This place is a little gem. Visited on my own whilst overnight on business trip but the welcoming, cosy and friendly feel of the place and staff made it a really comfortable experience. The menu is quite concise(approx. 6 choices for each course) but well balanced with good variety of delicious freshly prepared and authentic Italian cuisine. My marinated Sardine starter was sublime and set the tone for what followed. Would highly recommend this place and good value with my two courses, one side dish, glass of wine, bottle of water and coffee coming to just over £30.
Caitrin O.
Tu valoración: 4 London, United Kingdom
Very sweet little neighborhood shop! I stopped in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and was greeted very enthusiastically by the Italian owner. I had a great sandwich of mozzarella, prosciutto, and sundried tomatoes on yummy crusty bread. Great find, especially if you need some authentic and fresh Italian ingredients for cooking!
Ian C.
Tu valoración: 5 London, United Kingdom
Ate here on 12th Jan 2015. Rang up hoping that they would have a table for one, the guy on the phone was very accommodating and fitted me in. Started with the antipasti Italian meats and olives to start with a beautiful Italian craft beer, good proportions in terms of size and the meats and bread were fresh and wonderful. Had Spaghetti amatriciana which was on the specials for the day, very fresh and well balanced flavours. Service was friendly and efficient, total cost with 2 craft beers and the above a very reasonable £23! I will be coming back again and again.
Noah R.
Tu valoración: 5 University City, Saint Louis, MO
I was in London for 3 weeks and did not know about this place until the day before leaving :(. This food is pretty much the only good food I have found in London, but that’s coming from a New Yorker(no good pizza here). This deli gets most, if not all, of its products from Italy, so the quality is magnificent. The food there is just so good and the workers are so friendly as well. I highly recommend trying this place out.
Abigail F.
Tu valoración: 5 London, United Kingdom
I popped in here to pick up a few ingredients to make a proper pizza. I soon found myself in the capable hands of a few very knowledgable Italians who recommended some delicious spicy salami, buffalo mozzarella, and a lovely to tomato passata for sauce. This tiny shop has the inviting atmosphere of an authentic neighborhood Italian café, perfect for a dropping by for a quality espresso and panini.
Zoe S.
Tu valoración: 4 London, United Kingdom
Fantastic quality ingredients in a cozy deli! They serve a selection of sandwiches, salads and warm food as well as selling high-quality Italian ingredients. There isn’t much room to sit but last time I visited I was told they are extending into the back of the deli to create a proper café area! The place isn’t cheap but you are paying for great quality ingredients.
Wayne H.
Tu valoración: 5 London, United Kingdom
Fine meats and cheeses. And wine. Olives and imported sundries, too! Totally dig the neighborhood bodega vibe. Italian owned and operated.
Mighty
Tu valoración: 4 London, United Kingdom
Great Imported italian foods and coffee.
Linzi M.
Tu valoración: 4 London, United Kingdom
Ghetto on one side of the street, yuppies on the other, Long Lane was an interesting place to live. Especially since midway down, on the ghetto side, was a fabulous little Italian deli. Specialising in artisan products, it was a bit out of place but nonetheless delicious. Get your coffee early in the morning or gorgeous fresh breads in the evening. If you are having people over, pick up some high quality pasta, cheese and choose from one of the endless jars of sauces. They will cost you though, some of the stuff can be quite pricey. But a place like this makes you feel good about supporting local businesses. Like the previous reviewer said, Café Incas is all about friendly, welcoming service, so stop in and have a chat.
Tracy T.
Tu valoración: 4 London, United Kingdom
I’m not sure if this is called Café Incas or Long Lane Deli but this little Italian deli is a blessing for the nearby residents as Long Lane is a bit sparse on the shopping and retail front. Most of the products are sourced with care from farms in Italy. There are meats, cheeses, pastas and selections of traditional sauces to more extravagant ones such as wild boar or walnut cream(which is very delicious on raisin bread or stirred in pasta). What I enjoy is the personal service, very rare indeed in London. Custom-make your own baguette or sandwich, sit and have a delicious coffee while you wait or discuss ways of saving the world with Milo, the friendly counter assistant who can’t resist a good chat. Although a Tesco Metro has opened toward the end of the street, I am hoping that people will continue to patronise this deli.