Da Pino is a neighbourhood restaurant in Stoke Newington that celebrates the flavours and hospitality of southern Italy through a distinctly modern London lens. Led by chef Giuseppe Pino and front-of-house partner Federico, the restaurant draws inspiration from their shared roots in Puglia, bringing together regional Italian traditions, seasonal ingredients and a warm, convivial approach to dining.
The pair first met while working at Michelin-starred Casa Fofo and later reunited at Bianca’s, the acclaimed Stoke Newington restaurant whose site Da Pino now occupies. Their vision is shaped as much by family gatherings in southern Italy as it is by years spent working in some of London's most respected independent restaurants. The result is a restaurant that channels the generosity and informality of an Italian meal while embracing the creativity and diversity of the capital's dining scene.
In the kitchen, the focus is on seasonality and produce-led cooking. Menus change regularly throughout the year, allowing the team to showcase the best available ingredients while giving returning guests something new to discover. Dishes frequently nod to Puglian culinary traditions, reinterpreted with contemporary techniques and influences gathered from Giuseppe's career in London kitchens. While Italian cooking provides the foundation, the menu is not confined by convention, and diners can expect bold flavours and unexpected combinations alongside more familiar references to southern Italian cuisine.
Sourcing also plays an important role, with an emphasis on produce from British organic farms and sustainably managed fisheries. This commitment to ingredients is matched by a carefully considered drinks offering and a relaxed style of service designed to encourage long, leisurely meals.
Inside, the restaurant combines an intimate dining room with an energetic atmosphere, helped by a carefully curated soundtrack and a team passionate about hospitality. Whether stopping by for a casual dinner, sharing plates with friends or settling in for an evening of food and wine, Da Pino aims to capture the warmth, generosity and spirit of a modern southern Italian table.