Excellent homemade pasta and service at this no-frills Italian restaurant in the Borough Market. All of the pastas were delicious and there was a nice selection of reasonably priced wines too. The service was friendly and professional. Join the que for a great dining experience! read more

What was the hype all about?! Came in around 830 on a Sunday evening and this place was half full. I had the tagliatelle with Dorset crab and my boyfriend had their pumpkin ravioli. I been trying to play hide and seek with the crab, where are the crabs in my pasta?! They were cut into tiny pieces and the pasta left a weird after taste. The pumpkin pasta was too sweet and the cinnamon in it was too strong. My boyfriend took two bites and left the dish as is. read more

Padella - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I came to Padella on foot which gave me the moment to see the line waiting outside. Since I came during December, the London weather made it seem chilly. Luckily the line moved at a decent clip - I got into the restaurant in 15 minutes. I had the black currant americano and the pappardelle. The black currant was slightly sweet with a slightly bitter aftertaste. The texture complimented the flavor with the bubbliness. The pappardelle was sublime. First the pasta was soft and had the perfect amount of rigidity and non stickiness. It taste went well with the beef which was rich with seasonings that brought out the meats taste. read more

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This is my favourite Italian place in London that recently opened in borough market. You have to come early to line up since they only let 10 people in every 15 minutes. I came around 5:00pm and there was already a line. Luckily I got seated not too long after. My date and I got one burrata to start and four pastas to share. We were stuffed but figured we should try more items on the menu since we probably won't come back and wait in line for 2 hours for a table. The pastas were absolutely delicious. It's simple and full of flavour. Our favourite was the Pici. The texture, aroma and flavour were just excellent. You won't regret coming. Plus, pricing is very reasonable ranging from 4 to 12 pounds a dish. Tagliarini with Dorset crab, lemon and chilli 4/5 Pici with majoram, lemon and golden garlic 5/5 Pappardelle with beef chin ragu 3/5 Tagliarini with olive oil and Parmesan 5/5 read more

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DeliciDelicious Fresh and authentic Italian food. The staff was friendly and the service was fairly quick. They didn't rush us to get out, so that's a huge plus. I would love to have a meal here again. read more

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Wow. Padella served us the best meal of our trip to London! After coming across them online we were excited to try this place when we were in town for vacation. On a Tuesday evening the wait was about an hour for two people (if you're a single person they can sometimes sneak you in quickly in extra counter spots). We started with bread and burrata both of which were excellent. The waiter asked us if we only wanted one burrata or one each - thinking it would be rediculous to get one each we just decided to share. One bite told us why the waiter asked - delicious! Next time we will each be getting our own. For the main course we got the goat cheese raviolis and the gnocchi. Both were SPECTACULAR. I have rarely had pasta this good. My only regret is that we didn't have more people with us so we could have ordered the whole menu. Highly recommend that you check this place out. read more

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Padella is simply wonderful. You'll likely see a line out the door for dinner, but don't be alarmed - it moves quickly. Service is quick, and they have a ton of tables (including seating in the basement, which is way cooler). That said, we never felt rushed throughout our meal. We started out with sourdough bread, Wiltshire burrata, and seaweed salame. The burrata was wonderful, but the salame was the star of the show. In fact, once the guy at the table next to us saw our salame (no innuendo intended), we heard him ask the waiter what it was and also ordered the same thing (despite his girlfriend being a vegetarian). Yeah, it was *that* good. For my main, I went with the papardelle with 8 hour dexter beef shin ragu, which was amazing. My friend went with the fettuccine with artichokes. The plates aren't that big, but they're also not at all pricey either (from £4 to £10.50). So we actually decided to get another order of sourdough bread, and split the gnocchi with sage and nutmeg butter. The gnocchi was also great. They also pile on the shaved parmesan, which is always a plus. We washed it all down with some carafes of wine (on tap), which were actually the most expensive part of the meal, but well worth it. Loved Padella, and would definitely recommend it to everyone who loves pasta! read more

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Fabulous! We luckily happened upon this place 15 minutes before it opened (5 pm) and saw them rolling out the pasta through the window. Even though I was hangry, we put our name on the list. It was worth the 35-minute wait. Not only because the queue quickly grow to a 90-minute wait, but mostly because the fresh pasta was dressed in deliciousness. I had the 8-hour beef ragu and my wife had the slightly spicy seafood sauce. A foody place without pretensions. read more

in*Gnocchi with nutmeg butter, *Ravioli of Neal's Yard Westcombe ricotta & sage butter, *Pappardelle with 8 hour Dexter beef shin ragu, * Buratta with Fiorano 2018 olive oil. Words cannot express how delicious the fresh pasta at @padella_pasta located outside of @boroughmarket is. We always get the ravioli, ragu and burrata because the are a MUST and then, we try something new from the menu. There's at least a 2 hour wait every single day BUT, since we live only about 5 minutes away, so we can queue through their app and wait at home. Oh... how amazing technology is. Oh...how amazing it is living in zone 1 is. London +1 #freshpasta #padellapasta #boroughmarket #london #jeenainlondon #foodporn #foodphotography read more

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Absolutely the best pasta I've ever had. We got the Pici cacio & Pepe and the Fettuccine with Cobble Lane Cured nduja, mascarpone & lemon . Fresh, great service, and in a great part of the city being closed to Borough Market. read more

Good pasta and great prices. Not the most mind blowing meal I've had, but I don't think that's the point of this spot. Would happily come again. read more

You know a place is good when it's packed and by the time they open the que is completely full. We were in the mood for an Italian restaurant close to our hotel and this had really high reviews. The food was delicious. We opened with burrata and bread, and had the 8 hour ragu beef which was amazing. I noticed that many people ordered their own pasta and ordered another one since the portions were a little smaller than usual. My husband and I got starter an entree each and one dessert and were quite satisfied. read more

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The pasta was made fresh and the sauces were very flavorful. We got there early on a Fiday night (15 min before open). The line quickly stacked up deeply behind us. However, when we left there wasn't really a line. Perhaps we got lucky or you simply can dodge the initial rush as you cannot make reservations. The menu is limited in selection, but what they do offer, they do well. While it was a nice place to go (and the bill was easy on the wallet), i think there are more interesting place to go to while in London. read more

I went on a Tuesday afternoom at 1pm right smack in the middle of the lunch crowd. Luckily I was on my own and they were able to accommodate me right away. No question, I went for the pappardelle with beef shin ragu. The pappardelle was perfectly al dente with a nice bounce between my teeth. It was perfectly portioned and I was getting full as I was getting near the end. At 9GBP the most expensive pasta on the menu, it is probably the most delicious and quality "budget" meal in the area. I will definitely visit again next time I am in London. read more

Padella - The famous Pappardelle with beef shin ragu - 9GBP so yum you have to get it! - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Best pasta I have had and totally worth the wait, plates are decent sized so you go hone leaving full but not stuffed-and we had 5 plates-gnocchi, spinach ricotta ravioli, tagliarini with mussels,parpadelle with gorgonzola, pici cacio pepe. We waited on line to sit outside at the open seating tables, reservations seem to book fast and when they max out-they are done for the evening. Wine (cabernet) was terrible and the hostess was lousy, but the food was out of this world amazing! read more

Be prepared to wait in line, but don't let that scare you the food is well worth the wait. The line moves fairly quickly (I've never waited more than 30 minutes) The slightly crammed restaurant has some of the best and most authentic fresh pasta in that you can find in London! Be sure to try a variety of what they have to offer. One of the best ways to eat here is to split multiple dishes with friends. Their menu changes frequently and is worth the revisit. read more

Padella - tagliarini, pretty solid portion size - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

The dishes are simple and simply perfection. Gnocchi with nutmeg butter, pici with golden garlic, marjoram and lemon and pappardelle with chicken liver, marsala and sage... This was a meal from heaven. And the staff were attentive, knowledgeable and so nice! read more

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Really good dining experience. We arrived a bit late but the hostess was cool and gave us a table, we didn't know what to order so we got recommended a dish and it was really amazing, some of the best pasta I've had in my life. Even tho it took about 45 minutes to arrive it was well worth the wait. I'd recommend if you're in the mood for some really amazing hand made pasta at an affordable price. read more

Perfecto! Worth the 30 minutes queue without a doubt. It is definitely a popular restaurant that lives up to its expectation. Although the wait was long, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We were sat in front of the open kitchen and had the pleasure to watch the chefs prepare our dishes. Starters: We had the bruschetta and sourdough. They were amazeballs and my friend nearly licked the plate. The sourdough was soooo spongy (love!). Main: Pappardelle beef shin ragu and Doset crab tagliatelle were delish! Both of them were rich in flavours. The pasta were fresh and perfectly cooked. It is literally pasta at its very best. All in all, it is a small cosy restaurant that does fantastic affordable hand made fresh pasta. Their food were so spectacular that I went twice in a roll last week. Now I cant wait for my third visit. read more

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Grabbed a beer from a nearby vendor since I thought I would be queuing for an hour or so, but was pleasantly surprised to walk up to zero people waiting outside around 3:30pm on a Thursday. Sat right in the heart of the action at the bar that is perfectly situated in the assembly line of the kitchen. Even though there was a lot of hustle and bustle around me, I felt like I had the whole place to myself in some strange way. Seeing as it's as fast-casual as you can be for Italian but still dons the affluence of a white tablecloth Italian restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised at the prices (very fair, even before factoring in the quality of the ingredients and presentation). I started with the burrata and bread and a glass of wine and both were a beautiful start to the meal. I wanted to inhale every last crumb of the bread basket, but tried to maintain some kind of decorum since I still had my entree on the horizon. If there's not a line and you're not terribly hungry, I'd recommend popping in for just that little amuse bouche. I had a hard time deciding between the 4-5 main pasta dishes but push came to shove and I went with their Pici Cacio & Pepe, as that is what brought me to this particular establishment in the first place. While not a hefty dish, it was the ideal amount of pasta given that the sauce is super decadent. I savored each bite and extended the meal into a two hour tour (given that they close from 4-5pm everyday so I wasn't handicapping the seat for another eager diner). I thoroughly enjoy a lot of pepper in my cacio & Pepe dishes, but appreciated the subtly of theirs given that they wanted to showcase the flavor profile of the sauce without having to lean on the flakes for good measure. Service was delightful and if I'm not mistaken, most of the front of house was Italian, making the experience even more authentic feeling. (In using the restroom, I happened upon a downstairs dining area, so the place is bigger than it lets on from the exterior). read more

O-M-G. That line was ridiculous! We waited for about an hour on Friday. It was worth the wait! We ordered 4 pasta dishes to share/taste and everything was amazing. Papparedelle, Pici cacio e pepe, Tagliarini and a crab pasta dish. Everything was so delicious. Its a small restaurant so expect a wait and long long long line. Worth the wait though! read more

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Let me start with the line...OMG this place is crazy with the wait! We literally came here 3 time to have a meal before we got a table. Came at 7:30pm and the waitlist was full till 10pm and they weren't taking anymore. No biggie it was Thursday night, so we decided to come back Saturday for lunch, that was a 2 hour wait so we left. The third time was Monday for lunch, we came 1 hour before they opened and added our name to the waitlist. Too 1.5 hours for us to be seated. The food was worth the wait. We ordered 3 different dishes and shared all of them. Fantastic pasta with great service as well. Great prices too! Highly recommend! read more

Wow wow Wow!!! Somehow we got lucky and did not have a line. It was in between the lunch and dinner changeover. We sat out front on the sidewalk area. Worth every penny. I'd wait all day to eat there again. Please go you wont regret it. read more

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Really great vibe and good house made pasta! I'm only putting 4 stars because some of the dishes were good but not any different than what you could get in other good pasta restaurant. We shared marinated spinach, the special of gnocchi with sage butter, tagliarini with Dorset crab, lemon and chilli, and fettuncini with nduja, mascarpone and parsley. The last 2 were the most oustanding one and a must order!!! We also tried the 2 tarts: chocolate and the other one was nespole and almond tart. Good but Im more an ice cream person than cream with a tart. I would definitely comeback!!! read more

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The queue is quite long for this restaurant, but the wait is very worth it. The service was fast and the ambience was nice. We ordered the bread with olive oil, pappardelle with beef ragu, and the fettuccine with pesto. All were excellent. The food came out fast, which was appreciated after a wait that was over two hours long. For the price, ambience, and food, Padella definitely deserves a five star rating. If I am ever in London again, I will be sure to return! read more

I had this restaurant recommended to me by some friends who had studied abroad in London, and it was by far one of my favorite restaurants I went to on my trip. I don't consider myself much of a pasta person (we love gluten sensitivity), but I was willing to risk my mild gluten issue for some authentic, fresh pasta. I started with the burrata, which was covered in olive oil and seasoning, and it was *so* good. The seasoning and oil accompanied with the bread completed it! For the main course I got the pappardelle with dexter beef shin ragu. The pasta itself was cooked al dente -- not too soft, but not too hard, and the beef was quite tender and flavorful. The only thing I will say is that the wait is a bit unpredictable, so be sure to have some time on your hands before getting a table. I also recommend using the WalkIn app to secure a spot fast. read more

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Ordered pasta with crab , was Blah...... and arugula salad which had nothing but olive oil .....

Don't let the line scare you off. I waited around the corner for about 15 minutes before being seated. Totally worth the mild wait. Fair prices for a quality Italian meal. Great service, and fast! This place knows how to prepare a meal for a the masses without lowering the quality of cuisine. read more

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If you want authentic, freshly made pasta, and want to feel like you've been transported into Italy for a little bit, then look no further. This place serves 6 appetizers, 10 types of pasta (mainly pappardelle and tagliatelle), and 2 desserts, so it's a fairly limited menu. They do have a decent amount of vegetarian options. This is located right by the London Bridge station, and close to Burrough Market, and you'll likely see a long queue outside the place around peak lunch and dinner hours. I came here around 2 pm on a Friday and didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes for a seat at the bar, but right after we were seated, the line grew to about 15-20 people. Be prepared to wait at least 15-30 minutes if you come (or more), and don't come with more than 2-3 people as you may be waiting forever for a table. Most the seating is at the bar, counter along the window, or small tables. Burrata (£5) & Bread (£2) - I didn't care for the burrata too much. It didn't seem to have too much flavor to me, and was creamy in the middle but there was too much of a hardened shell around the cheese. It was good with the olive oil and salt, but at times I felt like I was eating chunks of salt that wasn't well-distributed in the dish. I would stick to just the bread and olive oil next time. Pappardelle with 8-hour beef shin ragu (£8.5) - The noodles are were al dente and delicious, and the meat was tender and had been slow-cooked in the tomato sauce. The size of the pasta dishes are on the smaller side, and they do put a lot of parmesan cheese on top of some of the pastas -- so if you're lactose intolerant or don't like cheese, just beware. The service was a little bit on the slow side - I don't know why there was a 15-20 min wait from when we got the burrata to when we got the pastas, when everyone around us ordered after us and got their food before us. It was a little annoying and I didn't find the waiters particularly friendly. All in all though, a solid pasta joint that is still relatively quick from start to finish (after waiting in line), and worth a visit if you are craving Italian food. Just be prepared to wait in line and know that they don't take reservations! I'd come back here again but not sure if I would wait more than 30-45 min in line. read more

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Perfection in the form of pasta - but if you don't have time to queue, a good alternative is La Tua which is further inside Borough Market. Padella and Trullo are undoubtedly my favourite Italian places in London. Like many many more, they have my blessing - although I don't know if they need anyone's blessing. Tim Sadatan is a success story and the more I have his food, every time I go, I admire him and his food philosophy even more. There is something very sexy and special about fresh pasta and the long queues that form quickly in front of Padella is proof of this. If you have time, it's worth the wait. Not too many ingredients go into each dish, but as many have said before, it's the perfect simplicity of the dishes that's the charm. On my most recent visit, I resisted the temptation to get the Parpadelle with Beef Shin ragu (easily one of the best pastas in London) and go for the vegetarian option of the Tagliarini with Chiarentana Olive Oil and Parmesan which is a rare thing for me as I simply love meat. After the first bite, I said to myself, yes this is one of those dishes that could convert you into being a vegetarian. It was simple but solid and delightful. Just Wow. So yes, it goes without saying that I'm a very big fan of Tim Sadatan. However, the queues although they do move considerably quickly and guests are normally thoughtful and nice enough to have the common sense to not take too long so that other people in the queue can also have the delicious pasta, the wait could take as long as an hour or more. If you are in a rush, especially if you're travelling and you don't have time to queue for Padella, La Tua Pasta which serves fresh raviolis is not a bad alternative to fall back on. In fact, their raviolis are super delicious and is a couple of minutes walk away from Padella. Or, if you must sample Tim Sadatan's dishes and you want certainty with timing, why not make a reservation at Trullo? You can sample the pastas there and also taste other non-pasta goodies. read more

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My first time trying burrata and pici ciao and Ragu. I first only ordered Ragu. Ragu was warm when it came out, don't know if it's supposed to be like that. It was good but wasn't enough so I ordered burrata and pici ciao. Pici ciao hit my taste bud. I liked the noodle and the sauce very much!! Burrata was good too given it being my first try. I will have to try more of these types of food to know the goods and bads. However, two local girls next to me would not stop praising on how good the food was and one even said it's the best Italian they had. Also the waiter was nice to accommodate one person for me when the sign clearly says it's full. So thanks for the good experience! read more

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The place for delicious pasta at a great price! There may be a wait so i would recommend showing up early or booking through the mobile app if you are able. We missed lunch service the day we went so we were there so we took the opportunity to walk around the Burough Market while we waited for their dinner service to start. Our wait was fairly short since we showed up about 15 mins early we got in almost immediately. We were seated at the kitchen bar, some people may not like this but i personally love to watch an good kitchen at work. Throughout our meal we were able to chat with Joe, the head chef, who not only impressed us with the efficiency with witch he lead the kitchen but with his obvious love of what he does. We also got to speak with Louis, who was one of his cooks and also seemed to genuinely love the work. The food was so good and i probably could have stayed their all night trying all of their amazing dishes. read more

Finally! Here I am at Padella Pasta at London Bridge - have wanted to come here for a few weeks! I went for the Pici cacio e pepe, it was.. D-licious! A great peppery tasty in the firm pasta. The portion was small, but so was the price! Just £28 for 2 people including 2 glasses of wine. At first I did pick a dish but the waitress warned me it's very spicy, lucky she did as I'm not too good with spicy food! So I picked her recommended dish of Pici cacio e pepe (and I'm glad I did!). Go check it out - but be prepared to queue. I went at lunch time on Saturday and was seated immediately (lucky I guess!). Overall, 7/10. More reviews on my Instagram: mattzard read more

Padella - Pici cacio e pepe - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Worth the wait! For reference, we arrived at 11:45am as a party of two to get in line. Don't be fooled, the line wraps behind the building so you can't see it from the front. We were seated at ~12:35 after the restaurant opened at noon. The service was so friendly and accommodating, and every dish was perfection. They recommend three pastas between two people, but with the burrata appetizer (which was also not to miss) we would have been very happy with two total pasta dishes to share. Don't miss the bolognese and the salt and pepper pasta that everyone seems to get. They were our faves! The surrounding Borough Market provides a great atmosphere for post or pre-meal perusing and sauntering. read more

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I would argue that this place isn't worth the wait. The gnocchi had a little bit too much nutmeg in it to be very good, and that was the best dish out of the 3. The other two were inedible. We were very disappointed in the food overall. Service was good. read more

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So, you queue for what seems like hours to get a seat at this place, and it all looks very fancy with the chefs working in plain view to prepare your pasta. It had all the ingredients of an expensive modern hipster place and that's basically what you get. The food isn't bad by any means. It's quite good, but it's nothing special and there are a plethora of Italian restaurants who sell better food than this without the queue or the modern twist. By all means give the place a try but there's nothing at this restaurant that would make me want to come back again and again... read more

Overall: 5/5. Pici with marjoram, garlic, and lemon: 5/5 (4.0 flavor, 0.5 texture, 0.5 originality). Pappardelle with beef shin ragu: 4.5/5. Tagliarini with dorset crab: 4.5/5. Burrata with olive oil: 4.5/5 (order bread). Salted caramel ice cream: 4/5. Price: 5/5. Unbelievably reasonable prices for the quality of food. read more

One of my buddies was passing through town from the USA and just happened to mention that he wanted to try Padella. I had not heard of it. Turns out he had underestimated how popular it would be- as it is on the other side of where I stay when in London it was a problem I would re-create twice before I finally got to make it in... They don't take reservations, but you can show up early and be added to the list. The food was amazing- for the cost, and the flavor, and the excellent staff once sat- I have no complaints. In the end, through coordination, we managed to get a table for five of us- and not one person had a complaint. That alone is deserving of high praise. But when you start comparing the people at the table and their taste in food (some who would eat no meat, some who would eat no vegetables, others avoid sugar or alcohol) it is amazing that everyone was so happy. I eat a lot of Italian meals. This place ranks as one of the best I have ever had and I look forward to when I will make it back again. read more

Was trying to find something different than the usual pub food. Was turned away at Flower and Grape two nights in a row. Found Padella and was thrilled. Fresh pasta with great flavors. A rabbit ribbon pasta ravioli and bolognese that was killer. Service was great at the bar downstairs. And the bill was remarkably inexpensive. read more

Delicious food and friendly, professional service. They seem to operate at full capacity all the time! However expect to wait, either by getting there before they open their doors, or after putting your name on the list. read more

Padella - The line to put your name in the waiting list curves around the building. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL