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Trullo

Italian Restaurant££££
Islington
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    Daren W.
    "Definitely the pasta - the beef shin ragu is excellent!"(4 Tips)
    Anna S.
    "We loved papardelle al ragu and a hake the most!"(3 Tips)
    Clea R.
    "The beef shin pappardelle was nice but the lamb special wasn't great"(4 Tips)
    Jaimes L.
    "... be worth taking a few friends). Seriously good food. Staff seem lovely..."(2 Tips)
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  • Carol B.heart icon on user image
    Carol BurnierApril 19, 2014
    From the first bite of the chicken liver paté on toast, I knew this was going to be a memorable experience. The main was possibly the best lamb I've had. Staff is wonderful, listen to their tips
  • CBM 
    CBM February 24, 2013
    Rainbow trout is pink on the bone and delicious. Comes with pink and red beets, and mashed aubergine. I also tucked into Tom's polenta, which was better than a brownie.
  • Daren W.heart icon on user image
    Daren WilliamsOctober 25, 2019
    Definitely the pasta - the beef shin ragu is excellent! Very tasty aubergine main, and outstanding lemon tart for dessert
  • Vladimirheart icon on user image
    VladimirJune 24, 2017
    I would lie, cheat and steal to eat here as often as I can. There is always a vegetarian option on the ever-changing menu and the wine list is a treasure trove.
  • Levent A.heart icon on user image
    Levent AkgermanFebruary 12, 2023
    Monthly changing menus: fettucine with ragu of Mangalitsa pigs from Hungary, papardelle with shin, spaghettini with shetland mussels, etc.
  • Natalia Q.
    Natalia QuinteroMarch 19, 2016
    This Italian spot is great with a few friends because it means you get to share a bunch of the delicious, seasonal offerings.
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    steenNovember 23, 2022
    Need to make a reservation as it gets booked up. request to sit upstairs in your reservation comments. Pasta is incredible
  • A.
    A.February 21, 2012
    Good Italian food. Informal setting, attentive service and great meat dishes. For veggies the tagliatelle with Amalfi lemon and parmesan is sublime but Jerusalem artichoke crepe is missing something.
  • Jaimes L.
    Jaimes LeggettJune 15, 2012
    Try everything... Start at the top of the menu and work your way down (might be worth taking a few friends). Seriously good food. Staff seem lovely too.
  • Miranda S.
    Miranda SkyMay 3, 2012
    Superb restaurant. Delicious food served by knowledgeable staff in thoughtfully, but not overly, designed setting. Agree with Andrea S. - do not miss the beef shin papardelle.
  • Angela L.heart icon on user image
    Angela LiuJuly 22, 2019
    Friendly service and great pasta - if only they have more choices on their daily changing menu!
  • Paulo R.heart icon on user image
    Paulo RementeriaJuly 21, 2018
    What a nice place and amazing food. Service was excellent. I took the burrata & the pappardelle, I recommend both.
  • Jeremy S.
    Jeremy SOctober 9, 2013
    Food very good but sizzling fat smell from cpork chops in open flame bit over powering maybe downstairs better staff lovley very freindly stuffed figs very good indeed
  • Audrey Q.
    Audrey QAugust 15, 2012
    Great local restaurant. Menu is considered and the service is faultless. The staff is knowledgeable and very attentive. Lovely restaurant!
  • Anna S.heart icon on user image
    Anna SzypkowskaMarch 31, 2018
    Very good food although a bit pricey. We loved papardelle al ragu and a hake the most!
  • Lisa H.
    Lisa HaywardApril 3, 2015
    Could have eaten everything on the menu. The beef ragu really is as good as they say. Can't wait to return.
  • Lucho O.
    Lucho Osorio-CortesFebruary 2, 2013
    Superb! The fried thin strips of pig's ears with anchovies dip are a delicacy. Great service. Good value for money.
  • Neil A.heart icon on user image
    Neil AndersonOctober 12, 2018
    Excellent fresh ingredients, sophisticated dishes, perfect pasta al dente, sublime panna cotta. Classy.
  • Lena R.heart icon on user image
    Lena RobinsonDecember 6, 2013
    Try the brussel sprouts with pancetta, chestnuts & Gorgonzola .... Devine. And the service is impeccable.
  • Gilly T.heart icon on user image
    Gilly ThorneFebruary 21, 2020
    Such a sexy vibe, amazing food and amazing service
  • Nick P.heart icon on user image
    Nick PittoniSeptember 1, 2018
    as an Italian, I can recommend. but the dishes are quite small
  • Spencer T.
    Spencer ThursfieldFebruary 18, 2015
    V cool idea to help local charity as small addition to bill. Think about upping the donation by asking staff or check out www.manorgardenscentre.org
  • Simon R.
    Simon RedfernJuly 22, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    I had the raw veal here and it was very good. Also recommending the home made raspberry ripple ice-cream. Great place, real buzz, hard to get a table so book ahead.
  • Russell B.heart icon on user image
    Russell BarnesOctober 3, 2016
    Chicken liver pappardelle was a tasty starter, but otherwise food felt a touch over-rated (monkfish w. squid ink polenta was v pricey, but so-so). Sadly the beef shin ragu wasn't on when we went :\
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    gcycNovember 11, 2018
    One of my fav pasta pasta in London. Their ragu pappardelle is Devine.
  • Gilly T.heart icon on user image
    Gilly ThorneMarch 8, 2020
    Everything is absolutely amazing. Couldn’t recommend enough
  • Grethe L.heart icon on user image
    Grethe LacisAugust 18, 2015
    the interior, staff and food is just wonderful.
  • Josh B.heart icon on user image
    Josh BakerAugust 11, 2015
    The ragu, recommended by others, is a great dish. Try it!
  • jason p.heart icon on user image
    jason pSeptember 17, 2017
    Great ragu, nice service. Crab linguini was ok but lacked salt and brown crab
  • Janicke Summer E.
    Janicke Summer E.September 27, 2013
    If you leave this place without trying the Beef Shin Ragu, you're a fool. A FOOL!
  • Metro.co.uk
    Metro.co.ukSeptember 10, 2010
    Trullo features super-friendly staff, niftily priced wine and a funky laid-back space - the food's not bad either, by the way. Metro gave it 3 out of 5 Stars. Read more
  • Alexey M.
    Alexey MorozovJuly 19, 2013
    Great food. And a great wine list! A hidden gem in Islington
  • Guy B.
    Guy BingleyAugust 15, 2012
    Great food, charming atmosphere and excellent service. Remember to book!
  • Michelle W.heart icon on user image
    Michelle WilesMay 16, 2022
    Bruschetta is a wonderful appetizer. Get at least two pastas
  • Vic M.heart icon on user image
    Vic McGinMay 25, 2015
    Friendly staff and very cool decor. Food was average for the price you pay.
  • Lauren R.
    Lauren Rubin TileyFebruary 14, 2012
    If you're with an Arsenal fan who insists on going to Emirates Stadium, insist on dinner here. But you must make reservations!
  • Arsham B.heart icon on user image
    Arsham BMarch 4, 2018
    Best pasta I’ve had, ever
  • A S.
    A ShaSeptember 17, 2018
    Disappointing service, with staff telling us twice to hurry up with our dinner, which should not happen in restaurants at this price point.
  • Clea R.heart icon on user image
    Clea RomeoNovember 7, 2014
    I thought it was very average. The waitress was very surly and the food was only average. The beef shin pappardelle was nice but the lamb special wasn't great
  • Hanna B.heart icon on user image
    Hanna BragerOctober 20, 2014
    Rustic Italian food, their tiramisu is DIVINE
  • Abigail W.
    Abigail WalkerJune 12, 2010
    Make sure you have everything . The pasta, meat, wine is all increadible, and the service cordial and low key- a real winner
  • Alba
    AlbaSeptember 16, 2018
    Rude service. Were told at the beginning to hurry up with our food order and were (kindly) kicked out the second we finished our last plate.
  • Condé Nast Traveler
    Condé Nast TravelerApril 21, 2011
    Try the slow-cooked lamb with grilled eggplant and salsa verde.
  • Matt H.heart icon on user image
    Matt HancockJanuary 8, 2017
    Exceptional Italian food, wonderful service
  • Tom H.heart icon on user image
    Tom HoareNovember 4, 2013
    Lovely setting, great decoration, nice service, OK food.
  • Tim S.heart icon on user image
    Tim ShearringJanuary 26, 2013
    It's ALL about the beef shin. Trust me
  • Neal M.heart icon on user image
    Neal MacDonaldAugust 2, 2015
    The ravioli was ridiculously good
  • Prins P.heart icon on user image
    Prins PoloJanuary 23, 2018
    Good food and disorganized, lukewarm service. If you’re after pasta, skip Trullo and head to their sister restaurant Padella
  • Prins P.heart icon on user image
    Prins PoloSeptember 2, 2017
    Skin-contact wines 😍
  • Mark T.heart icon on user image
    Mark TullyOctober 18, 2014
    Beef shin ragu
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