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Trullo
★ 4.0(1 avis)Restaurant
rusticwarmlocal-favorite
L'ambiance
Tucked on a busy stretch of St. Paul's Road, Trullo feels like your friend's perfectly imperfect Italian kitchen—where the sourdough is proofed to golden perfection and the pasta is rolled minutes before service. You'll find no pretension here, just serious, seasonally-driven cooking that honors Italian tradition while letting London's best produce shine. The eight-hour beef shin ragu is the dish that keeps locals coming back, but don't sleep on the charcoal-grilled fish or the antipasti that actually taste like they were made with love (and not just from a jar).
Incontournables
- •handmade pasta rolled to order
- •eight-hour beef shin ragu
- •charcoal grill
- •Tim Siadatan's Italian-inspired cooking
Idéal pour
date nightgroup dinnersweekend brunch
1 avis
City InsidersRédaction30 mars 2026
Honest Italian in Highbury
Trullo has been a Highbury staple since 2010, and for good reason. The atmosphere is unpretentious and welcoming—think scrubbed pine floors, simple furnishings, and the kind of warm buzz that comes from a kitchen that knows what it's doing. The menu changes daily based on what's fresh and in season, which keeps things exciting for regulars. The signature eight-hour beef shin ragu is worth the wait, and the handmade pasta is genuinely excellent. Service is friendly and knowledgeable, though on busy nights you might experience a slight delay with starters.
What sets Trullo apart is its commitment to quality ingredients and honest cooking. They source sustainably, understand their producers, and let the food speak for itself. The bread alone—served with estate olive oil—is enough to win you over. While some dishes might miss the mark occasionally (a recent review noted a disappointing monkfish carpaccio), the overall track record is strong. This is the kind of place where you'll find locals eating twice a week, and where the wine list is as thoughtful as the food.
If you're looking for a no-fuss Italian meal that feels both special and comfortable, Trullo delivers. It's not flashy, but it's consistently good, and that's rare in Islington.
Lire en français
Depuis son ouverture en 2010, Trullo est devenu un incontournable du quartier de Highbury. L'ambiance est décontractée et chaleureuse, avec des sols en pin brossés et un service amical qui donne l'impression d'être chez un ami. La carte change chaque jour selon les produits de saison, ce qui maintient l'intérêt pour les habitués. Le ragoût de joue de bœuf, cuit pendant huit heures, est un classique à ne pas manquer, tout comme les pâtes fraîches préparées sur place.
Ce qui distingue vraiment Trullo, c'est son engagement envers des ingrédients de qualité et une cuisine honnête. Ils travaillent avec des producteurs locaux, privilégient la durabilité et laissent les saveurs naturelles des produits s'exprimer. Le pain servi avec de l'huile d'olive de domaine est déjà suffisant pour vous convaincre. Même si certains plats peuvent parfois manquer leur cible, la qualité globale reste solide.
C'est l'endroit idéal pour un repas italien authentique sans chichis, où vous vous sentirez à l'aise tout en dégustant une cuisine soignée. Les locaux le fréquentent régulièrement, et la liste des vins est tout aussi réfléchie que la cuisine.