Short walk from the hotel, the menu is amazing for a GF people! (The owner knows , i over heard him say this exists because he is also celiac) The atmosphere is "family" instantly was just warm and welcoming. So many options on the menu. GF people dream! Not just dinner but dessert too! Two separate kitchens for the menus. The gluten free roll was the most amazing bread we have ever had. Not crumbling, soft and airy. I had tortellini with ham and hubs had raviolis Do you know how long it's been since we had that! The house wine was fabulous - nothing like it would get in the states Tiramisu, chocolate cake, cheesecake! They said the tiramisu was mad in house. Not sure about anything else. 1000,0000% recommended!!!! read more

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This is truly an authentic Italian restaurant. Run by Lino and his wife, which are there every single day. This couple does an amazing job of including authentic and gluten-free Italian food options. The pasta is decolora and fresh... and the service is a highlight!! They have postcards from so many different families around the world which I think really speaks to the personal and authentic touch of Lino! We got the chicken risotto and the spaghetti which were both amazing and offered in GF options. The quaint and cozy restaurant is a fabulous spot for anyone in the area. We miss you Lino! read more

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We wanted to stop by a place for brunch and this place did not disappoint. The owner came by and spoke to us, and the waiters for very accommodating. Fresh bread basket, delicious food, and fabulous desserts. read more

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Went here on our last night in London. It was across the street from our hotel. Small cozy space and the owner is very engaging with his patrons. Was very pleased with the olive salad that was extremely fresh. I had the puttanesca. It was very delicious. Great place and great meal. read more

We came to check this place out specifically since they offer such an extensive gluten free menu. The owner has been GF for 35 years and cooks everything here from scratch. He said it's only him and his son that take care of the cooking to make sure everything is done right. The place is relatively casual and they have a lot more tables than I expected for the size of the entrance. They even have space upstairs for overflow or for private events. We came here 2 nights and saw the same servers- everyone seems to work together to help all the tables & everyone was nice. The first night here I had the GF tagliatelle frutti di mare. I have never eaten octopus and there were a lot of baby octopus in the dish that I did not eat but at least they were easy to pick out. It also came with shrimp, clams, and calamari. Good homemade pasta sauce & noodles! The second night here I had the GF margarita pizza. Again good sauce- may have enjoyed more toppings for more flavor but I really enjoyed the crust especially for being gluten free! My favorite thing here had to be the GF bread. It had a little sweetness to it and came out hot and fresh. I wish I could make this at home but probably good I don't have the recipe because I would be eating way too much bread. read more

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We had an amazing meal here! Great service and very personable. We had a pizza and a pasta and both were absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Great protocols for avoiding cross-contamination for those with a gluten allergy, as the owner has one himself. The savoury side of the menu is fantastic and myself and anyone I've gone with has always enjoyed their food. The desserts, however, leave something to be desired, which is the reason for four stars instead of five. read more

My wife was in gluten free heaven. I got the lobster and crab stuffed pasta and it was great. The owner is so friendly and funny. We loved it! read more

What a great find! We are here on holiday and stumbled across this gem. The food was authentic, the service impeccable and the owner made sure he came to every table to make sure everything was ok. I highly recommend it and may even go back before we go home. read more

We came at 8 PM, and we were so tired and hungry. The menu has many gluten free options. The restaurant is family run, and one of the owners came around to chat, find out where each diner was from, and it was evident that the restaurant is a labor of love. Someone came around with bread, and there were excellent olives marinated in oil with other vegetables at the table. We got pizza, grilled salmon, lasagna, and three desserts. Everything was so good. The pizza was Neapolitan. The salmon, potatoes, and vegetables were welcome after a day filled with treats. We also got the house wine, and it was great and reasonably priced. This is a solid place to eat in Lambeth. read more

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Amazing carbonara. Also, the best gluten free pasta dishes we've ever tried. The GF bread alone probably makes this restaurant 5 stars

*** AVOID *** Tourist Scammers! *** feeling hunrgy after a long day touring the Roman Baths and The Ancient stonehedge is UK...we wandered off searching for a decent place to eat at 10pm at night... found this place while going to a chicken place...lol. we settled in and immediately i hear italian being spoken inside the restaurant. a good sign since it is being patronized by italian people inside. we quickly ordered some comfort food, spaghetti carbonara with bacon and cheese, cotto( ham) pizza, and chicken risotto with tomato sauce! while waiting for food, the servers and owner came and said hi and made you feel at ease. 30secs later, the servers brings a basket full of sliced bread and butter and asks you: "you want some bread?" take some!! now as a normal italian place does, table bread and butter is always free. i've been to many italian places even in dear Italy and bread is always free. we all took 1 piece each and butter. ( 4 of us) when the bill came, were were charged $1 pound /pax totalling $4 pounds. imagine for 1 sliced stale and cold and yucky pc of baguette. i complained to the manager who said.."oh, its on the menu we always charge!" then i said, no one told us and when the server brought the bread she never said if we take its an extra charge per person. she even justified it as its $1pound per person all you can eat bread!" im like, but i just took 1 slice and its not even good! all manager said was...thats the way it is. anyhow, i said its no use arguing over $4 pounds. if thats the way you guys do business then thats it. you are cheating your customers and specially us coz we are tourists. i say everywhere i go to italian place, bread is always free, even at high end places. she just shrugged us off! they even proudly displayed the YELP sticker on their window. what a shame!! another trick, so we ordered the bacon carbonara, and guess what topping they placed on the pasta...ham!! i said why ham the menu said bacon! the server insisted it was bacon! so again, another cost cutting and dark side tricks they are using. lastly, the risotto was another big joke! they used white rice and just simmered it down to become sauce/soupy like the texture of risotto! only good thing was the most the pizza. my taste. uds and experience dont lie! but the service and scamming that they are running with the bread service, pasta, and God knows what else is shameful. they should take the Yelp sticker out!! Do not eat here! they will try and scan every last $ they can! read more

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This place has really gone downhill. Poor service. Obnoxious owner. Lost our reservation! Stale bread. Seafood tasted old. I know that times are tough but this was unacceptable. Sorry to say we will not be going back. The seat was also right by the radiator and one of my party was very uncomfortable. read more

I'd heard good things about Cotto from others with celiac and jumped at the opportunity to dine here while in London. The owner of 34 years has celiac and he spoke with us for a bit as we waited for our food. Three in the group without gluten issues had regular bread & pasta. I have celiac and felt very safe with the gluten-free food I was given (they understood my needs). The food was so good! The homemade sausage was flavorful & red sauce was divine. I highly recommend! read more

Cotto - Fusilli con salsicce withgluten-free bread - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Staff was very welcoming, attentive and friendly. Food was great! Like a homemade meal. The ambiance was a lacking a bit but the staff and food outweighed it. read more

The food isnt good, maybe terriblly mediocre and on the lower side. We had the steak, which was absolutely horrible - I take this as my bad because this isn't the forte of Italian restaurant but still - cooked perfectly but felt like chewing rubber. My wife has the mushroom risotto, which was watery and overwhelming plain. You guys can easily cut the size of this dish to half and just use better raw material. Sitting area was whatever, but not too bad but the waiters kept arguing between each other infrojt of th customers. Surprise charge of few pounds on bread and butter which we didn't care about but gave us a feeling of a tourist trap restaurant. BTW bread and butter was not fresh baked just simple cold bread cut and served with small packed butter - really, packed butter in an Italian restaurant... read more

Are you celiac? Are you looking for a safe place to eat? THIS IS IT. everything from the owner having celiac for 35+ years, to the homemade bread and gluten free pasta, should make you feel so welcome! Caprese, gluten free gnocchi, and gluten free pizza are a must. Don't sleep on the house made wine! An absolute must. 10/10 P.S. written from a sensitive celiac of over 5 years. I would eat here every day and never question it. read more

Absolutely loved it! Very close to the park plaza hotel (about 2 minute walk) and nice to get a quick bite at a very authentic feeling Italian restaurant. 100% recommend the tiramisu and house white, both were delicious! read more

Cotto - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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I was disappointed with food pre made short menu very small portion . Also she came over with big basket of bread we each took one slice she never came but they too fast to charge almost $2 for one slice of bread . Couple of the people still drinking their wine almost they asked us leave go ahead pay at the counter . Food was not that great I will probably not go back there read more

Local family owned restaurant authentic Italian in a quaint small setting where the patriarch brings you in, find you a table and his staff (including 2 sons) take it from there. Stepped outside my comfort zone and ordered something different Puttanesca garlic, anchovies, capers, and olives tossed with pasta. Call me a freak for eating anchovies; however the best Italian dish I have ever, ever had. Support a family business where you will be treated as family. read more

One word, phenomenal. The ambiance, the welcome, the family feel and the food,oh the food! We needed gluten free and boy do they deliver! The gluten free bread was better than the regular offering. We had the gf gnocchi and regular carbonara and it is the stuff of dreams. Put this on your links of musts in London! read more

This is a great Italian place. It's really close to my hotel, like walking distance. The service was really good. The manager was there too, & he was a nice & funny guy. My dad even got a photo with him. The food tasted good. One of the servers handed out tasty complimentary bread rolls to everyone out of a large basket. Their minestrone soup was great. The penne spaghetti I got was decent. read more

This is a great little Italian restaurant near Waterloo Station and around the corner from the Park Plaza Waterloo, Family run -- you can tell they bring care and quality to the food -- and a friendly welcome to all guests. We liked it so much - we tried it out twice the week we stayed in London. They bring spicy olives and bread to the table when you sit down. The house wine (red) is absolutely a great choice. We had the carbonara pasta the first time and the bolognese the second time. Very generous portions and it came nice and hot. They offered shredded parmesan for the meal. We had the lemon ice dessert the second time and was a great finish. The tiramisu looked great too. We will absolutely go again to this spot. Very reasonable too! read more

I was impressed how many of the dishes were gluten free. My eggplant pasta was good and my husband loved the gluten free mushroom pasta. The owners easily accommodated us on a busy Friday night and they were really friendly, engaging us in conversation. They took a lot of pride in their food and service. I highly recommend. read more

Cotto - Gluten free mushroom pasta - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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The service was amazing and the food was somehow even better with everything being homemade and having the option to be gluten free and the desserts are amazing with a large variety. It was also air conditioned and the ambiance was very pleasant and homely with the owner (who was extraordinarily nice) coming out and talking to us read more

Great experience, the hosts and owners were super nice. Very accommodating to vegans and gluten free. Food was fantastic. Highly recommend read more

Cotto - Delightful, light and super sweet Lemon Sorbet - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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After visiting the London Eye, my brother, my nieces and I stopped in to eat. The manager/ owner(?) was really friendly and talked to us about our ethnic background. This place does not have many beer options, but they do have many liquors on tap. My brother and I shared a Salame pizza and Tortelloni panna e prosciutto and both were really good. I'd definitely go back to this place to eat again. read more

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Our family arrived in London on Tuesday and found Cotto's. The owner, Leno, was welcoming, super friendly and took the time to make me my very own special dish. The staff was also friendly and attentive. We ordered the spaghetti and then Leno created a creamy sauce with spinach and ham ravioli for my daughter and I. Absolutely delicious and we would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking forward to a homemade, authentic, Italian cuisine. Thank you Leno for making us feel special on our first day in London. God bless and we wish you and your family the best! read more

Cotto - Creamy spinach and ham ravioli... specially made. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

What a find! We were staying nearby and found this gem on Yelp. The menu is set up so you can order gluten free or regular for 95% of the dishes. The hand crafted tortellini was phenomenal. My daughter said the gluten free dish was better than the regular pasta. The deserts are amazing as well! read more

Cotto - Gluten Free Tortellini with asparagus and pancetta. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

We had gone to the Imperial War Museum and needed a place for lunch. Good yelp reviews led us to Cotto. What a find! Excellent authentic Italian food - as good as you get in Italy. The sauces were simple and flavorful. The bread was fantastic also. read more

We have made multiple stops to Cotto over the years. We love this hidden gem! Fair priced, but high quality food. Tonight we enjoyed two glasses of house wine, a bottle of still water, one bowl of pasta e fagoli, and order of tortellini and an order of spaghetti bolognese, we finished the night off with a piece of tiramisu; our total with service charge was £52. The soup was excellent, priced around £6 a bowl, the portion size was generous. A delicious broth with different types of beans and a lovely amount of pasta. The spaghetti was a good portion size as well, good flavor, but I would've appreciated a little more meat in the bolognese sauce. The tortellini was fantastic!! The cream sauce had a few layers of flavor that put the dish on the next level. I'm typically not a huge prosciutto gal, but this was excellent. The star of our meal was the tiramisu. A fair sized slice, £5 a piece, we shared one and it was perfect. Excellent flavor without being overbearing. We love this family owned restaurant and always make a point to go out of our way to dine here. Probably my best ever Yelp! find. read more

We LOVE this place! Always reliable and consistent gluten free food. Not just pizza and spaghetti but a full menu which we don't usually get to have in our local Phx AZ area. The owner is super cool and makes sure to interact with you and meet your needs. Highly recommend and a highlight of our trip every time we go:) read more

Cotto - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Cotto is one of my all-time favorite restaurants on either side of the pond. Almost the entire menu can be made gluten-free, so there are SO MANY choices, including pizza, pasta, etc. Not only that, they really understand that GF/coeliac/celiac is not a fad and they go to great lengths to keep everything safe and separate (which is not always something you get at Italian chain restaurants). The place is so welcoming, especially if you are part of the gluten-free tribe. I've had some of the most memorable meals ever here mostly because of the kindness and warmth of the host/owner, Lino. There are garlicky olives to get you started, then bread & butter. I've had the eggplant parm (an appetizer but big enough for a meal), spaghetti bolognese, and gnocchi, all of which were stupendous and all of which are made in-house. The desserts make me weep - gluten free tira misu, panna cotta, or my new true love, the tartufo limoncello, which I will see in my dreams until I come back to London again. If you can't tell already, I just really love this place and it is always a treat to dine here. read more

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Was really excited about this place but extremely underwhelmed. If you are gluten free and expecting an amazing feast, please know the following: all of the menu comes gluten free optional, all of the gluten free pastas are corn based- to me, hard to digest. There are 3 totally non corn - fresh pasta dishes, the ravioli, gnocchi and something else. Do not buy a gluten free pizza here. It was in edible. Do not get the bread, they charge you for it. Overall, we were not happy and would not return. Redeeming qualities - the celiac guy was friendly. The waitress was as well. The olive mix was nice and the facilities were clean. read more

My husband and I enjoyed the very delicious food and beautiful ambiance. I am gluten intolerant so I'm very glad I stumbled upon this place when I searched for gluten free food in London. I ordered the gluten free minestrone soup and lasagna, and my husband had the calzone. It was super delicious. Someone came around before we ordered to offer us bread. Lucky for me they also have gluten free bread, which was warm and very good. We also ordered the gluten free tiramisu for dessert and it was also very tasty. The wait staff was very professional and lovely. Thanks for a great visit and if we're ever in London again, we will make sure to come! read more

Cotto - Gluten free lasagna and calzone - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Amazing little family owned restaurant Lamberth North, just off the tube. Great ambience and cute staff! Come check it out read more

Great experience from start to finish. Able to make a reservation 1 1/2 out. We got there early and were warmly greeted and sat. Owner personally chatted with us throughout the meal. Gluten free everything! It was amazing! The pasta was the best I ever had for gluten free. I even got ravioli- which is hardly ever a gf option. Delicious, relaxing, enjoyable around all around. read more

So we've been traveling all over Europe for 2 weeks including 5 days in Italy and this Italian restaurant just outside our hotel in London our last night has the best food we've eaten. We had soup salad and pasta all of which were delicious. The service, the bread and the house wine were all amazing as well. I give them 5 stars. The lasagna was the best I have ever tasted. read more

If you are gluten free and in London you MUST go here! The owner is a wonderful Italian man with celiacs who understands all the difficulties we usually face at restaurants trying to eat gluten free. He not only serves gluten free food, but he ensures it tastes great too! My gluten free ravioli was so wonderful I couldn't stop smiling all night. I was worried that the GF focus would make the "gluten full" food less tasty, but my boyfriend said his ravioli (gluten full) was very tasty as well. I can not recommend this restaurant more! It's a great value* for what you are getting and a truly wonderful experience. *For price context: we got a half bottle do wine, two ravioli entrees, bread and butter (one gf, one non-gf), GF tiramisu, and 2 cappuccinos for £59 (10% service fee included). read more

Excellent restaurant! Exactly what you want from a small Italian place, amazing food and great service. The food was very reasonably priced, absolutely delicious, and quickly served. The owner and his friend who was working there couldn't have been nicer. Highly recommend! read more