Oh my gosh -- this was genuinely the worst restaurant experience I've ever had in the UK. We politely mentioned that we didn't enjoy one of the pasta dishes and simply requested a small modification. Instead of trying to resolve the issue professionally, the owner became extremely rude and dismissive. Shockingly, he brought us the bill immediately, refused to serve the rest of the items we had already ordered (including the tiramisu), and directly asked us to leave the restaurant. We were calm and respectful throughout the interaction, but he refused to even listen to our side before abruptly ending the conversation with, "I'll get your bill," and telling us to leave. I honestly don't know whether he was irritated because we had an infant with us or because we requested a modification, but the behaviour was completely unacceptable and deeply disappointing. I still can't believe a restaurant in London could treat customers this way. Truly unbelievable service and an experience I would never want anyone else to go through. We initially ordered 3 items. The pizza was absolutely fine, so we never raised any concern about it. However, the pasta simply didn't suit our taste buds, so we politely requested a few alterations. Instead of handling it professionally, you refused to serve the tiramisu as well -- assuming we'd dislike that too and ask for modifications? Honestly, I wish I had taken a picture of the pasta to show how it looked. As a restaurant owner, you should understand that every customer has different taste preferences. And just for clarification -- we never asked for the pasta to be cancelled. In fact, we were even willing to pack it and take it home after paying for it, despite not liking the taste. You were the one who offered to cancel the remaining order, and we simply agreed. I would humbly request whoever is in charge to please check the CCTV footage and see whether we were ever rude while requesting alterations. Throughout the interaction, you only kept speaking from your side and didn't even give my wife a chance to explain. Is that really what good customer service looks like? read more

I like this place. It keeps things real. There's no pretension. The staff are lovely. The food is fresh and tasty. I ordered a lasagna and it was just what you want a lasagna to be. Cheesy and rich and flavorful and authentic. The prices are reasonable. The clientele are cool and laid back. Yeah this place deserves 5 stars. In a world full of phonies this place is refreshing. And the pizzas that went by my table looked and smelled so so good. I must return. I think this place is a winner !!! Congrats to the people who run it and the chef and kitchen staff. read more

Santore - Lasagna and a Diet Coke. Yum - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Oh my what a happy accident! Flew to London on last minute business. Met w Associates from Dubai and Australia. We had planned on going to a gem down the way but they were booked. Bilal had remembered an area nearby and we walked there. It was a rainy one and legging it was nice only because the rain mercifully slowed for a few minutes. We smelled something great. Walked for a bit and all three of us looked at each other and said... Let's go back to the wonderful smell! So glad we did. Our server spoke w Mo in Italian and was so sweet. The items are very reasonably priced. Check out the pics. All food was gone! read more

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We arrived on a Friday evening with no reservation and they were able to seat us. The table they sat us wasn't ideal as it was near their storage room and the host said it wasn't used- but it was. They could have seated us elsewhere since it was very quiet when we arrived and when we left. The food was good and the service was very attentive by all of the staff. read more

Great option for Italian food in the area. The pizza was a nice thin crust with a wide range of toppings. You can get pizza by the meter for group dining. The pastas were cooked properly and the sauces was flavourful. Just went with the classic meat ragu. You can taste the time that went into the sauce. The rocket salad was super fresh and the tomato tasted like tomato. This is pretty rare for London and the produce here is not that great. The service was friendly and very Italian. They even appreciated me asking what brand of coffee they serve. (Its Kimbo, which is my favourite Italian mass exported coffee) Would totally come back. read more

Mamma Mia! What an experience! Myself and 5 friends were looking for somewhere relaxed but with high quality food and boy o boy did we find just that here! I was able to book a table on the day for 6 people and we were given a two hour time slot (8-10pm). On arrival we were shown to our table straight away and handed food and wine menus. I had read a few reviews previously and was aware that they did meter long pizza - very impressive! I ordered the calamari, with garlic tomato bread to share for starter and a pizza (for 1) for main! The portions are HUGE! Seriously, mahussive! But this doesn't take away from the quality. The calamari was crispy and fresh served with a lovely garlic sauce and the garlic pizza bread was delicious, with no shortage of tomato - yummy! Now to the pizza, ahhh yum! I love pizza and this one didn't let me down - topped with Parma ham, rocket and Parmesan shavings - it really was a wonderful but, for me, there was way too much Parmesan shavings. Overall though a fantastic meal, plenty of food, great quality for the price, friendly staff and a great location, slap bang in the middle of Exmouth Market! Bravo! read more

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Flying pizzas thats good! I went to this little Italian restaurant when we had forgotten to book a table anywhere and were in need of some pre-gig food before quite possibly a messy night. Wow! It's not very often that the service in a place can really knock me off my feet but here they did. They were a busy restaurant filled with office workers having their Christmas parties and even though they were fully booked said that if we would be gone by 8pm we were very welcome to eat there. It was 6pm and I considered that we may want to stay longer but thought that 2 hours should be enough. The staff were polite, patient, always smiling and incredibly friendly without being annoying. My friend and I ordered from the set menu and had a selection of anti pasta for starters. We then had home cooked pizzas that were cooked right in front of us (we were sat right next to the kitchen which is all open) and some very tasty homemade cocktails. This place is a gem and I'm so glad I found it, better than any pizza express and independently run. I cannot speak highly enough of it. When it got to 8pm we weren't rushed out our seats, everything remained calm and we happily left, smelling of garlic and with our bellies full. read more

Santore - The panatone they sell - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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What a lovely meal we had at Santore... We ventured out to the adorable Exmouth Market to celebrate. Chris F. and I are always bookmarking places for special date nights' and he planned this one, but coincidentally, I also had this gem bookmarked. We started with the soup of the day - Creamy Chickpea Potato. This has to be one of the most lovely soups I've ever had. It came with lovely pieces of bread on top. Perfectly seasoned. Yum! My husband ordered the Vegetarian pizza and I ordered the folded pizza, which was like an Italian quesadilla. Delicious. Though Chris' pizza was nice, mine was divine, and I had so much left-over that we were able to eat it the next day for the majority of our lunchtime meal. Santore adds a 12.5% service charge, but as an American, I'm good with tipping, and usually leave more than 12.5% anyway. The wait staff was very nice. We had a lovely meal and lovely time at Santore. I can't wait to go back. The only thing I would have done differently would have been to order extra soups to go for the next day. That soup was so darn good! read more

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Fantastic restaurant great food. Wonderful service good price as well!!! We had pizza, spaghetti, calzone sausages , and ham Parmesan. All very delicious read more

After the yelp elite event at House of Detention, we needed food. Indecision overtook us and after some aimless wandering, we decided to let the famous Lizzie G. lead the way (she has yet to steer me wrong yet!) We got a 3/4 meter pizza. It was really good, especially the part with buffalo mozzarella (you can choose different toppings for each quarter-meter). There were real Italians working there and real Italians sitting at the table next to us loud North Americans (silly Canadian friends...). That means it is good, right? (I am kidding...sort of). In all seriousness, if I were in LA or SF, it would be 4 star compared to Pizzaria Delfina in SF(http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-delfina-san-francisco) or Mozza in LA (Mario Batali's place: http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-mozza-los-angeles)... but for London (I mean that with all due respect) it is one of the best pizzas I have had thus far, if not THE best thus far. I'll keep searching, however. read more

Santore - 3/4 meter pizza! - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I'm a creature of habit and I have my usual pizza/pasta place for my fix, but I'm glad I came here (based on the positive reviews). First, ordered the 1/2 meter long pizza and ordered two topping options. It was a perfect starter for a table of 4. The pizza was really good. Not oily at all. The crust was thin and chewy. The toppings were chunky and not scarce. Tried the seafood pasta and was al dente and tasty. Pasta portion was real good and plenty and same with the seafood. Ordered the baked sea bass. Lots of sea bass fillets. Portion was good. The skin was crispy enough. The sauce underneath was a tomato based sauce and complemented the fish nicely. The main included potatoes. House white wine was clean and not too acidic. Was a good simple wine. Service was nice and friendly. Wished they came around more BC needed water, but when you get their attention they are quick about it. Lack of the 5th star- was pricey read more

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Great food, brisk and good service. Very predictable. I like their seafood and side orders. The appetizers are all great.! read more

Santore - Grilled seafood with spinach, and a small order of simple spaghetti with garlic, pepper, parsley, and olive oil. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

They do amazing Italian food and beverages! all though.. the pizza had some funky fishy paste hiding under the tomato sauce :/ im allergic to fish. please do write on the menu that the comes with the pepperoni pizza your lucky I was able to catch out that stench wafting back at me from the pizza. read more

My Italian friend swears by Santore as the best pizza in London, and I'm inclined to agree (though I haven't had too many pizza points racked up in England yet). Cheery welcoming space with a view of the big tiled oven that pumps out all the crispy pizzas. A very hefty amount of food since the pizzas are a meter across, and they don't skimp on the cheese. The spicy oil drizzle is perfect contrast to the meaty oil. Lots of couples on dates, so plenty o' hand holding. Such a good next-day breakfast with an egg atop! read more

I've been a very loyal customer to this restaurant for the past 7 months and was rather shocked to see the appalling treatment of a birthday party, which I booked as I was in the restaurant also as a customer on another occasion. Already the hostile treatment started when they seemed hesitated that I would bring in a large group. On the day they told us big groups only at 9:30 and some members of the party came late. As me and a majority of members sat down the waiters came to ask for the rest of the members of the party, if not, they would charge us for the seats or then they would be taken away. Ironically they had to give hem back to us because more people ended up coming. We ate and had a good time. I did tell me friends that they should have been in time, however in the end I was rather shocked to see one of the waiters scream at us all to 'fuck off'. Regardless of how much annoying my group of friends were, this is no way to be treating a customer in the first place. Beyond appalled at the behaviour of the staff here and as I called to give in my feedback and to tell what happened, they kept on telling me my friends had provoked him. Not a great night. The hostile treatment of the staff ruined the mood very much. read more

Great Italian place on Exmouth Market. Bustling and busy, the restaurant is already packed early on a Saturday evening and the people here know why. The menu is classic Italian: antipasti, primi (wide range of pizza and pasta dishes) and secondi meat and fish dishes plus desserts. Everything looks good. The restaurant is casual style and comfortable with pizza oven at the back. We shared a mixed antipasti plate (see pic). Quite enough for two and all good. I followed with the classic orecchiette with broccoli and sausage. I liked the way the broccoli was cooked down to make a soft sauce with the sausage meat. No room for dessert after that. Service was excellent and friendly, despite the place being completely full. Reasonable pricing so good value too. read more

Santore - Mixed antipasti - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Wonderful service and delicious food! Great experience!! Will have to visit again if we are ever in the area.

One of the best meal I had in London! This restaurant is in the middle of nowhere.... well, at least it's not close to any tube but it's not far either - 25 mins walk from our hotel in Holburn. Our local friends spoke highly of this spot so 8 of us came here for dinner after work on Friday. We each ordered something different. I had Papperdelle and my husband had Fuselli, the food is up to par with some of my favorite restaurants in NYC! Dessert was awesome too - I recommend the Tiramisu and Warm Choco cake w/ Pistachio ice cream. Yummmm!!! Service was a bit rushed, but that's because there were plenty of people outside waiting for seats. I would come back again! read more

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Very bad food, had the chicken salad, it was horrible. Partner had pizza and it was terrible as well. Has nice outdoor seating but the food is not up to standard. read more

Got the calzone for lunch and be prepared for a lot of food! Unfortunately I was still jet-lagged from flying into London the day before and wasn't really hungry so I only ate about 1/5 of it. Heated it up for dinner though and it tasted just as good :) The calzone has mushrooms, salami, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese with tomato sauce. The menu doesn't mention it but i think there were a few basil leaves in there as well. Everything my co-workers ordered looked delicious too. Will definitely try and come back the next time I'm in London. read more

Came here as a table for 10 for lunch, the service was ok in the beginning but took a while for the bill to come out. Food was good. Quite a big menu, lots of words. Might come back. read more

Santore - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Amazing place. Authentic. Cheap. Delicious. Nice portion sizes. Competent and fast service. The lasagna was messy, warming, filling, flavourful and cozy: a veritable treat on the cold rainy February day I went in I will come here again for sure. read more

Let me start off this review by stating that the pizza at Santore is pretty darn good. Some of the best I've had in London but, sadly, it is not the best. Sacro Cuore and Santa Maria Pizzeria still reign in first place (a tie probably because they are owned by the same group of people) with Homeslice (a completely different style of pizza) coming in second. So why only four stars when I said the pizza was some of the best I have had in London? The short answer is price and location. Price: I nearly poo'd my trousers when I saw the price of a pizza - £10.35! What the??? I ordered the Americana (pizza with salami and basil). This same pizza at Sacro Cuore or Santa Maria Pizzeria would have been £8.95. Perhaps this is a west-outside-of the city versus east-in-the-city thing but for me, the prices were too high. Location: I live in West London, not too far from Santa Maria and Sacro Cuore, so it was quite the haul to get to Santore. Longer journey time, more expensive journey, more expensive pizza, and not as good. Was it worth nearly an hour of commute time? Yes, I'm glad I tried Santore but I wouldn't choose to dine here over any of the three aforementioned restaurants. Would I choose to dine at Santore if I were near Faringdon? Yes. My husband and I visited over the lunch hour on a Wednesday. We were the second table seated in the restaurant and, by the time we left, there were only a handful of tables seated. In other words, the place was dead. Service was prompt and courteous. The check was delivered upon request and super fast. The pizza crust (aka base) was cooked well, a slightly rubbery/chewy bottom and slightly burnt edges, just how it should be. The basil that sat atop of the pizza was put not he pizza before it was put in the oven - a big no no because the basil will burn in the oven, just as it did on my pizza. I had to pick it off and set it aside. The salami was of good flavor but was cut a little too thick for my liking. Overall, good pizza on a cute little road but a bit pricey for the offering. read more

A couple of years ago I met a guy on a flight to come back home that told me he was the manager of this place, but it took me 2 years to actually visit it! (but my friends come here very often). I took advantage of the first "summer" night on Friday to have dinner with a couple of friends outside, the atmosphere is really nice in this little street full of bars and restaurant. I didn't go for the pizza as I was attracted by some pasta with aubergines (I love aubergines) that were really good! My friends also got pastas and pizzas and everything was really tasty. We had some wine too and liquors and we ended up paying £25 each, good value for money. Definitely a nice spot for an Italian dinner in east London / close to the city. read more

Sometimes a rating is more a draft based on comparative analysis. i believe my review score of santore is one such review. Spoiling myself with neopolitan pizzas during my youth and later as a young man eating thin crust pizza from hoboken to brooklyn to new haven, my palette for pizza perhaps in unparalleled. Wait, maybe i shouldn't go that far. Santores is not the best pizza iv ever had. However, the elements of true greatness are on display and for london so far, its has not been beaten. The crust is part burn and part soft dough. Slightly soft for my taste it certainly whisked my senses away momentarily to the gritty streets of naples. Perhaps most disappointing was the ham, surely not italian. the spicy salami though made up for it. A constant curse I have found so far for Italian restaurants in London, some great ingredients and others so far off that dished are immediately a downgrade. Guess will have to live with that one until global warming brings a Mediterranean climate. Upon completion of my meal I knewtmy time here in london will always have the emergency pizza joint. The friendly and cheerful wait staff surely will not keep me away either. read more

3 stars as best. Real Italians work her, so we assumed the food would be good. Not sure that other reviewers are eating at the same place. Pizza was dry, almost no sauce - despite requests for extra sauce and even a side of extra sauce - and completely tasteless. This is a dish that I find is difficult to screw up, but they did it. We had a hankering for chips, and they looked like a soggy version of McDonalds fries, but without the great taste (or much of any taste at all). I assume these were bought cut and frozen. Other tables seemed to have different versions of chips. Salad was crappy. I eat everything in sight, always .. and at this meal, I left food on the table. Hard to emphasize how much of a let-down this meal was. Service was a pinch pretentious .. but not overwhelmingly so. We had high hopes for this place, as we live in the area, and their patio is amazing. But, the benefits stop almost as soon as the first plate arrives. I am not a big chain fan .. but I'd keep walking several store-fronts down and dine at Strada if you want something that actually tastes good. I'll take a British or Polish waitstaff serving good Italian, rather than Italians serving very unfortunate Italian. read more

May I be the first to review Santore having not eaten the pizza?! I found Santore on the Yelp app, having been in the area and read all your amazing reviews! I was amazed to find the restaurant quite empty at lunch time, although it was on a bank holiday saturday. What I like about the menu is that it literally has everything on it. Every type of classic appetiser, pasta and Italian style main. The pizza list is also as long as your arm. Both my friend and I opted for the full blown pasta starter and fish for the main. I had the fusilli seafood dish which was quite tasty I may say. Great pasta, well cooked and good seafood selections including fresh shrimp with the head included (that must be good right?!). Portion slightly too large for a primi but I guess this is to cater for those who eat pasta as the main. For my main I went for the seafood mixed grill which had a nice selection of fish, but again too much with the quantity and a slab of salmon which didn't strike me as very italian. Slightly under season and lacking in flavour but all very fresh tasting. My friend when for the seabass which looked quite well done, more of a fusion than an Italian but still quite tasty. Mains also came with sides of potatoes and greens which we didn't ask for and were a nice touch. The staff were also very friendly and gave each of us a shot of limoncello with the bill. Wine was average but I'll blame that on the friend! Is it the best italian in town? No, but the competition is tough (see my other reviews). Would I be back again? Yes, there's plenty on the menu here that I want to come back and try. I give it a three and a half. Enjoy. x read more

Wow this place is popular. I've tried to get a table a few times in the evening before, but with no luck. I finally managed to eat here on a Wednesday lunchtime, but the restaurant was still packed. As such the service was a little slow, but when we finally managed to order, our food came out fairly quickly. I had a mixed vegetable antipasto starter, which was excellent, followed by a pizza, which was as good as I've had anywhere in London - thin, crispy base and fresh toppings. I feel I missed out on the pizza by meter though, which I'll definitely try next time. read more

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Santore is excellent. Here are some of the things I like: -Patio with heat lamps so that you can enjoy outdoor dining a considerable part of the year while people watching on Exmouth market -The pizza is excellent, and among the best toppings in London. The meaty meat one is excellent, as is the prosciutto with arugula pizza (although I've not had one I didn't enjoy). -The crust is also excellent; not greasy, substantial enough to hold the toppings but not too bready. -Their metre-long pizza is a lovely way to share with friends and try several toppings. Santore is a favorite for our Monday night pizza club for this reason. If you like pizza and you're in the area, you should go here. I can't speak for the pasta, but they have that (and other traditional Italian mains) too. read more

I loved it here. The food was amazing. The staff were fab. It was just great coming here on a Friday night. Glad we booked ahead because it was so busy. What a lovely atmosphere. The seafood pasta was delicious, the meter pizza was the best we've had. Gorgeous. read more

Santore - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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I started with the mussels and they were phenomenal. I had to stop myself from ordering more bread to dip in the wonderful sauce or I would have ruined my appetite. The atmosphere is lively and service is great. My main course arrived within a few minutes of my appetizer being finished and was wonderful. Will come back for sure read more

The pizza here is outstanding. It might be one of the best I've ever had. Having grown up just steps from probably the most famous pizza place in the world (Umberto's), I have to admit that this may be right on par. Devoured two pies in about three minutes. Fresh ingredients and good cheese to sauce ratio. Didn't give it the fifth star only because there's no bar area to hang out and wait (instead you stand awkwardly by the kitchen) and there's no wi-Fi (kind of a necessity in an area with horrendous cell service). read more

Just finished my leftovers from last night as a super-unhealthy breakfast! I had a lovely time - the waiters were v friendly and the menu is pretty exhaustive. Even though they ask you not to switch ingredients around, they still added some chillies to spice up my food. Nyum! The restaurant was absolutely rammed as we were leaving at 9pm so they must be doing something right ;) read more

A very lively spot for dinner - with pizzas as tasty as they are long! One metre long to be exact. Yep it's a bit of a gimmick, but backed up by the flavour and the genuinely talented chefs that are visible in the kitchen area, levitating pizza dough by the oven. Before you think I ate 1m of pizza by myself (which actually sounds like a great saturday night activity come to think of it) there were 5 of us there for dinner, and we'd booked ahead which I'd recommend. Each 25cm section represents one pizza, so we got to choose 4 different types to build 1m (which seemed to take an age to decide on) and ordered chips and a mixed salad on the side. It felt like a bit of a wait for the food, though a bottle of merlot helped with that and it was worth the wait when it arrived. They put a special stand on the table so it arrives with a bit of a flourish, and it's pre-sliced so everyone just gets stuck in. I don't think there was a stand-out topping for me, but I just liked that the base itself was tasty and not too thick. I thought it was a great way to get variety rather than everyone just getting one type of pizza each. The menu does ask that you don't tinker with the topping ingredients too which shuts down any fusspot eaters you might have with you! Very reasonable prices and in a lovely location in fairy-lit Exmouth Market. The only warning I would give you is that this place is loud. Like take a deep breath and bellow at your neighbours loud, so not one for a quiet dinner to whisper sweet nothings to a date. A high energy fun dinner where you can laugh as loudly as you like though? This is your bag. read more

I really enjoy santore and have been several times. The pizza is always so fresh, and the quality of ingredients is notable. Definitely get one metre of pizza if you'd like to share with people, more tastes! Friend have had pasta, they say it's good. I tend to bring visitors here when they come to London. read more

I lived near Exmouth Market during my time in London -- it's close proximity to Sadler Well's as well as Farringdon station make it super convenient for both local residents and those from a little further away to visit. And while its proximity may have influenced my opinion, I would say Santore shaped my favourable outlook of living on Rosebery Ave. Santore is a rather quiet restaurant for what is usually a busy (and sometimes rowdy) street -- simple Italian cuisine with sizeable portions and a great, yet affordable, wine selection make this a favourite of mine. In fact, I liked it so much I made a point to stop by in the past two times I've had layovers in Heathrow. I particularly enjoyed their roast piglet, but their pastas are great as well -- they typically have different specials every night, so make sure to try those out. It's commonly said that the thinnest book in the world is a British menu -- while this may be somewhat true, London does Italian food exceptionally well and Santore is near the top of the list. You'll likely find better restaurants, but for the price point that Santore offers, you'll be pressed to find better value. The lemoncello they give you at the end with your cheque certainly helps too! read more

This is great to go to, especially after seeing a show at Sadlers Wells. Which of late I seem to do on an almost monthly basis. This is also a place my beloved and I like going to and we have found ourselves going here with friends. There is a but coming up though. I find the food can be slightly hit and miss. The place has good days and bad days. Things that usually are fail-safe is the pizza. This is what I always have when I come here. The antipasti platter is also a smart option. I find their salads though to be disappointing and the desserts can sometimes be sublime or average. I shall forever be a fan of the panna cotta for its dome like shape and comedy wobble. It also tastes great but I love the juvenile humour that ordering it can generate. But if you want pizza that makes you feel happy and leaves you with a slightly better idea about what pizza should be about then come here. I love that you can order by the meter and that it has a smokiness from the wood fired oven. Every time I have a pizza craving, I come here. The flavours are always fresh and the balance of ingredients generates the right levels of umami in the mouth to tide over a pizza craving until the next time (or next performance). Prices here are reasonable and you can eat well for prices that don't break the bank. It does get busy, and sometimes there is a massive wait but it's worth it. read more

For pictures please refer to http://hungryinlondon.com/2010/08/santore-farringdon-the-best-pizza-in-london/ I was strongly critised by my Italian friends (most of which are from Naples, where the pizza was invented) that pizza was completely absent from my blog so far. This is basically explained by the fact that for me, pizza is absolutely neglectable so I would never dream of ordering it if I can avoid it, let alone go to a dedicated pizzeria. Gladly, they did not give up in trying to convince me otherwise and they organised an outing to Santore at Exmouth Market which is according to them one of the few places where you can get authentic Napolese pizza in London. Apparently the chefs and staff are from Naples and also the ingredients they use are imported from there. Santore does convey some Italian atmosphere, especially with the outside dining area which makes you feel like you were eating on an Italian piazza. Also the menu sounded very Italian to me and the choice of dishes did not seem to be adapted too much the the non-Italian palate. I thought the pasta dishes sounded fantastic and I wanted to basically try all of them but I had no choice but the go for the pizza (or lose a couple of friends). In addition to the conventional round pizza, the pizza can be ordered by the metre. This is firstly very impressive, secondly it's sociable and the best thing really is that you can try many different pizze without needing to steal food from other people's plates. Despite my prejudices against pizza in general I found the version served at Santore really delightful. We tried four different sorts on our metre of pizza made with perfectly thin and tasty if maybe not quite crispy enough dough. The Pizza Napoletana (7.95) with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella as well as capers, anchovies and olives (7.95) provided a perfect balance between dough, tomatoes and the saltiness of the anchovies and capers. The Bufalina (9.95) with fresh buffalo mozzarella and generous fresh basil leaves (9.95) was the prettiest of them all, you suddenly know where the colours of the Italian flag must really come from. The mozzarella was ripe and flavoursome and fresh basil is heavenly anyway, so this was a clear success. The Rustica (9.45) with friarielli and salsiccia (a typical dish from Naples) won the prize for being the most unusual and interesting of the lot. It is not often that I am faced with ingredients that I have never come across, but I really have never eaten or even heard of friarielli. It is related to broccoli but fortuntaly does not taste of broccoli at all. It has a very distinct slightly bitter and peppery taste and I thought it was very moreish. The salsiccia were not the best I have ever tasted but subtly flavoured enough to not overpower the friarilli. I definitely would have this one again. The least convincing for me was the Pizza Siciliana (8.45) with tomato, mozzarella and sauteed aubergines with parmesan- even though I love aubergines, they seemed a too moist and heavy topping for the thin dough and ended up making it a bit soggy. It still tasted very nice though. All in all I have to say that I might not have become a complete pizza convert overnight but I did very much enjoy the meal and I think I could be persuaded to go back to Santore I have to add, in case you think I am not the best person to judge a pizzeria (you might be right there), that I have interrogated my Italian friends very closely and they all gave the pizza 7 or 8 out of 10 indicating that Santore might not quite have Naples standard but seems to be pretty close. So if you don't believe me, believe them! read more

We had a half meter of pizza to share between the two of us, and it was more than plenty. We ended up taking half if it home. The pizza sauce could use a bit more oomph or something, a bit on the boring side, but the good chewy crust made up for it. Really crowded even on a weeknight. We also shared a panna cotta for dessert, and it was very good read more

Santore - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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This is an excellent restaurant. It was a shame that they shut all over Christmas and New Year. The menu is varied and eclectic - certainly not just a pizza restaurant. That being said - the pizza is very good and can be ordered by length. Take all your friends and order a couple of yards ! The starter platters are very good and available in vegetarian too. My personal favourite is the pan fried calves livers with crispy onions - sublime ! read more