It’s not a secret that Italian cuisine is one of the most beloved around the world. Doesn’t matter where you go, there will always be a restaurant (or trattoria) serving traditional dishes like pizza, pasta, risotto or gnocchi. In London, there are plenty of Italian-inspired restaurants, but not many offer an authentic and traditional experience.
Food has a special meaning in Italy; it’s a love language, laughter, family and what defines the identity of the country. Abruzzo is not a stranger to any of that.
The three of us with Daniel e Adi, at the entrance of the restaurant
‘Maiella Worth’ is a trip to Abruzzo without leaving London
Recently we discovered in Wadsworth (close to Clapham) a restaurant that excels all of our expectations. Maiella Worth is a piece of Abruzzo here in London, every single bite is a trip to the region!
We had the opportunity to talk with the founders of the restaurant Daniel and Adi, both very charismatic and excited to share the best of Abruzzo. Maiella Worth opened just a few months ago and its main goal is to promote the values of the region through its traditional cuisine, they explained.
Daniel and Adi are from Guardiagrele, one of the villages part of the “I Borghi più Belli d’Italia” club (The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy), a clear influence on the restaurant’s name. Guardiagrele is considered the door of the Maiella because it’s very near to the Maiella, known by the abruzzesi people as the mother mountain.
Maiella Worth: a festival of flavours and authenticity
Finding authentic Abruzzese food in London is an opportunity for celebration and this is why we decided to book a table for the whole family!
As soon as we got to the restaurant we were welcomed by Daniel, who surprised us with the news that a special menu was prepared for us along with a complimentary bottle of Montepulciano D’Abruzzo wine. What a great start!
The starter was a traditional antipasto Abruzzese called ‘Antipasto Maiella’ a selection of P.O.D Italian cured meat cuts, cheeses and three small hot appetizers. We felt in Abruzzo straight away! The intensity of the flavours and the freshness of the ingredients is something you don’t find easily in London.
Once we finished the antipasto, we moved straight away to the main courses. We shared “Chitarrina alla Teramana” and “Pappardelle Lamb Ragù”. It was impossible to choose a favourite one! The first dish is a classic of Abruzzese cuisine, a delicious traditional homemade pasta made alla chitarra; the second dish was a delicious and creamy ragù sauce made with lamb. Both portions were big enough to share between the six of us.
The second courses were also shared. First, we tried “Sweet and Sour Duck Breast” an exquisite combination of tender duck and sweet and sour touch in a bed of mashed potatoes. Our second dish was two “Cockerel stuffed with Eggs, Sausage and Truffles” a dish to remember thanks to the intense flavours of the meat marinated for hours with a distinctive truffle touch, a quite unique dish!
As the last step of our Abruzzese experience, we shared two homemade tiramisù and cheesecakes, a shot of genziana (a traditional Abruzzese digestive) and a proper Italian espresso.
The ‘Maiella Worth’ Experience: five stars
With top-notch customer service, incredible flavours and very relaxed energy, the Maiella Worth experience was a Sunday to remember and a trip to Abruzzo without leaving London.
Adi and Daniel were kind and passionate about their restaurant, explaining every dish in detail, something we valued and celebrated. Adi went to the culinary school in Pescara (one of the main cities in Abruzzo) and he’s a qualified chef in abruzzese cuisine.
Maiella Worth is an unmissable spot if you are a fan of Italian gastronomy or just curious to experience Abruzzo authentically. One of the best ways to discover The City Next Door for sure.
Maiella Worth restaurant brings Abruzzo authenticity to London
May 25, 2022
It’s not a secret that Italian cuisine is one of the most beloved around the world. Doesn’t matter where you go, there will always be a restaurant (or trattoria) serving traditional dishes like pizza, pasta, risotto or gnocchi. In London, there are plenty of Italian-inspired restaurants, but not many offer an authentic and traditional experience.
Food has a special meaning in Italy; it’s a love language, laughter, family and what defines the identity of the country. Abruzzo is not a stranger to any of that.
The three of us with Daniel e Adi, at the entrance of the restaurant
‘Maiella Worth’ is a trip to Abruzzo without leaving London
Recently we discovered in Wadsworth (close to Clapham) a restaurant that excels all of our expectations. Maiella Worth is a piece of Abruzzo here in London, every single bite is a trip to the region!
We had the opportunity to talk with the founders of the restaurant Daniel and Adi, both very charismatic and excited to share the best of Abruzzo. Maiella Worth opened just a few months ago and its main goal is to promote the values of the region through its traditional cuisine, they explained.
Daniel and Adi are from Guardiagrele, one of the villages part of the “I Borghi più Belli d’Italia” club (The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy), a clear influence on the restaurant’s name. Guardiagrele is considered the door of the Maiella because it’s very near to the Maiella, known by the abruzzesi people as the mother mountain.
Maiella Worth: a festival of flavours and authenticity
Finding authentic Abruzzese food in London is an opportunity for celebration and this is why we decided to book a table for the whole family!
As soon as we got to the restaurant we are welcomed by Daniel, who surprised us with the news that a special menu is prepared for us along with a complimentary bottle of Montepulciano D’Abruzzo wine. What a great start!
The starter was a traditional antipasto Abruzzese called ‘Antipasto Maiella’ a selection of P.O.D Italian cured meat cuts, cheeses and three small hot appetizers. We felt in Abruzzo straight away! The intensity of the flavours and the freshness of the ingredients is something you don’t find easily in London.
Once we finished the antipasto, we moved straight away to the main courses. We shared “Chitarrina alla Teramana” and “Pappardelle Lamb Ragù”. It was impossible to choose a favourite one! The first dish is a staple of Abruzzese cuisine, a delicious traditional homemade pasta made alla chitarra; the second dish was a delicious and screamy ragù sauce made with lamb. Both portions were big enough to share between the six of us.
The second courses were also shared. First, we tried “Sweet and Sour Duck Breast” an exquisite combination of tender duck and sweet and sour touch in a bed of mashed potatoes. Our second dish was two “Cockerel stuffed with Eggs, Sausage and Truffles” a dish to remember thanks to the intense flavours of the meat marinated for hours with a distinctive truffle touch, a quite unique dish!
As the last step of our Abruzzese experience, we shared two homemade tiramisù and cheesecakes, a shot of genziana (a traditional Abruzzese digestive) and a proper Italian espresso.
The ‘Maiella Worth’ Experience: five stars
With top-notch customer service, incredible flavours and very relaxed energy, the Maiella Worth experience was a Sunday to remember and a trip to Abruzzo without leaving London.
Adi and Daniel were kind and passionate about their restaurant, explaining every dish in detail, something we valued and celebrated. Adi went to the culinary school in Pescara (one of the main cities in Abruzzo) and he’s a qualified chef in abruzzese cuisine.
Maiella Worth is an unmissable spot if you are a fan of Italian gastronomy or just curious to experience Abruzzo authentically. One of the best ways to discover The City Next Door for sure.