Food
Padella has become something of a London institution built entirely around handmade pasta at accessible prices, and with over 12,000 reviews — by far the highest review count in this list — it's clearly earned its reputation as a queue worth joining. Dishes like marinated peppers with green peas and burrata come up as reliable starters, while the pasta itself, including tagliarini with crab, is the main event. At 4.7 stars and mid-range pricing with no booking taken, it's ideal for a fast, satisfying lunch or dinner rather than a leisurely sit-down, suiting solo diners, couples, and groups equally well. Expect a wait, especially at peak times.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
⏱️ Typical visit
1h
🕰️ Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
What people say
"Padella – London (near Borough Market) A pasta queue worth joining Marinated peppers with green pea – sweet, melts in the mouth. Burrata with salt, pepper, olive oil – fresh milky flavour. Sourdough with olive oil – not hot enough, but the middle is soft.However the bread is not provided freely. Pappardelle beef ragu – fresh pasta, sauce quite salty but tasty; brisket very soft and juicy. The salt builds as you eat. Tiramisu – a solid finish.traditional version Booking recommended otherwise always a long queue Recommended: marinated red peppers"
— IL Melbourne Foodies
