Experts' Choice Award Lardo
What the experts agree on
Lardo excels at wood-fired pizzas and house-cured charcuterie in a stylish 1930s setting, ideal for all-day dining from late-night dates to leisurely brunches with fresh, seasonal Italian small plates.
“A delightful Italian eatery with a big open kitchen and a faux industrial look; housed in the striking 1930s Arthaus building.”
– Michelin Guide
Zagat "This all-day spot in Hackney's Arthaus complex serves a midpriced, seasonally changing menu of wood-fired pizzas, house-cured charcuterie and Italian small plates alongside a Euro-centric wine list." Full review
Evening Standard "Wonderfully fresh, melting flakes of smoked swordfish were nicely offset by salmoriglio, a dressing of lemon, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs." Full review
Time Out "If a restaurant is named after the cured back fat of a pig, you can expect that charcuterie is among its specialities – and so it is here." Full review
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You can watch the pizzas being fired if you choose to sit on the stools around the open kitchen; otherwise there are closely packed but not cramped tables.
On the Grid "Perfect pizza, bloody good Bloody Mary’s, wholesome winter dishes, indulgent desserts… This is where you need to be for brunch. Or lunch. Or dinner!" Full review
The Infatuation7.7
"An excellent option for when you want to get some good food late on, Lardo is an easy choice for a last minute date night or catching up with a couple of mates." Full review
The Nudge4.5
"It’s named after the expertly cured back-fat of a pig, which, you can order as a topping for your pizza.
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Time Out "Lardo has been a Hackney failsafe since the heady days of 2012. A blissfully fuss-free and reliable neighbourhood pizza parlour with a fantastic street-side terrace, shaded by trees but..."
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