I'm going through a real 'late to the party' stage with my restaurant reviews at the moment. I mean it took me ages to discover Herman Ze German - and this next one has been on my 'to-go' list for so long, it's almost embarrassing!. Plus, it only really got ticked off the list by accident. Tom and I met for a drink after work in Farringdon, decided to grab a bite to eat, looked across the street and there it was: Polpo!
Ah Polpo… Small delicious plates in a casual, cosy setting with some killer negronis to sip on – what is not to love? And this is where we ended up one fine Friday evening. This was my first time at the Smithfield branch, but true to brand, the atmosphere was warm, comfortable and provided a great way to relax after a hectic week.
Polpo serves Italian tapas. It’s all about sharing simple, good quality food and wine in a humble environment. After meeting friends after work last night in a busy pub by Farringdon station (packed and we couldn’t hear ourselves talk) we decided to look for somewhere – less rammed and noisy – to eat. Polpo on Cowcross Street by Smithfield Market seemed calm and relaxing...
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