Handmade pasta in a lively City-of-London setting with notably warm service and smallish portions; great for casual dates and work lunches, with fair pricing for the area.
Lina Stores Broadgate Circle delivers solid A-grade performance through exceptional handmade pasta and bright sauces paired with outstanding personalized service where staff remember regulars by name. Reliable execution and fair City pricing support its reputation as a neighborhood favorite, though modest portions and occasional peak-hour pacing concerns prevent it from reaching grade A territory. Strong loyalty and warm atmosphere make it a dependable choice for work lunches and casual dining.
Set in Broadgate Circle, this spot buzzes with office energy and date-night chatter, the kind of place where the bar team remembers your drink and servers greet you by name. Diners describe the vibe as warm and bustling, with comments like, "Service made the evening feel special" popping up often. Expect a lively scene that can grow loud at peak times, though early lunches feel relaxed and smooth. The cooking focuses on elevated Italian classics rather than theatrics: handmade pasta, bright sauces, and a few seafood and meat plates. It leans elevated traditional (innovation level 5.6): truffle tagliolini, carbonara, burrata ravioli, and grilled prawns headline the praise. Portions read modest, so sharing a few pastas plus a starter or dolci is a smart play. Pricing is fair for the City location, though wine choices can jump quickly in price if you do not ask first. Families can do well here with focaccia, burrata, simple pastas like tomato or carbonara, and gelato or tiramisu to finish. The menu is naturally kid-accessible Italian, but note chilli-forward items and the lively atmosphere at rush times; if you have picky eaters, aim for milder dishes and visit off-peak for a calmer meal.
Area vibe: Bustling business-district plaza popular with office crowds; after-work drinks and casual dining dominate.
Safety: Well-patrolled City location with high foot traffic; generally very safe and well-lit.
What's nearby: Adjacent to Liverpool Street station, surrounded by offices, bars, and restaurants; outdoor seating common around the circle.
Handmade pastas are the draw here, with truffle tagliolini, carbonara and crab linguine among the must-tries.
It’s casual-smart and bustling after 12pm and later evenings, portions run on the small side, and booking is advised for peak service.
A warm, buzzing City spot with personable service and a stylish plaza setting that gets louder at peak times.