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    Padella

    4.5 (332 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:45 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    Beef Papardelle
    Melissa E.

    First dinner in London was at Padella and it did not disappoint. After a long day of flying a little Italian live from Padella hit the spot. All the food was fresh the staff was friendly and helpful and we were seated overlooking the chefs so we got to watch them cook everything from scratch. It was a small space but intimate.

    Sourdough with olive oil
    Alyssa W.

    This is really a 4.5 star rating. Only thing I didn't really "like" was that the bar was NOT self seating. When I walked up there was 4 open seats and I still had to be put on the waiting list. Other than that. It was great REESE was so sweet and took great care of me. I ordered the crab pasta (tagliarini with Dorset crab chili and lemon) it didn't have enough spice for me but the flavor was good. Very causal atmosphere. I was able to sit at the bar too and watch the cooks make all the food from scratch including the pasta itself. And the pricing was more than fair. Would definitely recommend.

    Pasta made fresh in front of you.
    John M.

    I had the radicato salad with mint and balsamic vinaigrette sprinkled with fresh flakes of Parmesan. Absolutely delicious. As a second course I had the pici pasta with cacio and Pepe. All of their pastas are freshly made. The pasta was excellent and the cacio and pepper sauce very good but a tad salty. The sauce consists of pecorino cheese and black pepper. Pecorino cheese tends to be a little salty. There is normally a long line to get in but I came after the lunch hour so it was not very crowded. Fast and pleasant service. UPDATE I was at a bookstore and saw the Padella cookbook. So I looked up the recipe for cacio and Pepe. Their version is not made with pecorino cheese (sheep's milk) but using Parmesan cheese (Cow's milk). The traditional recipe from Rome is normally made with mainly Pecorino but some restaurants will add some Parmesan to cut the strong taste of sheep's milk.

    Bella T.

    10/10 pasta, tastes like it's straight from Italy! (I say that as someone who studied abroad there). I got the lemon and butter sage ravioli and it was so good. My friend and I went around 6pm on a Wednesday evening and it was pretty busy. The seating in the restaurant is quite tight and cramped, but it's cool because you can see the chefs making your food right in front of you. I'd definitely come here again, but probably at a less peak time!

    Maddie K.

    I want to fly back to London just for this pasta. If you're looking for the perfect, moody and cozy place for dinner or a date with fresh food in the heart of Borough Market, look no further. The bruschetta was out of this world, I want to know how these tomatoes were grown!! The pasta was perfectly al dente and we couldn't even get a pic of our tiramisu it was too good to wait. Our service was attentive and gave great recommendations too!

    Gabi M.

    Padella was recommended by several friends prior to our London trip, so we made it a priority to go... When we stopped by on a Thursday mid-day, the wait wasn't too bad -- about 30 minutes for our party of four. We walked around the Borough Market a bit (there is plenty to see and taste there) and were seated downstairs in a timely manner. Our server was Italian and super kind despite how slammed the restaurant was. Pretty sure that is the norm there! We started with fresh sourdough and olive oil, burrata and mixed olives... all of these apps were solid! For entrees, we shared the tagliarini with crab, chili and lemon, pumpkin ravioli, and a simple spaghetti with butter. I was shocked that my kids didn't love their spaghetti, but my husband and I enjoyed the rest of the food... If you're seeking authentic Italian in a casual environment that is moderately priced, put your name in at Padella and enjoy. Just don't eat too many snacks at the market while you wait ;)

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    Joseph C.

    Food was beyond amazing, the staff are so welcoming and fun to chat with, the outdoor patio seating is the way to go that way you can see all the street life as you enjoy your food! Get the pici Cacio e pepe it was beyond flavorful

    Carolina I.

    Oh my! Padella has me dreaming about pasta everyday!! We loved it so much we returned before leaving London during our vacations. On our first visit we sat at the bar and had the opportunity to see how coordinated and incredible busy their kitchen is!

    Bread with olive oil
    Nyla K.

    This showed up in a list of must places to try when in London. We walked over and gave it a try. 3/5 Cacio e Pepe - was good but I thought it tasted a bit off 2/5 - Tagliarini with crab - this tasted very weird. The pasta was too thin for our liking and wayyy too lemony So many great reviews. Guess I'm just basic?

    Sample menu
    Marty S.

    Super, chic counter service with amazing custom prepared Italian appetizers and entrees.

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    Dustin D.

    Stopped at Padella to try to Pici cacio & pepe. There was already a line out the door even at 4:45pm to try their delicious food. Padella offers indoor and outdoor seating with heaters to keep you warm. The Pici cacio & pepe was an 12/10. The service was exceptional. The staff were very friendly and was very helpful with wine recommendations. Would recommend Padella 1000%.

    Tagliarini with Dorset crab, Chilli & Lemon
    Justin T.

    This was amazing all around. Short of it, the pasta is outstanding because it's not drowning in sauce. The light olive oil and spices give it a bold flavor while allowing you to really enjoy the pasta they're making on-site. If you have room, the tiramisu is light and fluffy and probably the best I've ever had. The pasta is probably top 3-4 and I pasta very often. Servers were passionate and funny, and you get in and out in record time. I wish I didn't need to fly 10 hours for pasta this good. Londoners are so lucky to have Padella.

    Pici cacio e Pepe
    Kiran S.

    The last time I was here was 2019 & this place still has great quality pasta. They always has a line so make sure to get on the queue before the restaurant opens via the QR code. Wait is usually 40 min or so. Food is freshly made, service is great, & the ambiance is a cool 2 story spot next to borough market. The pici cacio e Pepe was a bit too aldente for me but nonetheless delicious. Will definitely be back!

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    Paesan

    Paesan

    4.1(25 reviews)
    1.6 miClerkenwell
    ££

    Paesan translated is a friendly greeting for your friend, buddy, homeboy…read more Keeping that traditon, Paesan near to Exmouth Market, is a fun, easy pasta spot with exposed brick and filamented lightbulbs, run by a friendly crew of Italians who will make you feel right at home. The upstairs is a corner view onto a street with dark woods and leather booths, while inside an open kitchen and a low-key young crew is putting out some simple, tasty food. Mostly appetizers, pastas and some pesce and carne dishes. Not a destination, but a good spot and one of the few restaurants on the street open on a Sunday. The downstairs basement hosts a cocktail bar that was closed on the Sunday we visited. We enjoyed the feel of the place, along with a bit of montepulciano d'abruzzo, some olives, a green salad, pork belly and a toothsome risotto with zucchini and prawns. Not a bad meal, priced pretty well, and a nice setting with friendly staff. We had such a good time that we failed to notice the police inspectress inside talking to the Paesan crew. The white and red police tape line both inside and outside the restaurant were in our peripheral view the whole dinner, but once outside, we noticed that a gigantic police triangle of tape took up the entire street corner, a female inspector was stationed there, and that down on the cobblestone sidewalk, a streetful of dessicated lemon and lime wedges lay from the night before, leading us to ponder, what exactly had happened here?

    This is my new favourite restaurant!…read more The restaurant used to be the Dollar burger restaurant, and has been revamped as an Italian artisan place with free bread and olive oil, big bottle of tap water and Arcoroc glasses for everything. The specials all sounded fantastic but I plumped for dandelion salad and the pumpkin and goats cheese pizza. Utterly yummy! Not excessive portions just packed with flavour. The waitress was helpful and calm and the red wine warm and fruity. I'll come again for definites. There is a cocktail bar in the basement and a choice of some interesting sharing options on the main menu for groups. Prices are very reasonable and if my meal was anything to go by, the rest will be as good. I am well impressed.

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    Santore - Lasagna and a Diet Coke.  Yum

    Santore

    4.3(71 reviews)
    1.7 miClerkenwell
    ££

    Oh my what a happy accident! Flew to London on last minute…read morebusiness. Met w Associates from Dubai and Australia. We had planned on going to a gem down the way but they were booked. Bilal had remembered an area nearby and we walked there. It was a rainy one and legging it was nice only because the rain mercifully slowed for a few minutes. We smelled something great. Walked for a bit and all three of us looked at each other and said... Let's go back to the wonderful smell! So glad we did. Our server spoke w Mo in Italian and was so sweet. The items are very reasonably priced. Check out the pics. All food was gone!

    Oh my gosh -- this was genuinely the worst restaurant experience I've ever had in the UK…read more We politely mentioned that we didn't enjoy one of the pasta dishes and simply requested a small modification. Instead of trying to resolve the issue professionally, the owner became extremely rude and dismissive. Shockingly, he brought us the bill immediately, refused to serve the rest of the items we had already ordered (including the tiramisu), and directly asked us to leave the restaurant. We were calm and respectful throughout the interaction, but he refused to even listen to our side before abruptly ending the conversation with, "I'll get your bill," and telling us to leave. I honestly don't know whether he was irritated because we had an infant with us or because we requested a modification, but the behaviour was completely unacceptable and deeply disappointing. I still can't believe a restaurant in London could treat customers this way. Truly unbelievable service and an experience I would never want anyone else to go through. We initially ordered 3 items. The pizza was absolutely fine, so we never raised any concern about it. However, the pasta simply didn't suit our taste buds, so we politely requested a few alterations. Instead of handling it professionally, you refused to serve the tiramisu as well -- assuming we'd dislike that too and ask for modifications? Honestly, I wish I had taken a picture of the pasta to show how it looked. As a restaurant owner, you should understand that every customer has different taste preferences. And just for clarification -- we never asked for the pasta to be cancelled. In fact, we were even willing to pack it and take it home after paying for it, despite not liking the taste. You were the one who offered to cancel the remaining order, and we simply agreed. I would humbly request whoever is in charge to please check the CCTV footage and see whether we were ever rude while requesting alterations. Throughout the interaction, you only kept speaking from your side and didn't even give my wife a chance to explain. Is that really what good customer service looks like?

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    L'Antipasto City - Garlic bread with tomato sauce

    L'Antipasto City

    4.9(9 reviews)
    0.8 miBlackfriars, Holborn

    This is a little, quant restaurant located in an alley, a few steps from Eastcheap Street, where…read moreEastcheap Records is located.We were able to sit outside because it was lovely this day. The service was great, our server was very kind and patient to explain everything to us. We even were able to change my friend's order after ordering because I walked inside to look at the specials menu, so we changed her order to Lobster Ravioli (not pictured here). The garlic bread came fast and had the appearance of a personal pizza. It is EXTREMELY fresh garlic forward, like it is going to sit with you for hours, the server will absolutely warn you about this but it is damn good. Our food came after we completed our bread and was very good. The Veal Milanese was tender and crunchy. The penne noodles with marinara sauce was a great side to this dish. Not pictured because it was too good, the lobster ravioli looked creamy and decadent. If you want to know how good, my fried ordered two servings. Overall this was a fabulous meal, this was some of the best Italian food I've had in my life. I will absolutely seek them out on my next trip to London so here's to hoping they are open for many, many years to come!

    This hidden gem had the most luscious fresh pasta and sauce. I had the aubergine ravioli with…read moretomato sauce and savored every bite. The bruschetta was light and flavorful. The chocolate brownie with coconut gelato was the perfect ending. We appreciated the friendly, gracious service and the casual atmosphere of dining outside in the quiet narrow street. Highly recommend.

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    Veal Milanese

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    Canto Corvino - Risotto with truffles!

    Canto Corvino

    4.8(12 reviews)
    1.0 miAldgate

    Great Italian food, lovely decor and brilliant service. Highly recommended. A good selection of…read morewine.

    With a name meaning Song of the Raven and its twinkling, beckoning lights, Canto Corvino should be…read morea stand out in the little gastro nook that is Spitalfields. It's also basically on my street and one of the few sit downs open on weekends! However, each of my visits yielded a variable experience, meaning the quality consistency is lacking which means I wouldn't recommend it to a good friend. Not a good thing when it comes to lesser known restaurants. My first time, I was drawn in by the golden lights radiating from the bar and the warehouse lighting which looks almost chic when paired with the exposed brick and glass embellishments. Although my boss and I were the only ones here, the staff paid little to no attention to us - no greeting or any mind paid to us until we physically walked over the bar, distracting the group chatting away in their huddle. The wine was on the pricier side. The second time I came, the place was brimming with city brokers having Thirsty Thursday. The prosecco was decent and we had a nice time. Until we got the bill for the 3 shots of tequila we had which totalled £48. So that's over 15 pounds for each shot...when we queried the bill, the staff explained that the quality of the tequila he poured us explained the cost, exasperated with our stupidity. We said we were not going to pay for that just because when asked what kind, we had probably said "whatever" or "doesn't matter". Doesn't that usually mean house stuff? The third time I had post-birthday party brunch here where I opted for the Italian breakfast which means eggs, soppresetta, sour dough with pate?, tomato, and tuscan sausage. My tastebuds were (to be fair) taking a beating due to the hangover but it was just mediocre at best. Plus the stuff on the sour dough was strange and unpleasant. Canto and I are neighbours and I don't give up on my neighbours.

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    Trattoria Verdi

    Trattoria Verdi

    4.1(38 reviews)
    1.8 miBloomsbury
    ££

    Recently (within the past month) whilst on a vacation in London, we were recommended to eat at this…read morewonderful Italian restaurant near our hotel. What a delight. The family who owns this restaurant are adorable! We ate here twice in our 10 day stay and had different dishes each time. The fettuccine alfredo is wonderful. The arribiatta sauce is especially (and appropriately) spicy. I even asked if they could "make" me a cesar salad, and they did their best to come up with something spectacular! The restaurant is in close walking distance to The British Museum and between the Russell Square and Holborn tube stations. It's always nice to go to a restaurant where the owner fusses about the tables ensuring that everyone is enjoying the food. Also, there is a piano player who is outstanding and she played classics to Disney to show tunes. It was wonderful!!

    Our hotel was in the same block as this restaurant and we sort of stumbled across it while looking…read morefor dinner. We were reading the menu posted outside the door when we were greeted by one of the employees (I think he was "family") and then we were also greeted by an older gentleman who appeared to be the owner. We decided to give it a try. The lady waiting on us was very nice (also appeared to be family) and service was excellent. BTW - they have live music with a piano player. My wife had the spaghetti with bolanagese sauce and it was truly exceptional. I had the lasagna (my "go to" Italian dish) and it was also delicious. Great little restaurant. Cozy interior, live music, great food and great friendly service.

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    Trattoria Verdi - Seabream fish with gill sauce

    Seabream fish with gill sauce

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