Terroni's of Clerkenwell is an Italian delicatessen, cafe and restaurant at 138 to 140 Clerkenwell Road beside St Peter's Italian Church. Established in the nineteenth century to serve London's Italian community, it is widely described as the city's oldest Italian deli. The informal setting combines shelves and counters of imported produce with tables for freshly prepared food.
Antipasti, cured meats, cheese and salads draw directly from the deli selection and can begin a quick lunch or a fuller meal. Pizza ranges from a simple Margherita to recipes with salami, sausage, vegetables and artichoke. Calzone offers a more substantial folded preparation, while garlic bread and other small plates are easy to share.
Pasta includes familiar tomato, meat and vegetable sauces, alongside filled ravioli, baked cannelloni and lasagne. The cooking follows an unfussy home style approach built around recognisable Italian flavours and generous portions. Diners can also buy dried pasta, sauces, olive oil, biscuits and deli ingredients to use at home.
Cannoli, tiramisu, pastiera, gelato and other pastries provide plenty of reasons to stop for dessert or coffee alone. Italian beer and wine accompany savoury dishes, with bottles also available from the retail shelves. Terroni's remains both a practical local deli and a living link to Clerkenwell's long Italian history.
Address: 138 to 140 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 5DL, United Kingdom
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