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I had dinner today at Anima D'Italia and without exaggeration, it was one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at, to top it off it's completely halal. I'm a very fussy eater but I have to say the food was delicious, completely faultless and was served piping hot. The food is AUTHENTIC Italian, prepared by an experienced and talented Italian chef. The staff were also extremely friendly, making sure my family and I were okay at all times. I would like to mention one particular member of staff, Naz, who was amazing. He was extremely friendly, outgoing, funny and bubbly. He also recommended us different dishes which turned out to be delicious. His customer service skills are exceptional and he made sure my family and I were comfortable, relaxed and well catered for.
The waiter with the glasses was also extremely friendly, especially when he put a candle on the table I was sitting on because it didn't have one :)
I have been to many different restaurants but have never written a review about my experience whilst dining there. However, Anima D'Italia is worth writing a review for.
I will definitely be going back there again and would recommend it to anyone . The one thing I think they should consider is a takeaway option in the near future .
All food are very good, specially Pizzas.
I've chosen Vegetariana pizza wow so yammy :) I love it.
I recommend you to go there.
I went in anima d'italia for a lunch with my friends, I founded really good food and a really nice service, the prices are good like the portions. Are special the homemade drinks. I recommend this Italian restaurant!
A place where everything is perfect and nothing left to chance.
Cosy environment, nice Italian music, great customer service, delicious dishes, generous portions and low prices.
I felt like a king!
Good food � great service, enjoyed Halal Italian food... will visit again �
A lovely cosy place with authentic Italian food. One of the best I've ate. You should open up in Leicester! It would be great as we don't have a halal Italian here...
One of the best quality food I have ever tried in London. Nice service and staff as well.Good job!
Our local. Love it. Wahid the waiter is super friendly and was a star tonight and let us stay there longer tonight. Delicious food, service and ambience. Don't leave without eating the tiramisu. And its all halal too which is just perfect :D
“This restaurant serves the best Italian.
“Best Italian pizza & food east London so far.......
Highly recommend the food and service. I came last night with my daughter. Its been here for two years, but I have only just discovered it! I am Definately going to be a regular customer.
Me and my sister try to find some place new to eat every month for a meal and came across this place, we loved it so much that we've been there three times already.
The food is really nice, we always go for pasta dishes and the portion sizes are very generous. The service is great as the host and owners always have lovely manners and make time to speak to you.
As a Muslim it's really hard to find fully halal restaurants that make food different from Indian cuisine or kebabs. They really cater for Muslims who want to go out to eat but have something different.
HMC approved. Small restaurant. The food was impressive although I wasn't expecting much. The calamari rings tasted good when dipped into the sauce but bland without. The fish cakes had a spicy kick to it which I liked. And the fries were also good.
I ordered the Chefs special pasta and it was good. The pasta was a tiny bit too hard for my liking but everything else tasted great.
The chocolate explosion was very nice and cannot think of any faults. Chocolate was intense and the cake was soft and gooey on the inside. This place is worth a try as the only halal Italian place for miles.
Second time I visited Anima D'italia and I was not let down. Food was amazing as always and I'm definitely looking forward to going there again.
I'm not a huge fan of Italian food so when I saw this new restaurant opening up I wasn't particularly bothered. But one night after a film at the Genesis Cinema across the road (which makes it convenient for a date night by the way) me and my wife decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. The decor inside has a nice rustic feel to it but modern at the same time and it's nice and clean. The service was very good although there was only one other party in there at the time so to be fair they had ample time to attend to any needs or requests we had. Most importantly, the food was delicious. I recommend the meatballs with spaghetti bolognese. Although the carbonara was served with beef rather than the usual ham, it was still very nice. All in all a nice little restaurant with good food. Can't say fairer than that!
The food was of a good standard and worth the price, much cheaper than other places and the restaurant is HMC certified! Refillable soft drinks were a nice touch. A few improvements needed e.g. a smaller menu (way too much to choose from!), smaller placemats in the middle of the table (it kind of got in the way of my plate) and a better/bolder sign with a better front to help it stand out a bit amongst all the corner shop type places nearby. Overall I'd go back again because it was worth it and the little girl with the red scarf gave the place character, she was very attentive and gave us honest recommendations.
It was really refreshing to go to a restaurant which was not a griller, indian, turkish etc. We went to the restaurant based on Zomato reviews and I was not disappointed. I took for my family with me and the staff were very polite and accomodating with us as we wanted a private area. Its a nice atmosphere but certainly could do more for private areas for families. But they have used the space best way possible. I found the tables to be a little bit uncomfortable and almost like tall coffee tables but i overlooked that when the food came... cheese heaven! We selected a few dishes and when it came to the end were given vread to wipe down the sauce... was a delight to our palate. Good portion size too. Only downside was that we could have desert as we had other plans at home for something sweet. In addition to that.. coukd do with a gormet pizza if ever they venture out.Great place to dine for peace and pleasure. I would certainly go again.
Excellent authentic italian food, with a waiter who seemed to know what he was doing! My sister and I had visited Anima D'Italia for a late lunch, and decided upon having two starters, two mains and Tiramisu for dessert. We both went there with very little expectation as every time we passed the restaurant, it seemed relatively quiet. However, the food was excellent, very authentic and full of fresh and lovely flavour. The bread was even soft in the centre and crunchy on the outside, just the way I like. This is one of the best halal restaurants by far. Nonetheless, the restaurant needs to advertise more to ensure that they continue to stay open to serve such excellent standard of food! We will most definitely be back to taste a few more starters and mains, and hope that the service and food will be equally as excellent as we had tasted in this experience.
Great service, and large portions,worth the price!
Defo recommend
Very clean restaurant ...the food is excellent and very friendly staff
Price is very reasonable
I would suggest more food pictures in the menu
Tasty food,makes you eat more.should come with family, friends and work collegue .
Had lunch at Anima last week with some colleagues, wasn't so busy but the food was amazing. The dishes were all full of flavour and presented very well. The price was quite decent, I was expecting to pay more for that kind of quality. Anima is a great addition to the area, a change from the curry and grill houses popping up everywhere.
The food was authentic Italian. Absolutely delicious. We had mushroom balls, chicken breast with creamy musroom sauce and steak with roasted veges. Everything was perfect. The portions were large. The price was so reasonable we were surprised. The tiramisu was divine. WIll definitely go back.
Reallt shocked by the negative review.
Best halal Italian ever, recommend everyone to try reasonably price. (hmc certified)
First time been to an Italian and it was a wonderful experience. I would definitely go back to try the rest of the menu.
If anyone wanting a Halal Italian then this is the place.
excellent well-prepared food, comfortable surroundings, good price
I went to Anima D'Italia a couple of days ago and to be honest I did not expect much from this restaurant, but as soon as the waiter served me with the delicious T-Bone Steak my mind immediately changed. My taste buds were in heaven. It was the best Steak I have ever had out of all the restaurants I've been too. It's not just the food which was so fantastic about the restaurant, but the customer service showned by the waiter was also amazing. The waiter had a really nice sense of humour and looked very handsome. I will certainly visit again.
The food was delicious though a bit tooo filling. Was a little disappointed since I really wanted some space for dessert. The atmosphere is fantastic and has a very romantic feel to it, which can be quite intimidating for the person who comes in to eat alone. Having said that, this restaurant is by far the best I've seen, especially the location it is situated in. Having the candle lit on our table was also a nice touch. Living in stepney its very hard to find a restuarant that treats customers with respect. I for one felt very comfortable and satisfied. Next time I go I'll be sure to dress smarter.
I would definitely recommend this to couples who want a romatic evening together.
P.s that waiter with the long jet black hair and the waitress were very cute.
Always served attentively by the lovely lady Barista, makes great balanced hot chocolate. Been there 4 times within my 12 days in London. It's halal too! Simple yet delicious pastas, while food does take quite some time, they do serve hot and ingredients are fresh so it is worth the wait, good proportions for the pastas. While you wait, they'll serve you breadsticks. Very nice dining atmosphere with Italian music and soft lighting. Recommend the Linguine Mediterranean, Bruschetta classica, Funghi fritti, Hot chocolate. Best when you need to have a great meal and some quiet time to tone down. Occasional slight inconsistency with pastas when there's more customers around.
Being a working professional means that I am blessed with the chance to travel a lot and eat a variety of cuisines. It is without a doubt very difficult to find Halal Italian restaurants and Anima D'Itaia serves some of the best and finest quality Italian food that I have ever eaten. The staff are very professional and are very attentive. I have been back twice since my first visit and the food in consistently clean and it is apparent that only the finest ingredients are used.
I see above that someone has said that the chiefs need to be Italian. I am not aware where the chiefs are from but I couldn't care less as they do a damn good job at cooking Italian Cuisine!
(I would award 5 Stars but Anima D'Italia is on the other side of London from me so 4.5 until they open in North West London!)
I went to Anima D'Italia today and I must say the food was totally exquisite. It's nice to finally see a wonderful Italian restaurant in the East End. I have eaten at previous Italian restaurants before but it was amazing how Anima D'Italia managed to capture the "Soul of Italy". The ambience in the room was really authentic and it was fine dining at it's best.
I ordered the Pollo Funghi which was worth the wait! (15min max). The creamy mushrooms accomplimented the soft tender chicken beautifully. As a food lover myself, I personally enjoyed every bite.
For dessert was the tiramisu which was delight for the senses. The chocolate and the coffee went together beautifully.
As for the previous reviews, I really don't understand the negative feedback. There is a reason for the 'hype' and I just understood why. As for the chef, it really doesn't matter what ethnic background he's from because he served up authentic tastebud-craving food.
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Went to Anima D'Italia not knowing what to expect. However the results were mind blowing. The service was great the food was utter perfection, made with the freshest ingrediants. I recommend this to everyone can't wait to go again!
Love this place!! East London needs more Halal Italian eateries instead of the 1000+ burger and steak places. What I loved about Amina D'Italia was that I was able to enjoy the traditional pizza toppings- we chose quattro formaggi and fiorentina. There were none of those tiresome American style pizza toppings here on the menu (think Pizza Hut and Domino's).
We also tried out the deelish tiramasu ❤.
Prices are a little high but we would return (to try out the pasta menu!) as we had good food and received an excellent service. They were quite busy with Deliveroo orders, wish we lived close enough to enjoy the deliveries!
Great little Halal Italian. Decent food portions. Great flavour. For starters I opted for the recommended plate of different starters. Some were very nice and some were basic. The chilly sauce that came with it was excellent . The pasta dishes were good.
This is the only legitimate HMC certified Halal Italian Restaurant in London (possibly in all of southern UK, maybe in all of UK). The food is authentic pure Italian cuisine and it is delicious to say the least. The pizzas are mouth watering, and the pastas are decent. But there was one dish that shined and that was the Tiramisu; it had the perfect balance of sweetness and creamyness and was crafted with 7/8 layers. The workers gave me superb hospitality and I felt welcomed. I highly recommend this Restaurant to everyone, especially the Muslims because it most likely will be their only Halal Authentic Italian Experience.
The food served at this restaurant is downright delicious, fast service and really nice staff. All the products come Italy ( I took peek at the kitchen and saw my favourite Italian food brands) and that really does make a difference in taste. Really suggest it to everyone who wants to eat real Italian food. As shown: Margherita pizza and Lasagne
Amazing food and amazing people. Great place for the Authentic Italian food. Very friendly and accommodating staff. My daughter was unwell so they made special soup for her that was outside their menu and she loved it and felt much better. Can’t wait for covid to go away and we resume again our dinning there.
The fettucine was delicious and the tiramisu was simply delectable."The best tiramisu ive ever had" my friend described it as. We shared a pizza capricciosa which was very good as well
We received very good service and I'd definitely recommend to anyone who wants authentic italian food.
Excellent food, hospitable service and affordable prices. Tiramisu is to die for. Probably the best halal Italian around. Will definitely return
Tiramisu of Course !!!
Wow the food is very good, the team warmly welcomes you, the dishes are greedy, hearty and tasty. We speak a pretty French and Italian. Congratulations to Madam for her Tiramisu. Good address to share.
Really nice halal Italian. Food taste good and fresh. The manger was by him self at the front, so was a bit rushed off he’s feet. Managed to cope well juggling
Authentic Italian food - everything thing is made in house including the pizza dough fresh. The food is very well cooked, clean and healthy. Very large portions and filling. The also provide authentic spicy oil and seasoning at the table to suit your own taste. The food is very bland though as its italian and not indian food but very delicious in its own taste.
Environment is very quite - perfect for a conversation or a romantic dinner. Staff are way too polite and overall I had a wonderful experience.
Fantastic food, authentic Italian 🇮🇹 chef and recipes, although the decor could do with a bit of updating, nevertheless will definitely recommend it and I be going back for more.
A very good experience. The pasta and pizza were amazing, and so was the tiramisu. Definitely recommend a visit to this lovely establishment.
Masha'Allah for Anima D'Italia. I came here with two friends. The menu has been revamped and new dishes added. We had a pasta: rigatoni chef. One Margherita pizza (the most authentic pizza I have ever had. And one pollo funghi. Alhamdulillah it was an excellent meal. We will be back.
This venue is understated and a bit hidden from the high street but the food was very good. The pizza was fresh and tasty, tea and dessert as I like it and all with a friendly service. I will be returning soon! Second time at this place and I was eager to try their pizza. I’m quite traditional that way, I would always go for wood-fire oven and order Margherita to taste the dough and the tomato sauce without overcomplicated toppings. Once again I was pleased with how tasty this was.
I wish I knew about this place earlier. Excellent food and very friendly management. Really took care of us.
Vinicius Sojka Machado
+4
A good place, very comfortable, with a nice food and friendly staff. The location isn't very well, but is a good restaurant.
One of my favourite restaurants and I place I constantly come back to. The staff are extremely hospitable and will cater to your every need. The atmosphere is just perfect and you'll find yourself not wanting to leave the place. The food is divine - so authentically Italian - and the portion sizes are generous and the price incredibly decent.
Travelled from NW London to have halal Italian food and it was worth it. The food was hot and warming on a cold evening, the portions were generous and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The pizza dough is fluffy and delicious The only down side: I ate so much I had no space to enjoy the tiramisu.... ah well, means I HAVE TO come back! And for anyone asking, it’s a fully halal restaurant, no pork or alcohol served
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