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Where To Eat Pasta In London
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Llama Inn
A sceney Shoreditch rooftop restaurant with excellent Peruvian-influenced flavours to match, Llama Inn is a perfect Friday night blowout spot.
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107 Wine Shop & Bar
A cosy Clapton wine bar, shop, and small plates restaurant, 107 Wine Shop & Bar is the perfect place for a drink, a lean, and something great to eat.
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Eko Wine Bar & Restaurant
Eko Bar, situated in the heart of Homerton, is the epitome of a Nigerian lounge bar.
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St. John Marylebone
Perfect for a glass of this and a bite of that, St. John's Marylebone location brings its idiosyncratic idea of British eating to a lively bar and restaurant.
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Straker's
TikTok famous but very much better in reality, Straker's is a tiny Notting Hill restaurant serving flavourful British food.
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The Baring
The Baring is a polished pub-cum-restaurant in Islington, that makes excellent food in a room that's more sit-down than somewhere you can have a few pints.
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Barrafina Borough Yards
The Borough Yards location of Barrafina has all the hallmarks of the Spanish tapas mini-chain—sleek, shiny furnishings, friendly service, a bustling open kitchen.
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Noble Rot
Not only is Noble Rot one of London’s best wine bars, it’s one of London’s best restaurants. Hit it for drinks and dinner, or just drinks and drinks.
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The Tamil Prince
A lovely Indian restaurant in a former pub, The Tamil Prince is a local that everyone, not just Islington residents, should be seeking out.
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Manteca
Manteca is a British-led, Italian-inspired restaurant in Shoreditch making seductive food in a buzzy space. Come for the vibe and stick around for a second bowl of pig skin ragu.
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Kudu Grill
Specialising in open-fire cooking, Kudu Grill is a seriously satisfying restaurant in Peckham.
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Padella
Padella serves brilliant, freshly made pasta at very good prices. If you’re in London Bridge or Borough Market, make this a part of your plan.
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Officina 00
Officina 00 is a super-useful Old Street restaurant with a cool, laidback feel, serving affordable handmade pastas.
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Lina Stores King’s Cross
A pastel-coloured retro deli, Lina Stores in King’s Cross serves great handmade pasta to eat-in - or to-go from their deli counter.
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The Duke of Richmond
The Duke of Richmond is pub and restaurant in Dalston making burgers and bar snacks worth travelling for.