E. Pellicci
7.8Friend Score / 10#1 of 20 Cafés & Coffee in London
Known forFull English breakfastPenne Pelliccihomemade lasagnesteak pie
A family-run East End caff on Bethnal Green Road since 1900, with a Grade II-listed marquetry interior and the warmest welcome in London — the Pellicci family will likely know your name by your second visit. Fry-ups, pasta, and banter. Cash only, closed Sundays, done by mid-afternoon. This is the real thing.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon–Sat 08:00–15:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | 020 7739 4873 |
| Website | epellicci.co.uk |
| Nearest transit | Bethnal Green (Central line), 8-minute walk; Bethnal Green Overground closer |
| Time needed | 45 minutes to 1 hour |
| Best time to go | Weekday mid-morning; expect a queue on Saturdays |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.8/10- Value9.0
- iconic8.0
- Freshness9.1
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity9.7
- Accessibility7.5
Frequently asked questions
- What are E. Pellicci's opening hours?
- Roughly 8am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays. It's a breakfast-and-lunch place — don't turn up expecting dinner.
- What should I order at E. Pellicci?
- The full English is the classic, but the Italian side of the menu is the family secret — Mamma Maria's lasagne and the cannelloni are made in-house. Leave room for bread pudding if it's on.
- Is E. Pellicci touristy now?
- It gets food pilgrims, but the room is still full of builders, cabbies and locals the family greet by name. Unlike most famous London spots, fame hasn't changed the welcome or the prices.
- Do I need to book at E. Pellicci?
- No bookings — it's a tiny room and you just turn up. On Saturdays expect to queue; you may well be squeezed onto a table with strangers, which is half the fun.
- Is E. Pellicci cash only?
- Yes — bring cash, they don't take cards. There are cash machines along Bethnal Green Road, but sort it before you sit down.
- Why is the interior of E. Pellicci listed?
- The Art Deco marquetry panelling, fitted in 1946 by local craftsman Achille Capocci, earned the caff a Grade II listing from Historic England in 2005. It's one of the finest surviving caff interiors in Britain.
- How much does breakfast cost at E. Pellicci?
- It's proper caff pricing — a full breakfast with tea runs around a tenner, remarkable for London in 2026. You're paying corner-caff prices for a place with a century of history.
- What is E. Pellicci famous for?
- It's London's most loved family caff — run by the Pellicci family in the same Bethnal Green spot since 1900, serving full English breakfasts, Italian home cooking and relentless friendly banter. The 1946 wood-panelled interior is Grade II listed.
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