Trattoria Brutto is a cozy Italian gem in Farringdon that nails the casual vibe, serving hearty Tuscan classics and £5 Negronis in a relaxed setting.
"Maybe the £5 Negronis will make you think, “Brutto gets it”. Or the heaped bowl of grated parmesan that arrives wordlessly with the tagliatelle al ragu. Or the gargantuan hunk of luscious, bitter tiramisu that comes later. Whether you’re sitting at the gorgeous bar for an in-and-out lunch, or hunkering down in a room that’s hard to leave, so much about this Farringdon-via-Florence restaurant is easy to fall totally in love with. Look, this isn’t New York. Nobody wants to eat dinner at 10pm, so get organised. Reservations are released 14 days in advance at 9:30am and, if that doesn’t come off, push notifications for cancellations are recommended. That said, Brutto’s bar is one of the best around. Walk in and linger with a Negroni." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, daisy meager
"Verdict: The Tuscan-inspired trattoria close to Farringdon station is so relaxed in its own skin, it imparts a natural feeling of scialla into all its diners. Dispatching a couple of £5 Negronis and eyeing up the blackboard bistecca alla Florentina is one of the great dining pleasures you can have. Finish off with a wedge of one of London’s best (and most generous) tiramisus. Look, this isn’t New York. Nobody wants to eat dinner at 10pm, so get organised. Reservations are released 14 days in advance at 9:30am and, if that doesn’t come off, push notifications for cancellations are recommended. That said, Brutto’s bar is one of the best around. Walk in and linger with a Negroni." - jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley
"This trattoria around the corner from Farringdon station is so comfortable in its own skin, it imparts a natural feeling of scialla into all its diners. A birthday celebration at Brutto should start at lunchtime, end at closing, and feature more £5 Negronis than you have fingers. With mahogany tones and gingham tablecloths topped with bowls of vodka penne, this room feels like Tuscany through Frank Sinatra’s eyes. Look, this isn’t New York. Nobody wants to eat dinner at 10pm, so get organised. Reservations are released 14 days in advance at 9:30am and, if that doesn’t come off, push notifications for cancellations are recommended. That said, Brutto’s bar is one of the best around. Walk in and linger with a Negroni." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley
"Look, this isn’t New York. Nobody wants to eat dinner at 10pm, so get organised. Reservations are released 14 days in advance at 9:30am and, if that doesn’t come off, push notifications for cancellations are recommended. That said, Brutto’s bar is one of the best around. Walk in and linger with a Negroni." - Heidi Lauth Beasley
"Nobody doubts that opening a restaurant is hard business. Harder still is opening one that’s good. And yet, when you go to Brutto, you can’t help but think they’re making it all look so easy. If there is such a thing as a naturally-gifted footballer (who has trained tirelessly for years) then Brutto is a naturally-gifted restaurant (which is the result of tireless hard work from many people). The Tuscan-inspired trattoria around the corner from Farringdon station is so relaxed in its own skin it imparts a natural feeling of scialla into all its diners. So sit back, get comfortable, and finish with a wedge of London’s best (and most generous) tiramisu." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
