Cafe Z in Hackney

Great pasta! Great place! Great people!

I love this place! I know exactly what I am gonna get and the expectation. On the top of it, the staff is super kind and nice. I am a big fan of Contadina regular with Parmesan cheese and chilli oil.

What an awesome pasta place. Cooked fresh right there and then, The food is flavoursome, portions big and definitely value for money. It's an absolute hidden gem, which is quite difficult to find (Downstairs in Zetland House - you'll need to sign in with security to access the building) but once you do, you'll be back often. It's the best place around this area for lunch.

This place is great! Such a good hidden find. I was working here and tried the pesto chicken pasta with chilli oil which was so good. Absolutely reccomend for an affordable lunch in the area :) and everyone working here is lovely

My experience was fantastic. The food was amazing. Great chef and I’d highly recommend it for anyone who wants pasta at a great price.

My favorite pasta 🍝!! I loved 🥰

Amazing little hidden place. The food was just really good. Simple pasta, very reasonable prices, and great portions! Nothing more I could ask for in the heart of Old Street. I had the medium creamy mushroom pasta for £6.20 and it was delicious! Will definitely be going back =)

So delicious and lovely owners. Best to get takeaway as it's underground but we ate in and it was nice and private.

Recommended by a colleague and glad I went along. Clean, friendly and really good reasonably priced food. 3 choices of size dish which is great and very tasty dishes. Shame its a little hidden as the foot traffic is minimal so will tell as many people as I can, hoping they get business and stay open!

Awesome little establishment. Flavoursome, good value for money and variety. Highly recommend.

Awesome little establishment. Flavoursome, good value for money and variety. Highly recommend. Would recommend the chicken pesto

Came upon this small restaurant today. It’s modest in size but the pasta (bolognese) was fabulous and inexpensive. The owner was helpful and friendly. Two thumbs up!

Silvia and her team create a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere and some of the best pasta I've ever eaten!! Full of flavour, perfectly al dente and incredibly generous portions. They also cater for events externally and you won't be disappointed with the food. Always super fresh, made with love and there's TONS of it! Go immediately if you love your tummy

Divine pasta, great portion sizes

Fresh pasta made in front of you, at a great value. It's not the easiest place to fins and you need to check in with the security team to access the stairs from Zetland House. Definitely recommend.

Amazing pasta, very well priced & friendly staff

One of the best pasta I ever had in London. People here are so lovely and kind and I think this hidden place is so cozy that everyone should stop by.

Hidden London at its best: wonderful homecooked inexpensive pasta (fiorentina and carbonara since you ask) in a quiet and atmospheric spot, cooked by an inspirational lady.

Lovely secret pasta cafe. Best pasta I have had in London so far and it is secluded and quiet.

Fantastic place! melt in mouth pasta.

The BEST pasta you will ever have for under £10 and served by the loveliest people! Rumor has it they are going to serve breakfast burritos soon...

A very well hidden gem! This is the best pasta I've had in London and is always a lunchtime treat. I told all my colleagues at work about this place and they thanked me for sharing this with them. The pasta is absolutely divine, full of flavour and the portions are hard to finish in one sitting!

Great place for pasta! Freshly made and very good price!

Amazing lunch time pasta served by a lovely lady! Freshly made pasta and worry visiting if you are in the neighbourhood

Best little pasta in the area... All made fresh and great price!

Very good pasta and very nice quantities. Very easy for lunch, wait is only 4/5 min for your pasta to be made to order.

Cafe Z is a real hidden gem. Much more affordable than most lunch spots, great coffee and brownies to die for.