APULIA — Restaurant in London

Cozy restaurant all the more adorable with Christmas decorations. Nice food, service so so.

The baked caciocavallo cheese with apple, honey and raisin is marvelous. Cheese and apple are a perfect combination already. And baked apple with melted stretching cheese? Heavenly. Like a warm dessert. Perfect for the cold weather and the almost festive season.

The lamb ragu pasta is not as red and tomatoey as I expected, but the gravy and carrot-based sauce gives a warm feeling. The lamb meat is tender and so is the tendon, probably from the shank. The pasta rings are cooked just right.

Desserts- chocolate salami looks like a deconstructed tiramisu with similar ingredients. Both are indulgent. The chocolate salami is soft and not too sweet, though it can taste better with more nuts. The tiramisu is moist and airy. Personally I’d prefer more lady fingers than mascarpone.

In terms of food, overall I am glad that I have same some space at lunch to the extent of starving myself a bit before arriving here.

Service is a bit slow. Waited quite a while for ordering, Parmesan cheese, clearing up the main dishes, dessert menu, and bill. Maybe because we look quite young? We didn’t get as much attention as other customers next to us, who enjoyed their dinner almost seamlessly. Not feeling welcomed overall. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Feeling the service charge not quite justified. And we got 79.31 in total with service included. The waitress charged 40 each when splitting in half. 😂 She didn’t bother to ask for permission, and I didn’t bother to argue. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Smart, but not really leaving a good impression on the customer, isn’t it? Christmas course sounds cheap in comparison. (If she had been attentive earlier I’d be willingly giving extra...

Tucked away just a short walk from the Barbican Centre, Apulia offers a warm, rustic escape into the heart of southern Italian cuisine. I recently dined there and tried their Orecchiette con Ragù, and it was a standout dish that deserves a mention.

The ambiance of Apulia is charming without trying too hard – exposed brick walls, dim lighting, and a comforting buzz of conversation make it feel like a neighborhood gem rather than a touristy spot. The staff were friendly, attentive, and happy to explain the menu in detail, which was a nice touch.

Now to the star: the orecchiette. This Puglian pasta, shaped like little “ears,” was cooked perfectly al dente. It held the rich, slow-cooked ragù beautifully. The sauce was hearty and full of depth – you could tell it had been simmered with care. Generous chunks of meat, just the right amount of tomato, and a slight kick of spice brought it all together. It’s the kind of dish that makes you pause mid-conversation just to appreciate the flavor.

The portion size was satisfying without being overwhelming, and it paired wonderfully with a glass of their house red. Prices were reasonable for central London, especially considering the quality.

Apulia is clearly a restaurant with soul – they care about the food, and it shows. Whether you’re dropping in for a casual dinner or looking for a quiet date spot, it’s well worth a visit. I’ll definitely be returning to try their other pasta dishes and perhaps indulge in a...

We found the prices to be a bit too high compared to the average and to the level of service we received.

It has been a long time since I wanted to try APULIA, so when my family came to visit I took the chance of bringing them there. As Apulian we had high expectations for the whole experience, but at the entrance we were welcomed by a grumpy manager (?) who took a high sigh when we asked him if we could have a table. He didn't say much and he brought us to a table at the back of the bar. Then he left us with the waiter. I was squeezed between the glasses of the bar and the table that couldn't be really moved that much, as the place is not too big and there were other customers in front of us. Getting up every time it was an escapism experience. The first thing that made me frown while looking at the menu is the Apulian focaccia made with pizza dough. We decided to give it a go anyway, but of course using pizza dough gives a completely different feeling that what the focaccia would give. Probably it would be better to call it "focaccia inspired pizza". I had Orecchiette Con Cime di Rape and they were delicious. The waiter was very friendly and chatty, but wasn't very attentive to the set up and cleanliness of the table. Atmosphere was ok, but from the pictures I was expecting something completely different, to be honest, also being squashed between the wall and the bar...