Venerdi in Hackney

I came In here on the 17th April 2025 and the waiter that served me made me feel uncomfortable and over charged me for my meal when I walked in I was stared at like I wasn’t welcomed in here to stop the suspense I started speaking and they walked away I had to then ask again who works here when I was served the waiter gave me attitude and said what is it that I want I made my order and he charged me extra for drinks that are usually free with my meal the waiter that served me name was Anil

I just received a take away from Venerdi. The calamari was coated in the lightest of crispy batter and the lasagne was delicious, the pasts melt in the mouth. Wonderful.

Just love their 🍕. Never dined in, just take away.

Decent food at a good price. Service was good

Was a great experience, lovely food with a homely atmosphere. The service was quick and food came out quickly. All for a reasonable price. Would recommend for a nice meal with friends or family.

Such a lovely restaurant, nice atmosphere, food was AMAZING and staff were really lovely. Thea and Leo were our waiters and they were great. Desserts were also incredible. Will definitely be back.

Great pizzas in a relaxing setting with very nice service. Have been coming here for several years now when visiting Castle Cinema. Always a perfect evening. Many thanks.

Great local place to have, the quality of food & drinks is always good. Thea & Leo are always friendly!!

Hi there! I just want to give some constructive feedback from our dining experience last night. Over the last two months we have eaten at your restaurant, lunch and dinners whilst visiting our mother in hospital. Last nights experience was very different to the past few. We were one of two tables at the time and we asked for our usual dishes and preferences, however we were told due to new rules we could not change tomatoes to mushrooms. This was never an issue before and working in the industry myself, not only do I know this is a simple request it’s also less costly. It’s not as if we were asking to change shrimp to lobster! The change was eventually honoured, and I know this seems drastic, but as we were all upset after our hospital visit and was really looking forward to seeing you guys, it really did put a damper on our evening as there was now unnecessary tension and our waiter seemed short with us - It was definitely not the normal friendly atmosphere we were use to - I really think you need to revisit your new rules as being flexible will only boast your business as it keeps customers happy. There is a second Italian on the same street which we will now give ago.

Lovely dinner, delicious food, great vibes :)

Only had drinks here but lovely staff and atmosphere!

We had a lovely lunch on a Sunday with friends and Leo was the best ♥️🥂♥️🥂♥️

Leo, our waiter, was attentive and kind to our part of 5. I’d come back to Venerdi just for him. Sea bass and veg was delicious as was the tiramisu.

Very lovely place to have a dinner with friends,family or beloved ones. Huge thanks to staff

The ambient was nice. Service was Good. Food was incredible, thanks to Nadir chef for everything, we Will definitely visit them again.

I did lunch from there and it was excellent being part of such a good environment and great taster

Very nice place on chatsworth road

Amazing dinner on Chatsworth road

The atmosphere is simply gorgeous, and there are no words to say about the food, very tasty and large portions

Atmosphere Very Good Nice Food Must Try Once

Chef Nader was amazing I’m really appreciate for everything

Had a great dinner here! Especially pasta. Big thanks to Nadir chef amazing job. Definitely coming back soon!

The food was amazing…. Highly recommended!

It was a wonderful dining experience! The dishes were not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the sauces were clearly made with great skill. The atmosphere was calm and enjoyable as well. Huge thanks to the Nadir chef for bringing these amazing flavors to our table – your hard work truly shows. I’m already looking forward to coming back soon. Thank you!

Service was amazing...Nadir Chef look after us really well. Thank you for your hospitality and great experience.

Head chef Nadir great and foot amazing

Thea was great! Awesome service. Head chef was great!

Excellent customer service from Ramzay and amazing food!

My wife loves Italian food and she really liked it. I loved everything, the welcoming atmosphere and I'm going to celebrate my birthday there and my wife's birthday there.

Incredible experience amazing food great vibess Leo was sooooo cute and helpful !

A bit pricy and long wait times but we had a good time. Thanks

I’m a regular, nothing to say with the pizza, I'm Italian and I know about very good pizza. the manager is not a thing to work in hospitality rude with the staff ecc.., this evening like every weekend I went to get the pizza for me and my girlfriend, unfortunately I dropped the pizza I went back, the manager if you can call it that 🤮 made me pay again and laughing asked me if I wanted my drink which is included in the deal. I’m really disappointed and also they lost a regular customers. Well done👌

Ngl the food was great but they have hygiene ratting of 3 that is not displayed.

Unexpectedly delicious meal at Venerdi last night. In the Homerton area by accident and we were in need of some food - fast! Buzzing for a Wednesday night, clearly very popular. I had the capricciosa pizza with pepperoni and my wife had the spaghetti pomodoro. Both were excellent... super tasty. We shared a banoffee pie after... a little average but still nice. Would definitely recommend! C

I went for Tuesday night food and drinks the service was quick and friendly, food was delicious especially the lamb ragu.

Very good service and very friendly staff.

Perfect neighbourhood Italian, made all the nicer by our wonderful waiter Leo! Not our first time here and certainly not our last

that is my favourite place to eat in London Nowhere else is as good

Fabulous pizzas...chilled atmosphere, catered to our tailor made pizza requirements

wonderful.experience simona was a great waitress, very attentive and made the date even better food was tatsy and.fresh and the food was filling and money well spent with a latte ans cappacino to go, the cocktail maker the chef down to the cleaners the energy and atmosphere are so clean with a groovy background music i look forward to coming back and ordering other things off the menu thank you Simona

Drinks:Virgin Mojito,Cranberry Gin, Strawberry Lemonade Appetizers: Garlic Bread (delicious) & Olives were scrumptious Mains: Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce with Buffalo Mozzarella, Spigola (Sea Bass with fresh vegetables, beautifully fried crisp), Bistecca alla Griglia (Sirloin medium rare, cooked to perfection) Dessert: 2 Gelato & Crema Catalana We were presented with 3 Limoncello on the house Lovely fresh food, generous portions, excellent services, friendly people, we will be back. Vi ringrazio!

Came here for my dad’s birthday lunch! Really good service and OUTSTANDING spigola (fresh seasbass), beautiful crispiness! Best Italian in the area ❤️

I come here all the time because it is a delicious, neighbourhood spot with a nice atmosphere. Food is semi expensive but the portions are good for the price. Service is always good and staff are friendly.

Such good food, try the vegetarian lasagna

Best food ever and Ramzay was the nicest server

A top spot for splendid Italian food 💋 all the staff are lovely lovely lovely xxxxx

The place had really good atmosphere and the food. Service was amazing all the staff is lovely👌🏻

The welcome and the food were lovely. I will definitely come again.

delicious food and nice atmosphere. definitely recommend it.

Have eaten here several times. Always had very enjoyable meals using good produce! The service has always been polite and welcoming and it’s right opposite the cinema for before or after a movie night!

Tasty pizza and salmon and lovely cocktails made by Viktor!

Have been coming here for a while and both the food and atmosphere are amazing! Would definitely recommend the amatriciana. And shoutout to our server Wiktor!

I really like this place. Been a few times after trips to the Castle cinema across the road from it. The staff are lovely (shout out to Simona!) and the food is of great quality - tasty and lots of it! Recommend!

I regularly have my espresso from there, enjoying my break from work. Pure talent and quality. Victor is great, very polite and helpful.

I came here for lunch today and I was in a hurry. Initially I asked to eat in and was quickly served the menu. In the process I've realized that I actually need to go asap and have lunch somewhere on the go. The waiter (Wiktor) promptly reacted to my request to change the order for take away, gave me an estimate for the waiting time and even hurried the kitchen stuff a bit. As a result I had an amazing lasagna on the go and made everything in time. Thanks!

Good food, at a reasonable price. Feel lucky to have this restaurant close by.

Being in London, it's the first time I've eaten good and tasty orecchiette with broccoli, even the carbonara I must say deserved (obviously as in Italy there isn't any) complements to the kitchen and all the staff, the only flaw you will blow cold air while sitting near the windows if you go in winter.

Visitamos Venerdi para el cumpleaños de mi madre con un grupo grande, y fue una gran experiencia en general. El personal era increíblemente acogedor y paciente, especialmente porque mi madre cambió su orden un par de veces. El servicio fue excelente, y proporcionaron un montón de espacio para nuestro grupo, incluyendo espacio para un cochecito y sillas altas para los niños. La comida era buena, aunque mezclada. La piedra - pizzas horneadas eran fantásticos, y la focaccia de romero era delicioso. Sin embargo, los espaguetis de marisco eran demasiado salados, y mi madre y mi hermana dijeron que después tenían mucha sed. Mis raviolis, mientras se llenaban, eran un poco abrumadores en las trufas. Pedí la limonada de fresa, y era diferente - podría utilizar un mejor equilibrio, ya que era muy dulce. El ambiente era animado, pero no lleno de gente, con decoraciones festivas añadiendo un toque agradable. Sin duda recomendaría Venerdi por su pizza y servicio amable!

It's a nice looking restaurant and the waiting staff did a good job. The food, however, is painfully average. £17 for a salmon penne... which was supposedly pasta that is "homemade" but looks and tastes suspiciously like it came out of a packet. A few chunks of bland salmon, a few whole, uncut cherry tomatoes (?) In a bland, watery cream sauce. My partner had an equally disappointing meal. Just under 40 quid for 2 bowls of below average pasta. Won't be back in a hurry.

The food and service are good but why have they changed the sign at the front of the restaurant? It used to look actually nice and now it just look tacky from the outside. Whoever made that decision….

Friendly service and really lovely food

Nice restaurant, a tad bit pricey...£3.50 for small pub sized coke bottle was excessive. Food was also expensive for what it was.

Great food quality and portions sizes ratio to the prices, really recommend

Buscando un lugar para comer, ya que somos nuevos en esta zona, se decidió por aquí y no me decepcionó. Tuvimos una mezcla de staters seguido de pasta para 3 de nosotros y mi hija teniendo una de las pizzas más grandes que he visto! Todo sabía muy bien y el servicio era excelente. Buena comida y buena relación calidad-precio, sin duda volveremos.

Venerdi Italian Restaurant Review: A Taste of Italy in Clapton Located in the heart of Clapton High Street, Venerdi Italian Restaurant is a true gem that combines convenience with a rich, authentic Italian dining experience. I recently visited with my partner, and from start to finish, our experience was exceptional. The service was warm and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The staff were knowledgeable and accommodating, adding to the cozy yet vibrant atmosphere of the restaurant. For our meal, I opted for the lasagna, and my partner chose the tagliatelle with lamb ragu. Both dishes were simply delightful, embodying the flavors and textures you would expect in a traditional Italian kitchen. My lasagna was layered perfectly with rich, savory sauce and melted cheese, while the lamb ragu was tender and flavorful, perfectly complementing the fresh tagliatelle. Venerdi truly brings the taste of Italy to Clapton, and we left thoroughly satisfied. It's a place I would highly recommend for anyone looking for delicious, authentic Italian cuisine with great service in a fantastic location.

Lovely fresh pasta, nice staff. Delicious food and good quality.

The pasta was divine. I had the spaghetti bolognese through Deliveroo. It arrived al dente and thick and sumptuous and the sauce to die for. The best in Hackney!

I went here for me and my girlfriend’s 3 year anniversary. The servers were nice and friendly and the food was amazing!! They even gave us a free drink each because it was our anniversary!!! 10/10 would certainly recommend.

I never write reviews but I had to leave one for this restaurant. Absolutely beautiful setting, energy was amazing, servers were lovely and attentive, food. was. phenomenal! My partner and I had our anniversary dinner there tonight and have been raving about it since we got home. 10/10, would absolutely recommend!

Absolutely loved the food and service Ramzay the server was so polite and helpful Chef Nazir cooked a delicious pesto pasta !

As a family it was a delightful experience at Venerdi Italian Restaurant:Venerdi Italian Restaurant - A Memorable Experience. Venerdi Italian Restaurant is the place to be. Venerdi Italian Restaurant stands out not just for its delectable food but also for its outstanding service and talented chef. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings. The decor exudes a charming Italian vibe that enhances the dining experience. The staff at Venerdi are exceptional. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and well-cared for. Their passion for hospitality shines through in every interaction. The chef at Venerdi is truly a maestro of Italian cuisine. Each dish is crafted with precision and a deep understanding of traditional Italian flavors. The dedication to using fresh, high-quality ingredients is evident in every bite. We highly recommend Venerdi Italian Restaurant for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a welcoming and vibrant setting. Buon appetito!

Everything was 10/10. We were here twice in just 4 days. Class 🤟🏼

Lovely dinner . Had fried salmon with potatoes & for desert the chocolate fondant was amazing

Nice place, clean good location , food was a bit average, the seafood seemed defrosted. The portion sizes were great and good value for money but quality 3.5 at best out of 5, compared to Italy! It’s a good and decent place but don’t bring an Italian here!

I have been there numerous times, the food is always amazing very fresh cooked to perfection furthermore I had 3 children today and the staff were so great they have made us feel so comfortable, portions are so big atmosphere is child friendly and the staff is extremely polite professional and helpful this is a must visit place

Very tasty authentic Italian food and great service. Penne salmon is unforgettable!

Delicious, well prepared Italian cuisine. Couldn't fault a thing. Highly recommend 👌🏻

Good atmosphere, good products with fast service. I recommend +++

A beer and a lemonade for 12£. Not in crystal nor golden glass. We've been there also a couple of years ago and it disappointed us badly, but we were thirsty so decided to stop by. Pity because it was nice before.

I ate very well in this place, it exceeded my expectations, compliments to the chef and all the staff.

The food was extremely delicious! Very gentle and delicate service.

The atmosphere was very nice. 🩵 We ordered 3 types of pizza and they were all delicious. The staff is very good helpful. Toilets were very clean.

Really nice time, great food and a good time staff very friendly

Arrived with 4, they asked if we have a booking. We didn’t. They ignored us after walked around us and and were not polite at all. At least they could have offered a place to sit with two kids (they had free table which was reserved for later) but no, they were okay with a family with two kids standing outside in the rain waiting for a taxi while they had free tables inside. Of course we were not paying customers. Well I’ve been visiting this place for 10 years, but today was the last time.

Some fixes to drastically improve the experience: serve non-soggy pizza, put salt on padron peppers, take £2 off the cost of each glass of wine, and lose the fake plants and candles on tables Or just charge less. Servers were polite and friendly though!

Hilariously bad. Upon entering not even greeted & told to ‘sit wherever’. Had to ask for a menu 10 minutes after we sat at our table. Only a random fork on the table as cutlery. ‘Waitress’ knocked & smashed some poor guy’s wine off his table. Really uninterested and vague response with a friends life threatening food allergy ‘we can’t guarantee anything’, waitress (who spoke to us like a children’s tv presenter throughout) at one point started speaking to us through the bar decor separating the kitchen and restaurant. Literally After we ordered our 2nd round of drinks we’re told ‘we close in ten minutes’, and the cherry on the cake was being charged nearly 20 pound ‘discretionary service charge’ truly the faulty towers of restaurants. Absolute shambles of an overpriced place.

Terrible pizzas. Avoid if possible.

I have been meaning to write a review of this place for a while. I always found the food mediocre and OK at best for £17-£19 they charge for a plate of pasta (not freshly made) plus the wine list is a joke, but I understand it costs to run a venue like this. However, after coming in today at 4:50PM, I asked if they still had the lunch offer on. To this, the waitress wasn't sure, so I said, "Or, is the 5-10PM offer on?". To this, the floor manager replied, "It's OK." I ordered the carbonara and what arrived was greasy pasta literally swimming in a pool of fat, I managed to eat a little over a half before starting to feel it. When presented with the bill, I asked if they forgot to add the discount. Reply was that I have ordered at 4:50PM, which I was aware of, hence I asked them. "No, you asked me, if I had lunch menu." OK then. Not sure how the reply of "It's OK" conveys that, however, this is not about 15% off, it's about the rude floor manager being defensive and me genuinely having enough of a bad product. Shame as there isn't much else in Clapton pasta-wise, but will be spending the £20 plus a meal (before drinks) elsewhere.

Mellow vibe place on Sunday. Pasta was delicious. Staff were all friendly.

Great location and delicious foods. Service always been quick and friendly. I also met Mr. Anil and he took very good care of us, we will come again👍

Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting this bar, and I must say it was an exceptional experience, especially due to the extraordinary italian waitress who works on the weekends. Her professionalism, contagious smile, and attention to detail made my visit unforgettable. Thank you!

Everything here is perfect! I'm coming for the 2nd time. Thank you for the pizza and we bought a wonderful balloon gift for my child 🎈 the manager and staff are very nice👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

If I could rate it 0/5 I would. If you want to know why, just meet Anil. Devastated is an understatement and it’s completely RUINED my trip to London.

Great local resto. Food is very good, nice selection and we are regulars (also order delivery regularly). Pricing is very reasonable. Service always been quick and friendly. Atmosphere has good buzz usually.

Really love it here. The food and atmosphere are great. Have been here a couple of times and really enjoyed it. The only thing I don't recommend is the risotto. One of our party had it and it was very bland/not very nice.

Food was overpriced and bland, drinks were great and service was good. Manager was rude when we came in and ignored us and then told off our waiter for seating us without asking him about bookings, he then sat around doing nothing except complaining within earshot of our table. He also took part of the tip we had given to our waiter in front of us as we were leaving which I couldn’t believe. A shame to see those working hard treated this way, avoid this restaurant as you can get cheaper and better pizza elsewhere or make better pasta at home.

The menu had loads of options for a me Sea bass, Salmon, Seafood Pastas, Pizza or Garlic breads quite -larger .. nice and Various Salads. Plus the waiter a quaint young handsome chap Bernard ensured my SOLO Dining experience was greated with warmth and professionalism. He BERNARD made my experience worth to sharing and a worthy RETURN WITH additional numbers. Oops Bernard also ensured I didn't eat PORK.. in a dish in was about to order. Because I don't eat it... (Thank You Betnard). That was perceptive of him simply from my possible menu selections queries and queries.... He should be head waiter or hill be poached.......😁

Really nice place, cosy, especially in the winter. Food really nice.

Very despondent the food was average not fresh Managment very poor his name was anil he be ok cleaning not managing Italian restorant he should be there no recommendation

Went here tonight with a customer / friend ordered a seafood pizza and And pasta carbonara Food was dreadfull Calked the so called the supervisor over said to him , come on £25 for a pizza and it has more empty shells on it, than Southend sea front ggg my has , basically said it’s what it is , his attitude stank So what was meant to be a chilled out evening, ended up being a fight with a second rate pizza and pasta Avoid at all costs