Matteos Cucina Italiana Hackney - (Near Hackney, South East)

Jack Routledge Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. I came here on a whim and left blown away. The highlight for me was the tandoori dumplings perfectly spiced, chargrilled to perfection, and honestly some of the best dumplings I’ve ever had, and that’s saying something after travelling around Asia. You rarely ever see tandoori dumplings on a menu, so this was a real treat. What really made the evening special was the hospitality. The owner, his brother, and even the chef took time to personally speak with me. They explained how the food was made, gave thoughtful recommendations, and made me feel genuinely welcome. You can tell they really care about what they do. Another big plus they let you bring your own alcohol, which is such a bonus and made the evening even more enjoyable. And to top it off, they’re open till 1am, which is perfect if you’re out late and want great food without rushing. I’ll definitely be coming back and bringing all my friends with me. This place is a hidden gem in Eltham.

Ana Maria D We went there on Monday and joined the quiz that was amazing and so much fun . The staff were so helpful and nice . We ordered some food and was so good. I discovered this place recently and Ill be back more often 100% recommended

Adrian Aston My mum loves this place and always comes here for lunch or dinner. Very nice selection on menu, lots of lighter choices too. Very friendly staff, good service and great food. Id Definitely come back and recommend. Update: My mum and I have been coming here for a number of years now. Everything is still great thankfully. My only slight negative is that the prices have got higher whilst portion sizes get smaller. Still recommend 100%. Check out my photos from my visit in Oct 2022.

Nikki Santiago Lovely spot - had brunch here and enjoyed the selections they had. Affordable as well which is a great feature. Smoked salmon was fantastic and got the pistachio cookie, highly recommend. Was busy when we got there around the early afternoon but wasn’t too long of a wait. We did have to sit out in the cold for a bit prior to having seats available inside. More available seating opened up around mid afternoon. Would come back again.

Zoe Katzayiannaki Absolute perfect! True Greek experience (the good way)! We tried the cold tortilla wrap with chicken gyros and it was so fresh and light. Real contender! Please try also the freddo espresso and the freddo cappuccino, in Greece is the main coffee choice and its worth it against the cold brew and the simpler iced coffee. We are definitely coming back!

John F A great cafe with a friendly welcome. I had scrambled eggs on two toast and a flat white, both were excellent! Also keep an eye out for the artwork on the wall, it depicts Cocos Cafe from an everyday scene in Venice, it is really good.