Gotto Trattoria is a very new Italian restaurant opened by the same people who run Mele e Pere in…read moreSoho. It's in a beautiful location of Here East, in the new development along the Canal side near Hackney Wick where several other new restaurants have opened up too. The restaurant seems like a perfect place to dine in the Summer with it's al fresco dining, open front and the beautiful view of the Canalside. Inside was very warm and cosy with its low ceiling of exposed pipes and open kitchen allowing you to see the food being prepared Broad beans Complimentary fried broad beans to start us off. Simple seasoning but very moreish being crunchy and light. Sea bream carpaccio, fennel and chilli Quite a disappointing start. I couldn't taste any of the promised flavours here. It was quite lacklustre. I'm guessing the fennel came as a purée, smudged a long the bottom of the plate that barely attached to the sea bream. The chilli were too mild and didn't work well without a base to contain it in to allow it to release its flavours. Capers were too sharp for the delicate flavours of the carpaccio. At least the carpaccio was fresh so I did appreciate it's beautiful textures and silkiness. Burrata from Locorotondo This was delicious.The burrata was incredibly creamy, gentle in its milky flavours and light and elastic in texture. It was almost sweet in taste too. Simple seasoning of olive oil and black pepper just to add some flavour Pork and smoked pancetta bombette, cacio cheese sauce A must order! A lovely succulent piece of pork topped with a rich cacio cheese slice before rolled around pancetta and then grilled. The flavours were incredibly, rich in flavour with umami from the melted cheese. The texture was very satisfying, bouncy with each bite releasing its beautiful juices. A dip of of cacio cheese sauce just to give it an extra boost of cheesiness and creaminess Agnolotti with nettles, cimbro cheese, sage and rosemary I was almost shocked at how this dish came out. With Italy being the home to pasta I did not expect the pasta to be so hard and brittle. It was almost like they made these parcels and just left them out to dry so all the moisture evaporated from the dough. So instead of being soft and al dente, they were rough on the tongue. The filling was nice and creamy, with gentle earthy flavours from the nettle. However the buttery cheese sauce which was there to aid it with moisture was way too salty, overpowering all the flavours and herbs. Better to have without and eat it dry Rump of lamb, globe artichokes and seirass piemontese Nothing was wrong with this dish. The lamb was tender and sweet, served pink and juicy. Artichoke was creamy and buttery, carrots sweet and the seirass piemontese is referring to gentle milky grainy cow's milk cheese that resembled much like ricotta. However the dish lacked creativity. If I wanted a good lamb steak I would go to a steakhouse and not a speciality Italian restaurant. It lacked complexity and depth. Presentation didn't exactly made me mouth water, vegetables turned brown making it all seem quite dull Chips These were nicely done and came generously but a little creativity wouldn't hurt even if they just seasoned it with some salt and Italian herbs . Still I managed to demolish them with a bit of ketchup and mayo on the side as they were still pretty good quality. Tart of the day with custard pine nut pie This was okay and I very much enjoyed the thick consistency of the custard that was not overly sweet. However these qualities could not be enjoyed to its fullest due to the dry flakey crust that wrapped the whole tart creating a far greater ratio than the filling. It masked a lot of the custard flavour and made it dry. Pine nuts however were a nice addition added a subtle nuttiness and crunch to the dish Goat milk ice cream, blackberries, 25 years old balsamic vinegar This was probably the highlight of the whole meal. It was wonderfully creamy and smooth, rich in its milkiness without that sickly aftertaste. It was much thicker in consistency compared to ice cream, almost like gelato. Paired with lovely zesty blackberries and a light drizzle of balsamic vinegar just to balance out the sweetness and creaminess. The perfect ending to our meal I expected a lot more from Gotto but at the very most it was just an average Italian restaurant. Their only advantage is that they source high quality ingredients so even if nothing much is done to them (which is what it is like here), it is still very nice. Their starters definitely outdid their mains. Still some dishes were poorly executed and some over seasoned. The rest were not all that memorable leaving me not many reasons to return other than for their goat's milk ice cream.

Absolutely fabulous place to enjoy a meal. I spent three hours here today enjoying a delicious…read moremeal in a very friendly atmosphere. We order several appetizers - burrata cheese, shrimp, and meatballs. All were spot on. I had the paccheri all'amatriciana for my main - it was perfect! Finally, I finished with a vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries. So good!!

Where to start, several types of Italian food hidden through a small door opposite the tube…read morestation. Very reasonably prices with all the usual suspects there, freshly cooked with a variety of homemade items.

Really pleasantly surprised by this place! We were meeting friends nearby but had a bit of time…read morebeforehand and we were feeling a bit hungry. There isn't much around the station but this place is literally across the street. Usually, that would mean it probably couldn't be that great, I was totally wrong! We walked in and there's a long hallway that leads to the open kitchen and restaurant. There is a definite warmth and coziness about the place, it feels like a neighborhood spot! The host was welcoming and was able to squeeze us in without a reservation. Menus were produced and drink orders taken quickly. All the Italian staples were there and it was great that some of their pastas were even homemade! While the pasta was tempting (always in the mood for pasta), one look at their pizza oven pretty much solidified our decision to get one of their pizza offerings. To balance the pizza, we ordered a Caprese salad (£5.50). The salad was light and fresh and a great start to our meal. Since we knew we would be having more food with our friends, we only ordered one pizza. The Capricciosa consisted of tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes & olives (£10.95) and came to our table piping hot. They had even cut the pizza in half and placed it on two plates since they knew we were sharing. That's service we rarely see in London! The crust was thin, crispy and slightly sweet - really good. The toppings were all fresh and the cheese was perfectly melted. Everything was reasonably priced, fresh and tasty and the service was friendly and on point. From start to finish this was a great meal. Sadly, we don't live anywhere near here or this would definitely become our regular go to for Italian.

Verdi's was recommended to me by a friend who lives locally and another friend who lives even…read morecloser confirmed afterwards she also rates it. We went for lunch and had a lovely, friendly server and while the food wasn't mega quick you get the impression that's because it's being prepared freshly (I think I spied an actual nonna in the kitchen on the way to the toilet) and in any case we managed to have negronis, some (very nice) courgette fritters plus our mains and wine in 1h15. The pasta dishes were great - the owners of the restaurant are aiming to bring the taste of Emilia-Romagna to London and in my opinion they are really succeeding. The pappardelle with wild boar ragu was decadent comfort food and my friend was equally delighted with her burrata and truffle tortellini (what a combo!). Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. Highly recommend and I will return at the next opportunity!

Italian food, lovely menu with everything you need regarding Italian food and drinks. Quality…read more The staff was superfriendly and price/quality wise it was 5 stars overal. We would certainly go again. I think tonight.

I am quite confused on how this restaurant is receiving such good reviews and so many stars for…read moreapparently having such "freshly made pasta" when really this is not the case. I had the unfortunate luck to work for Simone Remoli for a sort period of time, he loves to take employees from other jobs to try them out and then fire them after he finds someone better (basically playing with peoples lives). Just to enlighten everyone his pasta is NOT freshly made everyday and neither is the sea food that some people order with their pasta dishes, the proper name for it is like my favourite chef Gordan Ramsey likes to say it's all FRESH FROZEN. Simone Remoli could have been an inspiration to the italian food but unfortunately he is a gluttonous and egotistic person that will serve you food that has been sitting in his fridges for 5 days and freezes for months, with prices that are sky high. If any food inspectors see this review please be my guest and go forth to inspect his food. Make sure you go unexpectedly that is the best time.

A small pasta place within Westfield Shopping Centre in the Eastern Market section. There are only…read morea couple of tables and they are in the walkway of the mall pretty much. However, they do their pasta to cook at home or to take away as well as to eat in. It was a nice evening so we decided to take it out and sat in the Olympic Park. The pasta was really good and they crammed a lot into the take away tubs. You choose the pasta, the sauce, the cheese and any sides and drinks you want. I had the bolognaise and whilst it was tasty, it could have done with a few more herbs and a bit more meatiness. For the price I would go there again though.

Great Italian food, lovely decor and brilliant service. Highly recommended. A good selection of…read morewine.

Totally stumbled on this place by accident and what a delightful accident it was! It's a swanky,…read morechilled out restaurant wth a separate bar area for drinks. The drink area has booths, for intimate occasions and normal tables for sitting with friends; and seats also all around the bar, so you sit back for a breathtaking class in how to make beautiful tasting cocktails. We went during happy hour, 5-7pm and the entire cocktails menu is half price, with prosecco cocktails, martinis and a wide range of vodka options... Not gonna lie, could have ordered half the menu.. Everything looked stupendous!! I settled for a prosecco choice to start, which was limoncello, chambord, prosecco and passionfruit, in a flute! Oh my word!!! Yessss so good I want it again! The other cocktails we ordered, a sweet tequila one, which in my friend words was mmm spot on.. Can't comment on the food, but if the comfy owls are anything to go by, I'd say make that reservation now!

Burrata ; Sourdough with olive oil was fresh, creamy, and delicious…read more * The pesto linguini and lemon ravioli were outstanding--the lemon ravioli was so good we reordered it! The soft cheese with citrus zest melted in our mouths. * Kids loved the fresh tomato sauce spaghetti. * Tiramisu was delicious, kids loved the lemon sorbet and Lemoni drink was refreshing, and the macchiato excellent. A beautiful Italian spot with some good vegetarian options. Highly recommend if you're in the borough!

I went to padella for dinner with a friend on a Thursday evening and luckily got a table for 2…read morepretty quickly! The restaurant is super cute and wasn't too noisy, making it a great place to catch up with a friend. We ordered three dishes: the beef carpaccio, cacio & pepe, and the tagliarini with Dorset crab. The cacio & pepe was my favorite by far. The portion felt right and the flavour was amazing. Sometimes it's the simplest dishes that are the best! The tagliarini was amazing as well, the flavours were really balanced. I liked the beef carpaccio but it only comes with 5 slices of beef and considering that it was a £14 dish, we didn't really think it was worth it. It was yummy though! Would definitely come back for the cacio & pepe alone.

My favourite restaurant in this neighbourhood. Tried all of the pizzas and pasta and they are so…read moredelicious!!! Good food, good value and good everything. Only one little thing: the chilli on the pizza with chillis is very spicy, the rest of pizzas are absolutely gorgeous however including the spicy one, just be careful if you don't like spicy food.

My favourite Italian food in east london. The pizzas are beautiful and the pasta is great. I would…read morehighly recommend. The host is very friendly as are the rest of the staff and the service is excellent. Definitely recommend trying out some of the pizzas and the pasta as they are both excellent.

Had a bit of a concerning experience here and only giving two starts instead of one because the man…read moreworking was really kind. I came in for a pre-dinner drink and asked for a gin martini (which, for the record, is on the menu for a whopping 15 pounds). I asked if they could make it with Tanqueray and the man said sure. He said they didn't have any olive brine which I said was fine. He then asked if I was American (I am but just moved here) and he made a comment about how much Americans love martinis. I was like okay sure, but this can't be that strange here given London's reputation with gin. Anyway, I'll spare the details, but basically he makes me a martini. While he's making it, I notice he puts in a bizarre amount of dry vermouth (a lot) which I took as a miscommunication because I had asked for it dry and maybe he doesn't know that means light vermouth? I taste it and I KNOW it's horrible wrong. It occurs to me, several sips in, that he thinks Martini and Rossi dry vermouth = a martini....I'm drinking straight dry vermouth. I didn't finish it, overpaid for my glass of dry vermouth, and left. I've had a hard time finding a gin martini in london given the prevalent pub scene but this place had one on the menu! I wouldn't fault them if they didn't, but come on....that's pretty bad. Man was lovely otherwise this would be a hard one star review unfortunately.

Very good pizza and pasta. Huge menu! You will definitely find something you like. Classic and…read moreold-school Italian restaurant. I had the Spaghetti Vongole. It was loaded with fresh clams, garlic, and tomatoes. Delicious. My husband had a pizza with prosciutto and olives that was fantastic. We also shared prosciutto and melon that was really good as well. Had to look up the meaning of La Figa. And yes, it goes with the logo that is all over the restaurant. Not sure if the name is appropriate for the times.

A truly Italian meal with excellent food and knowledgeable staff who seem to also be from Italy…read more You should definitely try to make reservations as this place seems to be busy any night. For appetizers we tried the focaccia and bruschetta. Both really good. The bruschetta tomatoes were so fresh and flavorful. For dinner I had the spaghetti carbonara and wow it was good. A dining companion had the pollo sorpresa that was amazing and what I'll order next time I'm there. The wine selection is limited but the wines we had were very good. Also if you need help picking our waiter was good at recommending items.

I came here a few months ago on my trip to London and I had totally forgotten to write a review…read moreabout this place until now! When I say this food is exquisite, it genuinely is. For an appetizer please try the mushrooms, bruschetta, and caprese! All of these items were so delicious! My group and I got various pasta dishes but the bolognese was right up my alley and I enjoyed it so! And I also tried another person in my groups penne arrabbiata which was very tasty as well! The service was great, we loved our waiter but many of the waiters here are fantastic as well and they are so delighted to make recommendations about dishes to try or wine! Our waiter recommended us a delicious red wine which I believe was called Primitivo. I'm sure there are so many more amazing dishes at this cute Italian restaurant and I can't wait to come back to London to try more! We loved this place so much that we ate here 2/3 nights we stayed in London!

While in London for the Bears vs Jaguars game, my friend Rhonda Flowers had a Football after game…read moreevent here. This place was huge, and they were well prepared. Set TV's up for other NFL games, and service didn't miss a beat. Had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection. And it was a lot of US there. Capeesh you did the damn thing.

Went here for happy hour, they have 2 for 1 drinks. They were strong and a little on the sweeter…read moreside, but the bartender was very pleasant