Penny Squares

4.1 (9)

£25 and under

Italian

11-15 Minories, London, Greater London EC3N 1AX

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for business meals
Gluten-free-friendly

Welcome to Penny Squares, your new go-to Italian haven set against the vibrant backdrop of East London. Located just steps from Aldgate station and a short walk from Liverpool Street, we bring a relaxed yet refined dining experience to the area, perfect for everything from casual catch-ups to special occasions.

We’re passionate about serving authentic Italian flavours with classic recipes and fresh, organic ingredients. Our signature square pizzas are a playful nod to East London’s rich history, inspired by the Huguenot weavers who once sold intricate embroidery squares here. From a traditional Margherita to bold creations like Zucca & Gorgonzola and Salsiccia & Friarielli - but our menu doesn’t stop at pizza—indulge in freshly made pasta dishes like Pappardelle with confit duck ragù or try one of our delicious vegetarian and meat-sharing boards.

Join us from 5 pm to 10:30 pm, Tuesday to Saturday - we look forward to welcoming you. Buon Appetito!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 3988 7480
Website
https://pennysquaresrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Walid Farag
Private party facilities
Penny Squares is available for private hire, whether it's a work party, wedding reception, family and friends celebration, or just because! Contact the team to discuss your event.

Location
11-15 Minories, London, Greater London EC3N 1AX
Area
Aldgate
Cross Street
Minories
Parking Details
None
Public transport
Aldgate/Aldgate East
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Margherita£14.00
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella fior di latte & fresh basil
Salsiccia & Friarielli£16.00
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella fior di latte, Italian fennel sausage & broccoli rabe
Parma & Porcini£18.00
Mozzarella fior di latte, Parma ham, porcini mushroom & wild rocket
Capricciosa£17.00
Artichokes, anchovies, olives, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella fior di latte & oregano
Salame Piccante£17.00
Calabrian spicy cured salami, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella fior di latte
Zucca & Gorgonzola£16.00
Mozzarella fior di latte, roasted pumpkin cream gorgonzola cheese, rocket & pine nuts
Our Penny Squares Sharing Pizza£30.00
choose up to 3 of the pizza flavours on our menu

La Pasta

Pappardelle£22.00
Confit duck ragu, smoked butter emulsion
Mezzi Rigatoni£17.00
Cream roasted pumpkin & gorgonzola
Creste di Gallo£20.00
Tomato, seafood & parsley

Dolce

Homemade Tiramisu£8.00
Homemade Tiramisu£14.00
To share for two
Amarena Rum Baba£8.00
Vanilla Chantilly

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Penny Squares.

4.1

(9)

4.3Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
4.1Value

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9 Reviews

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Sherry
Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic, their sauce is so fresh and the pizza oven doesn’t disappoint. The dining room is nice but wish it was a little more scenic. Without a doubt worth a visit.
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Markus
London1 review
3.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The pizza was okay—four slices of salami aren't exactly a lot for that high price! The wine prices are high. The air conditioning is too strong and the temperature is too cold.
Penny SquaresResponded on 5 April 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I’m really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We truly value your input, and I’ll be sure to pass your comments along to the team. Regarding the pizza, we’re always working to improve our menu and portion sizes, so we’ll definitely take your feedback into consideration as we review our offerings. As for the wine prices, we strive to provide quality options, but we understand that value is important and will look into that as well. I’m also sorry to hear about the air conditioning—it can sometimes be tricky to find the right balance, but we’ll look into adjusting the temperature to ensure a more comfortable environment for everyone. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better next time! Alegria!
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Gavin
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The arancini balls were literally frozen solid in the centre. I returned them as they were inedible. The replacements weren’t frozen but certainly a long way off *hot*. Couldn’t be bothered returning them so ate the average pizza and left. I had expected they may have comped the arancini at least but they didn’t seem to care and it felt like this was not the first time they’d served frozen balls of rice to customers…
Penny SquaresResponded on 4 March 2025
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We apologize for the arancini being served frozen and for the replacements not being up to standard. This is certainly not the level of service we strive for. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we’ll work to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future...Allegria!
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Eni
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really loved our evening at Penny Squares! The staff were so attentive and friendly and the food was deliciously authentic. We had the duck pappardelle which blew us away with its exquisite and delicate flavours. The ambience made us feel relaxed and the decor was really pretty. We definitely will be back soon!
Penny SquaresResponded on 4 March 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you had a great experience at Penny Squares and enjoyed the duck pappardelle. It’s fantastic to hear that Atharva and Atharva provided such exceptional service, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Luis
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden inside Canopy by Hilton Hotel, has a very inviting and nice atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and with attention to detail - funny surprise to the kid. Pasta and pizzas were amazingly fresh. It was a fabulous experience provided by one of the cheapest meals we had while in vacations in London.
Penny SquaresResponded on 4 March 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service during your visit. It’s great to hear that we could offer such a memorable experience at a great value. We hope to welcome you back next time you’re in London.Allegria!
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Daisy
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We unfortunately had a very disappointing experience this evening at penny squares. The group size was 8 people. It took 20 minutes for our order (including drinks) to be taken and then another 26 minutes for the drinks to come. We ordered starters, mains, and then sides for the mains too. The food first of all came out all at the same time. We explained to the waiters and they took it all back. Whilst eating our starters we watched our main and sides just sit on the side. Our starter plates were cleared before all of the party had finished eating. And then our mains were brought over. Not a shock, but the food was all cold. By which point the party began to feel embarrassed so just got on and ate the food. 2 guests food went back and came back out again. Whilst we were given money off our our bill, we were still very dissapointed in the service. A young lad served us, who was lovely but we believe the management needs serious improvement. Won’t be dining again. On a positive the interior is lovely!
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Ioannis
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dining area very good service and food , I suggest.
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Michelle Gold
London63 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Chilled out atmosphere, nice food and good service.
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OpenTable Diner
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Konrad and the team made me and my friends experience of the restaurant lovely! They also provided us with complimentary drinks to make the celebration even more special. Their efforts were truly appreciated.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 3988 7480
Website
https://pennysquaresrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Walid Farag
Private party facilities
Penny Squares is available for private hire, whether it's a work party, wedding reception, family and friends celebration, or just because! Contact the team to discuss your event.

Location
11-15 Minories, London, Greater London EC3N 1AX
Area
Aldgate
Cross Street
Minories
Parking Details
None
Public transport
Aldgate/Aldgate East
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Penny Squares

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Menu

Stuzzichini

Nocellara olives£5.00

Fresh garlic butter bread£6.50

Roasted pumpkin & mozzarella arancini£9.00

Rocket and aged parmesan salad£5.50

Roasted winter vegetables£12.00

Taglieri

Meat Board£18.00

Veggie Board£16.00

Pizza

Margherita£14.00

Salsiccia & Friarielli£16.00

Parma & Porcini£18.00

Capricciosa£17.00

Salame Piccante£17.00

Zucca & Gorgonzola£16.00

Our Penny Squares Sharing Pizza£30.00

La Pasta

Pappardelle£22.00

Mezzi Rigatoni£17.00

Creste di Gallo£20.00

Dolce

Homemade Tiramisu£8.00

Homemade Tiramisu£14.00

Amarena Rum Baba£8.00

Reviews

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