My friends and I came here during the 40% discount offer. We had to wait in a queue for about 20 minutes and we waited a significantly long time for the food and dessert, but it was a Saturday night and we hadn't made a reservation. I ordered the bolognese with tagliatelle (you can choose your own pasta type), my friends the carbonara and beef shin ragú. We all had the complaint that it was far too al dente; it was very tough to chew, other than that, it was fine. The drinks were nice and the desserts were delicious, we had the brownie and the cheesecake. There were also a couple people having birthdays that night and the staff were very accommodating in providing candles and singing. I probably wouldn't come here again since you can find far better italian food elsewhere, however you can't beat the price. For a main, a drink and a dessert, I only paid £20, hence the three stars. read more

Vapiano - tagliatelle bolognese and strawberry lemonade - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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I loved the setting the food came out quick. You order your food from an app and they deliver it to the table. The food was good read more

Vapiano - The view - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I am new to the area and just visiting, so this was my first experience coming to Vapiano, and I'm having it the second night in a row. If you're used to going up to the register and placing your order, this will be a whole new experience for you. You scan the bar code off the menu, select the table you're sitting at, place and pay your order over the website, and everything will come to you as it's ready. If you're looking for recommendations, I recommend their Diavolo pizza, Pesto Con Spinaci, and Cheesy Garlic bread. Try it with a touch of olive oil, and it may change your life. If you have any food allergens, everything is clearly listed, and all the dough is made with sourdough. For drinks, I only tried their Amaretto Sour beverage. If you're looking to try something new and you prefer something sweet, then you might enjoy the Amaretto Sour that contains amaretto, lemon juice, cherry syrup, sugar, and egg white. read more

Vapiano - The Amaretto Sour beverage. Contains amaretto, lemon juice, cherry syrup, sugar, and egg white. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I like this Vapiano location, it is located on Southwark Street, in the Bankside area of London, it is a short walk away from both Southwark and London Bridge Stations. I came here to grab some lunch before checking in to my hotel, I was pleased that I did. The concept has changed due to COVID-19, rather than getting a mini Oyster card and ordering with the chefs, you now order via a QR code, the open kitchen is still there and you are able to use notes to customise your dishes (how spicy you want it if you want garlic etc), so they have made a pretty COVID-safe way of keeping the restaurant going. The staff here seemed super friendly and happy to help however I needed, the overall restaurant had nice vibes to it, it felt modern and a pretty cool place to be, it is by far my favourite Vapiano location in London. I did find the food to be slightly expensive, especially considering they charge a service fee for using the online system, this was only around £0.25 but just felt strange. My risotto was good, everything was cooked well, there was slightly too much cheese on top, but this didn't ruin the dish, it was one of my favourite meals I had during my August 2021 trip to London. It was seasoned well, with a slight spice, with the meat (chicken) and vegetables (mushroom) all cooked well. I loved the ice tea to go with it, again I did find the drink to be a little expensive for a bottled ice tea, but the reusable glass bottle made it feel like a premium product. 4* - A great place for lunch in the city, with good service and good food. I just wish they had more gluten-free options to compete with Vapiano's overseas stores such as in Germany and the Netherlands. read more

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I want here with family - 2 kids. Food was ok, nothing out of ordinary. Service was bad as they didn't come to ask for anything except for initial serving of food. They ask for tip which is very common in US but in this case it was upfront. I obliged and paid for it assuming it is customary and will get me good service. On the contrary, service was poor and I had to refill my own water glasses several times throughout the meal as no one bothered to check on us. I saw that servers were taking care of other tables so I felt it might be racism. I demanded talking to manager which took lot of time and didn't get much from manager other than non heartfelt sorry. So disappointed:( read more

Overrated concept restaurant. You go around station to station collecting dishes and racking up a tab on a tap card that you settle later. Woe to you if you are hungry and need a meal quickly, it isn't happening here. Strike one: ordered a caesar salad and was told to come back in 5 minutes when the station was empty and deviod of pending orders Strike two: took forever to order at the pasta station. Disorganized customers and employees. They were out of my first and second choices Strike three: mediocre bordering completely awful takes. Soggy and oily tasteless pasta, soggy thin pizza. How can someone ruin pizza? Make the crust so thin it easily falls apart. Final blow: about a £30 tab Bonus: nice takeaway container and nice staff read more

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Lovely place, online menu only but VERY difficult site to navigate and spotty internet does not help. We had Pasta, pizza, garlic bread, and dessert. Everything tasted great and I love that they set the expectation on how food will be delivered. read more

Vapiano - Dessert! - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

The food is amazing, however, the service leaves a lot to be desired. My family and I ordered a caesar salad, pizza, and 4 portions of pasta. The food was good but the wait was over an hour and a half. We all got our pasta at different times, so half of my family was finished eating before the others had even received their food. They forgot most of our drinks. They were incredibly busy so at the same time, I don't want to blame them. However, I've been to restaurants where they handled rush hour effortlessly. I would recommend going at a time when there's no rush and trying the chicken alfredo! read more

Oh, it's a chain. I didn't come all the way to London to eat in a chain, did I? Yes, yes I did..but not by intention. Jamie W. and I passed by this contemporary-looking place which seemed to me like an appropriate dining option close to the Tate Modern (photo: http://bit.ly/1jPnYbJ). It's right across the street from the citizenM Bankside where we were staying. And yes, that's part of a chain, too. So I was willing to overlook the commercial aspect of the venture and let ourselves be served. But wait, we need a "chip" card to order? Is this an ATM now? Is this the return of the Horn & Hardart Automat? No, we're told to go to the various food stations to order our food thus cutting out the need for a waitstaff (photo: http://bit.ly/RzCdGY). Really? But she worked hard for the money, so hard for it, honey. So it's sort of like a cafeteria but fancier. Why am I not surprised this is a concept based in Germany? No personal warmth, just efficiency, Mein Herr. Jamie and I both went to the pasta station since we weren't quite in the mood for pizza. You get your choice of noodle, so he went for his perennial choice, Pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce for £ 7.95 (photo: http://bit.ly/1iE3eir). I went for Pappardelle too but with Salsiccia con Ficci (Italian sausage with figs) for £ 9.95. Both were hearty portions and surprisingly tasty given the production-line approach taken here. We also split a £ 6.50 Insalata Cesare (Caesar salad to all you non-cosmopolitan types who love their chains). It was fine, fairly generic but fresh (photo: http://bit.ly/1l7XM95). Locals appear to like it, so why should this curmudgeonly tourist spoil their fun? FOOD - 3 stars...pretty good considering how the assembly line doesn't give much room for culinary flair AMBIANCE - 4 stars...spacious communal tables and an upscale modern veneer SERVICE - 3 stars...a bit on automatic pilot since they expect you to know the routine TOTAL - 3 stars...I'm just a link in a chain but I still had a solid, rib-sticking pasta meal read more

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Fun story guys. I had been craving spaghetti bolognese (hold the meat... so I guess just spaghetti with tomato sauce) for about a month. Sounds strange that I didn't just eat some stupid spaghetti, but whatever. On my lunch break I ran over to Vapiano and ordered their spelt spaghetti (they have multiple options of pasta, points!!!) with pomodoro sauce (hold the cheese, trying to be vegan)... and, it was probably the most delicious lunch I had eaten in months. Anyway, Vapiano is excellent. They make the food right in front of you, which is pretty badass, and they have a ton of options and will cater to your needs (no meat or cheese, no problemo!) There's plenty of seating at this location or you can take it to-go, like I did. Their bruschetta is also FANTASTIC! Be careful though, I'd never come at lunch time (12-2) because it's probs way too busy. read more

Vapiano - Pomodoro- chili, oil, tomato sauce, garlic, onions. With spelt spaghetti and tomato. This was heaven. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

the food was good and the service was good. the ambiance is the best thing there. i would definitely recommend.

Really nice and open space with attentive staff. The food was ordered via mobile and came very quickly. The kids menu was wonderful, and very well portioned. The kids left their plates empty. We ordered Chicken Pizza and Alfredo pasta and everything was very well done and super delicious! Highly recommend for low key lunch or dinner. read more

It's fast food Italian. Somewhat complicated the first time. You have a card to total up your choices which you order at the counter then come back to collect your dish once ready. 5 mins, 7 mins whatever. The noise makes it incredibly difficult for you to hear the server or them to hear you. Beware of rogue items being added to your card. We had two to remove. Payment is made when you leave. Our glasses and bottles were cleared before we'd finished, while ordering our next courses. That was irritating, but we got them back. Food was ok, not outstanding. I may go back but I'd probably prefer somewhere with traditional service and less noisy. read more

We were headed for a play at "The Bunker" nearby & the place we wanted to eat at did not take bookings and had a 45 min - 1hr waiting line outside, which was how we ended up at vapiano. I'd heard about vapiano, but I'd never visited before because their menu is very carb heavy and not something I would choose on purpose. As soon as you enter vapiano, you are given a card for each member in your group. There are then separate counters for salads, pizzas, pasta / risotto, dessert & appetisers. You stand in line for each of your orders. Pasta & risotto is made as you wait, the salad counter asks you to come back in awhile & the pizza guys give you a buzzer for when your pizza is ready. You swipe your card at each counter that you order at & then submit your card on exit where they total your bill for paying. It's cafeteria style, yet not really cafeteria style. The system works when you are alone & only want to pick up from one counter. You pick up your order before you settle down, but if you want things from multiple counters - a salad + a pizza it's a bit of a bother. The salads were good. We had a spinach + strawberry salad that was interesting & a carpaccio where I was surprised to see thinly sliced raw mushrooms on it. I was initially sceptical, but it did work. My husband was very happy with his seafood risotto. They had the rice precooked and toss it with whatever accompaniments & sauces you order, so it didn't take too long once ordered. The pizza wasn't bad, but not worth it for someone on a minimal carb diet. The dessert had Nutella & chocolate & vanilla cream, so it was obviously very good - with ingredients like that, you can't go wrong. I wouldn't enter vapiano on purpose since I try to keep white flour to a minimum & the only option left is the salads (which are cold) There's no hot meal option other than pasta or pizza. But if you like pasta, then this is a good place to go. read more

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My virgin Vapiano experience was in Munich/Germany. My colleague and I had lunch there and she was so impressed by the efficiency of this operation, that she called it a great German success. (It's first location was in Hamburg, but funnily enough it was created by a group of US investors.) Anyways, in my opinion Vapiano is the epitome for combining fast food with relatively high quality food. The best way to explain it, is to explain how you order: Upon entering the restaurant, a hostess will hand out a card to you. Then you proceed to the various food stations: there's a station for salad, pizza, pasta & drinks. At each station you place your order and the cook will then prepare it right in front of you (except for the pizza, where they will hand you one of these buzzers that will tell you once your order is ready). The cook will also add the appropriate amount to your card and you may then proceed to one of the many tables. When you're done eating/drinking, you proceed to the check-out and pay what's been accumulated onto your card. Just to be clear: this is not a place for a romantic get-away, but it's a good place to go when you're hungry and want something reasonably healthy fast. read more

Restaurant was closed and it seems won't reopen. Very disappointed when we got there, especially since I was beyond starving!

Vapiano. The Italian run by Germans should be a tagline. Delicious Italian food with Germany engineered experience and efficiency. Upon entering you're given a card then you head to the counter you'd like to purchase from. These are split by food type, Pizza, Pasta and....I forget....ANYWAY...You choose what you want then your card is scanned and you're given a buzzer that will tell you when your food is ready. You choose a seat and bam, wait for your food to be cooked. I must admit I've only had the pizza here, but literally everything looks good. The pizzas have a nice thin crust with light toppings. You won't feel heavy or greasy after leaving. A nice touch is that there are fresh basil plants all over the place ready to pick and put on your food. Water is free from jugs at the drinks counter (but again you need to get it yourself, as there is no service here, however nor is there a service charge...great right?) Anyways, remember that card they scanned? Well that has a record of what you ate, and you pay with this at the till on leaving. Note the delicious german gummi sweets on leaving and take as many as possible without receiving a raised eyebrow :) A fantastic experience. read more

Vapiano - Pizza Special Aubegine, truffle shavings - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Knackered and peckish after three rounds of go-karting in Bermondsey, the eight of us wanted good food and drink without hassles. And Vapiano delivered exactly what we were after! Dinner at Vapiano - one of my favourite fast casual concepts - meant I could get a spicy pasta with sun dried tomatoes and a small Caesar salad whilst my colleagues were queuing for pizza, carpaccio and their own pastas. Once we had our food we all met at a sturdy wooden farm table and ate together. Since everyone gets their own food here, there's no waiting for a server, or for a fellow diner who cannot decide. This is clutch when you're on the edge of hanger (hungry anger)! Vapiano is no culinary breakthrough but I've enjoyed every meal I've had here - from in London and Berlin to Munich and Washington, D.C. read more

For 10 quid, a steal. Popular with college students on a budget according to brother. I'm not a pasta fan, and find them generally uninspiring. However the pasta here was good enough and I might order it again. Pizza was excellent, thin crispy crust, extremely fresh ingredients. I liked the seafood and white shrimp pizza; well balanced, no one ingredient dominated. Try it! read more

Vapiano - White shrimp or seafood pizza - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I've eaten in Vapiano a few times over the past year or two. Mainly as its round the corner from the london office and folk seem to like it. I actually remembered to take pictures this time and get around to reviewing it. This place is slightly confusing on entering. You get a credit card thrusted at you on entrance. Then you find multiple sections on pizza or pasta. Depending on what you want to order. You then aimlessly join one of the queues with the least folk in it, just to realise that's the slowest one! Pick your order, what pasta you want and any extras. Then it's freshly cooked for you. Simples as that! I went for a tomato pesto with pine nuts and chicken over linguine pasta. You get ciabatta bread thrown in for good measure. I had to wait around ten minutes, so this ain't no fly in and out lunch places. It is delicious though... But I always regret carbing it up like this at a lunchtime. I need an afternoon nap!! What does niggle me and why I won't give it five stars,.. it's disorganised chaos at lunchtime. They really need to figure out a better method and implement it. That's why I don't make this my first choice for lunch. I simply don't have an hour to kill! Other times of day are okay and you really do need to try a pizza here. So light and crispy. Really darn tasty!! So all in all, waiting a while is its achilles heel, but if you have the time you won't regret it. You Gotta Eat Here - For Sure! :-D read more

Vapiano - Chuckle with tomato pesto in pine nuts. Amazing!!! - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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I cant believe we dont have this in the U.S. this was so delicious and so filling. The chef customizes to your needs and the dish is so tasty and fresh. I had a hardcore food coma after this. It was so yum! i want to come back asap. read more

Good place for pasta as they are freshly cooked and can be catered to your own tastes (sauces, cheese, spices etc). But the sauce I chose was made too thick and spaghetti was bit undercooked. Interesting concept of the restaurant but makes things inefficient IMO. Tho the chefs have mad skills to get one dish ready in 5mins, that means you still have to wait 20mins if there are 4 ppl in front of you. Compared to standing in line, I prefer to wait sitting at the table. Also I don't wanna queue in lines again only to get a dessert after queuing for pasta or pizza read more

Fast and fresh foods. Pasta is cooked to perfection. Very tasty. Kids pizza is cute with the bunny ears.

First time here and last. Don't get me wrong, the food was exactly as described Italian fast food, kind of like chipotle is Mexican. You stand in line to order and receive your food and beverage, which took forever. Find a table and eat. Pay on your way out. It's very much the honor system here. It's not bad food or service just not to my liking and that's ok. Most of the crown were millennials and they seemed pleased with the entire situation. read more

Horrible service! All the ordering you have to do on your phone, it prompts you to download their app and sign up for junk emails and it's very not user friendly. If you have questions or want something special you're out of luck. Either you each have to pay for your own food or you have to pass the payers phone around the table. When we ordered there were three of us and when all of us went to pay it gave all of us a cryptic "oops something went wrong" error. When I went to the counter for help, the lady was extremely rude and just said we could all go up to the take out counter and order from her. There was a problem with my daughters drink and when she went to the bar, they refused to help her and sent her back to the takeout counter for help. The food was about the worst Italian food I have ever tasted. Needless to say I don't recommend this place. read more

Terrible service. Mediocre food. Pasta is overcooked and anyone can make it better at home. Ordered the caesar salad as well and it came without croutons - just lettuce drenched in caesar sauce. Not worth it. They don't even bring napkins, forks out and you have to remind them fifty times. read more

This is the single worst restaurant I have ever been to in my life. The concept itself is ridiculous and inefficient, the staff were at best inattentive and at worst rude, and the food itself was actually inedible. Now, I'm normally the kind of person who won't go out of their way to write a review no matter which way I felt about the restaurant. On more than one occasion I've been given food that wasn't exactly what I've ordered and eaten it anyway. I'm not a fussy eater at all. I ordered a chicken alfredo with linguine pasta, something you'd think is so simple it couldn't possibly be bad. I had about three bites and couldn't finish it because I felt ill. How you could turn pasta into the texture of chewy glue is beyond my comprehension. I feel so brutally offended to have spent £9.50 on food I couldn't even stomach that my evening has been completely ruined. They get 1 star because their strawberry bellini was actually quite lovely but that's about the only good thing I can think of for this restaurant. Every other aspect earns no stars and a very strong recommendation to all other diners to avoid this place like the plague it is. read more

The cook down at the end of the station (short and thin) was extremely rude as he was attempting to take my order. I asked for carbonara and with spaghetti pasta. He said there was no more and rudely told me to pick out whatever pasta is on the menu. Some advice to the owner, customer service is very important and this restaurant certainly failed at providing good service. I placed the card down on the table and told the host at the cashier about the situation and left. read more

Such an interesting concept here! You go in, you get a card, line up, and they make you your pasta in front of you. The card then gets loaded with the price, and you pay at the end of your meal. The food was good! It was a nice serving of pasta, and the chef cooking it was very nice. This is a great place to bring picky eaters because dishes can be customized easily. read more

The pasta here is really fresh as they make their own produce which reflects the great taste. There is a nice selection of pasta's and in many respects, a good thing. I had spaghetti with a different type of pasta rather than the usual norm of the long stringy pasta. The chefs cook in front of you which is a plus, as you can tell them to add or takeaway ingredients you dislike. This is an advantage to those who suffer from allergies. The waiting time for food varies as it is dependant on what you get. Expect to wait for 5-10 mins if a few people are ahead of you, again, they make everything fresh. The service is ok. I particularly like that the staff are friendly, and the chefs make an effort to talk/joke around with you. The place itself, is very modern and clean. The price is reasonable. I spent around £10 for pasta and a can of drink. The spaghetti I had was very tasty and I, for sure, will be coming back. read more

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I've never eaten at this place, but I've collected food from here a few times. If you do go here, I hope you don't have the misfortune of being served by Joice. Wow, she is so rude and unfriendly. Served by her a few times. She never says hello. Never smiles. This evening I saw her speaking harshy, almost shouting at a delivery driver when he asked how long until the order is ready. I feel sorry for her if she's having problems at home, but she shouldn't take it out on the customers. read more

Fast fresh Italian food, yes. I should not like this, as we all know my feelings on restaurant chains, but to be fair, you cannot beat someone taking the ingredients you choose and cooking them in front of you. It is a theatre to watch and satisfying to taste. It is a weird feeling entering an establishment, being given a card to wonder around on your own to discover what you want. It's kinda self service but not. You have the pizza area and what seems to be the salad area. Then there is the pasta and risotto section where you choose your pasta type (or risotto), ingredients and sauce. This is genius. Sorry but it is. Not sure how qualified these Chefs are, but this is the third time I have been here and each time I have been in awe of their ability to cook up a pasta delight. Sometimes even doing two orders at a time. They ooze confidence and it shows in the finished product. During my most recent visit, Eleanor started with the bruschetta duo (roasted ciabatta bread, basil pesto, tomato and grana padano) and also a salad of Chicken, croutons, romaine and grana padano D.O.P. I went straight in on the carbs with pasta, king prawn, basil pesto, cherry tomato, spinach, onions and cream sauce. For main course, Eleanor went with chicken salad. So you order what you want and you swipe your card for it to record it. You can also go to the bar area to order drinks. I am not sure how the other venues are, but the one at Bankside is very organised. Each time I have been here, I have found a clean spot to chillax and eat. There is a large eating area just outside on Southwark Street, so in the summer months, you can take advantage of the rays. I like this spot. It is good spot for a quick lunch or dinner. Of course, if you want the best authentic Italian experience, there are places which you have to go. That said, Vapiano is a good contender as long as they stay true to the fresh ingredients and professional prep I have had the pleasure of enjoying on the last three occasions. read more

I don't really care for the gimmicky style of ordering here: the diner is given a card and then goes up to one of the food stations to order. This would be less of an issue if the host/hostess explained the system upon arrival, but communication here is minimal. We were handed a card and basically left to our own devices, all the while wondering who would be taking our order. Eventually, we flagged down a staff member who explained the system to us, and at long last we were able to order some food. We got a pizza to share, which would have been great if the toppings weren't all set on one side of the pizza, and if we hadn't had practically to fight with the cook to get a second dish. All in all, not a fan of the concept, and it needs much better communication to actually work. read more

This is a gem! Firstly, the concept of Vapiano is quite different from any restaurant. It's a self service restaurant. You are handed an empty card when you walk in and you have to find a seat. Then you walk over to one of their stations and give your order, watch the chef prepare your food in front of you, collect it and swipe the card so that your dish is registered. At the end, you give in your card at the counter and make the payment you've racked up. It's definitely an amazing idea. I like that we can watch the chefs at work which also means you can personalise your dish more easily (don't go crazy). It also means your food comes a lot quicker which anyone can appreciate. Sure, you have to be on your feet for a bit but it's all part of the experience! The food itself is executed with perfection. I always go for the crema di fungi which is creamy pasta with different sorts of mushrooms. The cream is rich but not so much so that its sickly and the pasta is always cooked just right. I've also heard great things about the gamberetti which is pasta with king prawns and tomato sauce. Now the clincher: you get free bread. There is a great selection of dips that goes with the bread and it ties your meal in together nicely. There are also little pots of basil around which you can tear off and put into your dish which is a quirky touch. As for the atmosphere, it's buzzing. It's always filled with a slightly younger crowd and large groups of students. So yes, it does get very crowded in the evenings and there was once we had to wander around for 40 minutes to find a seat. The waiters do chip in and help you out if they see you lost but they probably need a few more for it to be efficient. Regardless, it's still a personal favourite on my list of restaurants. Top range Italian food for average prices. read more

The food was 5 stars for the price. Ordered the gamberetti spinaci with linguini and cognac with the campanelle. Both solid choices we added extra chilies because we like spicy food. Food was great. A unique system for ordering and was actually pretty cool until check out. Make sure you get your own card we ordered as a couple and when trying to pay the checkout lady almost didn't let us out cuz we didn't have two cards. Thankfully the bouncer remembered only giving us one card and helped us out. Definitely would go back and would probably give 5 stars now that I know the system. read more

I have only been to Vapianos a couple of times but I can say that I really enjoyed not only the food but the whole concept of the restaurant. I have had pizza and pasta dishes and both were extremely good and tasty. The pizzas are pretty much set on a menu with options to add more toppings but when ordering pasta it is completely customisable. You can choose one of the recipes on offer, customise it with additional ingredients or taking some out and can customise with whatever pasta you want, all freshly prepared right in front of you. Affordable, packed full of flavour and friendly service with a smile makes Vapianos a place to try if in the area. read more

Great food and good service taking into account you do much of it yourself. It is a cheek place with buzz and music a bit on the loud side but still allows descussions on your table. More open and stylish than private and comfy. Location is good, just a stonethrow away from Tate Modern. read more

Vapiano - Enn einn flotti og svali staðurinn sem við förum á, óhætt að mæla með þessum. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Don't even hesitate on making the decision to go here! Just do it! The food is so fresh and tasty. The drinks are amazing and refreshing. I ordered a white tea and elderflower mint drink and it was so good. The pasta is to die for. I had the pumpkin soup and pizza as well. Everything was great and the service was also awesome! read more

This is one of our pay day lunch eateries. If you're after good, fresh, tasty pasta this is the place for you! It's a little confusing the first time you visit as they give you a credit size card to load what you ordered onto which you then pay off at the end, there are lots of stations you queue at for pizza or pasta and then you choose the type of pasta you want, what flavours you want and then if you want chilli and garlic added, cheese on top and free slices of ciabatta. Once you've been once it's really simple! They cook the pasta in front of you whilst you wait. It's pretty quick once you get to the front of the queue but means it's really fresh. Today I went for the campanelli pasta (why have penne or fusilli you often have at home when there's other shapes?!) with bolognese, extra garlic and chilli, cheese on top and bread on the side. My colleague went for the scampi e spinachi with fusilli pasta...which she always goes for as it's apparently very good! I've never had pizza here so not sure what it's like but I definitely recommend the pasta. It's very busy at lunch time and it's not 'fast food' but it's tasty, large portions and reasonable value for money. They also do take away and the boxes the pasta comes in to take out is brilliant for re-using (it's large and very sturdy to keep washing and re-using!). Do pay a visit if you're hungry and passing a Vapiano. read more

Vapianos is one of my favourite regular haunts. The food's reasonably priced and prepared speedily; watching the chef prepare your dinner and alter it to your specifications never gets old; I like the relaxed sit-anywhere approach; and the paycard system is a great fix for debating how to split the bill when you go out with a group. The being said, this visit didn't get off to the best of starts as it took me a few attempts to get the message across about wanting crayfish swapped out of my risotto for chicken. Once that hitch was fixed, though, my food was soon ready. Has to be the best risotto I've eaten too, or at least up there: white wine risotto with chicken, white asparagus and onion. Not the kind of place I'd go for a special occasion, but great for relaxed comfort food. read more