I said it in my last post and I’ll say it again, I just don’t get brunch. A mixture of lunch and breakfast items served at the weekend from late morning till mid-afternoon. Why not just breakfast before noon and a full lunch menu after? So many restaurant I want to visit at the weekend and really experience their menus, I can’t – because brunch does limit your choices. However that may have all changed. What if I told you a little restaurant called Canto Corvino in Spitalfields has converted me into a brunchaholic and got that mixture of breakfast items and lunch items so well that it just may be a revelation – at least for me anyway.
This is a new Italian restaurant from the team behind Manicomio (they’ve got one in the City and one in Chelsea). After reading Grace Dent’s review in the ES magazine I was super excited to give it a whirl. It’s a large space split into two sections, with a bar in one and a dining room in t’other. It was all very relaxed and unfussy with an open kitchen adding a little drama.
High end dining in a great location. Great service. Great quality food and presentation.
You need to make clear where the tip goes. It needs to go to the team.
Also it needs to have more realistic priced wines.
Good food, service & nice ambience. I liked their fried chips, Chicken Milanese and Chocolate Tart. The taste and presentation of the food was really good but a little expensive too.
Perfect restaurant for a business lunch/dinner. The service is exceptional, the food is varied and delicious (the pasta dishes and desserts are the stars of the menu in my opinion!), and the atmosphere is great. The only thing is that the music can be a bit loud but I've asked out the staff to turn it down and they had no problem with that.
My first visit here with a friend , the staff are so welcoming and really kind. The menu had a good variety and the atmosphere was really nice… no one would think it was raining outside. For a Wednesday it was busy but there are enough staff to take care of you and the food turn around was quick. I’m sad I didn’t take any pictures as the food presentation was beautiful and the halibut was to die for and dessert was beautiful. To waiter and waitress who served me thank you for sorting out my meal replacement today and handling everything quickly- it’s much appreciated . I can’t wait to return.
We had a dinner in Canto Corvino on the 23rd of September and the service was fantastic. I have several dietary requirements and the employees were extremely attentive to my needs and checking all ingredients to ensure it is safe for me. It is the highest level of service I have seen in the City.
Had a mid-week dinner visit to Canto Corvino, conveniently located near Liverpool Street, but down a quieter road (nice not to have the hassle outside your window). But could miss it if you're not paying attention.
On arrival there was a large window so you can see the inside clearly, the venue is nice with a lovely ambiance. It wasn't too busy so we were able to have a conversation without too much distraction.
The staff was pleasant and attentive, and the food was nice I had the veal, I would have opted for a fish dish but it didn't quite excite me. Had a nice selection of wines.
I would more likely return and have a drink at the bar...as
Nothing was wrong, just wasn't wowed
A pleasant experience. Friendly staff! Good vibes. Some of our dishes were excellent. Some ok. But overall a recommendation.
Great place for dinner and sharing plates. Shoutout to Jackie, who was incredible, attentive and just all around excellent to us. She went over and beyond to make my friend's birthday that night a great one - just amazing!
Beautiful place - quiet and has a great seating. I loved the experience with 4 of us. There are plenty of pubs around but this was much quieter. The cocktails were great - among the best I’ve had. People are friendly and very good service. They also have a restaurant area but reservation is recommended as it tends to get busy. They take walkins, particularly for drinks.
It is centrally located, about 2-3 mins from the Liverpool Street station. A nice place for a relaxed evening.
Do note however, they come with a 15% service charge.
Delicious!
The food was fantastic and service was as well.
Lots of veggie and vegan options. Great wine selection too.
This is definitely the most satisfying Italian restaurant I've dined at during my trip to London. Every dish left me utterly amazed, especially the lamb!
Overall good but expected a bit more at this price. We had 1 pasta dish and the pasta was actually not cooked. I understand what al dente means but this was not that. Bread could be a bit better as well. Great soup and amazing fish.
Excellent restaurant, the food was great and the service outstanding - they were very attentive to the needs of my pregnant wife so I am very grateful.
Would highly recommend!
Enjoyed dinner at Canto corvino. Some really innovative dishes especially the prawn starter and the cevich. Gorgeous steak with truffle. We will be returning.
Excellent Italian just across the road from Liverpool Street station. It's not too big, and the tables are nicely spaced apart. It's a good place to go for a chat without having to shout to hear each other.
The food was exceptionally good. Lots of interesting menu choices too. Plus a good selection of wine by the glass and bottle.
There is a bar here too so you can grab a drink if waiting for others to arrive. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Highly recommend.
Great Italian restaurant serving delicious food with friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere! We came for brunch where we enjoyed a variety of dishes that were all full of flavour and beautifully presented - highlights included lobster arancini, lamb ribs and a short rib nduja burger with zucchini fries. Would definitely recommend to others as it was great to enjoy a brunch that was a bit more special and exciting than your bog standard but still well-priced!
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