Passione Vino Shoreditch

In the heart of Shoreditch, Passione Vino Shoreditch brings Italy’s warm-blooded hospitality to East London. Founded by Italian wine expert Luca Dusi, this lively wine bar and restaurant champions artisan bottles from small Italian producers, with a refreshingly personal approach: there is no traditional wine list, just thoughtful guidance towards the perfect glass.

Inside, colourful wallpaper and shelves stacked with bottles create a cosy, characterful backdrop that hums with conviviality. The team’s enthusiasm is contagious, steering guests through styles and regions with ease, so the wine feels as alive as the room itself.

The kitchen mirrors that spirit with a daily‑changing menu of comforting, home-style dishes: think fresh pasta, lasagne and generous sharing plates. Come Sunday, the convivial Sunday’s Feast might begin with pane d’Altamura dipped in Pianogrillo extra virgin olive oil and balsamic, and house sottaceti with Nocellara olives and lupin beans, before yielding to slow-roasted porchetta padovana or mozzarella di bufala with the kitchen’s preserved aubergine. Sides such as Cantabrian anchovies with buffalo milk stracciatella and a tumble of winter radicchio add saline snap and gentle bitterness, while a petite board of charcuterie and cheese, or rilette di anatra all’arancia, rounds things off.

Whether you are here to discover a new favourite bottle or linger over soulful Italian cooking, this is a slice of Italy poured with heart. Book a spot, put yourself in the team’s hands, and let the evening uncork itself.