes on the menu, they've also brought over favorites like the black truffle pasta (YUM) and Instagram pizza. The tables are a bit close together but nothing that will truly disturb your experience. All the better to take a peek at what the table next to you is enjoying. There's a small bar near the lobby but no speakeasy (a missed opportunity if you ask me). They only take reservations for large groups but dining solo, they were willing to seat me with another solo dinner so I wouldn't have to wait unnecessarily. read more

Gloria - The Gloria (black truffle pasta) and a Big Mamma (Moscow mule with fresh fruit! - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Food is incredibly average. Service is godawful. Probably the loudest restaurant I have ever eaten in. I don't get the hype here at all.

It was great seeing it so busy and lively. Service wasn't great, seemed a bit disjointed, and never really knew who would be taking care of us since there were several people at varied times to our table. Wish we were told at the beginning of the meal on the time limit, as we felt rushed at the end. Wish we could also move away from the QR code menus. Always better to have a physical one. Salad was nice and refreshing. Burrata was creamy and not too filling. Wish the sourdough was more sour. Pasta was very simple but rich at the same time. Lemon dessert was a bit overhyped. read more

Get the beef carpaccio. You won't regret it. Best meal I've had in my entire life. Flavors are outstanding.

When I realized the Big Mamma group had some locations in London I knew I had to check it out. Last year, I had gone to Pink Mamma in Paris with friends and had a great meal so I had high expectations. You definitely need reservations, the restaurant gets full pretty quickly once they open for dinner. We were seated in the basement, which for dinner was fine but I would recommend asking to be seated upstairs if you have the option. The vibe upstairs is very different from downstairs. They had some great cocktail and cocktail options, I ordered the Big Mamma drink hoping for something refreshing and it delivered. For our started we ordered the Pappa Pomodoro Burrata and the focaccia, a great combination. You can never go wrong with burrata and I would recommend everyone order it. For dinner I had the truffle pasta, which was absolutely delicious. I was worried it may be a bit too truffle-y but it was just the right amount. You could tell the pasta was fresh, it was cooked perfectly. Mafalda is not a type of pasta I have often but I really enjoyed it. My friend ordered the Green Day, which was a pest pasta. I tried a bit and also thought that was great. It actually felt really light which does not happen with pasta often. read more

Unfortunately, my experience at Gloria fell short of my expectations. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the hostess that informed me that the wait time for a table was approximately 30 mins. As I waited at the bar the bartender didn't approach me on the side I was on to take my order. I then decided to order drink at my seat. I was seated within the 30 mins. The ambiance was lively and the restaurant was full. The service at my table was just ok. I ordered the carbonara as well as the focaccia as a starter. The focaccia was a bit hard. Wasn't my fave. Then I recieved the carbonara. The guanciale was supposed to be crispy however it was more burnt than anything, and instead of a creamy base it was quite watery with no flavor. It really was a disappointment. I can't say I recommend this restaurant for its food but if you want a mediocre Italian dinner with good ambiance perhaps give this spot a try. read more

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Amazing experience! We did not have reservations and showed up at the front door with our two kids. One of the gentleman took pity on our no reservation status and was able to get us a table. The servers are kind and attentive. The food was tasty and very reasonably priced. We ordered the pesto and Bolognese pastas and hot chick pizza. We loved everything we ordered but still had food envy watching all the different menu options going to tables around us. I need to go back for the truffle spaghetti. One of the staff even went above and beyond and comped our kids mocktails. Don't miss this great Italian restaurant. The food, music, ambiance and staff are five stars. read more

Gloria is super romantic and cozy. The decor is cute and eye catching. Sitting in our table alone was fun for look around. I love the attention to detail the owners put in.. the tables remind me of having a nice meal in a patio somewhere in Italy. The service was nice and attentive. When we came in the hostess was mesmerized by my boyfriend which I took as a compliment but being a hostess in my teenage years I was trained to respect couples especially being a greeter. The food was full of taste and unlike most of the reviews on here I must say... a u t h e n t i c. I'm sorry if you were expecting some crazy menu or a little Italian chef coming to visit your table. The traditional Italian meal is "instagramable" can't believe I'm using that word lol. The burrata was fresh and gone within 5 minutes. This restaurant is an overall 5 stars. Food ambiance and service! read more

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Lovely atmosphere. The truffle pasta was absolutely delicious but after a while it became difficult to eat because of how creamy and rich it was. The espresso martini was delightful. read more

Gloria - Truffle pasta - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Dear Foodie readers, fresh off the presses... straight from London, a new review for you...located in Shoreditch, which is such a fun & hip part of London...full of clubs, pubs, and great restaurants...we made reservations a month before, to make sure we got in, and even then it was pretty booked. A little piece of Italy awaits you...from the extremely quaint and cozy ambiance, to the glass fish pitcher (made in Italy, and we had to buy one, found it on Etsy lol)...started with the burrata, and ohh my gaaaa it was good. I got the truffle mushroom pasta, it was really really amazing. I don't think you can ever go wrong with truffle anything. We did not have room for dessert, but we had a great evening nestled on one of their comfy booths. The reason it did not get 5 stars was due to a delay in being served, but once we did she was great...I am spoiled from Houston service, if after a min no one has greeted you, then they are already starting off poorly lol We honestly waited a solid 7 min before anyone realized we were there. Nonetheless so worth a visit! read more

Gloria - Beautiful decor - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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