Tucked into Hackney’s Morning Lane, Dalla is an evocative Italian dining destination that brings a soulful blend of traditional recipes, thoughtful design, and warm hospitality to East London. Founded by Naples-born creative Gennaro Leone, his brother Gianmarco, and chef Mitchell Damota, Dalla honours Italian heritage through a lens of timeless style. The interiors, curated with vintage charm by Leone and designer Oscar Piccolo, radiate intimacy and elegance, perfectly echoing the home-style dishes served within. With a name meaning “from,” Dalla is a place of origins — from family, from tradition, from heart — creating a space that feels both refined and lived-in, ideal for special occasions or a cosy neighbourhood dinner. The menu pays tribute to regional Italian cooking, reviving forgotten favourites with modern finesse. Handmade pastas, delicate small plates, and a deeply indulgent tiramisu shape a thoughtful, seasonal offering that resonates with culinary sincerity. The restaurant has earned acclaim for its dedication to authenticity and atmosphere, with both Hot Dinners and SquareMeal noting its commitment to design and heritage-rich cooking. Vegetarian options are thoughtfully included, and Dalla's Italian wine list is carefully curated to pair with its bold-yet-nostalgic flavours. Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday and for lunch on Friday through Sunday, Dalla is an intimate setting for homestyle Italian cooking in East London’s vibrant Hackney.