Comments on: Maria Pellicci, The Meatball Queen Of Bethnal Green

By: Sally Hirst

Sally Hirst — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 21:58:54 +0000

How wonderful. I also read the other Christmas post about Pellicci’s. This is on my list as a place that I must experience for good food and lovely people when next I’m in London.

By: Chips Barrett

Chips Barrett — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 05:41:53 +0000

My favourite go-to restaurant after Don’s Cafe at Clapton Pond closed. I left the UK in 2008 but feel green with envy, not to mention extremely homesick, after reading this.

A beautiful post, as usual. The question is, can I get a delivery overseas!?

By: frances

frances — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 02:23:19 +0000

They sound absolutely delicious. And Pellicci’s sounds a wonderful place – at any season, I’m sure. If only we lived nearby… but next time we’re in London, we will try to make it there. GA, your descriptions are so lovely – so evocative and full of atmosphere, and of feeling for those you describe. Your readers truly appreciate you!

By: Kitanz

Kitanz — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 19:33:07 +0000

That sounds Wonderful! Unfortunately b
Burnaby BC Canada isn’t far enough to get there!

By: Helen Breen

Helen Breen — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:29:08 +0000

Greetings from Boston,

OMG, I can just smell the aroma of those meatballs across the ocean!

My dear mother made excellent meatballs – very similar recipe – even though our family was totally Irish. She learned the skill from an Italian friend. I have been told that I do a pretty good version myself.

Since Maria arranged these delights on a large try, I presume that she popped them in the oven, rather than frying them in a big pan – messy job.

GA, in any case, so glad you enjoyed your meal and shared your experience…

By: Stella Herbert

Stella Herbert — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 12:55:47 +0000

A very long time since I was at Pellicis & can’t make it now, but the meatballs sound inspirational. So my mouth is watering in anticipation & instead I have just got down my Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s meat book off the shelf & will have to follow his recipe.

Hope they won’t be too pale an imitation for tonight’s dinner!
Stella.

By: Steve Clarke

Steve Clarke — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:04:22 +0000

You just can’t beat home cooked Italian food like this. I totally support the Gentle Author’s comments.

By: Freddie T

Freddie T — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:50:27 +0000

I am a veggie, but this article makes me want Maria’s meatballs and spaghetti! I’ll pop by for a cuppa and something veggie instead though.
It’s a splendid cafe and a real asset to our community.

By: Greg Tingey

Greg Tingey — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:23:50 +0000

Polpettini …
OINK

By: Caroline Bottomley

Caroline Bottomley — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:19:27 +0000

I’ll be there this winter!