Cécile Battistoni
09.03.2025
Accueil super sympa, repas délicieux, eau pétillante (du robinet) offerte. Tarif un peu élevé au vu de la quantité (taille des assiettes de pâtes équivalente à un primo piatto = entrée).
Gaayen Sahgal
09.03.2025
Eating at Padella was highly anticipated but fell a little short of expectations. It was not mind blowing or out of the world, it was just ok, and that’s alright! We tried the crab pasta but felt the pasta shape was really thin, not to our liking and it gave a feel of a noodle rather than pasta. I would suggest to go with another dish like the pappardelle. The burrata was refreshing though.
Not much space to hang coats and it can be a little cramped/rushed. But this is a popular spot with an intimate vibe! Would recommend but be cautious with selections. Don’t sit near the entrance as people will keep bumping into you while entering and exiting. Tiramisu was sold out but I assume that would have been a 5/5 dessert
HMA tv
09.03.2025
Let me tell you Padella lives up to the hype. After a solid one-hour wait, I can confidently say it was the best pasta I’ve ever had in my life. Every bite was pure perfection, and I’d happily queue all over again for another plate.
Beef Shin Ragu Pappardelle
This dish was an absolute masterpiece. The pasta? Silky, fresh, perfectly al dente you can tell it’s handmade with love. The beef shin ragu was slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, with rich, deep flavors that coated every ribbon of pappardelle beautifully. And that snowfall of Parmesan on top? The final touch of magic. Each bite was comforting, bold, and ridiculously satisfying.
Cacio e Pepe
A true test of pasta skill, and Padella nailed it. This dish was simplicity at its finest—just pecorino, black pepper, and pasta water, but executed to absolute perfection. The sauce was velvety and clung to every strand of that fresh, springy pasta, delivering a perfectly balanced hit of creamy, salty, and peppery goodness. The depth of flavor from just a few ingredients was unreal, proving that when pasta is this fresh and the technique is this good, you don’t need anything else.
Final Verdict
Padella is worth every bit of the hype (and the one-hour wait!). The pasta is fresh, the sauces are divine, and every plate is crafted to perfection. If you love pasta, this is a must-visit spot in London. Trust me—you’ll dream about this meal long after your plate is empty. 11/10, would wait again!
D S
08.03.2025
AMAZING food, event better pasta than what I had in Italy
Ester Garcia Folch
07.03.2025
¡La pasta está increíble, buen servicio, muy atentos y relación calidad precio inmejorable!
Fui un lunes que el mercado estaba cerrado y no lo sabía pero el restaurante sí abre
Bobby Abrams
05.03.2025
Honestly. Sexy. Tasty. AUTHENTIC Italian Pasta.
Sit at the bar with your partner and have a few camparis. Youll feel like you're in Italy.
M _R
04.03.2025
One of the best ragu I have ever tasted and I have tried many including in Italy!! The three pasta dishes we ordered were so good. There may be a line to get a table but on a weekday you can get seated very quickly
Missler
04.03.2025
Excellent pasta. You can't book so may have to wait a while but it was definitely worth it.
Charlotte Daly
03.03.2025
Great energy inside and pasta was super fresh and flavorful
Maia McBurney
03.03.2025
Small place, excellent food! Delicious stop just outside borough market proper.
JD Hunt
23.02.2025
The food is delicious.
Anjola Oyetunde
02.03.2025
Visited Padella for dinner after work, it was okay, however, food came out quite quickly, i had the crab pasta, i feel like the pasta quality of the pasta was so fresh and phenomenal but it was lacking in flavour however tiramisu at the end was absolutely stunning. I feel like actual food was extremely overrated
Aru Karuna
02.03.2025
What do I say, cant go wrong on this one. Excellent food, better than in Italy in my view. Waiter and hostest is very friendly and welcoming. Its my new fav spot!
Minh Nguyen
02.03.2025
we couldn't get in because the virtual queue did not work
celia b
02.03.2025
i came for the pici:)..being at the counter you are up close & personal with the kitchen, not removed or distant.adds a frisson to the experience.my pici sated me completely sigh....my only wish is that it were more of a nest, and shoelace length...never mind the entry system, enough of a certain something (the food is alive, it breathes?) for me to plan a return.
Rex Fox O'Loughlin
01.03.2025
My friends have been telling me to come here for so long, and I'm glad I finally did. It's very reasonably priced, and the food is delicious - I had the chocolate ice cream for dessert which was especially wonderful. I was served by Luke who was cheerful and friendly, and the bill came out to less than I'd expected! Can see why it comes so highly recommended
Catherine O'Ryan Nicholson
27.02.2025
We enjoyed our meal at Padella, our pasta was delicious, the crab was yummy and subtly flavoured, my husband loved his nudja if was very moorish.
The puddings were very good, although there was no mention of creme fraiche on the menu, the waiter offered to remove it but if I’d known I’d would asked for ice cream instead.
The only disappoints were the carpaccio - it was a very small portion, I know beef is expensive but it was over priced.
Also sitting at the bar was interesting but it wasn’t comfortable, we didn’t feel we could order a bottle of wine, relax and enjoy our food. We ate our food quickly and left, which is such a shame - I hope we get a better table next time.
Laiem SK
26.02.2025
Best Spaghetti in London, Spinach Filled Ravioli is a must try and they have the softest Tiramisu.
Martyn Stengelhofen
25.02.2025
Had to wait for a table, but they have an online queuing system which works just fine. What’s immediately apparent, once you receive your food, is that this place is so, so worth the wait - some of the best Italian food you’ll ever get outside of Italy. The pasta is fantastic and the service from our waiter, Salvo, was perfect. Can’t recommend this place enough!!!
Ray Of light
25.02.2025
The most excellent cuisine! You definitely need to come here to understand how divinely prepared it is!
0 Yh
24.02.2025
Lovely place! Went to have lunch and everything was great. The pastas were amazing and the energy of the people downstairs made it even better. I HAD to go back the very next day to try other pastas. There could be a line, but if you go right after the place opens, it won't be a problem.
