#FLODown: Gloria London

Brought to London by the Parisian, Big Mamma Group, and famed for their glorious Italian food, this trendy trattoria is located in Shoreditch. The exterior of the restaurant is draped in plush greenery and the interiors will transport you to the south of France in the 1950s. The mismatched furnishings, the classic lampshades, the plethora of wicker chairs are all a feast for the eyes – and that’s before you’ve even sat down for the food.

Gloria Trattoria operates on a first-come-first-serve basis for both brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant has proved a massive hit with Instagrammers and so queues can often be seen forming around the entrance. If you are planning a trip to Gloria Trattoria then we recommend getting there early to avoid waiting in a queue for an hour+.

What to eat?

For Breakfast

Cinnamon French Toast

Home-made fluffy brioche, apples, cranberry coulis, mascarpone whipped cream (v)

Price: £9

For Lunch/Dinner

BREXITalia Truffle

Fresh black truffle, fior di latte, mushroom carpaccio, black truffle cream, parmigiano

Price: £18

La Gran Carbonara (for two)

Home-made spaghetti chitarra served in the whole round of pecorino, crispy guanciale, egg yolk, parmigiano, a lot of pepper

Price: £16 per person

Best for?

Catch up with friends and perfect for a good date night.

#FLODown: 

Would we go again for pancakes? No.

Would we go again for Pizza? Without a doubt.

Pizza is certainly worth it, however, we weren't in love with the pancakes we tried.. The interiors are delightful, but be prepared to sit quite close to other customers (much like the seating arrangements in Wagamama).

#FLOFavourite: We love their fish inspired water pitchers. 

Location: 

Gloria, 54-56 Great Eastern St, Hackney, London EC2A 3QR

Nearest Station: 

Old Street Station and Shoreditch High Street Station

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am –11:00 pm, 11:45 pm –14:45 pm, 17:45 pm -22:45 pm

Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 am –15:45 pm, 17:45 pm -22:30 pm