When I first learned that Charli XCX’s preferred London restaurant was right next to Highbury and Islington, I knew I had to stop in for a meal. As a north Londoner, I did.
Charli XCX is easily one of the most influential figures for Gen Z and Millenials alike, thanks to the success of her 2024 album Brat, which birthed the iconic Brat Summer era and sent a slime green wave global as fans channelled their inner Brat.
A year on, the 365 singer is still having a cultural impact, from her DJ set with Cannes (alongside fiancé George Daniel) to her song ‘I think about it all the time’ climbing in virality on TikTok as the backing track for the new ‘propaganda I’m not falling for’ trend.
As the cultural icon she’s become, her recommendations are treated like gold dust and thankfully, she’s not gatekeeping them. In a video posted in November 2024, Charli engaged in a quick-fire Q&A with Top Jaw, sharing her top recommendations, from the best bar in London (she says it’s Trisha’s in Soho) to her favourite restaurant.
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Charli’s favourite London spot, Trullo, is based in Highbury and Islington. The quaint, unassuming restaurant is mere seconds from the tube station, and is nested on St Paul’s Road. It’s only noticeable by it’s royal blue exterior and doubles as the perfect spot for a mega star to grab a low-key bite.
A win is a win, even though I managed to reserve a table for 9 p.m. When my friend and I were seated at our table, the atmosphere became cozy and, dare I say it, romantic. It would be the ideal location for a date.
Our waiter described a delectable squid starter option that wasn’t on the menu, but we chose the sparkling white wine, the Bruschetta of Westcombe ricotta, and the marinated Olasagasti anchovy (£14.50). We both preferred the sound of the Pici with white asparagus, prosciutto San Daniele, and egg yolk (£21), but we also requested a different pasta shape (sorry, but I adore tagliatelle)!
Our waiter obliged, and instead gave the meal a tagliatelle-style presentation. It’s no surprise Charli listed this as one of her favorite dishes in the entire city because of how large of a portion it is bursting with flavor.
from superb customer service, delicious food, and cosy surroundings. Our meal, which included drinks and a service charge, cost £125.42 for two overall. You really can’t go wrong with a meal at Trullo, but be sure to reserve your seat because it’s filling up quickly.
Next month, you’ll be able to experience Charli’s very own music recommendations, as the singer has been busy curating her own ‘Party Girl Festival’ which she’ll headline along with personally chosen special guests, including 070 Shake, The Dare and The Japanese House, with many more still to come.
The “Party Girl Festival” will take place during the LIDO festival on June 6 through June 15, but Charli won’t be performing on June 14.
The singer shared the festival poster with the message “I’m throwing a festival in London in Victoria Park on June 14th and all these people are playing so get tickets xx” on Instagram.
Source: Mirror
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