Islington · Modern Italian
Handmade pasta. Wood fire. No shortcuts.
A seasonal Italian menu built around a wood-fired oven and pasta rolled fresh every morning. Tucked into Upper Street, run like a neighbourhood table should be.
- Fresh pasta made daily
- Wood-fired oven
- 4.8★ on Google
- Sunday lunch from £24
What we do
The menu
Seasonal, changes with what's good this week — this is a taste of what's usually on it.
To start & pasta
- Burrata, blood orange & pistachio£9.50
Puglian burrata, bitter leaves, chilli oil.
- Beef shin ragù pappardelle£16.50
Six-hour braise, wide ribbons, aged parmesan.
- Cacio e pepe£13.00
Three ingredients, done properly — silky and sharp.
- Nduja & prawn linguine£17.00
Calabrian heat, sweet prawns, a splash of the sea.
- Wild mushroom & truffle risotto£15.50
Carnaroli rice, taleggio, shaved black truffle.
Wood fire & dolci
- Whole seabass, salmoriglio£24.00
Roasted whole in the wood oven, lemon and oregano.
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina (to share)£58.00
35-day aged T-bone, rosemary, served pink.
- Porchetta, roast potatoes & salsa verde£19.50
Slow-roasted overnight, crackling intact.
- Tiramisu£7.50
Made fresh each morning, no shortcuts, no exceptions.
- Affogato£6.50
Vanilla gelato, hot espresso, amaretto on request.
Reviews
What Islington says
on Google Reviews
“Took my partner here for our anniversary and it's now our go-to for every date night. The ragù is worth crossing London for.”
“Booked last minute on a Friday and they still found us a table by the window. Service was warm without being fussy.”
“The bistecca for two is genuinely one of the best steaks I've had in London, and the tiramisu isn't far behind.”
Questions
Before you book
Do you take walk-ins?
We hold a handful of tables for walk-ins every night, but Friday and Saturday fill fast — booking guarantees your table.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes — our pasta is made fresh daily and we offer a gluten-free version on request. Let us know when you book and we'll talk you through it.
Do you do group bookings or private hire?
For groups of 7 or more, message us on WhatsApp and we'll put together a set menu. The whole restaurant is available for private hire on Mondays.
Are kids welcome?
Absolutely — we have a smaller portions menu and high chairs on request, no need to book ahead for either.
Tables go quickly on weekends
Book online in a minute, or message us on WhatsApp for groups of 7 or more.
Get in touch
Enquiries & private hire
On Upper Street, two minutes from Angel station.
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue–Thu | 17:30 – 22:30 |
| Fri–Sat | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 21:00 |