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Apulia, London,

Apulia

4.6
4.6
1469 Reviews
£26 to £40
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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.

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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
    020 7600 8107
  • Website
    http://www.apuliarestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    50 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9EJ
  • 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

Menu

Starters

  • Antipasto Italiano*£16.00

    Prosciutto di Parma, capocollo di Martina Franca, salame felino, caciocavallo cheese and Carasau crispy flat bread

    • Burrata£14.00

      Fresh creamy mozzarella served with roasted peppers and capers

      • Bruschetta Apulia£11.00

        Toasted bread topped with cherry tomatoes, anchovies, Grana cheese and Ricotta cheese foam

        • Carpaccio di manzo con pere e grana £16.00

          Beef carpaccio with diced pear and grana padano shavings

          • Fave, cicoria e gamberi pastellati£16.00

            Broad bean purée, chicory and prawns fried in tempura batter

            • Crostone con moscardini e piselli£16.00

              Baby octopus with peas and chilly in a tomato sauce, served on toasted bread and garnished with olives powder

              Pasta & Risotto

              • Orecchiette con ragù pugliese e cacioricotta£21.00

                Fresh pasta in tomato ragù with succulent pieces of pork and beef topped with cacioricotta cheese

                • Orecchiette rape e acciughe£21.00

                  Fresh pasta with bitter turnip tops, salted anchovies, onions and chilli

                  • Mezzi paccheri con ragu’di agnello e pecorino£23.00

                    Fresh short pasta with lamb ragu’ and pecorino cheese

                    • Ravioloni di ricotta e spinaci con funghi misti£23.00

                      Large ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach and served with mixed mushrooms

                      • Scialatielli ai frutti di mare£24.00

                        Fresh long pasta with mussels, clams, prawns and cherry tomatoes

                        • Risotto zucca e pesce spada£24.00

                          Carnaroli rice with pumpkin and swordfish

                          Fish & Meat

                          • Branzino in crosta di mandorle con peperoni arrostiti£27.00

                            Sea bass fillet in almond crust with roasted peppers

                            • Tagliata di manzo (medium rare)£31.00

                              Beef entrecôte sous vide served medium rare with roasted yellow datterini tomatoes and topped with shavings of grana cheese and salad

                              • Arrosto di pollo farcito con spinacci al burro£32.00

                                Pot-roasted stuffed chicken with buttered spinach

                                • Baccalà in umido alla pugliese£32.00

                                  Pugliese-style stewed cod terrine (tomatoes, potatoes, olives and parsley)

                                  Bread & Focaccia

                                  • Focaccia Barese£8.00

                                    Pizza dough with tomatoes, olives & oregano

                                    • Focaccia Bianca£9.00

                                      Pizza dough, Grana cheese, onions and rosemary

                                      • Focaccia Salsiccia£11.00

                                        Pizza dough withmozzarella, Italian sausages and rosemary

                                        • Focaccia con mozarella funghi e tartufo£14.00

                                          Focaccia with mozzarella, mushroom and truffle

                                          • Basket of Home-Made Bread£4.50

                                            • Apulian Olives£3.50

                                              • Taralli£3.50

                                                salted biscuits made with wine and extra-virgin olive oil

                                                Sides and Salads

                                                • Cime di Rape Stufate£9.00

                                                  Stewed bitter turnip tops, onions, EVO

                                                  • Patate Arrosto£6.00

                                                    Roasted potatoes with EVO and rosemary

                                                    • Insalata all'Arancia**£10.00

                                                      Orange, rocket, fennel, sesame seeds, grana cheese

                                                      • Insalata al Caprino*£10.00

                                                        Goat’s cheese, green leaves, cherry tomatoes, pistachios, balsamic dressing

                                                        • Insalata Verde Mista£6.00

                                                          Mixed green leaves

                                                          • Insalata Pumo£10.00

                                                            Mixed green leaves, rocket, tuna, taggiasche olives, cucumber and citronett

                                                            Traditional Handcraft Italian White Pizzas (12")

                                                            • Quattro Formaggi£17.50

                                                              Mozzarella, burrata, gorgonzola, pecorino cheese and smoked scamorza

                                                              • Trani£18.50

                                                                Mozzarella, truffle & mushrooms sauce, italian sausages mushroom grana padano cheese

                                                                • Pugliese£17.50

                                                                  Mozzarella, turnip tops Italian sausages and cherry tomatoes

                                                                  • Tartufina£18.50

                                                                    Mozzarella, Parma ham, burrata, and truffle & mushroom sauce

                                                                    • Crudaiola£16.50

                                                                      Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, rocket, grana cheese

                                                                      • Funghi e Tartufo£18.50

                                                                        Mozzarella, mushrooms, caciocavallo cheese and truffle & mushroom sauce

                                                                        Traditional Handcraft Italian Pizzas (12")

                                                                        • Margherita£12.50

                                                                          Tomato, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil

                                                                          • Napoli£16.50

                                                                            Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, olives, oregano

                                                                            • Calabria£17.00

                                                                              Tomato, mozzarella, nduja, burrata, artichokes

                                                                              • Vegan£15.50

                                                                                Tomato, tofu, artichokes, aubergines, peppers, rocket

                                                                                • Valenzano£17.00

                                                                                  Tomato, mozzarella, Italian sausages, mushrooms, pecorino cheese

                                                                                  • Quattro Stagioni£17.00

                                                                                    Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes

                                                                                    • Siciliana£17.00

                                                                                      Tomato, mozzarella, aubergines, Italian sausages, smoked scamorza

                                                                                      • Italia£18.50

                                                                                        Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, Parma ham, rocket and balsamic glaze

                                                                                        • Capurso£17.50

                                                                                          Tomato, mozzarella, Ventricina spicy salamy, black olives and sun-dried tomatoes

                                                                                          • Modugno£18.50

                                                                                            Tomato, mozzarella, fresh Burrata, smoked Parma ham, rocket

                                                                                            • Diavola£15.50

                                                                                              Tomato, mozzarella, spicy Italian salami

                                                                                              • Polignano£17.00

                                                                                                Tomato, mozzarella, smoked scamorza, aubergines, goat's cheese, pancetta

                                                                                                • Ortolana£16.00

                                                                                                  Tomato, roasted aubergines and basil

                                                                                                  • Nostromo£17.50

                                                                                                    Tomato, mozzarella, tuna, onion, capers, olives

                                                                                                    Last updated: November 2, 2024

                                                                                                    What 1,469 people are saying

                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

                                                                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                    Apulia offers a "genuine Italian experience" with "amazing, delicious food" and a warm atmosphere. Regulars praise the "authentic Italian food and wine" and "friendly, attentive service." While some mention noise and occasional service delays, the "spotless, inviting setting" and "impressive menu" ensure a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!

                                                                                                    1,469 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. David

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Another great meal with all the party enjoying and shall visit again during 2025

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                                                                                                    2. Matthew

                                                                                                      London

                                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      Great dinner lovely cocktail. Unfortunately the service was not great. We were asked to move tables after eating to make room for a party who were bigger than the table they booked. We obliged but immediately felt pressured by the staff to leave quickly. Was an unfortunate way to end what was otherwise a pleasant experience.

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                                                                                                    3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      London

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Lovely authentic Italian food and wine!

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                                                                                                    4. Nevil

                                                                                                      Brighton

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      The pasta was okay but the risotto was overcooked and bland with no parmesan offered. Desserts were hopeless: baba as dry as sponge and even the tiramasu just tasted of cream with a tiny bit of tasteless sponge at the bottom of the glass.

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                                                                                                    5. Peter

                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                      London

                                                                                                      185 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      185 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Enjoyable lunch at Apulia - pizzas good as always. Quite busy today, but service still good. Save room for dessert !

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                                                                                                    6. Louise

                                                                                                      London

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Authentic, lovely meal with attentive service. Really enjoyed our meal!

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                                                                                                    7. Hassan

                                                                                                      London

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Simple menu, executed brilliantly. Great staff, very attentive and superb quality food at a great price. I would highly recommend Apulia. It works as a great option for 1-1 dining and for large groups (I've experienced both).

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                                                                                                    8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      London

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on December 9, 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      a great, friendly itallian restaurant in the centre of town. very handy to get to and everyone made us feel very welcome.

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                                                                                                    9. Deborah

                                                                                                      London

                                                                                                      11 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      11 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Great to find a proper Italian restaurant. Just what we’re always looking for !

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                                                                                                    10. Annamarie

                                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Great atmosphere. Thoughtful prefix Christmas meal thoughtful, tasty and good price. Wine selection is excellent. It was a great spot to go to after Saint Bartholomew The Great’s Christmas concert. Very pleased. 

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                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                    Apulia does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat.

                                                                                                    Apulia is rated 4.6 stars by 1469 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                                                    Booked 13 times today

                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                    Google Map for Apulia

                                                                                                    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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