Harden's survey result
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”.
Summary
This “friendly little place” on the edge of Smithfield Market “serves delicious, hearty Puglian-style food”, including “proper southern Italian pizza with fresh and authentic ingredients”. This year’s worst report? – “A likeable place: the sort you would want round the corner.”
Summary
This “friendly little place” on the edge of Smithfield Market “serves delicious, hearty Puglian-style food”, including “proper southern Italian pizza with fresh and authentic ingredients”. This year’s worst report? – “A likeable place: the sort you would want round the corner.”
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Restaurant details
Apulia Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Good solid Italian - the differentiator is the vibrant "neighbourhood" if essentially businessy ambiance - style, arty, and lots of long lunches going on in an otherwise very standard space"
"Enjoyable lunch - good pizza as always. Save room for the desserts - unusual and very good. "
"Enjoyable lunch. Pizzas particularly good and a well-priced wine list. Good VFM overall. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £15.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £11.80 | £19.00 | £8.00 | £8.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
50 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9EJ
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:15 pm |
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