Tiella

Dara Klein’s rustic Italian kitchen Tiella was the life and soul of the Compton Arms before the super talented New Zealand/Italian chef took a well earned breather and let the lads from Rake take over food duties in the much-loved Islington gastro-boozer. But Dara’s masterplan was always thus; a restaurant of her very own. In mid-January that dream becomes a delicious reality. Opening up in an old Victorian pub space on the always-charming Columbia Road, Tiella Trattoria & Bar will pay homage to Dara’s family roots in Puglia. Expect the soul-nurturing likes of passatelli in brodo, orecchiette with cime di rapa and pangrattato, and bay leaf panna cotta with blood orange on offer. And yes, the super-fresh chicken Milanese with green apple, celery, fennel, and creme fraiche from her Compton Arms menu will be making a return.