Popolo Shoreditch

Pots with a soul... #loveplants

#sexybar @nobuhotelshoreditch #concretefloors

Smoked Truffle sashimi @nobuhotelshoreditch a delightful gesture from the chef

Figs from puglia perfectly ripe and in season. You can get them from @puntarelle_co #figs #seasonal #amazingfood #fruit

John Dory egg tempura + saffron aioli #johndory #openkitchen #freshseafood #shoreditchrestaurants #timeoutrecommended

John Dory ala romana + saffron aioli #tonightsspecial #johndory #freshseafood #openkitchen

Prep in season #scottishgirolles #risottofunghi #taglietelle #openkitchen #bibgourmand #shoreditch #cheflife

Figs and cheese #burrata #blackfigs #autumn

Skate wings for lunch @rochellecanteen

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Live diver scallops #giantscallops #openkitchen #fridayspecials #timeoutrestaurant #timeoutlondon #freshseafood #michelinguide

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Old school pasta and grill section. The quality of the food produced here is nothing short of a miracle. #oldschoolkitchen #pastasection #pastachef #openkitchen

Hello Monday

Where have you been for the last 11 months? #frenchfigs #blackfigs #earlyautmn #burrata

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The road ahead #ravioli #delicious #freshpasta #openkitchen #michelinguide #timeoutlondon

Thank you to the lady at position 7 for the lovely message. #diverscallops #shoreditchrestaurants #londonrrstaurants #timeoutrecommends #timeoutlondon #openkitchen #freshpasta #michelinguide

We popped into Popolo on Tuesday evening after reading the reviews - the food was amazing , the service too draw ... beetroot , ravioli , aubergine, chocolate cake , panacota .. don't be fooled by the small portions it is a tapas bar - 3 courses is enough which you should share .. don't miss this place my daughter and myself will return again and again .. I worked in Rome for a year and this is as good or better than anything I had ... thanks Popolo

The best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

Special thanks to Irene and Jon... Make me fell like home. I love dinning by the bar counter!!!

So enjoyed a delicious lunch here on Saturday, beautiful food, charming service and delicious wine. Very selfish of the team to take two days off in a row, will be back again tomorrow. X

Popolo is a must as a dining experience in London. The cuisine sashays its way through the Mediterranean by way of Italy but there is so much more going on. It's modern, inventive and clever. Great flavours and textures abound in a harmonious menu that holds some wonderful surprises like the grouse cappelletti and a risotto of red wine, radicchio & chestnuts. And it works for the children too. Our two younger fickle eaters polished off the gnudi, baccalà (salt cod tempura) and grilled bavette steak with gusto. Later there were calls for more of the beautiful flourless chocolate cake. Our only regret is that time and modesty prevented us from trying everything on the menu!

Our favourite restaurant in shoreditch. Sit at the bar and watch the beautiful small plates of heaven unfold before you. We have never had a bad experience there and the food delivers every time. Not to mention the lovely staff running the show.... From fresh pasta made daily to, red mullet, lamb, pardon peppers and more! Everyone needs to go!

Lovely modern Italian food in a cosy setting. Great bread, fabulous pasta.

Loved this place! Fave dishes were scallops, ravioli and coli... great relaxed atmosphere, fab staff and best chef!!!! Thankyou team for a great evening.. I will be back when am next in london..

Just wonderful. So good I'm quite tempted to keep it from Londoners in general, but it'd be unfair.

Great setting, downstairs L shaped bar/ diner facing the kitchen - gosh they work hard - had lush chickpea, fried olive and strained yoghurt starter which was light, spiced and fresh, some gorgeous crevettes dressed in a light chilli sauce, red cauliflower and the most blissful hare pasta to follow. Flour free choc gateau punchy and just - smooth. Service engaged and just the right distance, wine healthily priced, short list, forget what we had I was so happy to be there.

Can't wait to go back!

Jonathan and his team is keen to bring you the best of Mediterranean and more. Always fresh and seasonal, prepared in front of you (if you sit by the counter). Delicious, easy to share and they're more than happy to recommend a matching glass of wine to go with the dishes. Leave room for a dessert!

Incredible food, wonderful service, great ambience, super friendly head chef/owner, extremely affordable and fresh food ... and love that you can sit at the bar around the open kitchen!

I've been dying to try out this place and finally my husband and I went there last night for an anniversary treat. The atmosphere and staff are very welcoming and extremely helpful with recommending dishes! The dishes are delicious we couldn't get enough. We wanted to try out every dish on the menu but after 8 we were stuffed! Burnt honey panna cotta is a must. We'll be back to try more amazing dishes!!

Hidden gem! This restaurant is absolutely superb. We went there last night, sat at the bar stool area, from where we could follow the wonderful staff at work. The food is predominantly Italian-inspired, despite the head chef and owner being half Spanish, half British.



I ordered risotto as appetizer, lamb-rack as main course and for dessert I got chocolate cake with creme fraize. The risotto was perfectly cooked; absorbed stock, creamy broth and plump rice. The lamb was so tender, tasty and rich in flavour. It came with a spicy sauce that hit home completely... perfectly spiced! The sou chef served the best lamb I've tasted... The chocolate cake did not dissapoint either. It was clear - by both eyes and taste buds - that these people know and love their craft.



Despite the perfect food, the service outdid it all. We had a Spanish waiter, who was conversing and joking with us during the evening. Even though we arrived late, she urged us to get dessert. Warm and charming personality! The whole staff was wonderful.



Bonus info: Surprisingly cheap!



Additional bonus info: Pretty sure the head chef is related to Mark Strong.



A must go...! Perfecto!

Food is beautifully created and presented by knowledgeable staff in a really friendly unpretentious atmosphere, been here twice with different friends and on both occasions the experience was so good. Can't recommend this place enough. Keep up the good work popolo can't wait to come back again.

Everything your heart desires and more. The food, the service, and the ambiance is excellent. The menu is limited, but just enough to share and enjoy with good company. Come with friends or come by yourself, but promise yourself you'll come hungry and they will make sure you go home happy. :)

Amazing night last night. Dish after dish of the freshest, most fantastic, home made Italian food I've ever tasted. A beautiful setting in chef Jon's stunning loft apartment didn't hurt either. Mix that together with 16 people, most of which have never met before, and it all adds up to a genuinely unique dining experience. Great food, great location, great service and great company.

What more could you ask for (yes, the wine was great too!)

Amazing food and a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. I wanted to mention a couple of the dishes I particularly enjoyed and ended up listing everything I've eaten here (basically the entire menu) Definitely one to keep visiting as the food is constantly evolving and there's always something new to try!

Amazing atmosphere, amazing food.

We had half of what was on the menu and the food was superb from start to finish. Delicacy, flavours and presentation are outstanding.

We were sitting downstairs and watched the chefs preparing all food and it was so entertaining and interesting that one hour and half passed in a blink of an eye.

Chefs were focused and calm despite the place being really busy.

Esmeralda, restaurant manager, is the customer service in person. Great smile, attitude and enthusiasm that give the place a real buzz.



What a place.

I will recommend it at every chance I get.

AmaZing place. If you like barra fina you will love this place. Great wine, The langouste is crazy. Everything is so tasty and the service super friendly. A welcome addition to the neighbourhood.