$$$$ • Italiana • Bethnal Green
Tiella Trattoria & Bar is chef Dara Klein's debut restaurant, housed in a 170 year old former Victorian pub on London's iconic Columbia Road. Tiella is an homage to Dara's parents trattoria that she was raised in, Maria Pia's. Drawing on her Pugliese heritage and her upbringing in Emilia-Romagna, Dara's cooking focuses on regional specialities that change with the seasons. You can expect hand rolled pasta, unctuous braises and the best of both Italian and English produce. There is a 30 cover dining room which you can book, a 15 cover bar which is walk in only and a spacious outdoor terrace. Tiella started as a kitchen residency at The Compton Arms pub, which ran for two years, building a loyal following and acclaim, including a listing in The Good Food Guide and the National Gastropub Awards. Tiella's new permanent site has a buzzy atmosphere with an open plan kitchen, plenty of natural light and beautiful wood panelling throughout.
