Nestled on the upper level of Eataly London, just a few steps from Liverpool Street station, Terra by Carlo Cracco brings the heart of Italian cooking to the city.
With towering floor-to-ceiling windows and rustic wood beams draped in greenery, the airy dining room – centred around a spectacular three-metre wood-fired grill – feels like an oasis of warmth amid the urban buzz.
Helmed by Michelin-starred chef Carlo Cracco in his UK debut, Terra celebrates seasonal, ingredient-led dishes cooked over fire with traditional techniques and thoughtful modern twists. The menu is a passionate ode to ‘earth’ – meaning Terra in Italian – featuring a thoughtfully curated farm-to-fire selection of antipasti, pasta, risotto and grilled mains. To begin, you might enjoy scamorza in carrozza (breaded smoked-cheese fritters) or burrata in bagna cauda with cauliflower and anchovy cream, or carciofi al limone – fried artichokes with lemon pesto. Pasta lovers can opt for the silky cannelloni ricotta e spinaci, orecchiette al pistacchio e stracciatella, or a comforting Milanese saffron risotto allo zafferano from the grill’s hot-plate. The star of the show is undoubtedly the grill: expect standout dishes like grilled swordfish or lemon sole, tagliata beef, and juicy slow-roasted pork belly skewers served above roast potatoes with gremolata. Sweet endings include airy nuvola tiramisù – mascarpone cloud – and maritozzi buns filled with cream, or a dramatic cheese trolley centred on a wheel of gorgonzola. Featuring over 2,000 Italian wines and a bar spotlighting Vermouth, Amaro and grappa cocktails named after the four elements, it’s ideal for supper, business lunch or relaxed after-work drinks .
Open all day, Terra offers a smart-casual setting with a convivial vibe – perfect for everything from a solo splurge to a group celebration in the heart of the City.