Pulia (London Bridge)

• I happened to stop by with a couple of friends on Saturday 12th
• Our favourite lunch break spot was a takeaway shop serving food from Puglia
• Oil laden slabs of vegetarian focaccia and enormous panzerotti (fried dough patties filled with cheese and cured meats or vegetables)
• You'll have to part with at least three or four more pounds for another smallish savoury snack or dessert but boy
• The smoked wheat slice with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella is as fulfillingly packed with flavour as pizza only crunchier and naughtier
• As it's made with fried dough
• Too tiny to compete with the ones in my memories) and other savoury oven baked products
• To typical Pugliese pasticciotto (sweet pastry with jam or cream filling)
• You can have these with a hot drink
• The local cuisine is as rich as the region's history but before you go and book that next Ryan Air flight to find out yourself
• Pulia pays homage to the very best of the region through a carefully selected
• Cheese board and a portion of fresh burrata with tomatoes &
• Olives where we were delighted with a beautiful selection of rich cheese and a slow cook certified capocollo that provides a delicious salty contrast that will knock your socks off
• Imported directly from Puglia with a shop lifespan never longer than 3 days
• Silky smooth texture that rolls off the tongue with a subtle flavour that's so supremely creamy
• This must surely rank as one of the best in London and I couldn't recommend it enough
• Follow up acts though were not to be forgotten with mains of orecchiette with organic aubergine
• We finished with bites of pasticciotto
• The hazelnut cream number was a delight but it is the mandarin served with an insane mandarin olive oil that is the absolute can't miss
• The cake on its own is ok but the olive oil adds an amazing fragrant richness that elevates it to the next level
• They have little in common with the true heart of Italian cooking
• Il Cibo in Holland Park is the only restaurant in my opinion that truly represents the distinctive spirit of Italy
• A warm greeting from the owner Georges and my fellow Zomato writers was followed by a glass of Bombino
• Georges then led me around and explained what was at the heart of Pulia
• All the produce is brought in exclusively from the region of Puglia in Southern Italy
• The branded products are made by the best local suppliers of wine
• Our gastronomic journey began and for the next hour (and I think I can speak for everyone) we were plunged headlong into a seriously sumptuous feast of such quality I was almost speechless
• The red wine that accompanied the charcuterie and cheese plates was just stunning
• It was a full bodied wine that slipped down silkily and had a faint note of raspberries that was just sensational
• The array of dishes that were put before us were no happy accident
• Weeks of travelling all over Puglia to seek out the best suppliers (can I have that job please
• ) and create the best partnerships were clear for all to see
• Everything was an utter joy to eat
• His most charming partner with whom I had the pleasure of sitting next to
• Lake Garda and Tuscany are still on list
• The perfect location for a restaurant that is born from a genuine love for good food and a desire to share this love with everyone
• He was so passionate about his food and ensured everything was fresh from Italy
• The accompanying foccacia was equally delicious
• I felt like I was back on holiday with my family
• Loved the burrata with olive oil and the panzerotti
• All washed down with a glass of red wine
• Obviously it is a beautiful country
• I have always dreamt of spending a summer there filled with cookery courses and a food tour from top to bottom
• I always look forward to these meetups as its an evening filled with lots of food (obviously) and great people who also share my love for all the food
• S always good to catch up with friends and new faces
• It may not be often that food is likened to religion
• The food at Pulia is what Italian food should be
• Pulia is an Italian deli with a couple of sites across Italy and it opened its first deli here in London on Stoney Street in Borough Market last February
• They specialise in food from the Puglia region (hence the name) and all the ingredients and base materials are carefully selected from local producers
• You can get cosy with your other half and enjoy simplistic Apulian cuisine
• Were greeted with a quiet space which is not necessarily a bad thing
• I suspect during the day it is busier with office types and visitors to Borough Market
• The sit down menu is short and sweet
• The Burrata heart was served smooth
• As the serve is to have the crostini
• The best I have had so far is still from Amici Miei
• We had the Veal Meat rolls filled with pork and cheese in a rich tomato sauce and I had the orecchiette with cherry tomato
• Whilst my companion felt the Veal was a little tough
• A fresh fruit red and my pasta was partnered with Bombino
• Supple and dry with apple hints like I like it
• As we are patient diners and were up for trying something new
• The language barrier for our original waitress was not a huge issue
• There is an expectation that as this is a specialist venue for a particular region
• Pulia (London Bridge) is like an upmarket Carluccio's
• To start a complimentary serving of pitted black olives in good oil and taralli (a sort of olive oil flavored local pretzel) was brought to the table
• A huge portion bigger than my fist with lots of creamy heart for £
• Salad was great as there were at least 5 different types of leaves
• Though musts were listed as the second ingredient
• I think the best balsamicos have wine musts listed as the most plentiful ingredient
• The two of us were greedy and tried two pastas as well as the braciola
• So had freshly made orrechiette with a simple cherry tomato sauce and freshly made spirals with a sauce of pureed aubergine with slivers of courgette
• Both pastas were very al dente
• As fresh pasta is often too soft for my taste
• The subtle aubergine sauce on the spirals was probably my favorite
• The tomato sauce came dressed with gratings of canestrato
• A hard cheese (similar to Pecorino but local to Puglia) whereas the aubergine sauce was dressed with soft burrata heart
• Pork filling was a little on the dry side
• I do think in general the service was highly professional
• The interior of Pulia is very smartly finished with bright lighting perfect for food photography but more like it is mimicking the bright sunlight feel that one would get in Italy
• One corner of the wall is modelled resembling the rustic features of an Italian casa ie olive oil bottles
• Takeaways or eat in are both available
• Italian food is undeniably popular
• Even if cheeses were not my thing
• A friendly enough service but their engagement felt like they were desperately trying to sell me their produce
• I had walked past one day with Amber and always meant to come back to try their offering
• Turned up one hot mid summer sunday afternoon in my not so best sunday clothes
• Where a few other bloggers (including Michael from MindingBelliesWell) were sipping an aperitif and introduced themselves and Pulia to us
• When I arrived I was told the restaurant was closed for a private function and they claimed not to know of the reservation
• The flavours are just perfect
• I started off with the charcuterie board which was the selection of ham and cheeses
• We then ordered some of the Panzerotto di Zia Marisa ( Fried Calzone) with tomato and mozzarella which were so yummy
• Then my favourite which I cannot stop craving about Pasta with cherry tomatoes
• So simple but with the fresh pasta and fresh produce
• I highly recommend trying Pulia out as their wines are also delicious
• Great place to catch up with friends and share a few bits
• We order 2 pastas (they are fresh and so mouthwatering)and 2 ace juices
• The owners are so friendly and they remembered us when we came for the second time
• The decoration is simple and has a good atmosphere
• The service is top notch and it's a fabulous setting for day or night
• T been back yet when I was invited back to try out their new brunch menu
• Pulia is nestled away in the shadows of the foodie haven that is Borough Market
• Went pretty late on a Sunday and had the burratta with aubergine and courgette
• Pulia with an invisible 'g' was sadly a let down
• Nicely lit and had an array of ingredients available to purchase so was happy with the comfortable setting
• The menu was limited which is normally a good thing but nothing really leaped out at me so found it a struggle
• In the end we started with some Apulian olives and opted for Orecchiette with "
• Guess we should have ordered more food but we were on a bit of a time restraint to get to a concert in Globe Theatre
• At the prices charged I did seriously think we were going to be full though
• The parmigiana was the highlight
• Just wish there was a bit more of it
• I ordered a plain crossient with butter and jam
• I was given an almond one with no explanation as to why ( just as well I didn't have a nut allergy)
• When I did ask I was then informed there was no plain ones left
• My husband ordered the scrambled eggs with spinach and tomato
• He said it was the worst scrambled eggs he had ever had(£
• We are not fussy people but just fancied a nice breakfast in what was a very nice looking establishment
• Their brioche are delicious as well
• We were maximally satisfied actually with everything
• The ambience of the place is comforting and authentic and the staff was very helpful

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