The Best Italian Restaurant in Clapton Right on Your Doorstep

Real Italian food, made fresh every day in the heart of Lower Clapton.

Fresh Flavors in Lower Clapton, East London.

We are at 90 Lower Clapton Road, close to Hackney Downs, with bus routes along the A107 making us easy to reach from Hackney, Homerton and Stoke Newington.

 

Dine In

Families come in on Sundays. Couples book the corner table on Friday nights. People pop in mid-week for a bowl of pasta because they know it is going to be good. That regularity is something we work hard to earn, every single service.

Take Away

Grab a stone-baked pizza on your way home from the station. Pick up some handmade pasta when you don't feel like cooking but still want a proper meal. We pack everything carefully so it stays hot from our kitchen to yours. The exact same restaurant quality, ready when you are.

Get It Delivered

For those rainy East London evenings when you cannot face the walk outside, or lazy weekend nights when the sofa is calling. Let us bring the full Italian table straight to your door. We ensure your food arrives hot, fresh, and ready to eat, so you never compromise on quality.

Food That Starts From Scratch, Every Single Day

Da Baffos is Clapton’s home for authentic Italian food. We make our pasta by hand every morning and stone-bake every pizza on a San Marzano tomato base with fior di latte mozzarella. Everything on your plate has been prepared fresh in our kitchen that day.

Why Da Baffos Is Clapton's Favourite Italian Restaurant

There are plenty of places to eat in East London. Not many hold the same standard night after night. Here is what keeps our guests coming back.

Handmade Pasta, Made Every Morning

Our pasta is made by hand in our kitchen every day. From Tagliatelle Bolognese with slow-cooked beef ragù to Ravioli Ricotta and Spinach in garlic butter cream, the freshness shows up in every bite.

Stone-Baked Pizza on a San Marzano Base

Every pizza starts with a San Marzano tomato base and fior di latte mozzarella, stone-baked to order. With over 25 options on the menu – from the classic Margherita at £10.95 to the Da Baffos Special at £14.95 – there is always something worth ordering.

A Full Italian Menu at Fair East London Prices

We serve the complete Italian table. Antipasti, handmade pasta, stone-baked pizza, mains and salads. Pasta starts from £9.95 and pizza from £10.95. Genuine quality without the Central London price tag.

A Taste of What Is Waiting for You.

Antipasti and Starters

Start with the Gamberoni alla Diavola – king prawns in spicy tomato and garlic sauce with homemade bread at £8.95. Or keep it light with the Bruschetta Romana at £6.50 or the Homemade Supplì rice croquettes at £6.95.

Stone-Baked Pizza

Over 25 pizzas, all built on a San Marzano base. The Nduja at £16.35 is bold and spicy. The Truffle Pizza at £14.95 is a vegetarian favourite. 

Italian Mains

The Bistecca sirloin steak with chef’s special sauce is £22.95. Sea Bass Fillet with roasted vegetables and lemon purée is £18.95. Pollo chicken is available three ways from £14.95.

Serving Clapton and the Wider East London Community

We welcome diners and delivery customers from across E5 and the surrounding area – Hackney, Homerton, Stoke Newington, Dalston and Bethnal Green. You do not need to travel into Central London for a great Italian meal.


For delivery, call +44 7830 707004 to confirm your postcode is covered.

Pizza

26 Items

Pasta

15 Items

Antipasti/ Starters

10 Items

Salads

4 Items

Mains

4 Items

Kids

4 Items

Why Our Restaurant Stands Above the Rest.

What Our Guests Are Saying

Authentic Italian flavours, unforgettable experiences. Here’s what our guests have to say.

4.7
Based on 232 reviews
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Vincenzo A.
3 weeks ago
Great new restaurant in Clapton! Amazing food, top-class hospitality and a fantastic menu. My Penne al Pomodoro were so good that I only remembered to take a photo once I’d finished them! 😊 Highly recommended—I can’t wait to come back.
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Anne A.
3 weeks ago
The pizza was delicious. The owner was very kind and welcoming
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Marta M.
4 weeks ago
I've been coming here almost every week for quite some time, either dining in or ordering takeaway. The pizzas are truly Italian: light, easy to digest, and made with high-quality ingredients. Compared to many pizza places in London, the dough is much lighter.

The staff are always welcoming and friendly. The owner lived in Italy for many years, and that experience clearly shows in both the quality of the food and the attention to detail.

They also offer a range of pasta dishes, which always look tempting, although I have to admit I keep coming back for the pizza and haven't managed to try them yet!

If you're looking for authentic Italian pizza in the area, I highly recommend this place.
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Nadirah U.
4 weeks ago
Loved the whole experience - amazing Italian food given with freshly made juice also!
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Sajid A.
4 weeks ago
Great food excellent costumer service many variation of food
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Alex
4 months ago
We visited this pizza place two times and both ,we were very satisfied with the quality of the pizza and the dessert.

The pizza has a very high quality tomato sauce, at least I had the impression I could taste the flavors from the ingredients.

The best part for me, although pizza was very good, was the angielotti, unbelievably good.

Well done guys.

From a local neighbour.

Frequently Asked Questions About Da Baffos.

Open for lunch?

Yes, every day from 12:00 PM.

Da Baffos makes everything fresh in the kitchen every day. Pasta is handmade each morning. Pizzas are stone-baked on a San Marzano tomato base. We are open 7 days a week from 12:00 PM for dine in, takeaway and delivery at fair East London prices.

Pasta starts from £9.95 and pizza from £10.95. Starters begin at £4.50 and mains range from £14.95 to £22.95. A two-course meal for two with drinks typically comes to around £45 to £65.

Yes. We are open every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The full menu is available, including pasta, pizza, starters, mains and the kids menu.

Yes. All vegetarian dishes are marked (V) across every section of the menu. Gluten-free pizza bases and vegan cheese are also available. Let our team know your requirements when you book or order.

We are at 90 Lower Clapton Road, E5 0QR. Multiple bus routes run along the A107 corridor. The trip from Hackney is typically under 10 minutes by bus or taxi. Street parking is available nearby.

Yes. The atmosphere is warm, the food is genuinely good and the menu gives you plenty to enjoy. We stay open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, so there is no pressure to rush. Call +44 7830 707004 to book your table.

Yes. Every pizza at Da Baffos is built on a San Marzano tomato base. These tomatoes are grown in volcanic soil near Naples and give the sauce a naturally sweet, low-acid flavour. That is what authentic Italian pizza tastes like.

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