Pizza East Portobello

The friendly door staff were kind enough to squeeze us in upstairs on a busy Bank Holiday Monday. The place was full of wealthy families with immaculately dressed children but it wasn't overly noisy or chaotic. We shared a generous board of top quality mortadella, capacollo and taleggio, along with a delicious avocado and butter lettuce salad, some nicely minty pea croquettes, and tender lamb meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. Everything was hot, fresh and tasty - we had no complaints and couldn't manage dessert. With a glass of Prosecco and an Aperol spritz, the bill was £50 for two, including service, which we thought was great value, especially in that area. Recommended for Portobello Road locals and visitors alike!
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8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, May 07, 2013

I heard of the place from a "foodie" friend of mine, so I thought I would give it a try. We went yesterday for a late lunch.

We walked up from Ladbroke Grove station. Looking at it from the outside, I started doubting that I came to the right place; the outdoor chairs looked too rusty and run down. Walking in the restaurant I realized that this was the 'look'.

Although there were only a couple of tables occupied and plenty of large tables were available, it was past lunch time and not a rush time, we four were seated at a tiny table better suited for two or maximum three. The chairs were quite uncomfortable and I started feeling quite un-easy and worried, since I was the one who had suggested the place. I was starting to doubt the potential quality of the food we will be served.

We ordered marinated olives and pizzas and I was pleasantly surprised by both. The best thing I would say was the pizza dough. Our pizzas where delicious. The only comment I might say was that the mushrooms were a little burnt.

Besides the discomfort of the table and the seats, the worst thing about the place was the prices. Our bill was 80 pounds, which felt quite steep for the location and the set-up.
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7 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Pizza excellent, but the overall bill is that much more when compared with Franco Manco in Chiswick, so doubt it would become our local. But we'd definitely return. Service really good too.
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whipped - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Monday, February 27, 2012