I went into Gallo Nero II, my local Italian deli the other day to see if they had Fernet Branca, an…read moreItalian liquor which according to my friends tastes like cough medicine (fools - It's a marmite kind of situation). They did, at quite a reasonable price too. As for the rest, they have everything a good deli should have; a glass counter stuffed with meats and cheeses and fresh pasta, shelves laden with everything you could ever need to make an Italian style feast and friendly, if slightly stern staff. I am not particularly foody and as evidenced by my explanation of why I was in the deli in the first place, I really have no business around fine foods. This might be why the man who works (probably owns) Gallo Nero doesnt seem to like me though he froths all over my Nigella Lawson of a sister though and I often wait outside like a petualnt child as they discuss the best kind of pesto to go with noodles, or pasta or whatever. It is a beautiful shop and strolling off the high street in to Gallo's cosy, tavern like interior is about as close I'm going to come to an Italian weekend break any time soon.

The only minus point of this great little deli is just that..it's too little and sometimes you have…read moreto wait and queue ages even if ther's only 3 people in the shop. It's an Italian run family business and they are very helpful,knowledgeable and friendly,I even got a free recyclable cloth shopping bag as I bought quite a lot of items. The meats at the deli counter a great wrapped up in paper not plastic and there is a whole array of Italian goodies..go see!!

Was looking for a little bit of my NYC home in London. Got the chopped liver which came with…read morelightly toasted challah bread. Just the way my mom made it. They offer some good choices for brunch. Had the lox with latkes and sour cream. Lox was fresh and the latkes were on point. Sat at the bar and had friendly conversation with the bartender and servers. If you're planning on coming after 1, make a reservation. Looking forward to coming back here upon my return to the area.

Man, a legit Jewish deli in East London! I've been complaining about the lack of sandwiches in…read moreLondon for so long, and this place does not disappoint! Tried their Reuben (with pastrami) and the Braised Brisket - both were fantastic. Highly highly recommend trying their pastrami, as it was cooked to perfection. The first bite sent you into this kind of food-orgasm-coma where you had to kindly remind yourself that you're in public and you should probably not be making noises like that. The owner and the staff were super friendly! Things were a bit slow but only because it was their first day open - every business has kinks to work out on opening day. Totally worth the wait, and prices are on average with other places in the area. Will definitely be going back!

I love this little shop in Vicky Park Village! With a good cheese selection in the back, it…read morecompletes the 'village' feel of the area, complementing the nearby butcher, fishmonger, greengrocers, dry cleaner, and pharmacy. There's a good selection of cordials and juice, olives and antipasto as well as organic dry goods. The Deli is also home to a cafe so you can stop by and relax with a tea or coffee. Prices are reasonable and you can, of course, buy everything in small quantities.

We had a rare Monday off work. The sun was shining, we'd had a walk around Victoria Park and we…read morefancied a brunch-y type offering but couldn't deal with the hoardes of children at the Pavilion Cafe. The Refreshment Room at the Deli Downstairs provided the answer. Amazing Croque Madame (only quibble would be the fried egg was a leeetle bit underdone), a bacon sandwich on really good bread with nice thick bacon and two yummy flat whites. We sat outside on recycled tables, drinking from re-purposed yoghurt pots (the posh terracotta French kind- not plastic pots!) and admired the selection of tea towels they had for sale. Service was fast and friendly, the food tasty and filling and the whole thing cost less than £15. Two happy campers!

This is an ok place for breakfast. They have a vegan and vegetarian option which is great but food…read moreis very plain and not very flavorful to my taste. Service was efficient and friendly and the place looks nice and clean

My friend and I stoped here for dinner around 18:30 on a Saturday. It was not busy at all. I…read moreordered a red wine to drink (pinero merlot). The wine tasted great and there were plenty of options. For my main course, I was torn between the chicken thighs and the lamb shawarma. I asked the waiter and he recommended the lamb. I'm very glad I asked because the lamb dish was phenomenal! The portion was huge and I wasn't able to finish the whole thing but had trouble stopping! My friend had ordered the jackfruit dish since he is vegan. He typically is not a fan of jackfruit but said the food was great and he was craving more.

While visiting our daughter and son in law we had a magical evening of great authentic Italian Food…read moreand wine. Their pastas are homemade fresh and their sauces were fantastic. And don't miss their pizza The owner was very pleasant and informative. Don't miss out on this place.

BEST PASTA EVER host was also very nice and let us in before it opened very authentic Italian…read moreexperience

Convenient and local with not a bad selection of food and fruit and vedgies that are generally…read morequite fresh. Sort of like every single other giant off licence or very small supermarket. Friendly staff and they have the added attraction of a little deli for meats and olives and other mediterranean turkish treats. I'm prepared to walk a few extra metres to get to this place.

There are so many independent food shops lining the streets of Stokey some good, some bad and some…read moredefinitely foul. But the Mediterranean Supermarket is a good'un, especially if you venture no further than the first few feet of the shop. It has the standard array of long life stuff and packaged bits in the back and fridges full of cheap, sweet, headache inducing wine, all of which you can pick up anywhere else. But make the effort to go to this rather than any of the other local joints for the super fresh veg. There isn't a huge selection but they do have, and this is why I love this place so much, big trays of great salads (none of your iceberg crud) and huge bunches of super fresh herbs. And a ton of limes for a quid to boot. Great if you're planning a cocktail fest. Having said all this, last time I went, raining again and dragging my partner from the far side of Stoke Newington to get there all the salads and herbs were limp. I guess we all have our off days.

Love it there reminds me my old neighbourhood, love he assortment of fresh deli meats and groceries,read more

Da Mario is the first shop I starting shopping in when I moved to Islington and discovered Highbury…read morePark. The shop is an Italian delicatessen and has everything you can possible imagine. If you want to make pasta there is a wide variety of fresh and frozen. If you need olives, they've got you covered. The shop even sells ice cream, coffee, wine and other canned goods. Of course no Italian delicatessen is complete without a selection of breads and Da Mario will not disappoint. What I like about this shop is that the staff is warm and knows a thing or two on Italian cuisine. If you purchase fresh pasta they will tell you how to cook it to perfection and will even suggest a number of sauces or meats to go with it. Da Mario offers all the fixins for a proper Italian meal, from the starters to the main course to the dessert, I like one stop shopping, especially when it's done with a smile!

Gallo Nero is a proper Italian deli. You walk in and the staff smile and say hello, they are very…read morefriendly and helpful. There are normally one or two people in the small friendly shop, while they are busy figuring out what they need to create the perfect Italian meal, I make a b-line for the fresh pasta. I go to Gallo Nero for the fresh pasta and the basil pesto sauce. I love that they have a variety of pastas; the best is the ravioli, any of the raviolis! They are delicious and cook perfectly every time. With the pesto, you can taste the basil, pine nuts and olive oil in each bit. The pesto mixed with ravioli, add a bit of chicken and presto, an Italian feast. Now, since no Italian meal is complete without anti-pasta, you cannot leave the store without supplies and the store is filled with ingredients. In the deli counter, there are a variety of olives, meats and cheeses. So your anti-pasta can take on numerous forms. Since all Italian meals have a bit of bread and olive oil, the shop will satisfy your needs for those things to. The breads are fresh and smell wonderful as you walk home trying not to nibble the ends. Gallo Nero is a little piece of Italy near Newington Green and if you are going to make the perfect Italian dinner it's the only place you need to go for all the things you need!

Proper Italian deli just like Nona shopped at. Local legend with incredible cheeses. Watch out for…read morethe sloped floor though! Always helpful behind the counter but never much in the way if good deals,

The signboard on the street reads... 'best coffee in London'. A big statement, and being slightly…read moreaddicted to caffeine I had to put this too the test. The deli/wine bar/restaurant was not particularly busy (about two sets of tables were being occupied). I approached the barista and was handed a coffee and asked to pay £2.50. I hadn't even placed my order yet? The barista looked shocked and I was puzzled (Awkward moment alert!). Apparently someone had ordered a coffee, she didn't see their face and so she assumed it was me? Okay fine these things happen, I guess? After receiving the coffee I did actually order, I was not blown away, it was good, but not the best I've had in London. The atmosphere inside was lacking Italian charm and music also the staff members were yelling to each other about some meat in the deli. On the plus side they have a sunny outdoor area, it is right under the London Fields rail tracks however, so maybe not the place to go if you want to go to escape the hustle and bustle.

Away from the increasingly touristy Broadway Market is this unassuming Italian Lombardi restaurant…read more The menu is simple - just 3 options per course - but the food is outstanding. It's obviously not a hidden secret amongst local Italians. Definitely recommend. Also, for those with kids, the outside area has a playground and is in a small development so the ids can run around in full visibility and safety whilst you dine. Two thumbs up

I am a fan of their limited take-away menu. The two creative salads I tried were premade, but…read moretasted sensational, just incredibly fresh. They included a beet salad with fresh feta and a salmon salad with capers and black olives. I believe they made the spinach and feta pastry in house, and it was generously assembled in some of the tastiest and most butterladen (i.e.: yummy!) pastry crust ever. I came back later that same day to buy another. (Shame spiral perhaps, but it really was that good!) While staples were overpriced in the shop for taking home, this deli uses some great ingredients in their premade items, they sell excellent food and bread, and there are more than a few gems on offer making it worth a stop-by. I am obsessed with the tea they sell, including several fantastically colored jewel-tone indian elephant tins filled with fragrant English tea. Love!

This magnificent little deli is hidden right in the depths of Islington and probably only…read morefrequented by the locals there. This will explain how they can charge £7 for a pack of bacon! Seriously I've been offered a whole pig for less money. Ok it's amazing, organic, gluten free, vegan friendly bacon that helped bring down the 3rd Reich but still... That said, the people of Islington needed a place like this, a place they could come for a good coffee (there I go again about the coffee) pick up a loaf of bread with a funny name and indulge some truffle jam and produce made from endangered species (That bit's not true, it's just a very posh deli). All I can gather is that when you mention De Beauvoir to the people of Islington they get very excited. Don't believe me? Check out the Face Book group they made; http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=9523741&id=777495106&comments=&alert=#/pages/London-United-Kingdom/The-De-Beauvoir-Deli-Co/119308770652 You know you've made it when you've got your own FB group!