Osteria Wolf in Hackney

Great restaurant as always! Had the Sunday Sauce special - OMG! Particular highlight was the service, from our server Greg, who was very attentive and super knowledge about wines! Highly recommend

I’ve been wanting to come to OW for ages now and it really didn’t disappoint. We shared two veggie pasta dishes, pots, broccoli and bread all of which was delicious. Had some lovely ice creams and cocktails to finish. Great staff, cute venue - will definitely be back. Is a great place to come with friends or on a romantic date x

I took my friend here for her birthday, as I truly love this place and once again impeccable service, brilliant food and great drinks.

We had a fantastic meal here for our anniversary. Delicious authentic Italian cuisine. Extremely friendly and helpful service from Lydia who ensured that our dietary requirements were taken care of (gluten free). We look forward to coming back!

Amazing restaurant with delicious food and very lovely staff. It truly gives the saying 'sharing is caring' its meaning. The concept of small plates to share is really fun and you get to taste a lot of different meals. Highly recommend!

Was my favourite local restaurant, couldn’t fault it, great staff and great food. However, tonight was a different experience, loads of staff but uninterested, food average, served “natural” wine but did not ask for it or advised that was what was being served. When queried the appearance of the wine was told it was natural and it was from the bottom of the bottle where the residue sits! They need to be clearer about what they are serving and allowing a choice to be made. Really sad it was not a great experience as usual,

We ate here for the first time and were very impressed. We had several small plates to share and each one was delicious and beautifully seasoned. Service also excellent. The restaurant was launching a new menu and had a newish team so there was an offer on 50% off food. On a budget, folk may be hard pressed to afford full price for more than a one off treat. Wine list good but expensive.

A gorgeous restaurant with amazing food. Greg was absolutely brilliant and made us feel very special for our Saturday afternoon visit! We ordered five small plates and he suggested the perfect wine to accompany the meal! Thank you for having us.

Came here with a party just before Christmas. Food was excellent and some good twists on the usual Italian fare. Staff were friendly and efficient and prices average for above average food. Definitely worth a try and we will return.

We went here between Christmas and New Year. The service was relaxed and informal but they really knew the food. The food was very good, great produce, cooked well, easy really. Will hurry back, thanks Greg et al.Happy New Year.x

Had been wanting to go here since they opened and went a few months ago and we were not disappointed. As it says in the description the food served is Italian food but not as what you'd find in other chains. We didn't recognise some of the items on the menu but everything we ordered was delicious and was presented beautifully. Service is very friendly and quick and the venue itself is small but cosy and welcoming. It is a tad bit pricier but the food is worth it.

I was in this restaurant Thursday night with my partner, at first sight atmosphere is so nice but the rest is disappointing. Food is good but service is insufficient. They don't know how to serve and they are rude.

We visited here last night on a recommendation and it certainly didn't disappoint. It isn't your typical local Italian. The menu is quirky and I believe often changes. I dined with my husband and 9yr old. We chose 4 small starters, 1 main, and 2 desserts to share. Every dish was really delicious. It isn't a cheap meal out, but it is a place to try for sure. I would book as they were turning people away. We look forward to returning.

Divine food. The perfect menu. Excellent service. Lovely atmosphere. Really reasonably priced. Wish I lived round the corner. Can't wait to go back.

Wolf was just brilliant. The service was great and the waitress offered wine recommendations exactly to our taste. We tried a red and a white, they had great wine by the glass. On the food front the burrata was outstanding, the beef shin melted in the mouth and the pasta perfectly Al dente. The chocolate cake for desert was fine, after reading the other reviews should've chosen the tiramisu, we'll get that nest time as will definitely be back. Thank you for cheering up a wet Wednesday evening!

I went here with my mum who was visiting and a friend. I was after a nice small restaurant with a chilled out vibe and wolf more than delivered. The food was delicious and the service and atmosphere were great. I would highly recommend if...

As our son lives in Stoke we decided to treat him to lunch for a change. Do my wife Googled this place. We were not disappointed. Although I had only a few light dishes they were perfectly cooked including a Risotto and a Panacotta for...

The food was utterly sublime. Highlights were the buratta, parpadelle with Italian sausage and the incredible truffle infused honey with dolcelatte. Wow. Super friendly and professional staff, good wine list (although not cheap). Nice atmosphere - didn't feel rushed at all. Highly recommend.

This is definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in east London. My girlfriend is Italian and she absolutely loved the food. The staff is super friendly as well and are very knowledgeable about all the food and wine etc they serve.

We were really looking forward to trying this place out but it was a warm evening and the temperature inside was unbearably hot. We asked to move closer to the door and they said no, despite there being tables available. In the end they let...

Had dinner here on a quiet Tuesday night with our daughter and her partner. The service was excellent from start to finish, the food was generally very good though some dishes were better than others and the drinks were good quality. Noise levels were fine

Visited the restaurant for the first time. Really liked the food. Liz, the waitress, was so lovely and friendly. I would go back to this restaurant again, for sure.

My boyfriend and I decided to go to Osteria Wolf for a nice, cosy weeknight dinner. It turned out to be one of the best meals I've had in a while. The food was cooked to perfection (my boyfriend even commented on how the 'al...

went to wolfs both first timers nice setting decent atmosphere very nice and competent staff reasonably priced menu good quality well presented but most important NOT ITALIAN and definitely NOT an OSTERIA if you are looking for an italian experience the Wolf isn’t the place...

Osteria Wolf is really inviting. The decor, dining room layout, lighting and music made it feel cosy and made for a great atmosphere. All the tables were full which gave it a nice buzz. I had the meatball to start, it was packed with fennel...

The quality of the food and wine at Wolf is consistently very high Try their Ragu (to die for if you’re not veggie!) And their tiramisu is one of the best Friendly helpful staff Overall outstanding if a tad on the expensive side

This is a great neighbourhood restaurant - really well-executed and interesting dishes. Friendly service and great atmosphere. Manages to combine a sense of occasion with understated style. Highly recommended

First time here: fantastic food using interesting but authentic ingredients, lovely atmosphere, great staff with just the right attitude AND the bill was much less than we expected. We came here because Rotorino is closing ....but it's actually better than Rotorino in my opinion. Will...

Hidden gem! If you want a genuinely decent meal, treat yourself and do it. You will thank me later .

Went with friends a few weeks ago and so good returned again last night. We shared all four of the starters and all were excellent. Loved the meatball especially. Though the prawns were fresh and good value too. Oh and the burrata was creamy and...

Looked forward to dinner here catching with an old friend of mine,we both ordered a main course of chestnut and squash Tortelloni (£14)Imagine our surprise when presented with ONE tortelloni...yes ONE, a small slice of squash and a slick of squash puree.Called the waiter over...

The food here is exceptional across the whole menu. The papardelle with Sicilian sausage was divine, perfect fresh pasta and rich but not overpowering sauce. Each bite develops on the palate. The quality and care of cooking was evident in the seafood and antipasti as...

We celebrated a birthday and enjoyed a great meal. Waiter was very personable and helped explain the dishes and guided us in our selection. A fun and relaxed evening.

We’ve eaten at Wolf 4 or 5 times now and it has always been a great meal. The menu changes completely every season and varies slightly from night to night. The food is usually delicious. They offer a tasting menu for around £50 where you...

The prices for food are quite too much for what they are. The presentation of the food is kinda sad as well. The gnocchi looked quite empty on the plate. Although the food tasted good and actually the best part was the tiramisu cake. It...

Popped in for a beer and bar snacks with my partner. Highlights: Great service! - Without having a reservation on a Friday night, we were kindly offered a table for an hour until the more organised patrons arrived; it was the only place in the...

Our son took us to Wolf when we went to visit him. The service was informal but very polite and friendy and entertaining. The server was happy to explain all the dishes. When asked about wine, there being two my wife was interested in, they...

The tagliatelle was great. Portions are a bit on the small side, but the service was amazing even when I mentioned this. I do think the prices are a bit high but I don't mind it as I only visit once in a while.

This restaurant serves the smallest main course portions I have ever experienced. I can only assume that the chef is on a one-man mission to fight the obesity crisis. My tonnarelli with clams (not cheap at £18.50) would normally have been devoured in four or...

Lovely Italian tapas... great food, reasonably priced and really good service.. looking forward to my next visit

We went for a friend’s birthday bottomless brunch, about ten of us. First of all, service fantastic - drinks kept coming and food arrived in perfect time. However, I would like to begin with the background that I am a confirmed lightweight. With this in...

I went here for a late dinner with a friend. My friend was running extremely late (around 40 mins) but the waiters kept me company as much as possible in between serving customers. They were extremely helpful in picking wine and explaining what the different...

Great brunch, but a lot of kerfuffal over tea - first offered only Earl Grey or Camomile. Eventually, black tea tracked down, by which time I’d ordered coffee ...

My friends and I visited last night for a belated birthday dinner; they made us feel like the most special table in the room without even knowing it was a birthday. Fantastic service and a genuinely happy team and Manager made the whole experience amazingly...

Very warm place and welcoming staff. The food is tasty and fresh. A reinterpretation of Italian cuisine. Prices are a bit high.

I booked Wolf for a birthday meal last year and now I am looking for a good spot for my birthday this year, I am struggling to beat this - all of my friends are asking to go here again! We had a table of...

Wolf is lovely dark welcoming space with even really great pasta. I had the tagliatelle with Sicilian fennel sausage, burnt Devonshire butter,chilli, parsley & parmesan topped with & duck egg yolk! Skip the dessert though... the only downside to Wolf was the really average tiramisu.

We happened to book for February 14th but actually we are just 2 friends wanting to catch up. We were met with the valentine menu which we hadn’t really wanted but we were so impressed with the staff going out of their way to allow...

This is not your usual Italian - what you have here is quality food, cooked perfectly, using the finest ingredients and great flavour combinations. We shared a bufalo mozzarella - it was of the highest quality and served with fresh focaccia - delicious. We had...

Wonderful Place, Fantastic Food, Perfect Sunday Brunch/lunch. It's not my first time here, I've had dinner a couple of times which is pretty amazing too. So thought I'd try out the Sunday brunch/lunch It's just as tasty and they do a mean Bloody Mary. Our...

Well cooked food (albeit deep fry heavy), and a lovely restaurant vibe. However, the antipasti, pasta and main vibe didn't work for me. We were all stuffed by the mains. Plus the waiter flirted with one of our party, and totally ignored the rest of...

Stokey resident - have walked past this spot multiple times and have always wanted to check it out. Finally got a chance and it was absolutely wonderful. Interior, service and menu was all incredible. Probably my favourite Italian in London.

I have visited Wolf a couple of times and every single one has been a great experience in terms of food, ambience and service. Today we arrived at the restaurant 5 min before the guys took their break yet they were still happy to serve...

We came across this restaurant on our second day in London. The design aesthetic of this establishment is magnificent (mid-century modern) with food to match - terrific cocktails and mouth watering cuisine! Undoubtedly a must when visiting London! The waitstaff are friendly and accommodating which...

Recommended by friends i went for diner on a Wednesday with my boyfriend.The atmosphere of the restaurant was super cosy, low lights and plants wall.The staff is friendly and give us good advise on cocktail menu.The food was DELICIOUS from the starter to desert !!!...

Like this spot. What more can I say? Aside from the staff made the experience . Even though we only popped in for desert , we felt welcomed, invited and included by all staff. Will definitely come back.

I have been at Wolf for dinner with my boyfriend and I can say that this is one of the best Italian restaurants that I have tried so far in London. The dishes are incredibly tasty!!! I have particularly appreciated the quality and the freshness...

Came over for dinner with a friend a few days ago and we add a great time! Service was really friendly and pro, drinks were really well balanced and the food was extremely tasty especially the Pappardelle a la Ragou and the truffle Potatoes!! Will...

Nice food but the hipster nature of this place is just off putting ... if only it could be warmer and less up itself

I am a sucker for interior design so this restaurant took my 5 stars merely for the surroundings which are amazingly thought through. We visited on a balmy Friday evening and had a table next to the window so that might have helped. The food...

If I could have eaten the decor I would have. Ideal date setting or small group dinner.... food was fantastic, presented well, wine list was great as well. Its mainly little plates which are great to. Staff were SUPER! we had an amazing waiter that...

I had high hopes for Wolf. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Yes, if you sit outside you might have to tolerate a big heap of rubbish bags left out by the business next door as we did, but there were plenty of other tables we...

Great restaurant with lovely fresh and tasty Italian food The service was very good, the house wine excellent and the whole experience very enjoyable Visited when working in area and very glad I did

A great little Italian restaurant serving a varied selection of tasty dishes and great accompanying wine, service was also excellent!

Well what a place, the food is amazing the decor is classy and the service is perfect. I've now eaten here twice and I've never been disappointed. The are constantly changing the menu and trying new things which keeps me coming back for more. The...

Lovely atmosphere: music, lighting, service, layout. Personal service from staff. Small but enticing menu including fish, meat, veggie. Nice wine selection and cocktails. Will return again.

This was our second dinner at this lovely restaurant. Beautiful decor, helpful, friendly staff & wonderful food. The mixed seafood starter was delicious & large & our mains of short rib & lamb were both mouth watering. We will definitely be back.

Great seasonal food served in a very relaxed atmosphere like. Very good value for what you get. We will be back

Fantastic regional Italian food, delicious wines and super efficient and friendly service - what's not to love?? This is undoubtably the best local Italian restaurant I've been to in years! Particularly recommended was the (strangely named!) pear and bra salad, the fresh pasta with cime...

Absolutely beautiful food, would highly recommend to all, has to be experienced. Excellent staff, excellent price, extremely satisfied

WOLF is unequivocally placed into my top three favourite restaurants after my first visit this weekend. A warm reception & a buzzing vibe and effortlessly cool interiors. The WOLF team really know how to host a party & a large one at that. I celebrated...

Dining at Wolf is a absolute treat for anyone who enjoys stunning food and an authentic atmosphere. The restaurant itself is classy art deco East London cool with an enticing bar stocked with their own infused spirits which makes for an interesting cocktail list. The...

Excellent food and an interesting, modern menu that brings out the best of seasonal produce. I went with 2 friends and shared everything, so we ate practically everything on the menu. Highlights were the Wild Boar pappardelle and the Burrata....great wine selection too!

The love and passion that goes into every plate is clear from one glance into the open kitchen. The team at Wolf have thought about every tiny detail to make dining there a truly great experience, every time. Go there now!

Wolf is a stunning edition to the bustling culinary scene in Hackney. Nestled on Stoke Newington Church St, it's contemporary yet cosy decor makes it ideal for intimate dinners and for atmospheric catch ups with friends and family. The back of the restaurant is the...

A friend organised dinner with the girls last night and chose Wolf after a recommendation. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a new restaurant to try. Really lovely food, staff were very attentive, great atmosphere. You must try the truffle potatoes too!...

A friend and I visited for dinner having seen decent reviews for this place. Distinctly average overpriced pasta dishes, the venison parpadelle was very undercooked. Menu was quite limited. Nice wine list, again rather pricey! Even though the place was fairly empty, the staff sat...

I recently put on a fundraiser and combined birthday party at Wolf for 40 people. The service from start to finish was fantastic and the full party raved about the food. Especially the Chargrilled Octopus, the Rabbit Ragu and Polenta Cake. Amazing fresh pasta and...

Refreshing changed from their stagnating neighbour down towards Haggerston (no names mentioned). Food, Wine and service all excellent. We shared a couple of antipasti, a primi and a secondi and was more than enough with the complimentary focaccia, which came to about £86 (including a...

We visited Wolf for a post Xmas party with 10 colleagues. The venue is gorgeous really tastefully decorated and very clean. The staff were lovely and very informative about the menu and looked after us very well considering the size of our group. I decided...

Wolf is a classy venue which goes for a short seasonal menu. No mains for vegetarians and not bothered about not feeding you. Had the spinach and dumpling primi - underwhelming with a lake of butter sauce. OH had the sea bass reported it to...

Service very slow - ended up having to go to the bar to order a cocktail and it took over an hr from when we'd finished entrees to when the main courses arrived. Not a great veg selection and when they took the sausage off...

We were a group of seven. We had a variety of dishes from their menu and shared a number of them. The quality was very good. We had red wine and white, about half a bottle each. The bill was over £360 which came as...

My parents, my boyfriend and I went there for my birthday lunch. All of us said it was the best meal we have had in ages. My mum is difficult to please and she loved every mouthful. We ate the meatballs and Burratta to start....

The food here is incredible. The pasta is superbly fresh and their dishes taste exquisite. We really especially enjoyed the rabbit papperdele ragu which had such a lovely, rich sauce. Wines are great here too. The price is quite high, but you really are getting...

I visited with friends on a Sunday after the pantomime. We had a great meal. There are lots of Italian restaurants and I have eaten well in a number of them. However, the food here was especially tasty.

Modern restaurant with good simple Italian food. A much higher standard of food than some less authentic Italian restaurants in Hackney. Excellent pappardelle.

Excellent food and service in lis lovely little Italian style restaurant in the heart of Stoke Newington. We had lovely plate of Cold Meats followed by Pasta in Wild Biar Ragu which was absolutely delicious. The desert of Panacotta was superb. An overall excellent experience,...

The best bomdiggidy food I have had for ages. The burrata with pumpkin was a real treat! Just melted in my mouth. Would highly recommend this place. Lovely manager!!

Great food in stoke newington, this is the best Italian Restaurants in east London. If you go try the orecchiette with broccoli. Thanks to the entire team for looking after us.

So a few of us went here on the weekend for our annual Christmas meet up. Being from state side, New York, this place had me feeling like I was home. Music playlist was spot on, the place was full and the cocktails were rad....

I was so excited to read about Wolf opening as I've eaten at most of the Polpo branches and love their food. And this is on my doorstep. My mistake might have been going with a group as somethings food suffers when there are a...

As soon as Wolf opened near my flat I wanted to go. The look of the place, inside and out was slick Italian style meets east London cool. We managed to go when my girlfriend took me here for my birthday recently and it didn't...

We went for dinner here as our friends live locally and wanted to try it out. Well it was a fabulous evening the service, food and ambience was just perfect. The octopus and lobster spaghetti were divine and the freshly cooked focaccia was to die...

As I live just around the corner of this relatively new place it was only a matter of time until I had to sample what's on offer- especially with news travelling fast that the head chef used to work at Polpo on Soho. I have...

Visited here with friends and had a memorable time. We left ordering to Anthony one of the owners and he did not let us down . The anti-pasti contained pear salad ( amazing ) ,meatballs with fennel seeds ( likewise ! ) and a delicious...

One of my favourite Italian restaurants in town. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, wine list is good size and food is heavenly :) Will be going back again very soon

All round amazing restaurant. Quirky but homely atmosphere. Staff warm & friendly with nothing too much trouble. Great selection of unique tasty foods. Made adjustments to menu to suit picky child's needs. Definitely be back. Well done to a new venture!

Pasta was not al dente ! Did not enjoy at all the experience. Need to impove in all areas It is a shame as it could have been a nice new addition to stoke newighton high street!

Really excellent Fritto misto and good crab salad to start. We then had wild boar Papardelle, good but woefully underseasoned. The staff were helpful,and nice. It could be amazing, but not quite firing on all cylinders.