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photo credit: Koray Firat
Terroni of Clerkenwell
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Terroni Of Clerkenwell makes us wish that we were an 81-year-old, drinking coffee, eating arancini, and watching the world go by with nowhere to be. Groups that seem like they've been regulars for years hold court on large tables at the old-school Italian deli and cafe in Clerkenwell. Their discussions are only occasionally broken up by someone shouting towards the counter and gesturing for more cappuccinos and pistachio cannoli. Office workers making the most of their lunch breaks find quiet corners to read a book while eating comforting, reasonably priced bowls of ricotta and tomato tortellini.
In the evening, drop by for a casual pizza and a couple of beers. You won’t be eating London’s best Italian food by any means, but Terroni comes the closest to replicating the joy of stopping by a family-run spot while on holiday, buying more dried pasta than you could ever possibly eat, and picking up a bottle of sassicaia for a picnic.
photo credit: Koray Firat
photo credit: Koray Firat
photo credit: Koray Firat
photo credit: Koray Firat
photo credit: The outside seating at Terroni.
