Harden's survey result
Summary
This “friendly Italian near the Barbican” has a good-sized fan club. It serves “food that is just that little bit different” – “the cooking seems to have taken a step up recently, and the place is often bustling”. There’s a “great and fairly priced list of Italian wines” – “and do leave room for the puddings”.
Summary
“In a great location opposite Smithfield Market”, and “an excellent pre-theatre option near the Barbican” – this “cheap ’n’ cheerful” Italian is “very popular” for its “decent, solid staples” (in particular “good – and huge – pizzas”). “Go hungry.”
Summary
“Ideal if you’re visiting the Barbican” – this “reliable, genuine, family-run Italian” opposite Smithfield market is a “very friendly little place”. The “great pizza and pasta” and “very good Italian wine list” are “fairly priced” and represent “good VFM”, especially for the area.
Summary
“Satisfying home-style southern Italian cooking, including a good-value daily fixed-price menu”, is the draw at this “bright and friendly little restaurant opposite Smithfield market” – “conveniently close to the Barbican” – which offers “decent value for the area”.
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Have you eaten at Apulia?
50 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9EJ
Restaurant details
Apulia Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Lively Italian with good pizza and a short but unusual menu of other dishes. "
"An exceptional regional Italian - very good for Barbican,"
"Excelent for pre theatre at Barbican"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
50 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9EJ
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
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