Old neighborhood haunt for the last night in London. I lived in the area about 10 years ago and used to come here a lot. It's a casual eatery with both inside and outside dining. it quite nice in the warmer months to sit outside and people watch. My husband I spent part of our honeymoon in London and stayed close by (it was his first time int he city) and I had to bring hime here. We had a lovely server who could not have been nicer (I wish I remembered her name!). Everything was delicious, just as I remembered. I can't remember ever having a bad expertise or meal I didn't like. Good portions sizes for Europe (we're American) good drink/wine list and they comped us a bottle of wine and dessert because it was our honeymoon. Then our server took it a step further and wrote us a hand written congratulations and thank you card. How nice is that? It's funny to say it but on this particular trip we ate at a lot of very high end restaurants (multiple Michelin starred restaurants) but this was my husbands favorite meal of the London leg of our honeymoon. While it's not really a place I would tell someone to stop at if they are on a trip and I believe it's one of a few (though this is the only location have been to) but for me it's nostalgic and we had a fantastic evening there So we'll def be back every trip. read more

Strada - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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I came to Strada with a group of 12 and they couldn't accommodate us all together, so we broke into 3 tables, which was ok. They had a large menu of drinks and entree options with pastas, pizzas, and salads. My table got Italian bread to start and then I ordered a Caesar salad. The salad was good, but the lettuce was super wet so the dressing didn't stay on. The lettuce was also bitter (I think this might be a UK thing, I'm from America) and I prefer it sweeter. Other folks at my table got the chicken Milanese (pretty good, lots of chicken!) and the bucatini carbonara. It was a very large restaurant with plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. The place had a nice atmosphere and I really liked the look of their dishes! Service was a little slow, but understandable because it was pretty busy. read more

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We went there for lunch and sat outside. Service was okay. The bread appetizer was executed perfectly. The Strada burger was good and the seasoning was perfect. The fries were hot and well seasoned. The steak was supposed to be medium and was the texture of beef jerky and very well done. The beer, Brixton pale ale was good but the mojito tasted like rubbing alcohol. It was a good effort but has room for improvement. read more

This place is usually a busy and bustling hive of activity, to the point where even getting to your table can be a bit of an adventure. I always like to play 'How many people can I NOT hit on the head on the way in with my bag' game. To be fair, though, it is a pretty swanky-looking place, and not so highly-priced that you can't enjoy a delicious Italian dinner in the middle of the week. And, it's also conveniently-located in Southbank next to one of the busiest and hottest tourist spots in London. Due to the popularity of this restaurant as a dinner spot, chances are, you'll have to deal with sparse and lukewarm service. I ended up waiting at least 10 minutes in between each of my requests, whether it was a glass of water or the bill at the end of my meal. I try not to hold it against them, as I know they're busy, but when you're left with your hand in the air every single time you try to flag down the server who walks right by you, it tends to get old... and embarrassing. The food, however, is delicious. I've never been one for Italian food, but I have to admit, I would eat this fare over and over again. From the starters to the mains, whoever is in that kitchen really knows what they're doing. I really enjoyed the small portion of chewy dough balls with Parmesan shavings, and I absolutely loved the carbonara with crispy pancetta. It was the perfect balance between creamy, chewy, and filling, without bursting the buttons on my pants. Would I recommend it? Yes. Should you be in a hurry/ bad mood when you come? Absolutely not. read more

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We stopped for a small bite and my family shared the margarita pizza and Italian bread appetizer. It was a perfect option for a quick bite mid day. Both were delicious! read more

Strada - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Good breads and pasta. Nothing mind blowing but I was happy with my meal. Service was fast. read more

Strada - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

It all depends on what you are looking for...I have been to a few Stradas in the past...this is a big one and bustling...and chosen for its location to meet a friend Was it ok? well, acceptable would be a better description...the setting is good of course given the view, but the food isn't the highlight, though it is reasonably priced; the service was OK; seating OK No rush to return; but the location is handy and you get what it says in the tin read more

A cold windy evening in London and whilst walking along the Southbank the old hunger pangs kick in. There are a number of choices but we decided in Italian - which is always a good choice and seeing that this place is busy we just know it's going to be good...... The staff were all friendly and helpful from the moment you walk through the door. The food choice is limited but good value. So why only four stars out of five? Well there was a delay on one of the main meals which meant that not everyone was eating at the same time read more

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My friend and I came here for lunch because we were craving Italian food. The restaurant have seats outside that overlooks the river, which is nice. But, today we were too hot. It was a bit busy today. My friend had the vesuvio pizza (mozzarella cheese, chili's, and sausage and I had the penne pomodoro. We both split dough balls as a side dish. I really liked my dish and it was a good portion. The pizza looked good too, but pepperoni came on her pizza when she asked the waiter to omit them. The waiter was very nice and apologized for the mistake. read more

SO GLAD WE CAME, unplanned after we walked out of Giraffe (two doors down) b/c none of the workers there bothered to serve us... at Strada the cooks were workin' so fast that the waiters couldn't keep up!! it's located right on the River of Thames & very close to the London Eye, which was convenient after our ride great food at this London italian chain & very accommodating staff!! --goat cheese salad: flavorful with tons of roasted veggies & very filling as far as salads go --salmon & sea bass: both fish dishes were cooked perfectly --tiramisu: yummy & just enough rum and espresso flavor --Bunet (like chocolate mousse): just okay NOTE: as usual, if you don't want to pay for bottled water, you've got to specify tap water, which isn't the norm read more

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Honestly one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. My fiance is 140 days sober and clearly ordered a virgin cocktail. When the bill came we found out we had been charged for the alcoholic version. When we queried this with the waiter, he told us he had made the alcoholic version and it was our fault for not making it clearer we were ordering a virgin drink. Our whole table of four heard that we had ordered the virgin cocktail but he just completely dismissed these claims. He was so rude for a frankly inexcusable mistake. Food was average but the whole experience was tainted by the unbelievable handling of a staff mistake. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. read more

Great little place on my walk around London. Feeling a bit sad because of one of my friends recommend I quit drinking. I stopped drinking for months and have only had one drink since Vegas earlier this year. I had the drink because of a friends bday and haven't had one since. I feel I have lost my friend even tho I quit drinking and because of that today I have decided to get this small drink for my efforts in my travels and my success. I have no need to get drunk but instead I'm sad about the relation. I wish my friend would reply to me but in the end if I need to move on... I will stay strong. read more

Strada - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Came here as we were looking for something quick and reasonable to eat. We were seated instantly indoors which was good as we had a party of 5. The menu itself was very generic however there was enough to cater to the party. We were served promptly and our hostess was able to substitute any sides/extras we required with our meals. I myself had chicken in mushroom sauce with broccoli replacing the potatoes. It was a very nice meal however the chicken was on the small side. One of my friends had asked for a side of broccoli with his burger and fries however instead of being bought out fries he was provided two portions of broccoli. To compound this it took a while for this to be corrected. Apart from this faux-pas the restaurant was a good choice overall with my friends enjoying their burgers. The price was reasonable however their beer selection could offer a wider range. read more

Strada - Chicken with mushroom sauce with broccoli replacing the potatoes. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Stopped by for a small dinner on a Friday night. I ordered the truffle gnocchi and the Caesar salad. I enjoyed the gnocchi which was pan fried and drizzled in truffle oil. The Caesar was disappointing for such a simple salad. The pancetta really just looked like bacon and was extrémalo salty. The rest of the salad had no taste. read more

Best place we have eaten at since in London. The service is outstanding, they take my son's nut allergy seriously and the food/drink delivery is speeding. This place is a gem!!! read more

For all those complaining of the "wait" and "bad service" get over yourself it's downtown London. What do you expect? Stop writing 1 star reviews because places are busy. Anyways, I waited about 15 minutes for a delicious risotto (one of the popular dishes here) and a penne pomodoro with fresh mozzarella. It's hard to come by relatively authentic food in England other than Indian and I give the place a solid 5 Stars for excellent service given its location and delicious food. Right outside you can find fun stands with delicious desserts in the winter as well. read more

Strada - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

You will feel rushed if you go here. Like a factory, pushing people through. Waiter was nice, but you could tell he was told he had a job to do. Keep 'em moving! read more

Good restaurant but I would give it 3 stars...regular Italian food. Seems like they need some zest in their food recipe. Descent but nothing to write home about. Nice personnel I should admit. read more

great pizza, and a great price! hospitality was fantastic, and they accommodated our party of 9 with ease :) would definitely come again! read more

Strada - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I'm not sure why somewhere as busy and lovely as the Southbank struggles in the restaurant department. It is mostly a series of chain restaurants punctuated by restaurants which aren't taking the best advantage of the river location (Oxo Tower), or those which serve plain awful food (Skylon, but that's a chain too). It is calling out for a great restaurant. Strada of course is a chain. We ate here because there was nowhere else that grabbed our fancy/didn't have a huge queue. Plus points-outside seating, although you might have to wait for one to become free. Staff are a bit haphazard and forgetful but nice enough. Had a seafood dish that was low average. Risotto was made with regular (ie. not risotto) rice- odd for an 'Italian' restaurant. Go for the ambience of the bustling Southbank and for eating outside. Go if you are with friends who will be all the distraction you need. Don't go if you want the food to be the main event. read more

What I Loved: Location. Location. Location. Right on the South Bank and set in a shop centre with a huge glass entrance. It was beautiful for a Strada. Opportunities for Growth: To keep it short. The food was average, I think it came out a bit cold and just didn't have that extra touch of love that you might get if you chose a non-chain, family restaurant. The bread was good, but the seafood pasta and the chicken alfredo-like pasta were both a bit below par for me. Then again, I am an Italian food enthusiast. I'd go back again, mainly for the ambience and social aspect, but I hope the food will be better in the future. read more

Rather disappointing- stopped in as it had cute outdoor seating and the prospect of potentially decent Italian. We ordered the truffle gnocchi as an appetizer which was pretty good. For dinner we ordered the chicken Milanese and seafood linguine which has mussels, prawns, and squid. As I ordered the waiter told me there were no mussels tonight but mentioned I could get extra of the prawns or squid as a replacement. Although apprehensive, because I really wanted mussels, I proceeded with the order. When the dish came out I was pretty disappointed with the appearance of the meal, this was before getting to the taste. The seafood linguine was in a marinara that lacked complete flavor. The only thing that made it proper marinara was the color. Additionally, it had approx 5 prawns, which were the size of a penny, and about 5 pieces of squid which were also very small. My fiancé had the Milanese. Massive piece of chicken and side of pasta with "the marinara". The Milanese was nothing more than your average breaded chicken which lacked flavor but was prob the best part of both our meals. Service was not bad. Waiter took my feedback on the dish and gave us a discount which was appreciated. Needless to say, I've had meals at Oliver Garden that had tasted better. read more

Been to other Stradas with better service and food. Was disappointed yesterday. The restaurant is at an ideal location on the Southbank, so there is always quite a lot of people. The restaurant wasn't full and we got seated straight away. We ordered some cocktails and olives which were quite nice even though we had to wait quite a while for the 2 cocktails to be served. Then came the mains. We had ordered some linguine and a risotto. The risotto was oily looking and both our mains were overly garlicky. So we were not impressed. It was then time for us to ask for the bill. Our server, who was quite nice, brought it to us very quickly. The only problem is that it must have been her break time as she disappeared and nobody seemed to notice that we were waiting and waiting to pay our bill. There were quite a few people working in the restaurant but some of them were only there for show as they were chatting and having more chat and ... That's it. This restaurant could be fab but fall well below the normal standards of other Strada Restaurant. I would not recommend it. read more

Food was very good. Wait staff was soooo extremely friendly and attentive. Only reason it 3 stars and not 4 is because the noise was so loud. Tons of people and loud music...very hard to hold a conversation. 5 people drinks food and dessert was 96 BP. Not bad. read more

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Ok I might have ranked it a bit high, but I feel like everyone is really not happy with this place. I found the service to be slow, but I didn't mind. Maybe it's because I was coming from Paris where dinner is supposed to take 3 hours, but I had such a fun time here that I didn't mind the waiting. The atmosphere was lively and I really enjoyed the food. I also didn't think it was all that expensive, but maybe that's because I was expecting it to be crazy expensive in London. Anyway, I loved this area on the South Bank and I wish it was warm enough for us to sit outside, but I enjoyed the pizza and the wine! read more

I tried hard to find something positive to say about our visit to Strada at the South Bank. The new Bly thing that was okay was the Tricolore salad, but it's hard to screw up a salad. First, we waited half hour for someone to take our order and the place wasn't that busy. The pasta was heavy and just not tasty. The place was coming cold.... In short should've gone to ZIzzy or Carluccio's read more

Nice place by the river, food was pretty good, our waitress lilliana was awesome and gave us a good wine reccomendation!

I came here to waste a couple of hours before going to the Eye. The food and drinks were so so but what really upset was the service. Our service was very rude and had profiled us as well "lower class". None of the other waitstaff treated us that way. This is a tourist area and not that fancy of a restaurant. So very upsetting to be profiled in jeans and a t shirt after spending all day doing touristy stuff. I wouldn't come here again just because I disliked our server so much. It left a very bad impression for me. read more

Came in here last night when it was pretty busy. I mentioned to the waitress that we had to catch a film in an hour and was there a long wait and she said she'd try and speed up the kitchen for us. She made it happen - 10 minutes we waited! (much to the annoyance of the people at the table next to us heh heh heh) Aside from the great service, the food was, as ever, lovely. i had the risotto with scallops, chilli and panchetta. Pizzas are always gorgeous here with an authentic stonebake base. Reasonably priced, good wine list and specials, great service and a brilliant location. Fill yer boots, peeps. read more

Popped in here last night, with no specific plan to eat, but with the amount of drinking I ended up doing, this was probably a very good thing. But, I wasn't hungry enough for a full meal. I ordered a mini antipasti platter for one, and no one batter an eyelid that I hadn't ordered a real meal. Instead, I got to pay £6.75 for yummy bread and ham and cheese. I win! I'd have liked a few more olives, but this was meant to be a mini little starter thingy, so it was very good indeed. The oiled ciabatta was lovely. I enjoyed my dinner. That said, the large glass of wine I had was the same price as my dinner. I'm not sure if that means I ordered cheap food, or my wine was expensive. Probably a little bit of both. The wine wasn't great (a touch too sweet, despite me asking for dry) and next time I'll order beer. But if you're not very hungry, go for the antipasti options. They get three stars rather than four for these reasons: The floor is so varnished that you can't walk on it in heels. That's weird, dangerous and very silly. And considering the place is so big, just two loos in the ladies is a bit pathetic. read more

I went on Saturday and found myself rather impressed. Usually chain restaurants such as Strada would be a place I went to out of desperation more than anything else. Saturday night was indeed a slightly desperate situation. I had been to the film festival at the BFI and sat through 3 films almost back to back and I was starving. No where seemed open as it had gone 11pm, but Strada was. This was the joy I needed as it would have otherwise meant getting a manky sandwich from Waterloo station. The staff were very polite and because it wasn't too busy they moved our table as initially we were by the door and it was quite a cold place to be sat. I had a pizza almost as big as the table, and my partner had some pasta. Everything was cooked well, had great punchy flavours and it felt like pretty decent Italian, particularly at half eleven at night. I will definitely be back here if I fancy some late night pizza after an epic film extravaganza. Prices were very reasonable too. It was the perfect stop off and again the staff seemed relaxed about when we left too. read more

I went to Strada during my first month in London, enticed in by alluring signs of risotto. I love risotto. Delicioso! So, uh, yeah, I was going to get some risotto! There were three of us, and all was going according to plan. We ordered our sodas, and, in turn, three different risottos. When they finally came, I tried mine and was a bit disappointed. Tasted bland. How was everyone else's? The same. So I tried them. They were literally the same! Despite having three distinct descriptions (and slightly different colors) they had about the same flavor variation as water from different faucets in your house. So, flavorless, pointless and expensive. Needless to say, we did not order dessert. read more

I was visiting London and came off the water taxi. Since I was staying at the Marriott. Already ate at most of the famous places nearby. Came across this by accident but was tired and cold. I was a little apprehensive of the chain restaurant theme. But was pleasantly surprised. Great low end bottle of red wine and the food was above average. I was very surprised and would not hesitate to return. read more

Strada - 20quid bottle. Very good for the price point. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Despite all the bad ratings, I thought the restaurant was great! The view if you sit outside is great because you can see the Tower Bridge and I thought the prices were low despite the location. I had the seafood risotto and it was more than I expected. The service was good in my opinion and is better 2 1/2 stars. read more

Strada is a big restaurant with a lot of people packed in and closely set tables. Expect to brush by your neighbours on your way to your seat and forgive them as they flap a coat or swing a bag in your face as they get up to leave. The food was good, not exceptional, but good, and quick, arriving at the same time as my drink order. I had the Cotto ham and fungi pizza which was good with the addition of chili oil. The Milanese gin and tonic was a welcome twist on the original but disappointing that my aperitif didn't arrive before my meal. read more

Amazing!! Visiting from the states but was in italy three months ago and this food was amazing. The staff was friendly and efficient and the food melted on your tongue read more

Had a terrible experience there! The waitress took our order and completely forgot about us. My friend ordered a dish that was quite common at Strada. The waitress managed to forget our order, so another waiter took our dish and gave it to someone else. We waited half hour and finally informed the waitress about our order. Then she realized that we had ordered our dinner and said it was on the way. The manager tried to tell us that there was no mistake and the food would be ready soon. We were so peeved that we simply walked out of the restaurant. Urgh, there is no personal charm to this place. read more

Very mediocre food, very slow (arbiet friendly service) and not cheap. Not somewhere I will ever return to.

I had heard of this chain before but never visited for some reason. To be honest, I left disappointed. Bad service. Awful drinks. The pasta was nothing special for its price. And it was coooold. The staff was opening the side door every two minutes...I'm going somewhere else next time. Sorry. read more

Arrived and waited about 10 minutes before we were even greeted... Fair enough it was quite busy. Was pointed to a table to go sit down at. Floor was filthy and covered in rubbish. Then another 10-15 mins before we were offered a drink. Food was okay, steak asked for med-rare but came well done still quite nice however. Bill included service charge (annoys me in itself) then when the waitress took my card she didn't even ask if I wanted to include service, just put it on there. Most likely wouldn't go again. read more