Classic old Skool Italian restaurant near Paddington station. Lots of options on the menu, pizza, pasta, lasagne, risotto, gnocchi. Veg lasagne came out piping hot, mushroom risotto the same. Both good, not the best ever, but would come back to try more dishes. For example the calzone looks good. The cassata was good, but needed more of the dried fruit part. Very busy even on a mid week day with a line almost out the door. Big event room downstairs. Very busy and bustling with waitstaff running across the place. Bigger portions than most Italian places. Prices slightly less than average. The website lies, it looks very cheap but many dishes are £2 more in reality. This part was not cool. read more

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This restaurant was close to our hotel and I had peeked at the menu and it looked delicious! We headed over (a very short walk) and waited to be seated. It took a bit for someone to come acknowledge and seat us and I was a bit concerned at first...finally when the gentleman came over he said he had no seats upstairs, but plenty of seating in their downstairs area and he sent us down. When we got downstairs, we waited at the bottom for a few minutes to see if someone would come seat us, but no one said anything....so we figured we'd seat ourselves. We sat at a 6 person table (there were 4 of us and we were waiting for my son to join us). The man from upstairs came down, saw us and kind of yelled at us and the waiter as to why we were in that seat. I explained to him about my son and he said if he didn't arrive soon he'd have to move us..(I said sir, if he doesn't arrive, we have bigger issues because he's 13, none of us will be staying, don't worry!) Anyway, after all that drama, we had an amazing waiter and amazing service and food! Definitely worth the energy and drama! This place was busy, so I think the First Gentleman was just stressed. He was trying to do too many things at once. No hate to him at all! Hopefully they will have someone dedicated to seatings...because overall we loved it and we all want to go back on our next trip to the UK! read more

Everything was excellent from the service, food, to their atmosphere! I had spaghetti bolognese, my sister ordered Fettuccine con Prosciutto e Funghi and my friend had Lasagne Casalinghe. We also order their Tiramisu and Profiteroles Scuro for dessert! Everything was tasting so good and everybody were so nice, also our server; Jose was so attentive! We will come back before the end of our trip! read more

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Everything was absolutely amazing! Food was delicious, server was amazing, location was great! If we ever travel back to London this will definitely be our first stop! read more

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Seafood pasta was soooooo yummy! So much seafood in every single bite plus more and the flavor is to die for!!! I would come all the way back from California just for this pasta!!!!! read more

Bizzarro - Seafood Linguine ai Frutti di Mare - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Our favorite place in London so far! We happened upon this quaint restaurant walking from our Airbnb, hungry and tired. We were immediately welcomed in, and had an incredible salad and main dishes! House wine was delicious and topped it all off with an incredibly moist tiramisu that might be the best I've ever had. Attentive quick service also was a huge plus. While it was quite busy, no one seemed to stand and wait for a table for long. We may go back before we leave because it was that good! Can't recommend highly enough. read more

Our favorite Italian restaurant! You can't get more authentic or delicious food! We always eat there a number of times when we're in London. Best home made desserts, hands down. read more

Perhaps the best Italian restaurant in London. Extensive menu, great food, impeccable service and reasonable cost. You will not be disappointed read more

Food was good, service was excellent. The staff was welcoming and the homemade vegetable soup was delicious.

Great Italian food, very reasonably priced for London and quick service. Had the Bruschetta, Napoli Pizza and a Margarita Pizza, Tiramisu was the BEST read more

Incredibly good. Salad was awesome and service excellent even though they were crowded and fun to sit outside and watch the people. Pizza was awesome and the salad with the avocado and onions was the best I've eaten. - can't remember the name read more

Great late night family meal- with a very engaging waiter! The food was delicious! Highly recommend !

Excellent! The food was very good. The service was excellent and very accommodating of the kids. Our server took the initiative to ensure that the kids got something they wanted and put their food in first while the adults had a more leisurely meal. read more

First of all, the food was amazing and decently priced. The waiters served with impeccable enthusiasm and the food arrived at a timely manner around 6:30 on a Saturday night no less. Where my group took issue was with treatment outside of those services. There were a couple jokes made at the expense of my party members, but that's neither here nor there. What really left a sour taste in our mouths was when the bill was to be paid. A party member of mine misspoke and the bill was not split. We are not the wealthiest, so specific finances are crucial in this situation. We could only afford to budget and pay what we ordered. Doing the math to split our stacked orders and then add the 10% gratuity, we fiddled with the unfamiliar pounds and pence and made to spot each other where we could, laying out the bills and coins. Before we'd finished, one of the waiters, who had been watching us the entire time as we made to split the bill ourselves, began taking our bills and coins and ushering out with a smile. As I left, I knew he had not given us our change and I was still owned 13p. On top of that, upon returning to our hotel, I calculated our bill and continued coming up about £2 and some pence short. There was no doubt that the gratuity in the bill was high or we'd simply been overcharged. We weren't the most informed customers and we made some mistakes on our own. But we're struggling through college and funds to go out and treat ourselves are important. It just seemed a shitty thing to do to hurry us out when the restaurant wasn't even full and we were trying our best and we're kind when we spoke to them. read more

We were looking for an Italian place near our hotel for our last night in town. The reviews looked the best out of most options in the are so we gave it a shot. From the time we walked in we could tell it was a good place to be. Been in business a long time and had a teamwork, family momentum throughout the restaurant. We ordered the risotto on special which was a little bland. I thought it was going to have big shrimp/prawns but instead had tiny bay shrimp. It also had asparagus, but could have used some more flavor/fillings. The other item ordered was a stuffed chicken with vegetables which we both thought was delicious. All of the food at the surrounding tables also looked sooo yummy and everyone was clearing their plates. Since it was our last night we also got cheesecake and chocolate cake which were both so good! I'd certainly give this place a try if you're in the area. read more

Bizzarro - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Great service, I was walking past this restaurant that was on the way back to my hotel from Paddington. I was greeted even before I walked in, then I was shown to a small table. Interesting Christmas decorations still up, the restaurant was half-filled and other tables were enjoying their food. I was given plenty of time to review the menu and decide. The drinks list offered "Italian Birra" so I asked the waiter what it was - San Georgio. Sure, I ordered one of those and a plate of lasagna. The waiter also "upsold" me to a plate of bread (90p). The beer was cold and when it arrived, the lasagna was still bubbling. Good flavor and well assembled, it tasted like what lasagna should taste like - meaty, cheesy, and lots of layered pasta - and it looked like it too. See picture. The price was good - £13 - and I felt that I got a good value. Would I return? Yes! read more

Bizzarro - Lasagna. Garfield would be pleased. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

The food was excellent. We recently had dinner here three nights in a row. The service was good, especially the first night. The seating by the open windows during the nice weather was especially nice. read more

This place is a treasure. Great food and amazingly low prices. I would highly recommend the spaghetti bolognaise and the Salame Picante Pizza. World class service and great real Italian food. Would highly recommend. read more

This charming Italian restaurant was just what we were looking for during our stay in London. Food, service and atmosphere was perfect. Linguine, dessert and wine was delicious as was the children's menu for my kids. Recommend you make reservations, small restaurants fills quickly each night. read more

Best Italian food in London by far even when compared to fancy Michelin starred restaurants. And somehow very reasonably priced to boot. Did I mention the great and friendly service too ? read more

Stumbled upon this lovely neighborhood Italian restaurant and were not disappointed! No reservations but they got us a table right away. Service was quick and friendly. Food was delicious! Rich, hearty meat sauce for the bolognese and a thick cheesy, meaty lasagna. Homemade tiramisu that was absolutely perfect. The ambiance was bustling and cheerful. Would definitely go back! read more

Old school Italian restaurant serving up pasta and pizza dishes in a slightly upscale setting. Easily able to get a table for two on a Monday night as the place is maximized with seating. One thing I immediately noticed is the overwhelming smell of flowers. not sure if it was the greatest scent, yet it's good if you want to cover up everything else. As for the food, ordered the Lasagna (£8.90) - a thick serving of lasagna swimming in a pool of marinara sauce. Cheese is a little burnt, though the waiter comes by and adds some parmigiana on top to offset. Pretty good meal and surprisingly not hefty. A little on the annoying side is the small expenses. They ask if you want sparkling or still; and my friend said sparking which is (£3.90). If you want pasta as main course it's £1 extra. Bread and butter isn't included but £0.95 a person. Gratuity of 10% is added on top. Other than that, a fine sitdown establishment for Italian food. read more

Bizzarro - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Everything is à la carte here, like in Italy, but the food is not ... like in Italy. Meat dishes come with nothing and bread is €1/person. A 10% service charge (£4.19 - $5.80) was also automatically included, so our server seemed extremely arrogant and nonchalant, a bit of an ass. Why should he care if the service charge (tip) is mandatory? He did not get a pence more. A half liter of house red wine is £9.40 ($13) on their website menu, but it was £10.20 ($14.15) when the bill arrived. The half liter carafe was far from full and it was not good. I had the Pasta e Fagioli (£4.50) and it was too soupy, had the wrong beans, and bland. Two teaspoons of grated parmesan did not even help. My wife the Olives (£2.90), a decent portion, but a tad spicy-hot because of the sliced jalapeños in the olive oil. Strange. She had the Fettuccine Prosciutto e Funghi (£8.90 - $12.32 for a "main" - £1 more than the small) and I the Vitello Saltimbocca alla Romana (veal topped with prosciutto and sage in a wine sauce - £10.90 - $15.09). Her portion of fettuccine was not very big, so I would hate to see the small version (£7.90), and it was bland with little flavor. My veal was actually beef (you can tell by the color - greyish, not white - and the way it cuts) and had a strange flavor. I am not sure if it was the wine they used, the sage, or both, but it tasted a little of a chemical of some kind. It was a disappointing experience after having read the great reviews, but then some throw 5-Stars around like candy. I guess I am a bit more demanding than most, having lived and traveled extensively in Italy for many years, but this meal was not even close to the 4-Stars (7-8 Bombs) they average on yelp. It was one of the worst £46 ($64) meals I have eaten. Bizzarro! CombatCritic Gives Bizzarro 3 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better! read more

Bizzarro - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Great, local family run Italian restaurant - good food and service, upbeat staff. We were in London a week and ate here twice.

Found this restaurant after a quick yelp search once I checked into my hotel. After 24 hours of traveling, I wanted something simple and comforting. This restaurant was it! The menu is extensive; I stuck with the minestrone soup and gnocchi with tomato sauce (and a glass of the house wine). Service was fast and the food was great and reasonably priced. Would recommend if you're looking for something everyone would enjoy! read more

I feel conflicted about how many stars to give because the first night that I went, it blew me away. I'd give it all the stars! My family and I loved it so much that we went back two days later and had a totally different experience (1 star experience). Overall, I think the pizza was good but the seafood risotto was amazing. The first time we went we sat downstairs and our server was funny and friendly. He was obviously busy was was still able to check in and give good service. The second time we went our waiter largely ignored us, tried to get us to order something different, and then incorrectly put in the order for what he suggested. He seemed way more interested in waiving in more customers or getting people to order wine. When the food arrived and we told the server it was incorrect, the waiter didn't come by, and he didn't offer us anything to eat while we waited for our food to cook. We sat there for another 30-40 mins for our food as tables who came in after us left. The only redeeming part was that our waiter from the night before came at the very end of our meal to get our credit card and apologized (even though it was totally not his fault). I get other peoples' comments that since tip is automatically added, its really annoying when the service is terrible. read more

This restaurant was walking distance from a nearby apartment we rented. The pasta and pizza are delicious. The place was packed on a week night. For the cost, this is a gem in the Paddington Station area. Not too pricey, family friendly, teens loved the food and service is really good, even when crowded. read more

Great takeaway pizza while we stayed at hotel in Paddington area. My kids needed something different than British pub food!

Really authentic. Had a beautiful meal here our first night in Paddington. Would highly recommend.

Came back a year later and things pretty much the same. I teetered though on giving this three stars not four because the linguine with clams was very bland -- add more garlic and spices!--and the bruschetta similarly needed more garlic and flavor. What saved it was the ingredients were uniformly very fresh, whether tomatoes, arugula salad or pasta. Place was pleasantly busy and jovial at 930 pm on a Tuesday. read more

Bizzarro - Linguine with clam sauce, chicken in lemon sauce and bruschetta - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I'm only giving this four stars because the employees were so nice to me. I ordered my food to takeaway (that's how us Europeans say it-I mean those Europeans say it :-) I ordered a pizza and Penne with Tomato & Basil. Ordering process- easy. It wasn't crowded, so they let me sit down and wait. The pizza itself was thin crust and delicious. Just like the kind I've had in Italy. The Penne with Tomato & Basil was too bland for my American taste buds. It lack flavoring in the sauce. No seasoning whatsoever. All I could think to do so I could eat it was add a little sugar to it. I know I know, that's all I had in my hotel room. It helped. But Dang, it needed Thyme, oregano, more basil, black pepper. Something... Would I go here again, for pizza yes- not sure about anything else. Oh and you can look at the menu on their website to get an idea of prices ahead of time. read more

Bizzarro - Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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I've been in places in the Far East with far better Italian food than I had on this evening. I'll keep this short, because it isn't really necessary to focus much energy on the review. The plus here is that the service was fine, and the people quite gracious and accommodating. The food was fair, at best. As I'm want to do, regardless of where in the world I find myself, I tried the pizza. It's not terrible - it's also not very good, if that makes sense, and the picture looks far better than it actually tastes. The tricolore salad was so-so. Not sure why it's difficult to make a tasty mix of three very good individual ingredients - avocado, tomato, and mozzarella - but this is closer to 'fail' than it is 'pass'. The butter roasted potatoes were, in a word, "pedestrian". I won't be returning here, but I would dissuade others from trying for themselves either. read more

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Absolutely delicious food. The pizza and pasta were perfect, I'd come back every night of the week if I could! read more

Bizzarro - Tortelloni alla Ricotta e Spinaci con Panna - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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So disappointed. Yelp steered me wrong. Went in at 5pm on a Sunday evening. Only a few tables taken. Still slow & unwelcoming service. My friend & I had already seen menu online so had items in mind to order. Not clear if the chicken & other meat dishes were served with a side of pasta and came to find out that no they don't. So I ordered the linguini con pollo y spinaci. Not bad but needed salt. My friend ordered the gnocchi Quattro formagi. Good cheese flavor. Bread service for 1£ per person not worth it. Cold average French bread. I'll stick with Coppa from now on read more

We loved our dinners at Bizzarro and went there twice during our two weeks in Sussex Gardens. Great food, cheerful atmosphere, good wine and helpful service, all at a reasonable price. If you're in the vicinity of Paddington Station, this is a great place to have dinner! read more

My wife and I enjoyed Bizzarro greatly. We've been in London for a week, and today she ran the London marathon. So was hoping to find great Italian food, in a casual setting to avoid the need to overly dress for the night. We researched, online and used prior yelp reviews as well, and chose this place. The service was excellent, with a very attentive and authentically Italian waiter and a maitre de (owner) who was welcoming from the start. The place is a bit of a hole in the wall. And could perhaps use an upgrade on tables and chairs. But, definitely well kept and super clean. And it's the food that makes the trip worthwhile anyhow. And the food was truly, delicious Italian. I had filet medallions in a peppercorn sauce with a side of spinach. And my wife had an amazing pasta Bolognese. We shared an ok Chianti. (The wine list was limited but enough to choose from). And we finished with a homemade tiramisu and tarta Della nonna. And all things edible were wonderful and the prices were so low, my wife and I had a hard time believing we were in London and that everything would be so good. But we were. And it was. We finished with an espresso which was fresh and perfectly prepared. We happily recommend Bizzarro. This will not be your fancy high end night out! But for an amazing meal. At an even more amazing value. You can't beat this spot in all of London. read more

This restaurant really surprised me!! After a lazy Sunday afternoon in Hyde Park we decided to find a restaurant or diner to grab some food before my girlfriend returned to Oxford. Needing to be close to Paddington station I wasn't too optimistic! If I wanted MCdonalds, KFC, Subway or Burger King we would have been fine! But just 5 minutes down the street we stumbled across Bizzarro's. Quite a strange name, but the look of the restaurant stood out from the rest of the street. It didn't quite seem to belong in its surroundings, which is a good thing, Whilst looking at the menu we were approached by a waiter who has the classic 'cheeky Italian' vibe about him and without being overly pushy asked us if we would like a table. The menu looked plentiful and very reasonable so we went for it! We were seating on a table outside, but with the huge windows completely open we didn't feel detached form the internal restaurant at all. It gave us a very European vibe as it was still early evening. The waiters were incredibly attentive and prompt with their service, with drinks arriving less than a minute after ordering. The food arrived and I was impressed with portion size. The pizza tasted authentic and my girlfriends pasta dish was very filling. We paid promptly, and left with plenty of money still in the wallet! To summarise: This restaurant really does feel genuinely Italian, and i would strongly recommend this place for any pizza lovers close to Paddington! read more

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I'm not an expert in West London but I was starving and this was the closest option, open at the time. Everyone is really nice, Italian friendly in a way you won't find very often in London. We sat down and were quickly welcomed by the waiter who offered us some wine and the food menu. I was hungry but not so much, I decided to try out the mushroom pasta they had and my companion had the lasagna. I liked his option better than mine, it was much more flavorful and delicious, mine was a bit plain. Unfortunately I did not have enough space for dessert but they did look appealing. Total bill was around 20 pounds for two people (which is really good). PS: Not sure why the place is named Bizzarro, but as far as my Italian goes this means "bizarre/stange", so I would probably never name my restaurant like that. read more

Steak with pepper sauce and chips. The steak was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The place is small with lots of tables, but again... so are most restaurants in London. Space is a premium there. Would definitely visit again. read more

Crappy name but the food is super good and reasonably priced. I had veal and my wife had the ravioli, there was some added mushroom risotto. Everything was cooked perfectly and had great flavour I would highly recommend this place for Italian food. read more