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    Pizza Express

    3.2 (23 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Aranciata Rossa
    Elizabeth A.

    Our initial choice for dinner was not available so we decided to come here instead. I have an 8 year old boy and boy he loves the dough balls so much that he asked for some to go. He had a three course meal off the kids menu that was all delicious. I started with my calamari and not only was it deliciously fried but it was also somehow grilled where the smokiness from the grill made it taste amazing! I also had the garlic orange pizza and it was WAY to big to finish so I did box it home. All in all great location and great staff. I will definitely be back.

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    Valerie R.

    Pizza Express is fine. I have always been satisfied with the food. It is just on the expensive side. For the same price you can definitely have a nicer meal elsewhere. However...if you come into the area on a Sunday night, as I tend to do when flying in from the US...this is your go to spot as everything else closes by 9 pm.

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    Mary T.

    Only went here once while in London but it really hit the spot! It appears as though this is a chain, as I saw many of these while walking and driving around but it's pretty authentic. The guys making the pizza were Italian. Prices are very reasonable, even for London. I loved the unique pizza choices. Never would have thought of those combinations before! Pizzas are one size and can feed 2 easily. The crust is thin, so it doesn't fill you up as quickly, which leaves room for an appetizer or dessert! Took this back to my hotel a couple of blocks away.

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    Anna I.

    We stopped here for a quick lunch while we were on a guided tour. It wasn't the best pizza I have ever had, but it wasn't awful. Atmosphere: Upscale, especially for a pizza place. I would say it was more like a casual Italian dining restaurant. It was cozy, pretty crowded and loud. There was nice natural light because of the big open windows. Service/Staff: The waitstaff in general seemed professional. Our waitress ended up being decent. She seemed to know the menu pretty well. I was going to order one of the "healthier" pizzas with the middle cut out of it, but she told me if I did I would probably still be hungry. I am glad I took her advice. Our order was taken promptly, our drinks came quickly, and the wait for our pizzas probably 15-20 minutes. Food: We weren't very adventurous - we both just got individual cheese pizzas (or margarita pizzas as they are called on the menu), and split a side salad. The crust of the pizza was good, thin and crispy. The sauce was standard. They totally ripped us off on the cheese though - there were big, open, red spots of sauce. Overall the pizza was okay, but honestly, I think I have had some better frozen pizzas. The salad however, was excellent - fresh greens, topped with plenty of crisp vegetables. I did order a diet coke and it came in an awesome glass bottle - definitely the highlight of the meal. Cost: Fair, maybe a little bit pricey, especially since they cheat you on the cheese. I would eat here again if I was in a rush and was craving pizza. I would not go out of my way to search for a pizza express though. I'm sure there are some better pizza places in town.

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    Love pizza express , good quality food and you always know what to expect. staff treat you well and the price is reasonable

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    Service is terrible. Although the pizza is somewhat tasty, it is very thin. Avoid this place.

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    Pizza was thin (as described) and the crust could've been a little bit more crispy.

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    Canto Corvino - Risotto with truffles!

    Canto Corvino

    4.8(12 reviews)
    0.6 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)
    0.7 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)
    0.9 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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    Piccolino - Carbonara

    Piccolino

    3.6(12 reviews)
    0.7 miLiverpool Street / Broadgate
    £££

    We had a great visit! The location is terrific and close enough to our hotel that it was a very…read morequick walk, and the staff are super friendly. Lovely restaurant inside too, with tons of seating available. We ordered the focaccia bread, which was absolutely delicious and a great way to start a meal. A generous portion, and the olive oil and balsamic for dipping are perfection. Then, we moved along to the table side carbonara in a cheese bowl and found heaven. You have to get it for 2, and the portions are more than plenty with some (optional) bacon on the top. The taste is just. so. good. It is a very heavy dish, so be forewarned that you will be very full. The making of the dish is also a production, so get ready to take some pictures. We highly recommend this place and sent pictures to our family and friends.

    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 !

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    Piccolino - Very nice Italian tastes

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    Very nice Italian tastes

    Sud Italia

    Sud Italia

    4.8(13 reviews)
    0.7 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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