4.7 ·
Discover Padella near Borough Market, where the queue is half the fun. Join locals for handmade pasta like tagliarini with Dorset crab, plus starters such as burrata with peas, at wallet-friendly prices.
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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.
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.
Duration
1h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
We had the BEST time here!! We shared all our plates and other than the tagliarini with Dorset crab, chilli, & lemon needing a little more taste, the affogato was perfect and the Beef fillet carpaccio was HEAVEN. Definitely keeping this on our list when we come back. The service was fast and the waiters were attentive…
Fatima St. Hilaire
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