Dinner My wife and I were staying in London on vacation and…read morethis was the absolute best dinner we had . My Wife had the Penne with fantasia sauce and I had the Spaghetti Carbonara. Both pastas were cooked to perfection and the sauces were fabulous. I had the crème brûlée and my wife had the Panna Cotta with Lemoncello both were home made and delicious as was the Lemoncello. Our server Donna was wonderful and we even met the owner Giovanni who stopped by the table to make sure we had a excellent dinner and we told him how disappointed we were to be leaving the next day and unable to return again for dinner. If you have the opportunity to dine here don't pass it up you won't regret it believe me. Back to NYC tomorrow

It was my first time in London and Bon Gusto was my first restaurant in the UK in my life. What a…read morewonderful first experience. It's a quaint little Italian spot in the heart of London and it's a wonderful place to spend, especially at night. We ordered the Spaghetti alla Carbonara, the Strozzapreti Boscaiola, and a Bellini and Mimosa to go with our dinner. The food took just a little while to get here but I was sure that it was because they were taking their care with every dish the chefs made. I was right. The pasta was fresh, the sauce and the ingredients tasted very simple and hearty. It all tasted like my hypothetical imaginary nonna made it. The drinks were very good too and complimented the food nicely. Our waiter was absolutely the nicest guy ever. He was very attentive and made sure that we were happy with everything. In my head, I was going to tip him well, and then when we got the check, there was no option to tip. God save the UK. America could learn a thing or two about what it means to not make life all about work. That's beside the point. If you're in London, visit Bon Gusto. I can't wait to come again and happily hand them my money with the biggest smile on my face.

Date-night-worthy Italian…read more My wife and I came here for an early dinner date while we were in London without kids and were impressed. We got the meatballs arancini balls on pea pesto, papardelle with wild mushrooms, rigatoni with basil pesto burrata and pistachios, and potted tiramisu. The standouts were the aracini, burrata, and tiramisu, but everything was quite good. The arancini were good for what they were but helped a lot by the being paired with pea pesto. I now wish arancini was plated on top of a counter-balancing sauce or food more often. The burrata was just fantastic and combining with pistachios and basil pesto brought the whole dish together in a way that really pushed things beyond the norm. The tiramisu came in a pot with a mint leaf sticking out the top. As with the other standouts, the tiramisu itself was good, but the whole presentation just really nailed things. The mint leaf went beyond decorative to actually boosting the whole dish. They also had a solid wine list and were willing to let us re-cork and take the rest of the bottle back to the hotel.

Always the best in every way- fantastic food, beautifully presented, excellent service staff who…read moreare attentive and friendly, in a setting which is lovely.

A very small, quaint restaurant near the Hilton Bankside. There are only about 10 tables. We had a…read moreparty of six. They were able to accommodate picky Miss 10 with meatballs and spaghetti marinara. The bread basket was DELICIOUS. There were no complaints from anyone at table about their meals. A perfect night with a glass of wine, delicious pasta, and great conversation on our first night in London. Staff was wonderful and attentive.

This restaurant offers delicious and real Italian food. My husband and I ate there more than once…read moresince it was very close to the hotel where we were staying and not far from The Globe, which was the reason for our trip. Gary had gnocchi with lamb and another pasta dish, and both were excellent. I had risotto once and linguine the second time and they were also very good. I enjoyed sitting outside -there were just two or three tables outside. Perfect for a mid-day latte! The inside, the restaurant as such, is adorable too. Not a big place, but it has a very intimate, cozy feel to it. It also has a great selection of wines. The manager or owner, sorry that I don't remember his name, was very nice and welcoming.

What a great little place in Soho. Want a glass of wine with some great cheeses and meats, maybe…read moreolives and a few different varieties of bread? This is the place to go. It's not where I would go for dinner, but it is a great place for drinks and a bit of great Italian food after work or before you head somewhere else for dinner. I don't subscribe to the all too popular view that 'eating is cheating', I want food with my drinks, so this is a perfect place for me. A little piece of Tuscany in the heart of Soho.

I went there for dinner on a friday night with 3 friends. It wasn't too busy (it was a bit late…read morethough - like 9:30pm), the atmosphere was nice, not too loud (it's rather small inside) and the customers were mostly Italian which I guess is a good sign. The menu is original, it's not the classic pasta and pizza Italian restaurant. We ordered some bruschetta to share as starters. They were very good, especially the sundried tomatoes. As a main, I ordered the vegetarian "crostina", which was very good but the portion was rather small, I found. I then had a tiramisu for dessert but it was a bit disappointing. One of my friend had the "il tartare burger" and it was good apparently. The staff are friendly. They forgot to bring the soup one of my friend ordered but when I asked for it they apologised, brought it promptly and they did not charged us for it. On overall, a good italian restaurant with an original menu.

I visited Borough Market a few times during our recent vacation. On Day 3, La Tua Pasta offered me…read morea pasta sample as I walked by. I don't even remember what it was, but I remember it was delicious. I had already eaten that day and didn't order anything from La Tua Pasta. But the next day when I walked by, they offered me another sample. It was the pumpkin tortelloni with sage butter. It was delicious. As I was walking around thinking about what to buy my wife for lunch, it occurred to me that she would love the pumpkin tortelloni. She did. And I did too. The pasta texture was right on, and the Sage Butter was a perfect complement to the pumpkin flavor. Service was very good too. 5 Stars

Outside of Rome, this is the best homemade pasta I have ever eaten. The simple sauces make the…read morepasta sing! From the texture, to the perfect bite. I have had the opportunity to come back a 2nd time to confirm and yep, still good. Recco: sage and brown butter on any pasta but I prefer the tagliatelle. This stall is also the most organized. They give pagers so you know when your order is ready. Bonus in this tempting market of treats

When we were here in the spring, this place was called The Glean Restaurant. Great little bistro…read moresetting. Nice decor inside the restaurant and a wonderful patio outside. It is off the beaten path but worth it. By the way they make an awesome Pimm's cup!

A quiet corner in the city. Very fresh thin crust pizza, with reasonable prices. Also can…read moreaccommodate large parties with a reservation. The building is old and beautiful, tucked away on one of the tiny historic alleys in the business district.

We 3 people had a ribeye steak/salad/fries, Quattro Stagioni pizza, and Linguini Di Gamberetti…read morePiccanti. The steak was cooked perfectly. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The spaghetti was delicious. The pizza was like 15" round, not 12". The portion size was big so we had to bring home leftovers. Our server Sakib was so good and pleasant. Overall, we had a great dinner experience. The ambience was casual and comfortable. Definitely recommend.

Food was great and staff was wonderful. Had a wonderful evening laughing and enjoying the foodread more

Reasonably priced fresh housemade pasta is what you'll find at Padella, a Michelin Bib Gourmand…read morerestaurant. Made advanced reservations at the Shoreditch location online and were seated immediately. Started off with a couple of their martinis. They were a little on the small side but only cost £8, so can't really complain. The pappardelle with beef ragu (£15) had nice thick, supple noodles, lightly coated in the sauce. The tagliarini with Dorset crab, chili & lemon (£16.50) was similarly restrained, light on the crab, with a lemony undertone. I had seen complaints about serving sizes, but found both to be decently portioned. We finished with their tiramisu (£7), which is heavier on the mascarpone cream, with just a touch of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, making it a very light dish. Unfortunately, we did not make it in time for the £2 Negronis from Mon-Fri 5pm-6:30pm. If you're deciding between going to the original location in Borough Market or Shoreditch, I recommend Shoreditch. You can make advance reservations (as opposed to Borough Market's daily reservations requiring you to either scan their QR code on site or download their app, with reservations opening at 11 am every day). Plus, the Shoreditch restaurant is much larger and the tables aren't crammed together. Will definitely be back on my next trip to London!

coming here for a late lunch granted me a very pleasant experience. amazingly priced for pasta, we…read moreordered the crab taglarini (£16.5) and nduja fettuccine (£13.5), which both tasted so fresh and light, yet rich. service was quick and ambiance was casual and upscale, which is my favorite. the tiramisu we ordered for dessert was not my favorite. a tad bit too sweet for me, not enough espresso flavor and the cream was too thick and greasy feeling in my mouth. however, that was my only gripe. aside from this, i enjoyed padella and recommend to anyone who's in shoreditch area!