Amazing place, I'm in love whit it, it's so cozy, food is amazing and reasonable for price, good…read morechoice for wines, friendly service, I'm in love with their blackcurrant cheesecake, definitely will go back again, and I suggest it to everyone who loves Italian food :)

Take advantage of the "happy hour". Every Sunday between 1-4pm you will find me in this restaurant…read moreeating Pizza de la Casa and drinking beer for only £6. On occasions, I order desert, my favourite is Blubbery Panacota but my girlfriend likes pancakes with ice scream. The service is top class and I can't recommend this place enough. Give it a try!

Finally decided to pay it a visit and ended up coming for a later dinner on a Friday night. We…read morehadn't booked which was a worry and when we arrived it was full bar a few dirty tables. It took a while to be seated as they struggled to find a free waiter to clear a table. The service was a bit slow to start but we weren't in too much of rush so didn't mind and understood that it was very busy night. My partner had been before and said the portion sizes are crazily big. Going off her advice we ended up jumping straight to the mains and both got pasta dishes with a side vegetable dish to share. She wasn't wrong and when the pasta dishes came out it looked like two Mount Everest. Great flavour and perfectly cooked pasta. Way too much food on a dish which is way we didn't stay for a dessert. To top it all the pasta dishes were around £8, which is so cheap for what you get. (Visit - 15/05/2015 Dinner)

This is a real little gem and definitely worth the trip all the way out to Walthamstow. I would…read morenever have thought such a great restaurant would be here, at the end of the Victoria line in E17 and on such a pretty and happening street in lovely Walthamstow village, (and yes, the village is very lovely and very surprising!) - but it is and this restaurant really deserves 5 stars. We sat outside (due to the late October summer!) which added to the relaxed vibe, but the food and service took the limelight. Simple and extremely tasty Italian food, perfectly cooked and wonderfully fresh. I had parsnip and parmesan soup to start, with crunchy parsnip crisps on the top - it was divine - so tasty and flavoursome I wanted to eat it over and over again! Thick enough to be filling and hearty, but thin enough to still be a starter. I then had tagliattelli with dolcelatte and courgettes, which sounds heavy but was super light and perfectly cooked. To break up the creaminess of this dish I had a mixed salad full with everything from radishes, to pine nuts, peppers and rocket - yum! Brilliant service and a brilliant find, on a brilliant street. I wonder what house prices are like around here.

A gem in Walthamstow's Orford Road. I wouldn't hesitate to take friends and family here - which I…read morehave already, twice. They do a terrific £10 pasta and salad deal on most days (except for Friday and Saturday evening) and the carbonara was 'one of the best I've ever had', according to my brother in law. I opted for the gamberoni: prawns with garlic, chilli, and sundried tomatoes, which was absolutely delicious and arrived piping hot. But the best surprise of all is in the dessert: La Ruga creates its own house speciality, "toffee bread", which isn't like bread at all. Instead, picture toffee soaked cake crumbs served in a warm bowl and topped with a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream. Remarkable. We also shared the tart and tiramisu, which were equally delicious, but nothing topped that toffee bread. Might be my favorite dessert IN THE WORLD. And I know that's quite a claim, but I stand by it, darn it! Such a special place. Staff are super friendly and accommodating, particularly for families with small children/babies.

Best Italian for miles. We only found it a week ago and have already eaten there twice. I think…read morethey make their own bread and pasta and their tagliolini cacao e pepe is to die for! The chef is Sardinian so you can also order delicious Sard pasta and wine. We have two young children so were glad to find two high chairs available and the two ladies who served us were delightful with our little ones. Can't wait until our next meal there!

From the owner: Off the beaten track, on the south side of Leytonstone High Road, not far from Stratford & the…read moreOlympic Park, in a location easily reachable from Leyton, Forest Gate and Wansted, you can find Mora, a cosy, relaxed and welcoming restaurant serving hearty Italian food. We specialise in fresh pasta, handmade in small quantities in our kitchen: we make tagliatelle, pappardelle & tagliolini every day, ravioli, gnocchi & tortelloni as part of our weekly specials. Using seasonal and carefully selected ingredients sourced from small, artisan producers our chef Carlo created a menu offering mouth-watering traditional Italian dishes like tagliolini cacio e pepe, melanzane alla parmigiana and tiramisu, typical Sardinian specialities like fregola with prawns & bottarga and seadas, as well as some original creations like our delicious pannacotta with mirto liqueur. When in season, a truffle special menu is also available, featuring beef carpaccio, risotto, tagliolini and ribeye, all seasoned with generous shavings of truffle. Get your taste buds ready for your foodie experience at Mora with an aperitif - spritz and negroni are on the menu! Choose one from our natural, organic, biodynamic wines from Italy or local craft beers to match with your food, and Buon Appetito! You can end your meal in style with a glass of dessert wine, classic Italian liqueur like mirto, limoncello or amaro, or artisan spirit crafted in East London. Welcome to our independent restaurant in Leytonstone -E11!

Although Prezzo is a chain restaurant, I felt compelled to review my local branch, simple to give…read morepraise to the table staff. If you fancy friendly dining with waiters and waitresses who actually care about your restaurant experience, then I highly recommend the Woodford Green branch of this chain. If you have not experienced Prezzo before, the menu is basic Italian: pasta, salads, chicken, pizza. There are a few dishes that should please the more health conscious; I particularly like the goat's cheese salad. The food doesn't taste mass produced, so if you're one to gravitate towards small independent restaurants, perhaps it's not completely necessary to rule out good quality eateries, such as this one, simply on principle.

Brilliant pasta! Not so keen on the pizza!…read moreStrongly advise bookings- there are often parties held here. Try the chilli oil - it adds a lot of flavour. There is a down side - it is very expensive Having said that all pizza/pasta places are rather pricey now don't be tricked when the offer you olives at the beginningthey aren't free!!

To Night, I have yet again had a lovely night out , at the best kept secret LEONARDOS ITALIAN…read moreRESTAURANT in Buckhurst hill . Last year after shopping at Waitrose a few doors down, my husband and I decided to pop in for the first time. Lovely Warm and Welcoming a true delight. This has been a family owned Italian restaurant for 4 years, with new owners who have been in the Restaurant business for many years before buying this restaurant and their experience shines through. . Its very pretty and clean inside, with tables on the left and right hand side with a small bar at the back. An exciting menu along with the specials board. My son says its the best pasta that he has ever had. I love the steak which comes with side veg and fried potatoes yummy!. The prices are very reasonable and they have an excellent wine list .The house red and white wine are both excellent so much so that we bought a bottle of the Red home. They are very good with children and I've noticed that they have a lot of regulars, now I am one of them...I would recommend this restaurant for a romantic night out, a family dinner, or for business. They do get busy so try to book. There is parking on the street

We popped to Leonardos after a craving for some good Italian food, and we were not disappointed…read more The food here is fantastic... The only things I would have preferred is some more ambient music, and fresh breadsticks hense the 4 stars. The staff were very friendly, and the decor was great. I recommend the puttenesca entree and chocolate ice cream desert, I'll be thinking about that dinner all week!

Not only is this restaurant excellent value for money, it also has a beautiful and romantic…read moreatmosphere and staff who cannot go further out of their way to ensure your dining experience is a memorable one. The food is simple Italian, and is incredibly fresh and flavoursome. For less than £20 a set menu allows a huge range of entrees, main dishes and desserts. In keeping with the restaurant's charm, a dessert trolley is placed in the dining area, and I assure you that each one is very much worth the indulgence. This is one establishment that you'll want to return to again and again. Eccellente

Casa Verde Restaurant has been closed now for many years.The wine list was over priced...read more

Just updating my review of a couple of years ago. My friend wanted to come back for her birthday…read more There were 10 of us again. The service was a big haphazard this time unfortunately. We were not all served at the same time. I decided to go for the Chef's special. They forgot my starter of garlic bread but when it came after everyone had finished theirs it was like a small pizza, and was hot and very, very yummy! However, during the mains, they forgot our sides, so by the time it arrived after prompting, our mains, sea bass and steak, got a little cold. The sauteed potatoes were a little under cooked too, but by that time, we really wanted to eat and so did not bother to make another complaint. Still a good place and prices still very good value. Will return!

Let's be pretty honest. I am Italian, used to a good pizza every Saturday dinner since my…read morechildhood. When I moved to Tottenham two years ago I was amazed to find a place which makes such good pizza menu and taste. If you go, please try Siciliana. An amazing Vegetarian pizza which reminds me of South Italy, summer and sun - oh yes and a lot of garlic!

Visited on Monday for lunch with my mother. Tough critic…read moreindeed she gave her grilled chicken gravy and veg the home made 5 * seal of approval. Followed by apple crumble and custard she was over the moon n. I had spicy lamb burger and delicious chips.'excellent value for money. Can't wait for planned expansion coming up including cocktail bar.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!…read more It's a place I have been visiting for a good 7 years now and not once have I walked out thinking 'what on earth was that?'. The food is amazing, the music is great and the best thing of all is that it won't burn your pocket. I can't really think of a downside, If you're visiting East London and find yourself craving for some delicious Mediterranean food then this could be the right place.