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    Manteca

    4.1 (14 reviews)

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    Schelly Y.

    Manteca is a nose-to-tail Italian-inspired restaurant focused on whole-animal butchery, hand-rolled pastas, wood-fired breads, and has their own in-house salumeria. Downstairs you can see all the salumi hanging! We tried the house made salumi, herb salad, melon and prosciutto, and the fazzoletti, duck ragu, duck fat pangrattato. Everything was good but I would have gone a tad lighter on the salad dressing for the herb salad. The star of the show was the duck ragu! I would come back for this alone..so delicious! fazzoletti, duck ragu, duck fat pangrattato........................................... 15 house salumi selection............................................................... 12

    Leo U.

    Another overrated Italian restaurant. I had brown crab cacio e pepe. It was decent, but the crab and cheese were both very strong ether, and they were clashing with each other. The result was a very confused and unnecessarily salty dish. They made a classic mistake of over complicating a dish. They would have done better to make simple Cacio e Pepe and execute it well. At least the service was friendly. As for dessert, they don't even have tiramisu...

    lumache, kale sauce, chilli.  strozzapreti, beef shin ragu.  focaccia

    Yes yes yes! Definitely delicious. Don't plan an order ahead because the menu changes, however it was yummy! Read photo comments for the dishes PS. The lumache with kale sauce was 10/10

    Erin H.

    the starters were amazing. definitely try the meatballs. I wanted the pasta is be a bit better but it was extremely fresh. worth a try

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    Gabriella H.

    Had some of the best pasta I've ever eaten here. We sat at the counter on a Saturday and it was very cool to watch the kitchen in action. There's a great vibe inside and great service. We also had the focaccia which was incredible. It was just a wonderful experience and one of the better restaurants I've been to in London. Definitely recommend!!!

    Pork chop, sorry that we dug in before I snapped the pic
    Nina C.

    We dined at The Palomar the night before which is one of my London favs and I asked the staff what is their favorite restaurant to eat at and between them and the other guests dining next to us they all said Manteca...so I made a reservation while sitting there. My hubs and I love a counter dining experience, watching the chefs doing what they love and perfecting each dish and this did not disappoint. Small plates perfect for sharing and an excellent wine list to pair. The meatballs were extraordinary with the best chest warming heat and I'd go back for those and a salad with wine any day of the week. The squid fritti were lightly fried and don't skimp on tasting the fried citrus that comes in the bowl. The mussels were light and had a nice hint of heat as well. We then did the pappardelle with beef shin ragu - holy moly - rich and lovely paired with a light Italian red. Our main was the pork chop in a beautiful light yet robust jus, we paired that with a simple lemon and oil dressed green salad for balance. I would not hesitate to make this our regular spot when in London and would love to share it with friends when they're in town. Don't think twice about making a reservation.

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    Food was great. Had the ricotta, pig head pasta, ragu, and steak. Drinks we good as well. Would certainly go back.

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    Review Highlights - Manteca

    Must order dishes: cacio e pepe with crab // homemade focaccia.

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    Canto Corvino - Risotto with truffles!

    Canto Corvino

    4.8(12 reviews)
    0.4 miAldgate

    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.

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    Canto Corvino - Rabbit pappardelle and side of tomato salad

    Rabbit pappardelle and side of tomato salad

    Canto Corvino - Beautiful interior

    Beautiful interior

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    Carluccio's - Carluccio's breakfast magnifica

    Carluccio's

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.3 miSpitalfields

    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.

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    Padella Shoreditch

    Padella Shoreditch

    4.8(6 reviews)
    0.1 miLiverpool 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.

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    Padella Shoreditch - Tiramisu

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    Piccolino

    Piccolino

    3.5(11 reviews)
    0.3 miLiverpool 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.

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    Piccolino - Very nice Italian tastes

    Very nice Italian tastes

    Piccolino - Swordfish!!!

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    Swordfish!!!

    Sud Italia

    Sud Italia

    4.8(13 reviews)
    0.4 miSpitalfields
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    For nine quid we got a Margherita pizza with a beautifully charred crust, incredible (and…read moresalty/seasoned enough!) marinara sauce, fresh basil, and lovely stretchy mozzarella. Serves two if you aren't too ravenous. There's no real "system" to ordering. Just belly up to the counter and ask for what you want. They'll give you a paper stub with your number on it. Wait until the pizza comes out of the oven, which, incredibly, is in a little metal food truck trailer thing. Grab a seat nearby if you can find one, and munch your way to pizza heaven.

    Phenomenal pizza at even better prices. I had the margherita (£8.50) and wasn't expecting much from…read morepizza from a truck, but I was craving it and wanted something that was a step up from Pizza Union. The woman working was very nice. I placed my order and she gave me an order slip with my number on it. It took maybe 10-15 minutes or so as there were some people before me, but soon enough I had my pizza in hand. It would have been nice to eat it there but I couldn't find a good open table at spitalfields so I took it back to the office. Heavens - it was so delicious. The crust was so chewy and warm and all of the elements were balanced perfectly. I ended up dipping some of the crust in olive oil and it was like the world's best bread. I recommended this place to some colleagues who also loved it. Will absolutely return.

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    Sud Italia - Pizza on the right is a marinara - no cheese. I imagine it's vegan.- :-)

    Pizza on the right is a marinara - no cheese. I imagine it's vegan.- :-)

    Sud Italia - Barely cooked diavola/pepperoni.

    Barely cooked diavola/pepperoni.

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