Bar Salento in Tower Hamlets

Been a customer since 2018 today I paid extra 2x lots of tuna on my pasta paid extra £ which was more like a table spoon size portion I'm still hungry won't come here again.

Delicious food and great service. I'm already planning another dinner there.

Fantastic pizza. Happy hour bargain.

Brandon, who claims he is the business owner, just shouted at his waitresses in front of us because he saw an Olive oil who wasn't clean enough on his eyes. I used to come here every day, and now I do hope for people to stop coming into a place that this people think it's ok to mistreat his employees in front of customers. Pathetic behaviour, and I feel so sorry for those two amazing waitresses that were being shouted for no reason! What a terrible thing for a customer to see and it's so sad that he was so proud to that in front of all customers!

I wait 40 minutes for my order then I refused to wait another 5 or 10 minites

We visited this family run restaurant it is usually closed for holidays. This meant there were very few other diners, and some dishes weren't available. Hence, the slightly lower ratings on the atmosphere. The food was good and the staff were friendly and informative.

It's a really nice place, my wife and I went as we needed to feed the baby. We ended up having something to eat a chicken truffle sandwich (can't remember the Italian name) and It was lovely. The staff were great and engaging with the little one.

Great place for some dinner, excellent service from our waitress too.

Love this place! Bets staff! Great food! Love it!

Visited the restaurant with my partner for dinner and I can't recommend the seafood pasta enough, it's the best pasta I've ever had! The service was lovely and the food was incredible, we will definitely be coming back!

Absolutely lovely place. Extremely friendly staff, amazing food.

Staff are lovely and so is the food!

Disgusting experience! I been a regular customer since 2 years and today I decide to purchase just a pint and my friend had 12 pounds buffet ! They been accusing us of sharing a buffet and we had to pay 12 pounds each. They accused me in front of other people to steal pizza when I was eating my own food outside which is allowed. It’s so disgusting they were spiying what I was eating presuming I had their pizza while in reality I was having my own cake. The waiter done a racist comment as well saying “don’t be like an Italian” At the counter the cashier was so rude accusing in front of other people and the guy giving out pastry was accusing me while I wasn’t even talking to him . We won’t come back anymore

Very rude stuff unprofessional zero customer service

Nice place in a surprising location

I had a very rude experience at the checkout. The staff was extremely impolite and unhelpful when it was time to pay. This behavior is unacceptable, and it made my overall experience very unpleasant. I hope the management addresses this issue promptly to ensure better customer service in the future.

Small Italian restaurant with outdoor seating. The inside was quite noisy so I say outside and it was lovely. Food was good and the service was friendly. I would return if staying in the area again.

My school came for a trip for a lunch buffet. Roberto and the team catered to nearly 90 children and 10 adults for the lunch buffet and were incredible! The service was quick and helpful, the staff were incredibly accommodating and the food was delicious! Thank you again.

Very good service, we had great experience and Shikha was very nice and helpful.The food is great , they have the best pizza,and good location.

Good little gem however I would like to experience a more extensive range of Italian dishes. The menu at the moment covers just a basic (if I could call it so) range of dishes and does not offer too much choice.

An Italian restaurant with South Italy an influence. Staff are helpful and very nice food

Amazing food, lovely staff, shame I don't live or work nearby, I would be there all the time.

Really excellent pizza is served here. Don't take anything else!

Took some friends from Sicily there to have lunch on a week day. They were impressed, as it is a very good kitchen. Salento serves authentic dishes of really good quality at reasonable prices. After some groups of students and other diners had gone, it became eerily quiet but not too silent. Lovely food, excellent and friendly service, definitely a place to come back to.

Always a great experience, great food and reasonable prices. 👌

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a lovely lunch with a dear friend at Salento Restaurant, a place I have been frequenting for quite some time. As always, I appreciated their service, but during this particular visit, our experience was elevated to new heights, thanks to the attentiveness of our waitress, Sofia. Conveniently located near the East India DLR station, Salento Restaurant has been a go-to spot for me and my friends. The inviting ambiance and delicious food have always kept us coming back. However, what made this recent lunch truly memorable was the exceptional service provided by Sofia. From the moment we arrived, Sofia greeted us warmly, making us feel welcome and at ease. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, and she offered thoughtful recommendations tailored to our preferences. Throughout our meal, Sofia was attentive and considerate, ensuring that we had everything we needed to fully enjoy our lunch. This five-star review is not only a testament to my ongoing appreciation for Salento Restaurant but also a recognition of how the outstanding service provided by individuals like Sofia can greatly enhance the overall dining experience. It is the combination of a fantastic establishment and its dedicated staff that creates a truly memorable outing. If you are in the vicinity of the East India DLR station and looking for a delightful spot to enjoy a meal with a friend or loved one, I wholeheartedly recommend Salento Restaurant. Not only will you be treated to a delectable culinary experience, but you may also have the good fortune of being served by the wonderful Sofia, whose commitment to her craft is sure to leave a lasting impression on you and your dining companion.

Dropped in on a business trip to find the food was very good and staff really friendly

Brilliant food Excellent service Very good price!!!

Hi, I ordered on Uber eats for the first time with you!!! You are exceptional!!! The sausage and chips pizza is a real pleasure!!! Well done, you have just acquired two new customers

NOT APPLICABLE AS ADVERTISED ON TASTECARD There is a discrepancy with the address in this restaurant. After much research we have found that they advertise at 3 Clove Crescent and also 78 Clove Crescent. Be in caution if using your taste card. IT IS NOT applicable. They Offered a 10% discount to apologise Tastecard lists as 25%

An excellent discovery in London. A TRUE Italian restaurant, in the quality of the food, the courtesy of the staff and with absolutely honest prices. Absolutely recommended!

Went for dinner as a family. The kids loved it. The dishes tasted great. Awesome dining experience

We had a table of 14, and everyone said it was amazing. We had starters, mains and desserts. Everything came out at the same time for each course. Lovely atmosphere, amazing food, and super friendly staff. Also, very reasonably priced!

Nice restaurant with great food and service. They have great tasting pizzas and pasta. All sorts of Italian food.

Food was good. Pleasant service.

Excellent menu lots of choice and specials perfect prices Quick service Would highly recommend and definitely be back. Had the Italian sausage pasta with cheesey garlic bread

We were short on time but the staff managed to accommodate us and get our food cooked and served in good time. There was no compromise on flavour either. All food was very tasty.

We chose bar salento for My Wife's Retirement function as she and her work colleagues often used it when they worked in nearby offices for lunchtime takeaway meals and snacks,and for birthday celebrations after work.She met with Roberto one of the owners to discuss the food arrangements for the evening the food was excellent and very good value .The staff were polite and attentive all evening checking that the food was kept topped up.The bar and restaurant has a nice relaxed vibe to it and we look forward to returning soon.Also a good selection of wines and beers were available as well as cocktails.All in all a great evening was had by all.A big thank you to all at Solentos .Mr and Mrs Bennett....

Probably best pizza in London! Amazing staff, totally recommend it!

Cozy place, excellent service and quality of food! There is a wide choice on the menu and we decided to have the burrata and Italian starter and two pizzas! The appetizer with different cured meats and cheeses, the burrata was exquisite. Everything was of excellent quality, it's a shame that we weren't able to eat the entire pizza because we couldn't take it anymore but the waitress suggested we take the remaining pieces home! We will definitely be back!

Salento cafe offers Italian cuisine in London, If you're a student you can get a discount as well

Great pizza, fast and efficient service, lunch time during week very busy, evenings less so. Relatively inexpensive especially for London. Everything genuine Italian food and ingredients. You can also buy some of these as they have some items on sale.

I give this restaurant a 10/10 for the food, service and the price. Hands down the best own pizza I had in London and their 2 for 1 prices are bargain. Highly recommend!

Just stumbled on this restaurant while having an evening walk had pizza and pasta it was was excellent beer great .only thing that let this friendly lovely restaurant down was the toilets they definitely need a spruce up but will not stop us going again .

Amazing place! Authentic Italian cuisine with warm atmosphere, Roberto is quite nice person and anybody is welcome at his place full of delicious dishes!

Best pizza in London, hands down. If you want to experience the typical Italian welcoming atmosphere, come here and you will come back for sure. The staff are super friendly and the dishes are to die for. Five star!!!

Mi sono già espresso al riguardo e la mia opinione resterà sempre la stessa. Ottimo ed eccellente in tutto.

Good quality pizzas with great offers on the apps for delivery, highly recommend

Very tasty pizza from Italian squad!

I love this little cheap and cheerful restaurant. Not the best food ever, but nice to have somewhere cheap and easy that focuses on great service.

Went here tonight via the fork and was very impressed all the ladies that served us were great the food and wine was good and the prices were excellent they do some good deals and the place seemed authentic the deserts both tiramisu and affogato were excellent I will be back to try the pizzas!

What a fab find! We were late and let them know, but they were very accommodating and gave a warm welcome. Lovely friendly staff, made for a family vibe. Traditional yummy Italian food. My niece and I shared yummy burrata. I had the seafood pasta, very moreish and filling. My niece had lasagne and loved it. The cocktails were just right and the prices were surprisingly good. Great value for money. Would definitely come back and highly recommend. We had a very special night. Thank you!

A pleasant surprise tucked away in docklands, my father and i went for an evening meal here and found the service and food to be absolutely fantastic. A warm welcome, an authentic welcome! We asked if they could book us a taxi back to the local travelodge we were staying at. Being disabled I would not have made the walking distance, Roberto the co owner actually got his car and saved us the extortionate cab fare! Roberto, eternally grateful and the food and dining was fantastic 🤌🇮🇹

Fantastic pizza, great service very friendly, slightly strange atmosphere somewhere in between cafe/bar/takeaway. Food so good and reasonable would probably order pizza and pasta when I go back. Ideal location for staying in Travelodge and a million times better than their bar/restaurant.

Found this restaurant on TripAdvisor as it was close to the hotel we were staying at. The food was amazing and well worth the money, the service was friendly and welcoming and the restaurant had a nice vibe and atmosphere. We would return if we are in the area again.

Lovely welcoming staff, and the food is amazing!

One of the best pizzas I had in London. Highly recommended!

If you love your pizza, this is the place to eat. Friendly people, great food, very close to East India station. If you’re staying at one of the local hotels this is a great option.

Really great service! After a difficult day, staff made us feel well looked after which makes such a difference! Relaxed atmosphere and delicious pizza too for a casual meal out.

Service is quick and friendly. Buffet food is limited and tasteless. Choice of 6 dishes for £10. One was peas with tomato, one was tiny soggy pizza pieces, another was small chicken drumsticks with zero flavouring, another was vegetarian pasta with again was virtually pasta with tomatoes. Pint of beer £7.50. One to avoid.

Loved every minute of our visit, friendly helpful staff, food was amazing and we'll be going back for the cheesecake, apparently that nice they had run out!? 😁

Great service, great food, surprising great price for London especially with the Travelodge discount 👀!!

Good tuna pizza. Avoid mixed salad: a couple tomato and cucumber slices in a bed of lettuce.

yesterday I went for a Pizza with my friend. The service was lovely. The girls were so attentive, kind and prompt in delivering the best service. The food offers good value. I go often since it's also located in a lovely place and I order home delivery too. highly recommended

Best Pizza in town and spot on service. Highly recommended

Honest delicious pizzeria, the pizza were tasty and the tiramisu seemed homemade (delicious.) Plus the staff was super relaxed, quick and nice! We will come back :)

Ottima pizza, e ambiente molto amichevole. Torneremo sicuramente

Reserved a seat on Saturday. Arrived and it was shut. Possibly even shut down forever? No call or message to say that it was closed

Really good food and very friendly & helpful staff

Awesome. Lovely little restaurant with a cheery upbeat vibe. Nice inside and lovely outside space to either sit or lounge on the grass. Food was prompt, well cooked and tasty. Would definitely go out my way to eat here again

We were told about this restaurant by Carla, the receptionist at the nearby Travelodge. She said she had heard good things about it but hadn't been in herself. She was not wrong, this place is fantastic. The staff were really friendly, the menu was excellent and the atmosphere was really great with a good level of background music, people chattering and general movement. We ordered 2 starters, one was spicy prawns, and the other was avocado and feta cheese salad. This was followed by a large meaty pizza and a good size calzone pizza. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu, which was presented beautifully on the plate. It was lovely and moist, but I felt it should have had a little more of a coffee flavour to it. However, the food was excellent and add that to the staff and atmosphere, it was a lovely experience and worth every penny.

We were told about this restaurant by Carla, the receptionist at the nearby Travelodge. She said she had heard good things about it but hadn't been in herself. She was not wrong, this place is fantastic. The staff were really friendly, the menu was excellent and the atmosphere was really great with a good level of background music, people chattering and general movement. We ordered 2 starters, one was spicy prawns, and the other was avocado and feta cheese salad. This was followed by a large meaty pizza and a good size calzone pizza. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu, which was presented beautifully on the plate. It was lovely and moist, but I felt it should have had a little more of a coffee flavour to it. However, the food was excellent and add that to the staff and atmosphere, it was a lovely experience and worth every penny.

Best pasta/pizza restaurant and the staff where friendly, sometimes too much noise and busy but earlier it’s nice. Somehow expensive but worthy.

Being greeted by a friendly and smiling staff is always a good sign when going to a place like Salento! After being seated and handed over the menu, we ordered (and to my surprise) a really affordable meal deal (pizza + soft drink). I honestly think their pizza deserves a lot more praise! From the crust to the texture itself, my wife and I enjoyed every bite! I am fairly sure that whenever I come to London, I will be sure to visit again!

We found this nice place by chance as we explored the near-by area and were delighted we did. Best described as an upmarket pizza/pasta restaurant we found eveything about it almost perfect. Ww were greeted in a welcoming manner and sat in a pleasant part of the restaurant, a slightly raised area. Menus were supplied promptly and when ordering drinks were asked if we would like a jug of tap water for the table. A nice touch, and something you almost always need to adk for. The food was really delicious. Our starters of Bruchetta and tomatoes were fresh and tasty. Mains was a pasta dish and a swordfish, both hot and very enjoyable.. Desserts of caramel brownie and tiramisu rounded our meal off perfectly. The staff at Salento were charming and polite and the food, including two alcoholic drinks worked out at around £30 per head, amazing value. We look forward to returning in the future.

Yummy food and the best service I have ever come across. What a lovely team!

The waiters are very kind the food is amazing and price is good as well happy hour £5 one pizza and discount on drinks! Lovely place amazing atmosphere

We had a buy a gift voucher and decided to go here after a show. We parked nearby (after 6.30 pm it’s free) and we’re very pleasantly surprised. Nice setting outside and had a lovely time inside. Food was really good, a bottle of wine was included and staff were lovely. Couldn’t fault it. The steak was perfect and the pasta excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Friendly staff and pretty decent pizza! If you're on a budget, get the £5 take away pizza and sit outside near the beautiful water with the lilies... We tried the pepperoni and it was good for the price though I would've liked a bit less of the tomato sauce and for it to have been left in the wood oven for a bit longer. Would still recommend :)

the main reason for frequenting this restaurant daily is Stephanie's excellent service. Always kind, attentive, smiling, perfect public relations. She is amazing!

Very loud and noisy place no vegan selection food. Really really bad experience. Disappointed

Incredibly friendly and lovely staff! Plenty of space inside and outside. The food is delicious! Starters are great and everything tastes fresh. I was particularly impressed by the Mortadella, Burrata, and Pistachio pizza. Excellent and original dough. Highly recommendable in every way! :)

Ad oggi il ristorante italiano migliore di tutti quelli dove abbiamo pranzato in UK. Avendo il suocero salentino non poteva deludermi. Una Signora pizza e piatti di carne speciali. Senti che c'è tanto lavoro e tanto Amore. Torneremo sicuramente.

Had a lovely 3 course lunch with wine using a Buy a gift voucher given to us by a friend. The choice for each course was very good. The food was really tasty and well presented and the staff were all lovely. Never been before but will be back.

We called here for take away pizza on the Saturday evening of the London Marathon as we were staying in the Travelodge Hotel nearby. The staff were very welcoming and the service was great. The pizza's were freshly made and very tasty. Would definitely recommend and would go there for a meal if we were in the area again.

Food was great and most of the staff very caring. One staff member has a not a very customer service friendly attitude (long hair lady with glasses). Inexpressive, not very talkative and really dry answers, she would approach the table with a drink and not even saying a single word, just lifting the drink. I’m leaving 4 stars because the other staff is great and I don’t want one staff member attitude to affect a place I really like.

A very nice little Italian cafe, come diner, come bar. Has a great team of friendly staff working behind the bar or serving your table. There are a couple of beers on tap, a couple of decent wines and plenty of other alcoholic beverages from the top shelf to choose from. Happy hour is from 4-7pm with delicious pizza for £5. Worth a visit.

Nice place for lunch break. You have options of fourchette table or menu of the day and regular menu. What can be nice diversification, depending on what mood you are.

Closed although listed as open. Wasted 30 minutes. Thanks.

Amazing food, and the staff were very attentive and friendly; especially Stefani.

Had a buyagift voucher which we decided to use on valentine's day and what a gem this was! Amazing food, lovely and friendly service, quality ingredients and great atmosphere. Will happily recommend to friends and family!

Atmosferă minunata, meniu divers și servicii profesionale.

Stefani was very nice… she accommodated us very quickly and great service

Highly recommend , food is great and very nice staff, Stefania is great

Food is always delicious but the service makes me so uncomfortable to a point where I don’t even want to stay any minute longer. Better to take out than being served there. They don’t know their menu well enough. As a restaurant I think you should train the staff to some kind of standard. No way of explaining it otherwise you just have to experience it to understand how uncomfortable the service is….

Went with a gift voucher, food is good, pricing is fair and staff are very friendly. They even gave us free limoncello at the end which was very nice of them although I don't drink and you can't really ask for a shot of diet coke instead. But me and my partner had a great time.

Nice Italian place and bar in East London

My fiancé and I visited on 11/01/2023 with a gift voucher we were given. We absolutely loved the food, the calamari and garlic bread, carbonara and chicken tikka and the cheesecake and chocolate brownie were all so amazing. The staff were all so welcoming attentive and amazing. Will defo be returning on our future trips to London. Thank you!

Was recommended this place by a colleague. It's a lovely place to get lunch. The staff are really welcoming and friendly, the pasta was amazing,

We ate at 5pm so it wasn't very busy. Food was good. Nice cocktails. They struggled with our request for an Irish coffee but with Bailey's instead of whisky but we got there in the end