An archetypal old-school Italian in the heart of Wapping, Il Bordello gets jam-packed every night, so book well in advance if you want to enjoy its cracking atmosphere, spot-on service and hearty home cooking. It's gets noisy as the with the buzz of conversation increases and the waiters' good-humoured banter starts to kick in - but everyone ends up having a thoroughly good time.

The kitchen makes merry with the classics of the trattoria repertoire, pizzas are a perennial favourite and there are generally a few more modern ideas to keep the customers interested. Cottoletta milanese, lasagne and four-cheese gnocchi are bestsellers, ready-made desserts (tiramisù, pannacotta etc) are displayed in in a glass cabinet and the directly imported, all-Italian wine list is peppered with good stuff. It's worth noting that the restaurant does a brisk trade in takeaways, which is handy if you're in a hurry or neglect to book.

Il Bordello is also featured in: Hardens

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Italian

Lunch: 12.00 - 3.00pm Mon-Fri
Dinner: 6.00 - 11.00pm Mon-Sat (1.00 - 10.30pm Sun)

Visa, Master Card, American Express

• Disabled access
• Private parties
• Vegetarian menu
• 95 covers
• Family Friendly

Nearest tube station: Wapping