Apulia

Local hole in the wall. Good wine like Veneto Ripasso Valpolicella! Enjoyed the sausage pasta dish and antipasto Italliano more

Delicious.

Hat tip to my fellow yelpers on this gem -- I was seeking a lunch date spot for a friend and I searched near Barbican, Apulia delivered a full 5-stars. The power of the internets!

The lunch specials are exceptional, and a great value for just £9. My friend enjoyed the pork sausage past ragout. I had the lamb version (a bit more expensive on the regular menu). It was indulgent... more

I was looking for somewhere near Farringdon for lunch where we could sit and chat a bit, that wasn't a chain. Apulia hit the spot! Four of us met for an early lunch and had a great time.

Three of us got pizzas and one pasta. Pizzas were tasty with a nice crust and good toppings. I love a classic margherita, and this was a good example of it. The orchiette with beef roll got rave reviews from... more

Came here for lunch a couple weeks ago with a few friends and had a good time. Apulia is a cute Italian restaurant with rustic feels. I love the decorations, especially the hanging bike.

My friends and I shared the Olives, Polpo Scottato Al Rosmarino, and Caciocavallo Al Forno. The Olives were plump, fresh, and tasty. The octopus was good, but a little over-grilled. We also thought it would... more

Visited twice now and it's a new favourite. Right across from Smithfield Market near Farringdon station. The restaurant is unfussy, simple and inviting which is really like the food. The menu is also simple and unpretentious Italian (Puglian style, I see).

What's really great about the food here is that it reminds me of eating meals in Italy which were made from simple combinations of great... more