Gloria Shoreditch is a joyful Italian trattoria created by the Big Mamma group, bringing the colour and exuberance of Capri to Great Eastern Street. Opened in 2019, it offers a deliberately playful escape from the city outside, with an atmosphere designed around generous food, conversation and the pleasure of gathering at the table.
The kitchen prepares pasta, pizza and other Italian dishes in house, combining familiar classics with bold contemporary touches. Ingredients are sourced from a wide network of small producers across Italy, giving cheeses, cured meats, olive oil and seasonal truffle a close connection to the regions that inspire the cooking.
Neapolitan pizza receives particular attention, with dough mixed fresh, rested patiently and baked for a light, expressive crust. Handmade pasta and indulgent desserts continue the same spirit, creating a menu that feels celebratory while remaining rooted in the craft and comfort of an Italian family meal.
The restaurant stretches across two floors, moving from a bright, plant filled trattoria to a warmer wine room with vintage cases and rows of bottles. Italian wines, aperitivo and lively playlists complete the mood, making Gloria a natural choice for dates, long lunches and animated group celebrations in Shoreditch.
Address: 54–56 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3QR, United Kingdom
Gloria Shoreditch Menu
I Nostri Prodotti Italiani
Focaccia Della Nonna (VEG)
warm and fluffy focaccia, Sicilian finocchio selvatico, green olive oil, olive Taggiasche
San Daniele Dok Dall’ava (GF)
San Daniele DOP from Dok dall’Ava, 22-24 months
Duo Di Salami (GF)
truffle and fennel salami fatto con amore dai fratelli Gombitelli
Filetto Bresaolato (GF)
the Jason Momoa of hams. Pork fillet refined with the method of beef bresaola ageing.
Burratas
La Burrata Classica (V, GF)
250g burrata di Puglia, our special Tuscan olive oil, as simple as that
Pappa Pomodoro Burrata (V)
big 250g burrata di Puglia served with pesto salt and chef Andrea’s pappa al pomodoro: bread soaked in fresh tomatoes, olive oil and garlic
Smoked Stracciatella (V, GF)
burrata’s creamy smoky heart. This alone is worth living for
Cichetti To Share
Crocchetta Melanzana Parmigiana
crunchy deep-fried crochetta filled with with aubergine parmigiana, topped with ricotta salata
Flower Power (VEG, GF)
deep-fried courgette flowers with vegan aioli dip
The Bread Pitt Bruschetta (V)
juicy bruschetta with fresh ricotta di bufala, confit datterino tomatoes, home made pesto, garlic oil and chives
Pasta Fresca
Pasta N°5
hand-made linguine with aglio e olio, fresh grilled cuttlefish, parsley, and the best perfume of the Adriatic: anchovy essence
Pasta Soprano’s: The Return
Filippo’s giant meatballs with an intense tomato sauce and home-made ultra long spaghetti
Gigi Girella (V)
giant ravioli spiral filled with sheep’s milk ricotta, datterini tomato sauce, basil and pecorino
Pasta La Gran Carbonara (Per 1)
available for lunch only
Twisted Norma (V)
home-made linguine with melting aubergine ragu with San Marzano tomatoes and way too much parmigiano
Pasta La Gran Carbonara
home-made spaghetti chitarra served in the whole round of pecorino, crispy guanciale,egg yolk, a lot of pepper
Casoncelli
casoncelli stuffed pasta parcels with pork and beef mince, burro e salvia sauce, crispy guanciale, aged parmigiano
Pasta Gloria’s Pasta Al Tartufo (V)
house special fresh mafalda, black Molise truffle, mascarpone, button mushrooms
Secondi Piatti
Cotoletta Toscana
scaloppina of suina toscana pork, fried in burro e salvia, served roasted potatoes and burned lemon
Side
Caponata Fredda (VEG, GF)
Wild Rocket Salad With Tomatoes (VEG, GF)
Insalate E Carpaccio
Italian Summer Tabboo-leh (V, GF)
tabbouleh with Michelotti’s secret club of legumes, quinoa, lots of summery herbs, cucumbers, fresh and roasted best of summer tomatoes
Sunkissed Caprese (V)
ripe juicy summer tomatoes, roasted datterini, fresh mozzarella, vinagrette, basil
The Big Mamma Classic Carpaccio (GF)
classic beef carpaccio with rocket salad, balsamic reduction and giant flakes of oro nero cheese
Pizza Napoletana
Pizza Mammargherita Di Bufala (V)
mozzarella di bufala, San Marzano tomato, fresh basil
Pizza Brexitalia Truffle (V)
fresh black truffle, fior di latte, mushroom carpaccio, black truffle cream, parmigiano
Robert De Nitro
confits mozzarella fior di latte, San Marzano tomato with nduja, fresh ricotta, salame piccante, candied Onion
Parmatador
San Marzano, mozzarella fior di latte, spinach, prosciutto di parma
Fiori Di Zucca (V)
datterino tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, courgette flowers, fresh mozzarella di bufala
Greta’s Pizza (VEG)
yellow tomatoes, bell peppers, aubergines, courgettes, taggiasche olives, vegan pesto. No animals involved
Emrata Burrata (V)
tomato base, smoky heart of burrata, taggiasche olives
Dolci
Pizza Alla Nocciolata (V)
dessert pizza filled with our very own chocolatey hazelnut spread
The Incomparable Lemon Pie (V)
sour, crispy, humongous 5’9-inch meringue layer, THE must
Coconuts For The Strawberry (VEG, GF)
Vegan whipped cream, fresh strawberries, zebra and yellow tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, coconut crumble, basil and red sorrel cress
Gelato (VEG, GF)
pistacchio di bronte
La Passione Di Pavlova (V)
meringue, passion fruit sorbet,raspberry whipped cream. Madness.
Not-so-vanilla Panna Cotta (V)
Creamy panna cotta with vanilla, strawberries and sbrisolona cookie crumbs
Sorbeto Del Giorno (V, VEG)
Il Tigramisù (V)
Gloria’s classic
GLORIA'S PRANZETTO
Antipasti & Main £23 (+£5 dolci)
PICCOLA CAPRESE (R)
Mozzarella di bufala from Caseificio delle Rose, basil pesto, Datterini tomatoes. *vegan version available*
RISO AL CARAMELLO (V)
Creamy vanilla rice pudding with salted caramel sauce and roasted peanuts.
TIGRAMISÙ (V)
The unbeatable classic, not so classic
PASTA ALLA NORMA (R)
Mezzi rigatoni with pomodori filetti, aubergine and ricotta salata. *vegan version available*
CACIO E PEPE (R)
Spaghettone with Pecorino Romano and ground black pepper
PIZZA SPICY CALABRESE
San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, ’nduja, mozzarella, spicy pork salsiccia, caramelised red onions and tarragon
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA DOP 24 MESI (GIF)
Thin slices of Prosciutto di Parma DOP from Paolo and Gianfranco Leoncini.
BURRATA E DATTERINI AL FORNO (V, GIF)
Burrata di Puglia, roasted Datterini tomatoes
SORBETTO AL LIMONE (GIF, VEG)
GLORIA SET MENU
£54 PER PERSON
BRESAOLA DELLA VALTELLINA (GIF)
Lightly salted cured beef seasoned with a drizzle of olive oil and lime zest
PASTA ALLA NORMA (R)
Mezzi rigatoni with pomodori filetti, aubergine and ricotta salata. *vegan version available*
MAFALDINE AL TARTUFO (V)
Mafaldine with truffle sauce, mascarpone and fresh truffle
SORBETTO AL LIMONE (VEG, GIF)
TIGRAMISÙ (V)
The unbeatable classic, with a touch of marsala
PICCOLA CAPRESE (R)
Mozzarella di bufala from Caseificio delle Rose, basil pesto, Datterini tomatoes. *vegan version available*
BURRATA E DATTERINI AL FORNO (V, GIF)
Burrata 250g dal Caseificio Montrone (Puglia), roasted Datterini tomatoes
FOCACCIA DELLA CASA (VEG)
Baked focaccia with oregano
LIGHT CALAMARI FRITTI
Fried squid with a lemony yoghurt sauce
THE INCOMPARABLE LEMON PIE (V)
Lemon tart with Italian meringue
PIZZA LA BUFALINA
San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, mozzarella di bufala, Pecorino, prosciutto crudo and rocket
CARPACCIO DI MANZO (GIF)
Beef carpaccio with confit tomatoes, rocket, balsamic and 22-month Parmigiano Reggiano
TIME FOR APERITIVO?
Seasonal cocktails to start your meal.
MANDARIN MOJITO
Our virgin mojito with a sunny mandarin twist
PALOMA 0.0%
All the Paloma joy, zero alcohol, pure refreshment
SICILIAN MARGARITA
Olmeca Blanco Margarita with Sicilian sunshine
GOLDEN HOUR SPRITZ
Golden hour spritz, made for aperitivo
SCARLET FIZZ
Beefeater gin, citrus and cassis with aperitif charm
PISTACCHI-TINI
Espresso Martini vibes with a pistachio twist
CHERRY BRADSHAW
Cherry and almond sour, alcohol free joy