LARDO - (Near Hackney, South East)

5 /5 Vagner Ricardo Meller: Went to Lardo today for a late lunch and really enjoyed it. They have a ‘worker lunch’ option from 12-4. Really good value for money and generous portions. Service was excellent and dishes well presented and very tasty. I’d easily come back. My only comment would be the tiramisu, could be improved. Apart from that, everything was spotless.

5 /5 Dominique: I had dinner there recently, and it was well worth it. The welcome was warm and genuine, the kind that makes you feel the place takes hospitality seriously. The industrial-style décor works nicely, metal, wood, soft lighting, nothing forced, just a cool, coherent atmosphere. I started with the sea bass crudo, which was excellent: fresh, clean flavours and spot-on seasoning. Then came the pasta with fennel sausage ragù, simply outstanding. Perfectly al dente, rich, honest flavours, the kind of dish that doesn’t need any tricks to shine. And their orange wine was a real highlight: aromatic, lively, with just the right tension. All in all, a thoroughly satisfying dinner. I’m glad I tried this place.

5 /5 Loris BRICARD: It’s a really nice wine bar and restaurant, with a very cosy atmosphere. The pizzas were quite good for value and it’s a lovely place to relax and enjoy good food. As a French person, I found the wine good, though the lower-priced options on the menu were quite expensive for what they were and not necessarily the best, but of course, that probably doesn’t reflect the whole wine list. I’ve only been there once, but it’s definitely a great spot to enjoy a warm, welcoming ambiance and a tasty meal.

5 /5 Meghna Padmanabhan: New Yorker/New Jerseyan here- this place. is. it. The mafalde is absolutely delectable. It is the simplest meal made up of a handful of ingredients but oh my— the freshness?? unreal. The margherita pizza STUNNED with a classic cheesy, greasy (in a good way) finish, you really can’t ask for more. Even the vegan pizza was delicious, and a quick ricotta sub (i took olives off my half) made it the perfect meal. Excellent vibes, both indoor & outdoor, & excellent food. Cannot recommend it more! Will be back xx

5 /5 Pelin Kahveci: They are amazing! We went there with a toddler, so it was a bit challenging but the waiter and the servers helped us a lot, in managing the table and making our toddler entertained. They were so helpful, kind and polite. We, my friend and her baby had fun a lot although he made a bit of a mess around. The food was amazing, we ordered beetroot salad, pizza, red wine and tiramisu. It was so delicious! Especially we lived tiramisu because it tasted closer to the original recipe with almond liqueur. We sat outside, the weather was amazing and everything was perfect. I would recommend this place to everyone!