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Pellicci’s has been around since the turn of the last century and has become somewhat of an institution round the East End.

Inside, it’s small which, along with the original wood panelling, gives it a cosy feel. We went on a Saturday morning for a late breakfast, and as it turns out, a lot of other people had the same idea; it gets busy so be prepared to wait or share a table.

The menu is fairly comprehensive, offering everything from traditional cooked breakfasts to home-made pies to meat and two veg, and the staff are friendly and provide an efficient service.

We both ordered a cooked breakfast – definitely the real deal because it included a ‘fried slice’. It was good value and, although much of it deep fried (including the obligatory processed sausage), tasty and not too greasy. You can tell they’ve been doing this for a while. The coffee was also good and strong, as you would expect from an Italian family-run business.

Although Pellicci’s clientele now seems to be a mixture of young professionals, students and trendies in addition to the genuine Eastenders, it’s still a good place to sample a bit of real East End life and cooking.

Closed Sundays.

8/10