This Italian trattoria comes from the team behind Mele e Pere in Soho, located in the Here East development at the Olympic Park. Is it doing the Olympic legacy proud? Find out in our full review here.
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This low-lit, casual eatery serves a daily-changing, seasonal Italian menu (not to mention outstanding Negronis for £8) and boasts canal-side alfresco tables, making it a great location for a summery meal. The restaurant is a hive of activity, thanks to an open kitchen with counter seating, as well as table service.
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The short menu is divided into sharing plates, pastas and risottos, alla brace (BBQ) and dolci. Expect hearty pasta dishes such as courgette flower ravioli, as well as a plethora of Italian tapas (£3-6.50) including silky, rich burrata and Venetian-style soppressata (dry salami). Five or six of these small plates are perfect to demolish as a starter for two, with a hunk of pillow-soft homemade focaccia.
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Gotto’s must-order dish is its decadent rosemary risotto with wild mushrooms, a snip at £10, thoroughly delicious and full of unusual flavour. Another highlight is the simple-sounding goats’ milk ice cream, the mousse-like dessert paired with sweet blackberries and sharp balsamic vinegar to cut through the texture. Pair this with an apricot-esque glass of the Moscato Passito, or allow the friendly staff to guide you to something lighter from the all-Italian wine list.
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As the Olympic Park area and Here East continues to evolve, Gotto has emerged as a star of the new E20 postcode.
Find out more and book a table at Gotto here
This article was published 27 June 2016
Yasmin Godfrey