Symposium in Tower Hamlets

Excellent coffee plus a sfogliatelle - Italian lobster tail custard filled pastry - which was absolutely perfect. All on. Special for four GBP.

An Italian deli with a dining area. Nice food (with many vegetarian options) and friendly service. Good value. Recommended.

We were in the area on Saturday evening and stopped by to sample a glass or two from their extensive range of wines. We were immediately struck by the relaxed atmosphere and warm welcome extended to us by the proprietors, who were extremely knowledgeable about all their wines. We opted for what turned out to be the most delicious bottle of Italian red, accompanied by a superb plate of charcuterie and cheeses. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!

We have just moved to the area and had heard good things, all justified. Lovely home made pasta dishes mainly, delicious burrata ( with a nice smoked top). Extensive wine list and sweet service. Glad to have it nearby

We stumbled across this place and were delighted! Delicious food, friendly staff at a good price. We’ll be back soon!

Have just had a very wonderful meal at symposium. Started with some great italian meats and cheeses, then some delicious home made pasta, followed by one of the best tiramisu we have had! Thanks for a lovely night. We have been coming to Symposium regularly since we moved into the area a few years ago. The food and wine are always fantastic, the team super friendly and they always have great options to take away for antipasti at home. A really great local Italian.

A rare find in Roman Road Excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere and superb service. We had two starters and a two mains and they were delicious, beautifully served in generous portions and everything tasted really fresh and great quality. I will definitely come back

Just moved to the area and found this gem of a neighbourhood Italian restaurant. Calm and attentive service with staff happy to explain the menu and the provenance of the dishes. Food was well prepared. We had the pasta mains and the traditional deserts. The wine list looked extensive and well priced though we stuck to the house wines. This place deserves to be very busy.

I would highly recommend this place food was tasty and my partner was so impressed with his chicken said was best he’s tasted was all very nice and Anna the waitress was so lovely and friendly and the chef also he knows how to make you some good food if pass here worth going into you won’t be disappointed.

Takeaway oysters, charcuterie and truffle pasta were amazing. Best COVID takeaway valentines menu ever :)

Symposium has become a staple of ours during lockdown-I'm only sad we didn't discover it before. We love trying out the different wines they have in stock-Really great selection, reasonably priced - and with someone kind and knowledgaeble on hand. We've also ordered their takeaway a few times and it never disappoints!

Best local Italian in East London. We always use the restaurant, but a lot people get their wine there or something from their small deli for takeaway. We have had multiple dinners there, all notable. Our last dinner had one starter (baby squid and sweet potato), two mains (porcini lasagne and gnocchetti pasta) and shared dessert (type of almond cake). From our other dinners the gelato was notably good.

Symposium has a very nice ambience inside. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Our host was warm and welcoming. The food was excellent and well presented, delicious. The desserts had the restaurants own interpretation and were delicious.

The food was very good: the ingredients are fresh, the service is always friendly and the wine list has good references to Italian wines. Clearly a place to recommend

There were nine of us celebrating a family birthday. We were extremely impressed by the knowledgable and courteous input from the Patron, who created a three-course dinner selection, with red wine, for us. We had never before tasted nettle risotto (which was delicious), and the fresh pasta with truffle was also delightful.

Have wanted to try this place out for ages (we live locally) and my partner managed to get a later reservation on Valentine's Day. What a treat! Beautiful bottle of 2017 Italian red wine to go with our starter of smoked burrata and Parma ham,...

A beautiful restaurant with amazing food and atmosphere. The staff were very attentive and made our experience the best it could be . The choice of delicious food were endless, and the desserts were lovely. I will definitely be coming back.

Superb restaurant with excellent service and very friendly and knowledgeable owner- guiseppe Food was excellent value and wine especially the northern Italian Sauvignon blanc -winkl was first class

High quality vine served with amazing food. Great atmosphere. Really appreciated the chat with the owner and the gorgonzola! Everything was superb and we felt like home. Probably one of the best Italian restaurant I have been so far in London. Luca

We really enjoyed our meal at Symposium. The staff were super welcoming and informed about the menu and different regions in Italy where the produce was from. We will definitely return! Xx

We visited a few months ago and the service, food, and wine were all fantastic (so much so that I'm still thinking about it in November). Would absolutely recommend, I'll definitely be coming back here in the future.

Another wonderful meal at this Italian deli and restaurant. A wonderful selection of starters ideal for sharing, the sea bream was beautiful and the venison, which was fresh to their seasonal menu that day, was delicious!

Love this place. The current chef they have is fantastic. Delicious, homemade pasta that really feels authentic. Also great wine selection for such a small place. Super friendly staff and owner. If you're in the area skip Victoria Park village and walk a few mins...

On a hot bank holiday we were looking for somewhere for lunch - had seen this from the car - genuine Italian welcome - really good food - risotto, cavatelli with smoked cheese, tagliatelle with ragu.... well presented, quick service and a pleasant surprise!

I am local to the area, and stumbled across this gem of a restaurant and deli when having a walk with my partner to find somewhere for dinner. I am so, so glad we found this gorgeous little place - the decor service, food and...

Stumbled across this place and gave it a go; really glad we did. Food, drink and service were superb. A real slice of the Mediterranean in Roman Road. Be prepared to relax, enjoy your meal and take your time. As a bonus, you can also...

We came across the restaurant when we found the one we’d intended to visit was closed (moral of this story, phone ahead). We headed into a fairly empty Symposium instead. So glad we did. Great food & incredible service. By the time we left the...

Great dinner tonight at Symposium. Good food, wine, service and atmosphere. A favourite of ours - always good to visit.

My boyfriend and I had a lovely evening here, we both enjoyed the great specials on offer and all our food was great, especially the authentic fresh pasta! The manager Guiseppe was so friendly, as was the rest of the staff and we would definitely...

Relaxed atmosphere, delicious specials, excellent service. We had lobster tagliatelle, liver and spinach and a terrific white wine. Getting hungry just thinking about it.

I've only recently discovered this place (despite having lived in the area for years now) and I am SO happy! I had homemade pasta with mushrooms and it was delicious. A simple, super-tasty dish, like I'd have at home (I'm from Italy, if that counts...

I've eaten here several times now and it has never failed to impress. They always have the best ingredients and get the most out of them. Great food with friendly service

Honestly. The first time we went there was for coffee and cake. It was very nice but not that memorable. Then went back for dinner and what a surprise!!! Food is great. Salad is fresh! Antipasto and various starters are amazing!!! Fresh fresh fresh ingredients...

So lucky to have Symposium as our local restaurant - we have been for lunch, evening dinner with friends, the wine pairing evenings and then today for take away. Been out all day and couldnt remember what was in the fridge and remembered seeing on...

Been more than 10 times now and love it. Fantastic wine selection- over 50 bottles just from Italy- and excellent homemade pasta- especially the maltagliati with mushroom. Antipasti is always of the highest quality. You can also pick up cheese/salumi and wine to take away....

Whenever I want to have a really relaxing time with friends or family I sit outside symposium for a spritz and some excellent Italian food. With a small staff they are delivering some high quality service, we're lucky to have this treat in the neighborhood....

We all really enjoyed the excellent food and wine at this very friendly restaurant. The Sunday lunch with an Italian twist was a welcome change from more traditional pub Sunday lunches. We would heartily recommend visiting Symposium.

I eat here whenever I can. The food is always good, great fresh ingredients, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Fantastic local restaurant, don't be put off if it looks a bit quiet sometimes. Also great Italian wine.

Excellent Italian food at very reasonable prices for a London eatery. Interesting menu both food and drinking with some unusual choices. Seemed very family run with children doing homework in the back but everything under control. A very enjoyable evening with very attentive but not...

Highly recommend for top quality delicious Italian. We were a group of 14 colleagues and I struggled finding anything in the area but this came up top trumps for a foodie group including vegan and vegetarians. Deli and wines very well stocked too

Doesn’t matter if you come there for a dinner or aperto spritz , The staff are always friendly and polite . In there you can find real Italian cheese and dishes

Symposium is within walking distance of our house, we’ve been half a dozen times since they opened. It’s beautiful, with great service, and we’ve had exceptional meals every visit. The food is absolutely gorgeous every time, a simply brilliant restaurant.

Thursday night, we had a booking for three via OpenTable. On arrival the place was heaving as they had one of their three courses and wine pairing evenings. There had been a glitch in the booking system so they didn’t have any tables ready, but...

I use to visit regularly this place before going to work. The owner was really friendly and the coffee was excellent! Unfortunately he is gone, the shop does not open on time for me to reach before work :( I was also excited to have...

I am really pleased of this place. I had a really good dinner: one of the few Italian restaurant in London where you do not have to eat only pasta and pizza. The chef is very creative and give us a change to taste some...

I visited Symposium on a Friday evening with friends. Excellent food and drink, with friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I will be returning soon.

This is our local wine bar and we are so lucky to have it. The food is amazing, beautiful cakes and puddings, really lovely fresh salads and exceptional quality of the cooks makes this experience so interesting. We enjoy the regular wine pairing events when...

We live in the neighbourhood and we have been to Symposium numerous times for lunch and dinner. Quality of food, drinks and service have always been excellent, we would definitely recommend this place (especially their lasagna)!

Popped in for a quick evening meal. Service was excellent, lots of good advice and delicious specials on the menu. Highly recommend the Oxtail. Found the Tagliatelle & Raghu a bit oily. Be warned, the bottled water is Voss - meaning it ain’t cheap!

So me and 5 others came along on the last Thursday of October. I was unsure of what to expect other ham being told “it’s wine tasting with a bit of food” well what an understatement. My friend should have described it as as “wonderful...

The 1star person below must have gone to some other place. We have visited Symposium 3 times now and each time were blown away by the quality of the food served. Flavors are gorgeous and presentation is fantastic. Cannot believe this little gem is hidden...

Popped in on way to visit friend and had best cappuccino for long time! Freshly blended each day I was told. Delicious! And the carrot cake was wonderful. Actually asked the charming chef what his secret ingredient was to give it this lovely taste! He...

Four of us ate here midweek after work and it was disappointing as we live round the corner and wanted to try this place out. My expectations were low when I noticed the chef was outside for most of the time our food was "cooking"....

We had a salmon salad and avocado mozzarella salad. Both were well seasoned and the dressings were lovely. They were quite simple but very fresh dishes. Cappuchino's were nice too. Overall nice place. :)

Stopped off for an impromptu bite for lunch. Nice little place. It was quiet in the back but this was great as my baby was sleeping. Had a salad which was fresh, substantial and tasty. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. I'd like to go...

Pork loin was soft and succulent. White-sauce lasagne was like-no-other yummy. Panna cotta/mango dessert had me scraping my plate and reaching for my 10-year old daughter's in a slightly greedy fashion. You gotta try this.

Curious about an unassuming entrance which did little to advertise its restaurant, my wife, daughter and I took a chance. We were delighted by the food, service, cleanliness and decor of this Italian/deli restaurant. Good portions didn't stop us all having 3 courses and the...

A friend recommended this Italian restaurant, and I'm so glad I went. It is a n interesting mix of home cooked food and trendy setting & drinks. The food smelled amazing! Directly from the stove, Just the right size portion that filled me up. Staff...