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Apulia, London,

Apulia

4.5
4.5
1507 Reviews
£26 to £40
Mediterranean

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2 people
21:00
Booked 39 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–21:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:15 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:30–22:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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 tartufo nero e grana£16.00

          Beef carpaccio with truffle 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

                  • Pappardelle all’uovo con ragù di agnello e pecorino£23.00

                    Long fresh egg pasta with lamb ragù 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

                      • Gnocchi di patate con gamberi, pistacchio e pomodorini£24.00

                        Potato gnocchi with prawns, pistachio and cherry tomatoes

                        • Risotto ai frutti di mare£24.00

                          Carnaroli rice with mussels, clams, prawns and cherry tomatoes

                          Fish & Meat

                          • Branzino in crosta di mandorle con peperoni arrostiti£27.00

                            Sea bass fillet in almond crust with roasted peppers

                            • Bavetta di manzo£31.00

                              Beef flank steak with roasted potatoes and pink pepper sauce

                              • Bombette pugliesi£29.00

                                Roll pork filled with caciocavallo cheese served with celeriac purée and cavolo nero

                                • Baccalà in tempura£31.00

                                  Fried cod, mashed potatoes with saffron, sweet and sour red onions

                                  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

                                        • 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: 13 January 2025

                                                                                                  What 1,507 people are saying

                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                                                                                                  Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  Apulia offers "excellent authentic food" and a "real buzz" with its friendly service and charming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fantastic experience," "delicious Italian food," and "great wine." While some mention occasional noise and service delays, the overall dining experience remains highly recommended. Ideal for both intimate meals and larger gatherings.

                                                                                                  1,507 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Rosetta

                                                                                                    London2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Food was delicious 🤤 Service was perfect Just the noise level was a bit too high But all in all a great experience, as usual 👌🏼

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                                                                                                  2. Steve

                                                                                                    London1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Outstanding food, very nice accomodating service. Definately coming back again

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                                                                                                  3. Rosie

                                                                                                    Herefordshire1 review

                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    I was dining alone as in London for a conference and had been before with friends so I knew the area and restaurant However as a lone diner I felt awkward as I was asked several times if I was eating alone The food was good but rushed , I had 2 courses plus a glass of wine and was finished in under an hour I have eaten alone in plenty of restaurants when in London for meetings etc and felt at ease in my surroundings but this was the first time I’ve been eager to leave

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                                                                                                  4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                    London1 review

                                                                                                    1.0

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                    Very poor food. Very expensive. Whisky tasted watered down

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                                                                                                  5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                    Berkshire1 review

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 6 March 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Great service, lovely food, cracking wine. Thank you

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                                                                                                  6. Stephanie VIP

                                                                                                    London3 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 6 March 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    A gem of a place, buzzing, cosy, delicious. We had a wonderful evening!

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                                                                                                  7. Caroline

                                                                                                    London2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 5 March 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Great for a big group -lovely venue and staff and not too noisy!

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                                                                                                  8. Ken

                                                                                                    London3 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 4 March 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Seated quickly and were served straight away. Great pizza and a lovely selection of wines.

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                                                                                                  9. Nicola

                                                                                                    London5 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    Very tasty pasta that was just a bit different from the usual.

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                                                                                                  10. Debbie

                                                                                                    London58 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 27 February 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    First time at this restaurant. Arrived early which wasn’t a problem. Best Italian food I have tasted in a long time. Excellent service & good value for money.

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                                                                                                  FAQs

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

                                                                                                  Apulia is rated 4.5 stars by 1507 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                  21:00
                                                                                                  Booked 39 times today

                                                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                  Google Map for Apulia

                                                                                                  50 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9EJ

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                    Barbican
                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–21:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:15 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:30–22:30
                                                                                                  • 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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