This Italian trattoria comes from the team behind Mele e Pere in Soho, located in the Here East development at the Olympic Park. Is it doing the Olympic legacy proud? Find out in our full review here.
This low-lit, casual eatery serves a daily-changing, seasonal Italian menu (not to mention outstanding Negronis for £8) and boasts canal-side alfresco tables, making it a great location for a summery meal. The restaurant is a hive of activity, thanks to an open kitchen with counter seating, as well as table service.
The short menu is divided into sharing plates, pastas and risottos, alla brace (BBQ) and dolci. Expect hearty pasta dishes such as courgette flower ravioli, as well as a plethora of Italian tapas (£3-6.50) including silky, rich burrata and Venetian-style soppressata (dry salami). Five or six of these small plates are perfect to demolish as a starter for two, with a hunk of pillow-soft homemade focaccia.
Gotto’s must-order dish is its decadent rosemary risotto with wild mushrooms, a snip at £10, thoroughly delicious and full of unusual flavour. Another highlight is the simple-sounding goats’ milk ice cream, the mousse-like dessert paired with sweet blackberries and sharp balsamic vinegar to cut through the texture. Pair this with an apricot-esque glass of the Moscato Passito, or allow the friendly staff to guide you to something lighter from the all-Italian wine list.
As the Olympic Park area and Here East continues to evolve, Gotto has emerged as a star of the new E20 postcode.
Find out more and book a table at Gotto here
This article was published 27 June 2016
Yasmin Godfrey