"We think about Ombra’s dishes nightly. Refined, without feeling tortured, the handmade pastas at this Italian spot in Hackney aren’t smothered in thick, rich sauces which means ingredients like slightly peppery, amber girolles and toasted nuts can really shine. Combinations of pasta and sauces change often with the seasons, but are always really great and light, whether delicate mushrooms or fresh peas and crumbly spring lamb is on. Don’t miss the tiramisu either." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna