Sugo82

Sugo82 brings a slice of Italy to East London, with a clear devotion to pasta craft and the kind of flavours that reward patience. The kitchen leans on time-honoured techniques, coaxing depth from simple ingredients and serving plates that feel both familiar and freshly made.

Small bites set the tone: creamy burrata on peppery rocket with sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and hearty meatballs lounging in a rich San Marzano tomato sauce. Then come the pastas, from a silken carbonara folded with guanciale, egg yolk and pecorino romano to a white ragu of onion and beef shin, slow-cooked for eight hours until it all but melts.

Dolci keeps things classic, with Giulia’s tiramisu, espresso-soaked and clouded with mascarpone, offering a gentle full stop to the evening. Across the menu, the through-line is generosity, balance and an affection for the Italian canon without fuss.

For those in search of comfort done properly, Sugo82 is a worthy detour. Book a table, bring an appetite, and let the night twirl along like a well-sauced spaghetti.