One of the best-sellers. Described as 'creamy and comforting' with generous portions. The béchamel is rich and silky. The Infatuation notes it could use slightly less béchamel and more ragù, but it's still excellent. This is Italian-British cooking — not attempting authenticity, just comfort.
Tips from diners
The portions are very generous. Come hungry or consider sharing if you want to try multiple dishes.
This is comfort food, not authentic Italian. Expect creamy British-style lasagne with lots of béchamel.
E. Pellicci's signature breakfast. The Infatuation describes it as featuring 'crisp bacon, blistered sausages, and beans that require a hash brown dam'. This is the dish to order. Generous portions, all cooked fresh by Maria (who's been working the griddle since 1966). In 2008, Time Out voted the splashed vinegar chips as the 'top smell in London'. Every extra item (double bacon, extra sausage) costs £1 more.
Tips from diners
Add hash browns and crispy bacon for the best version. Get fried bread instead of toast for authentic greasy-spoon experience.
Come before 10am for the full greasy-spoon vibe. The cafe fills up with locals and the atmosphere is best early.
One of the three best-sellers. Tender beef steak in thick gravy, encased in buttery pastry. Made fresh daily in-house. The filling is generous and the pastry is crispy. A classic London cafe meal that hasn't changed in decades.
Tips from diners
The steak pie and chicken and mushroom pie are both made fresh daily. Ask which is available when you arrive.
An overflowing plate of spaghetti and meat sauce. Italian-British style — not attempting authenticity but delivering generous portions and warming comfort. The pasta is cooked well and the sauce has depth from long cooking.
Tips from diners
Expect to share tables with strangers. The space only has about 7 tables and you'll likely dine shoulder-to-shoulder with locals.
Another housemade pie option. Chunks of chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce wrapped in pastry. Made the same way as the steak pie but lighter. A satisfying main at under £10.
Tips from diners
At under £10 for homemade pies with generous portions, this is some of the best-value cafe food in London.
E. Pellicci opened in 1900 under Priamo Pellicci and is still run by his descendants. The 'E' is named after Elide, Priamo's wife. The interior is Grade II-listed Art Deco — primrose-yellow Vitrolite facade, wooden panelling — unchanged since the inter-war years. Maria (cooking since 1966), her son Nevio Junior, and daughter Anna keep the traditions alive. Breakfast is the thing to order: full English with crispy bacon, blistered sausages, beans, eggs, all under £10. No cards, cash only.
E. Pellicci is cash-only — no cards accepted. Bring notes. This is non-negotiable.
Breakfast is definitely what to order. Come early (before 10am) if you want the full greasy-spoon experience. The cafe fills up with locals and the vibe is infectious.
This place is Grade II-listed for its Art Deco interior — wooden panelling, primrose-yellow Vitrolite facade unchanged since the inter-war years. You're eating inside a piece of London history. Take a moment to appreciate the details.
You'll spend £5-8 per person for a proper meal. It's one of the best-value full breakfasts in London. The homemade pies are also excellent value at under £10.
This is a small cafe — get there early or prepared to wait, especially on weekend mornings. It's very quaint and gets busy with locals. The wait is worth it.
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