Cheap Eats — Best Italian in London

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Pici Cacio e Pepe

Described as 'critically acclaimed' and 'so simple, so diet-destroying,' this signature dish is a benchmark for the restaurant's hand-rolled pasta.

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Pizza slice

Gigantic and inexpensive, a must-order classic to enjoy while taking in the history of London's oldest Italian deli.

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Full English Breakfast

Described as a "monumental" and "humongous" plate, it is considered one of the "best fry ups in town," featuring sausages, eggs, bacon, hash browns, black pudding, and fried bread.

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Chicken Escalope Sandwich

The restaurant's showstopper; the chicken is boned, bashed, and breadcrumbed in-house each morning, then served on fresh ciabatta with lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, and a crucial squeeze of lemon.

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Cappuccino

A "frothy cappuccino" prepared on a legendary Gaggia espresso machine that has been "choking away" since the café's early days; it is credited with easing patrons out of "jet-lagged haze."

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Honey Truffle Parmesan

The 'signature sandwich' featuring 10-hour slow-roasted pork shoulder topped with a 'mountain of 30 month aged parmesan.' Reviewers describe it as a 'stunning symphony of salty, sweet, sour and spicy' that 'deserved a museum spot.'

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Egyptian falafel wrap

The absolute must-order item that stands out on the menu as an essential bite.

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The No. 9

Regarded by regulars as a near-iconic combination of roast chicken, bacon, cheddar, gherkin, lettuce, and tomato on a roll.

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Porky Pig

Regarded as an 'all-time favorite' order, it features Tuscan sausage and a truffle cacio e pepe cream so addictive that reviewers claim they 'could eat that cream by the bucket load.'

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The Bondola Panini

The house classic balancing silky mortadella with the sharp bite of marinated artichoke hearts.

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The meaty one

Packed full of meat panini with red peppers

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I Medici

This vegetarian schiacciata 'strikes the perfect balance of flavour without feeling heavy' and is 'overflowing with fresh Italian ingredients' like stracciatella cheese and grilled aubergines.

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Protein Power Breakfast

A classic combo of poached eggs, smashed avocado and toast and tomatoes

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Deli Sandwich

Freshly made with a variety of fillings and praised as a neighborhood staple.

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Nonna

Perfectly soft meatballs in a crispy ciabatta and tomato sauce - my go to order every thime

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Full English Breakfast

The standout dish drawing local acclaim for its wholesome satisfaction.

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Parma Ham & Mozzarella

A classic, highly-rated combination listed as a popular favorite.

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Fresh Pasta

The enchanting smell of handmade pasta hits you at the door; widely considered dreamy and restaurant-quality.

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Fabrizio Pizza

The namesake pie featuring tomato, mozzarella, aubergines, parmesan, and parma ham is a consistent crowd-pleaser.