"Technically, Lardo’s speciality is pizza. But that doesn’t mean they don’t make a mean pasta al forno. Not only have they reopened their large outdoor terrace in Hackney, they’ve also extended it to allow for even more outdoor seating. And let’s say you just accidentally order a puttanesca pizza alongside your pasta, that wouldn’t be the worst thing to ever happen. Not convinced yet? They’ve also got a couple of orange wines on their big drinks menu too." - heidi lauth beasley