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Apulia, London,

Apulia

4.5 (1558)
£26 to £40
Mediterranean
50 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9EJ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Apulia welcomes You in for a taste and experience of southern Italy !
We aim to give you an unforgettable feeling when you taste our food, taking you to the various regions of Puglia, have you been? If not, then its time to go there ... of course, through us! Or feel free to visit our main branch in Bari, where we have had years of experience creating wonderful dishes, which we now bring to you in London.The most important ingredients that we use in creating our dishes are actually imported directly from local producers and farmers from the Puglia region.We use very little yeast in our dough for both our homemade bread and pizzas and the proving process is a minimum of 72 hours.We, Sassa & Sons, are bringing Italian style cooking to you using our grandma’s recipes, unchanged in every way.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Barbican
  • Parking details
    Smithfield Car park around the corner at the Smithfield roundabout
  • Public transit
    Barbican Station/Farringdon Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 1,558 people are saying

Apulia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Apulia is a delightful Italian restaurant in Smithfield, near the Barbican, known for its "excellent food and service" and "authentic Italian cuisine." It offers a cozy and friendly atmosphere, perfect for both business lunches and pre-theater dinners. The menu features high-quality ingredients, with standout dishes like Bavette steak and pork shoulder. Despite a few minor service hiccups, the restaurant's "buzzing atmosphere" and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit spot for Italian food lovers.
1,558 Reviews
  1. Ingrid

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very impressive food and service.... just a little noisy but I can't see how they can improve that...

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  2. Jonathan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a lovely friendly restaurant serving good Italian food.

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  3. Jane

    Surrey7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buzzing! Glad I booked, great atmosphere, attentive service and excellent food. Perfect place to catch up for lunch before our visit to the Barbican centre.

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  4. Paul

    London20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Hidden Gem Near Farringdon – A Must-Visit Italian Spot! Just a 3-minute walk from Farringdon’s Elizabeth Line station, we stumbled upon this wonderful Italian restaurant – and what a find it was! The menu is beautifully simple, showcasing high-quality ingredients that speak for themselves. You can tell you’re in good hands when the house wine is exceptional – and from there, everything else followed suit. Our party of four enjoyed a full three-course meal, with drinks and coffee, coming to £299 including service. We ordered four of the most expensive mains on the menu, and it was worth every penny. The Bavette steak and pork shoulder were absolutely to die for – cooked to perfection and bursting with flavour. A special mention to Georgiana, who looked after us so warmly and made the afternoon even more special. Enchanting service to match the outstanding food. Highly recommend – we’ll definitely be back!

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  5. dickon

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Customer service was the worst I have experienced anywhere. Due to rail issues we were 15 mins late - totally unwelcoming - really felt they didn't want us there. Got the drinks order and the food order wrong but it wasn't worth the bad vibes from sending it back. Perhaps this is what to expect in London! I am sure there are better places but here they obviously don't care about surviving, return custom or reviews!

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  6. Mandy

    Essex4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely evening spent here after a visit to the Barbican . Food very tasty if a big expensive for what we had.

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  7. Glenn

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant. Friendly staff . Food very tasty well presented Good portions. Felt the menu was a bit limited not too much choice so would check before going . We would go again though

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  8. Jane

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pre-Barbican Theatre supper. The food was delicious - really tasted Italian! Our waitress was super friendly and really on the ball. Very good value for central London. We were in the basement not as buzzy as the ground floor but air conditioned - a relief in the current heatwave - and also not too noisy. I would 100% recommend

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  9. Hannah

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant, good Aperol and good choice of food. I'm extremely picky about pizza and I would say it just didn't hit 100% but it was a decent pizza. Very filling, nice cheese. The pastas looked good too. Recommend this place!

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  10. Chris

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty fresh food, bubbly atmosphere, and good value for money

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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50 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9EJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Barbican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Smithfield Car park around the corner at the Smithfield roundabout
  • Public transit
    Barbican Station/Farringdon Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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