• Trattoria La Ruga

     
  • Some people find the lack of a printed menu or wine list at La Ruga pretentious. Others find it shows a commitment to serve only fresh, seasonal, carefully-sourced and uncomplicated produce. We're in the latter camp. Half a dozen choices for each course are chalked up on boards, in Italian; then you wait for the friendly staff to explain the ingredients. Starters might include a simple rocket salad or spaghetti with prawns in a rich tomato sauce, while fish is given equal billing to meat among the mains. Roasted seabass and a swordfish steak served with a piquant lemon dipping sauce were recent standouts. Service is unhurried and the many regulars know that characterful owner Peter will simply pull up a chair for a chat if there's any delay.

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  1. Posted by Jackie Richardson (registered user) on 12 Sep 2007 11:28

    This restaurant is a delight. The waiter was welcoming and very helpful. The food was great and I could have stayed forever. A bit pricey, but every once in a while you gotta treat yourself. I look forward to being able to go again.

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  • Details

  • 59 Orford Road, Walthamstow, E17 9NJ
  • Tel: 020 8520 5008
  • Category: Italian
  • Travel: Walthamstow Central tube
  • Times: Dinner served 6pm-midnight Tue-Sat; noon-11pm Sun.
  • Price: £17-£20
  • Credit cards: MC, V
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