Lena

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"This newly unveiled neighborhood Italian is set in a prime spot on the canal in Portobello, where classic haunt Locks traded for many years. Grab a seat at the counter for kitchen views and a quick bite, bag the window seat to watch canal life float past or bring a whole crew and fill one of the two private dining rooms upstairs. A cherry Negroni or low-alcohol peach spritz is a perfect aperitivo to accompany snacks of sage leaf and anchovy fritti or melting lardo on toast. Primi might include thick pici cacio e pepe, followed by salt-aged Delmonio steak with beef dripping potatoes and roast garlic aioli, with tiramisu or chocolate and olive oil tart for dessert. Due to the perennial successes of its sister restaurants Etto and Uno Mas (known for their excellent service and consistent cooking), Lena was one of the most hyped openings in recent years, but it’s lived up to the buzz." - Aoife O'Riordain