Trullo London

Trullo sits on St Paul’s Road, a five-minute walk from Islington Green. This Italian restaurant follows traditional, classic techniques in a room that runs smart and elegant.

The location is the primary argument for booking here; while the nearby bars and theatres pull the crowds toward the main strip of Upper Street, Trullo stays set back in a quieter pocket of N1. It is a more focused experience than the sprawl of casual eateries that dominate the surrounding blocks. Most places in the area chase the foot traffic from Sadler’s Wells with high-volume menus, but Trullo ignores that impulse, sticking instead to a rotating selection that feels deliberate. It acts as a necessary break from the bustle of the nearby canal paths.