Italian Restaurant and Neapolitan Pizzeria in Shoreditch, East London
Meet Gloria – a vibrant Italian restaurant in Shoreditch, London. A joyful and authentic Italian restaurant and pizzeria with 70’s Capri vibes, nestled in the heart of East London, just steps away from Liverpool Street, Old Street and Spitalfields Market. Run by a passionate team of 85 Italians from the Bel Paese and the sun-kissed coast of Naples, Gloria brings you the very best of Italian cuisine from lunch to dinner, all prepared using high-quality ingredients sourced directly from more than 180 small produttori across Italy.
Think juicy burrata from Puglia and roasted datterini tomatoes, or tender beef carpaccio from our trusted Salumificio San Nicola, served with Pecorino pepato. Next stop: Sicilia, with our mezzi rigatoni alla Norma tossed in rich San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, topped with deep-fried aubergine and ricotta salata. And if you're in the mood for sharing, dive into our Mafaldine al Tartufo per due with truffle sauce and Parmigiano foam, all served in a giant Pecorino wheel… Pizza lovers, don’t worry – all our Neapolitan pizzas are baked in a Marana oven, so whether you're loyal to a classic Mammargherita di Bufala or prefer to go wild with toppings, our maestri pizzaioli have you covered.
When it comes to drinks, you can choose from our curated Italian wine list featuring iconic labels like Amarone della Valpolicella and Primitivo, all stored in our cosy wine room. Or sip on signature cocktails such as the Sicilian Margarita or a bubbly Bellini for aperitivo. Don’t forget to order dessert, our show-stopping Lemon Pie, topped with 15cm of airy Italian meringue or creamy tiramisu..
Bookings, Privatisations and everything else
With or without reservation
Our squadra accepts reservations for both lunch and dinner, and also saves some tables available for walk-ins.
Gloria's Pranzetto Lunch Menu
Group Bookings
Private Hire
Fancy taking us over for a special occasion? Whether it be a birthday, corporate event or family reunion, we can offer total or partial private hire of our restaurant spaces.
Gift Vouchers
Treat yourself, loved ones or besties with a Big Mamma gift voucher! Valid for one year across all our trattorias.
Find us in Shoreditch, East London
Gloria is located in the heart of Shoreditch, East London, just steps away from Liverpool Street, Old Street, Hoxton and Spitalfields. Easy to reach by public transport, on the Northern, Central and Elizabeth Lines, and nestled in East London’s creative hub, Gloria is just the right spot for an Italian lunch and dinner.
Fatto in casa, e basta
Our menu is a mix of Italian classics and bold, playful twists. Think decadent pasta dishes like our Mafaldine al Tartufo made with fresh truffle, loaded antipasti, and pillowy Neapolitan pizzas. From the finest olive oil to the freshest cheeses, everything is sourced with love from small Italian producers. Whether you’re here for a quick lunch, intimate dinner, or a big Sunday pranzo with the whole famiglia, our dishes are 100% homemade, fresh, and made con molto amore.
All your questions
Bookings are available only on our website. Please note we open bookings 30 days in advance at 9am. If the website doesn’t show you a specific time slot, it does unfortunately mean we are fully booked. We also accept walk-ins, subject to availability!
Any amendments (including date, time and number of guests) can only be made by the customer via the confirmation email. If no availability is shown, it means we are fully booked, and cannot make further amendments. Please note your confirmation email may have arrived in your spam folder.
For any other enquiries, please email us at gloria.london@bigmamma.com or call us on 07846852287.
You can make a booking for groups of 8 or more via our website under the ‘Big Groups’ tab. Please note we open bookings 37 days in advance of a date at 9am. If the date and time is unavailable, it means we’re fully booked. For big groups we only offer a set menu, priced £54 per person. You can check it out under the ‘More information’ tab.
Our restaurants are also available for private hire! Check out our brochure to learn more about capacity and prices and contact us at privatisationuk@bigmamma.com or via our request form under the ‘Private Hire’ tab.
We’re sorry amici, but for food safety reasons we cannot allow guests to bring their own cake/ alcoholic beverages, we do not offer cakeage/corkage. It is possible to order a whole tiramisù for your birthday, priced at £38. You can add a note to your booking or send an email to gloria.london@bigmamma.com
Dogs are also welcome at our restaurants.
All our vegan and vegetarian dishes will be labelled with (VEG) and (V) on our menu. All gluten low dishes will be labelled as ‘GL’. Please note we do not offer gluten free pasta or pizza (really sorry!) Common allergens are labelled on our menus, but please bear in mind dishes can contain traces of allergens and gluten. For a more extensive list, please ask your waiter!
Yes children/babies are welcome! Just ask your waiter for a high chair if you need one :)
For general enquiries, please email gloria.london@bigmamma.com or call us on 07846852287.
Gloria is an Italian restaurant located in Shoreditch, East London, close to Liverpool Street, Old Street, Hoxton and Spitalfields. Its central location makes it easy to reach from the City and across East London.
On the menu :
Fritto di Calamari e Cipolle
Crispy calamari and sweet onions, served with a creamy yoghurt sauce… the perfect way to kick start the feast.
Prosciutto e Melone
The star of all Italian summers - fresh Cantaloupe melon accompanied with thinly sliced prosciutto crudo di Parma.
Truffle Pasta
Our not-so-small favourite: freshly cooked Mafaldine pasta tossed in a 5kg wheel of Pecorino cheese. Italian truffle and creamy mascarpone, all topped with Parmigiano D.O.P - Made to share with your lover (or have it all for yourself!)
Neapolitan Pizza
Made with slow-fermented dough, topped with top-quality Italian ingredients sourced from our trusted beloved producers. From big classics to bold twists like our indulgent truffle pizza, our pizzaioli make sure you have it all (crusts included).
Branzino Riviera
Pan-fried sea bass, served on a bed of garlic spinach and Datterini tomato sauce with capers, olives and anchovies... Close your eyes and pretend you're next to the Mediterranean.
Tiramisu
The unbeatable classic, done Gloria’s way. Espresso and Marsala-soaked savoiardi, creamy mascarpone, topped with a generous dusting of cocoa. Thought for the naughty amici and made for rounding up the feast, the Italian way.
The Incomparable Lemon Pie
Bright, zesty and perfectly balanced. A towering 6-inches of puro piacere, our Incomparable Lemon Pie is not for the faint-hearted, with a quivering tower of meringue and zingy lemon curd base.
Pavlova alle Fragole
The perfect finale to your Italian feast: Pastry Chef Oscar’s vegan meringue, topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries and strawberry coulis.
