We started to queue at 4.30pm for an early Sunday dinner. And what a treat it was. We ordered a few starters to share, of which the salami were my favourite. Very fresh, and I just wished the portions were larger (granted, we were sharing amongst the four of us). Unfortunately, they didn't have the crab pasta which I wanted, so I had an alternative with brown prawns in it. It was a bit zesty for my taste, but still fresh and flavourful. All the other pasta dishes were phenomenal, and my favourite was the pici (spelling?) which my friend had. Service was really good and prompt, despite it being very busy. The staff made time to check up on us and chat with us as well, whilst we watched the World Cup on our screen. We were seated downstairs, where the space was decent. Casual and down to earth, and I loved the open kitchen and being able to see pasta being made. read more

I've been here twice and the pasta was amazing both times. First visit - I went for dinner and arrived around 6:30pm on a Friday and waited 45 minutes in line. When I got to the front I gave the hostess my name and number and she said she would text me when my table was ready. My husband and I walked around the market while we waited and grabbed drinks. It was about 45 minutes and the perfect amount of time to explore before getting our text. Second visit - I went for lunch on a Saturday and arrived around 12:30. I waited in line for 50 minutes and this time was let right in when I got to the front! Both visits my husband and I split 3 different pastas. They switch up the menu but you really can't go wrong with anything. The pastas are homemade and cooked perfectly al dente. The gnocchi was the winner both times!! read more

My expectations were quite high and they weren't met, but I haven't lost hope yet--I'll be going back soon. I started with the burrata, which was beautiful and served with an incredible olive oil. It was missing some acidity for me. I wish they had sundried tomatoes or the like. My waiter suggested sourdough bread, and I agreed so he brought out a basket of the butt end of a loaf. It was so hard that I could hardly chew it, but I wasn't charged for it so I really can't complain too much. The softer bites I got were flavorful and I wish I had gotten a better cut of the bread. I ordered the fettuccine with n'duja and the n'duja flavor unfortunately drowned out almost everything else. The occasional bite with lemon hints was lovely, but rare. I know I sound hypercritical, but I was left still enjoying the restaurant and looking forward to a better meal during my next visit. Worth a try for sure, and very affordable at under £15! read more

My boyfriend and I were walking around London when we saw a huge line for Padella. This piqued our curiosity, so we decided to check it out for lunch the following day. We went for a late lunch, not too long before they closed and the place was still packed. Despite being the only ones in line, we still had a bit of a wait and were nearly turned away. However, we lucked out and were able to snag a spot at the bar. We ordered the beef shin ragù, as we read many rave reviews about it, and we also selected the fettuccine with tomatoes, garlic & basil. Both were absolutely wonderful and on par with the pasta we had all throughout Italy in the past. The best part was that it was pretty inexpensive for a meal in London. Don't let the line at Padella intimidate you. It is well worth the wait! read more

Get here early to make the cut to put your name in for a table if you are group in more than two people. We got there at 6:15pm, put your name on the list, and they call you when the table is ready. Give you a chance to walk around the neighborhood and gain more of an appetite to prepare you for their delicious pastas. We were seated close to 8pm for a table for three. The server was friendly and encouraged us to order many dishes to try. "I've ordered six dishes with just me and my friend," he says. We ordered 5 pastas between 3 people along with an appetizer and devoured everything. Food: -Burrata: fresh, delicious lightly salted burrata with a light drizzle of olive oil. Order some bread and spread the burrata to enjoy. -Pici cacio & pepe: thick, noodles cooked al dente in a simple oil and pepper sauce. So yummy, you can't stop eating it. -Tagliarini with garlic, chilli, anchovy, capers, tomato & pangrattato: mild spice level, great bite and the flavor combo ate delicious reminded me of a Szechuan style Nicole. It was quite tasty. -Pappardelle with 8 hour Dexter beef shin ragu: the ragu melts in your mouth and the pappardelle is cooked perfectly, lightly sauced , and with topped with salty parmesan. -Duck mezzaluna with sage butter: heavenly duck "dumpling/ravioli" little pockets in a buttery sauce with fried sage. -Tagliarini with Clams, chilli & lemon: one of the best class pastas I have ever had, so delicate in flavor the star really is the pasta and the flavor adds the perfect harmony to the dish. read more

The food was really good. Deserts are lacking in taste. Get a few dishes to try out different things as the portions are smaller-ish! read more

Padella - Straci pasta with onions and Gorgonzola cheese - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Best (handmade) pasta I've ever had - Worth the long wait! Few things first - Be ready to wait in line, it might take 40-60 min just to add your name to the queue. The place accepts credit cards (was important to me as a tourist in the city) Once you are in, the service might take a while - The place is packed! All the pasta is handmade and when you get it... it's divine. The consistency, the texture, the taste - Everything is just perfect. My wife and I had the two ragu options and we were blown away by both. We ended up asking for another Pappardelle with 8 hour Dexter beef shin ragu because it was that delicious. The meat was so tender, so perfect. Just writing this, makes me want to go back and have another one. The place is not cheap and the plates are not super big but I believe it worth it. P.S Try their lemon tart. It's the perfect end of that meal. P.P.S We spoke to the owner and it seems you can actually mix the different kinds of pasta with their additions. Worth a try! read more

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A scrumptious plate of pasta in Borough Market... I wouldn't say Padella is 'fast' food but for an easy and quick-er plate of really good pasta this place is perfect. With the exception of a handful of cafe tables outside, inside there is only counter space. It makes the most of the small space but also keeps the diners moving along. There is normally a queue but don't let that put you off as the turnover is fairly quick and the staff eager to accommodate diners. The small but tasty menu serves upmarket quality and authentic Italian pasta dishes at bargain prices. I had the Carbonara and it was exceptional. That along with a hearty glass of Nero d'Avola and some antipasto, I was neither rushed or pressured to leave, and left fully satisfied and happy in just over half an hour. Great for the work day lunches or a quick break from shopping at the market. Just all around a fabulous little place. read more

Padella - Padella's delicious Carbonara - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

This place changed everything about pasta for me! The pasta was delicious and the atmosphere was great too! In order not to wait in queue for so long, you can register online beforehand. Overall experience was 10/10 read more

Don't let the weird queue rules (no reservations, small space, get in line for first-come first-serve seating and if there's no seating you get in line to add your name to come back at a certain time to be seated) or the intensity of Borough Market's tourism shy you away from a visit. If you're in London and you want pasta, this is it. We got there early, put in our reservation, and explored around the corner for some wine while we waited. I don't know what else to tell you here that every other review doesn't detail. If you're not getting one of everything, you're probably doing it wrong. Try at least a handful of appetizers, and don't skip out on dessert. Be friendly, because it's a cozy spot and so it'll only be as amicable as you are. When you're all through, put your name back in the queue. Do what I do and get one of everything; try some appetizers, and definitely don't skip out on dessert this time. And just to be sure, put your name back in the queue. read more

Not sure where to start. Everything was perfect! Watching the kitchen cook in front of me was amazing. I really can't say enough. It truly lived up to the hype and was worth the wait! I am so glad I got in!! read more

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Delicious. So I exited the Tate at closing time, 6, then Yelped for best nearby restaurants. This sounded so appealing. I walked over and thought as a single I'd try my luck getting in the queue from the QR code. Honestly, it took me about 5 minutes to figure this out, and at first it said 80 minutes. Well, there is such a lively street scene, I figured I'd grab a beer. Within about 2 minutes my phone pinged--my seat was ready. Yes, it was right by the door at the counter, but heck, I'm solo. I ordered the pappardelle with aged meat Ragu (a lot like shredded short rib). Yum. I think I was in and out in about 30 minutes. This is quick, delicious dining. The price is just right. I'll be trying the sister Padella across the Thames in the next few days. Apparently you can make a reservation there. read more

Both times I tried to come here, they said the restaurant was full and that there were no available tables so I was really glad that on the third try I was able to finally get a table - you have to come pretty early and wait in line (at least 440pm for the 5pm dinner). All of the food here is extremely good, quick and cheap. We were shocked by the prices, after having eaten out at a lot of other places in Europe. For antipasti, we ordered the Crostini, the Burrata and the sourdough bread with the oil (which is a must with the burrata because you don't get any bread with the burrata). The crostini was something else - the ricotta cheese was extremely flavorful and rich and the tomatoes added a nice touch. The bread wasn't too hard as well. The burrata and bread were also extremely good, although it doesn't have the same strong taste as the Crostini. Definitely make sure to mix some oil on each bite of bread you take. For the main course, I ordered the Pici dish and really enjoyed it. The sauce is a bit salty but has great texture and is just the right amount of creamy. The pasta is also very well cooked and has a soft texture and goes great with the sauce. I also ordered the Pear Spritz drink which was extremely refreshing. It has a little bitterness to it, but it is well carbonated and sweet. The slice of grapefruit at the end is also a nice touch. For dessert, we split the chocolate sorbet and it was heavenly. It is like rich dark chocolate ice cream that is not as bitter as you would expect. It was honestly too much food at that point, but still well worth it. Considering the price, this is easily one of the best pasta places I've been to. read more

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Long waits to be expected but for good reason! Delicious fresh pasta plates. Be sure to ask about daily specials too. My favorites today were cici cacio e pepe and the parpardelle special. read more

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Great service, our server replaced my main dish after she noticed I wasn't eating much of it. delicious food for a good price, highly recommend read more

I went here 4 times in the 8 days I was in London. We went here for the first time right after we landed at Gatwick. Our place was a 10 minute walk from here and since they didn't take reservations, I figured it might be easier to get in than other places I had wanted to try. There was a line of about 10 people when we got there but we were kind of jet lagged so we just stood in the line like zombies and didn't mind, and also, the line moved pretty quickly. We got three different kind of pastas. I got the short rib tagliatelle and the caccio e pepe. The salt and pepper bucatini was one of the best dishes I ever ate. Hands down. I was trying to figure out how many more times I could come back and order it. Such a great way to start our vacation in London. The staff was great and the space was small and cozy but not cramped. Half of the seating is around the actual kitchen making the pastas to order, which was where we sat every time we went there. They had two beers on tap and they had a great burrata that came with olive oil which was delicious. We also ordered their sourdough bread which really tasted great with the burrata. The food that they make is just amazing. I can't believe that we don't have any restaurants comparable in the US. Every single dish I had was delicious and I never ate one thing that was just meh. I gained about 10 pounds on my vacation and most of that was due to Padella. read more

Like Pasta? This is the place when in London. Fair disclosure: I am married to an Italian, who's grandmother (RIP) and mother are exceptional cooks. That said we really liked Padella. Most of the posts here are true: Jam packed, long wait lines, and spectacular views await. Views better than the "London Eye". And the food? Very, very good. Fresh and tasty. read more

Really good Italian food with a courteous waiting staff. The line can be long, but you can queue in online and walk around a bit.

We spent some time at Boroughs Market earlier in the week and were so impressed we went back on Sunday...except it's closed on Sunday! We were hungry and there was this restaurant next door, with a line. So we waited the 20 minutes to get in. So worth it! Some of the best pastas I have every eaten, better than most in Italy. But the star of the show is THE BEST BURRUTTA EVER! It has been a year, I still crave it. read more

The best gnocchi I have ever tried so far, as for their pasta, specifically the one with the tomato sauce, needs improvment. The sauce have a bitter aftertaste and the pasta texture and taste is closer to high quality ramen noodle. To be fair I have to go and try it again read more

Lovely food, great service. Reasonably priced although the portions are not that large. Highlights were the sourdough and fancy beans on toast. Attractive staff and half decent wine. I arrived 20mins before it opened, there was still a queue but was seated 15mins after it opens. I would return but only if the queue wasn't long. read more

Outstanding pasta from an unassuming location outside the Borough market. They offer very functional and attentive service, nothing over the top. We came here during lunch which can get quite busy so I would say not to expect a long dining experience with a drawn out dinner conversation but you can expect amazing pasta dishes. read more

Excellent fresh pasta right at the entrance of Borough Market. I arrived around 1pm on a Tuesday and was able to get a bar seat in 20 mins or so. Menu is relatively inexpensive (for London) with pastas ranging in price from £6-10. They have a few appetizers and a couple of dessert options on the menu but the pastas are the stars of the menu. Must go back! read more

Padella - Papardelle with a side of olives - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Simply delicious. A must try in London. Well-worth the wait! Fresh pasta and the freshest tomato sauce! So good! read more

Padella - Best gnocchi I've had in a long time. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

The line is daily and constant. Got here at 11, was #3 in position. Line slowly filled up behind me. Closer to noon, a girl came out w tablet and took our names. Sat at the counter and got to watch the chefs work. Despite only having a small work area, it was a symphony how they create and work around one another. I had green olives and papperdelle with beef Ravi. Dish was v rich and filling. There's also downstairs seating but try to sit at counter if you can. Service was attentive and they automatically add 12.5% to bill. Enjoyable experience. read more

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Worth the wait! Amazing pasta and great service. We tried Ragu pasta the best. They offer very functional and attentive service.

I used the Walkin app and was able to put myself in the queue easily. I waited maybe 10 minutes (I was one person and it was right after opening) and they sat me in the basement next to the counter. It was cool seeing the prep! It was lunch time and they were pretty busy but there were definitely open seats. All the servers were super friendly, accommodating and helpful. I got the 8-hour Beef Shin Ragu which was heaven! The pappardelle was the best I have ever had! It was so thin and really melted in my mouth. The beef shin was super tender to match the pasta. I ended up eating it slowly to savor it. There was a rabbit ragu also on the menu that I was intrigued by but I went with the classic. After I finished the pappardelle, I got the gnocchi since the price point was low and I wanted to continue my eating experience. It was good but not the best gnocchi I've ever had. I regret not trying a long pasta (like the cacio e pepe or the taglierini with pesto) but I am one person and the gnocchi seemed less intimidating. The ravioli also sounded really good to me. The price point was crazy (cheap even by american standards)! This was my favorite meal of my London trip and I would 100% come back next time I'm in London. Overall it was a fantastic dinning experience. read more

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AMAZING handmade pasta!! When in London you have to visit to experience it first hand. My opinion and review could not do it enough justice. Don't mind the wait I promise you will not be disappointed!! read more

Padella - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Food was really good. Pasta was fresh and nicely sauced. To get in, we arrived around 4:45 pm and waited outside. A restaurant service person came out w the QR code and everyone whipped out their phones. After putting ourselves in the queue, we wandered around Borough Market but by then almost all the stalls are closed or wrapping up. We had already walked around Borough and booked the Shard before Padella. read more

Food was excellent! I had the burrata, pici cacio & pepe & gnocchi with nutmeg butter. The service was below what I expected, because we only saw the server when he delivered the food but did not check back. It took us 2 tries before getting in. The first night, there was a 2 hour wait, so we didn't. The second night we got there 20 minutes before the door open and there was already a line forming. So, my recommendation is go early. read more

Do it the Italian way: get your starter, get your pasta, pick your dessert. The food is incredible and the dining is impeccable. I recommend either arriving early or later in the evening to avoid the queue, but if you do get caught up in it, definitely worth the wait. I went for Valentine's Day super stoned-- it really accommodates any ambience/ mood you're in! read more

Found this place on Yelp and was so glad that we did. It had a 1.5 hour wait so we put our name down and went to explore the Shard. So glad that we decided to wait because this was my absolutely favorite meal on our trip. They have a caci o pepe which was phenomenal. Everything else we tried was great too. Prices were extremely reasonable too. This place is a gem and is definitely worth coming to (and dealing with the long wait time). read more

Never disappointed. Their new queuing system solved their only problem of the wait. Highly recommend - crab pasta dish was a stand out.

You've seen the queues, you've heard the hype. Is it worth it? Almost. The queue began 30 minutes before opening on Saturday morning. By the time they opened, there were 60plus in the queue! Once inside, we sat in the basement which is not dark and dingy as you might imagine, but a light, bright space with a high ceiling, minimalistic styling and very cool vibe. The menu is short and to the point. We were also told about their specials. We ordered burrata, their beef carpaccio special, bread and then 5 pasta dishes. The bread and burrata was excellent, as was the carpaccio but I don't know why it came swimming in oil! The pastas took quite a while to come but in the end, they came together, which was unexpected! The crab was a little underwhelming for the price, but the pasta itself was excellent. Just needed alittle depth from the crab. The spinach ravioli was the best! Really flavourful, delicious but slightly smaller than the other dishes for some reason. The meat pappardelle was lovely, slow cooked meat and lots of flavour. The smoked eel was an interesting one for me. I don't like smoked fish and thought this would not be the dish for me. Also, the fish was in cubes rather than flake pieces. The flavour was excellent, real depth, slightly creamy and very interesting. The chicken liver dish was great, the sauce was yummy and, to my absolute delight, the liver is cooked pink, in other words, as it should be! The presentation is rustic, there's parmesan everywhere!! And you'll need to save some bread to mop up the pasta sauces! Overall, I liked it. Theres a couple of tweaks needed and of course, it's not like pasta in Italy but it's an interesting place with a great vibe, good service and apart from the crab, good pasta. I wouldn't queue, but I would wake up early to be in the first wave seated. read more

Amazing pasta place original italian. Very few seats and you have to wait on a line (no reservations) but it is totally worth it! Small menu, pasta made at the moment, I suggest yo try different kinds. read more

This place is ridiculously good. We got there about 15 minutes before they opened and there were already a line, it's easy to say we weren't the only ones who wanted to come here for lunch. We grabbed two seats at the counter which was awesome because we got a first hand view at the preparation. These guys know their stuff and are a well oiled machine in the kitchen, really cool to watch. My dining partner got the pappardelle with ragu which was wonderful. I got a pasta that I was warned was spicy (I think the one with Nduja) and it definitely was, it was intense but very good. I would totally go to this place if you are in the area, we loved it. read more

Great service and value for London! I'd recommend the Ox Tail Ragú pasta, the burrata, and the Sourdough bread.

This restaurant was right around the corner of Borough Market and located across London Bridge metro station. My husband and I ate here 2 days in a row because we couldn't get past how light and content this meal made us feel. We had to wait in line for about 25 minutes both times. You move up the line faster if your party is smaller with 2 or less people. Though the restaurant is BUSY at all times there was no rush in handling customers. They have a main level seating and basement level as well. We enjoyed being seated on the bar as we enjoyed watching the cools making the pasta. They have a system and it was therapeutic to sit and enjoy them making these meals. My husband got the pappardelle with sausage (it was a special) and I went with the Fettuccine with Cobble Lane Cured nduja, mascarpone & lemon. Both were AMAZING! On our second visit the following day, we ordered gnocchi, Fettuccine with Cobble Lane Cured nduja, mascarpone & lemon and pappardelle with beef. Didn't regret anything. It was amazing and delicious. My personal favorite is the pappardelle with sausage! We paired our meals with wine and beer both times. Can't speak for the beer but my wine was good nothing extra ordinary. THIS PLACE IS A MUST VISIT!!!! read more

Definitely worth the wait. Waiter was friendly and gave great suggestions which led to me a starter of toasted bread with something from the kale family on top, a great surprise. The actual pasta was delicious and I got to watch them prepare it. Highly recommend read more