Reviews of La Pastaia. (Supermarket) in London (London).

La Pastaia

526 Reviews

172 Comments

Supermarket

Italian restaurant

63 Old Compton St, London W1D 6QT

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Information of La Pastaia, Supermarket in London (London)

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T. H.

Very busy West End Italian, we were short on time before a show and they were able to accommodate. Bruschetta was nothing to write home about but the House special pasta was superb. Would return.

S. K.

Food good and staff friendly

F. M.

Good italian food in london

C. D.

Great value and lovely people

F. R. B.

Great service thank you

M. C.

Staff a nice and pleasent.

R. A.

Most Excellent Food and Restaurant

k. a.

Food and service is good

J. W.

Beautiful little Italian restaurant

A. G.

You like big portion of industrials pasta ? Don't go there. If You are looking for simple homemade pasta, with The right And The perfect taste : don't hesitate ! They are like In italia.

T. L.

Really nice

p. m.

Definitely recommend, simple menu, lovely service, great price & fantastic front seat for watching all the activities in Old Compton Street

A. P.

normal

C. B.

Lovely trattoria, run with passion and dedication. The pasta is perfect in terms of cooking, quality and seasoning. The location is amazing The cost is very honest Professional service Recommendation for informal dinners. Super!

R. c.

The food is quality and really good! The place is cute. But, you could see the bar with the dirty glasses and even the dirty dishes were visible and I was sitting near it and it faced an uncared for place. The girl was nice, but she was too into us. I went for a transcore evening with a friend who hasn't seen each other in a long time and the waitress always comes by to ask questions about the food etc... She was good, but excessive

G. D.

We stopped curious as Sara was making tagliatelle. It didn't take me long to realize we had to stop. The place is small, but welcoming, it feels like home. There are two very nice waiters. Having seen Sara make pasta, we thought we'd just have first courses and we weren't wrong! It was all very good. I recommend it! If you are passing through, stop because it's worth it!

J. Y.

A charming Italian bistro in central London. A homely atmosphere, sometimes even too tightly planted. The staff is friendly and familiar without forgetting professional pride in a good sense. I warmly recommend.

S. R.

The pasta is good (bucatini with cheese and pepper al dente but a little dry, and the tagliatelle with meat sauce a little overcooked but good). The desserts were truly fantastic: warm gnocchi and fruits filled with Nutella, and warm cake with hot chocolate and sublime vanilla ice cream. Slightly expensive.

M. D.

(Translated) Homemade pasta! The rest is to be desired: not really welcome, the manager is continually on his laptop watching videos without even worrying about his customers ... So we eat the dish and left in stride ... The manager is neither attentive to her clients nor enthusiastic about her work. The portions are lean but good all served for £ 10.5 (pasta with salmon) ... It's a bit expensive ... (Original) Pâtes faites maison ! Le reste est à désirer : pas vraiment d'accueil, la gérante est continuellement sur son portable à regarder des vidéos sans même se soucier de ses clients... Nous avons donc manger le plat et sommes parti dans la foulée... La gérante n'est ni à l'écoute de ses clients, ni enthousiasmée par son travail. Les portions sont maigres mais bonnes le tout servi pour 10,5 £ (pâtes au saumon)... Ça fait un peu cher...

Y. I.

Very tasty food, service is nothing

A. N.

(Translated) I found a wonderful shop for the first time in a long time. The handmade pasta is excellent, and it is worth going to eat only the pasta. When I visited, most of the shop was Italian, so I think the taste is real. I'm worried that the shop will not collapse because it is a SOHO that changes quickly. (Original) ひさしぶりにすばらしいお店見つけました。手打ちのパスタ絶品です、パスタだけ食べに行く価値もあります。お邪魔したときは店内ほとんどイタリア人でしたので味は本物だと思います。お店の移り変わりが速いＳＯＨＯなのでつぶれないか心配です。

M. B.

Excellent pasta, fresh and thin that melts in your mouth. Tuscan specialties such as pappardelle with wild boar but also Mantuan specialties such as pumpkin ravioli. Excellent value for money in the heart of Soho.

B. B.

We booked for 3 people on a Saturday evening and could not fault the food ,delicious. Prices were reasonable and good location in the city centre . Will 100% return

R. L.

(Translated) Nice and simple Italian restaurant serving fresh pasta freshly cooked and good quality product. Prices according to quality, do not be fooled by other reviews, it's not a fast food place and attention is great. (Original) Bonito y sencillo restaurante italiano en el que sirven pasta fresca recién hecha y producto de buena calidad. Precios acordes a la calidad, no os dejéis engañar por otras opiniones, no es un lugar de fast food y la atención es estupenda.

M. M.

(Translated) Really excellent Italian cuisine both first and second! (Original) Cucina veramente italiana ottima sia primi che secondi!

F. A.

(Translated) Great food, impeccable service I will definitely be back (Original) Cibo ottimo, servizio impeccabile ci ritornerò sicuramente

M. B.

(Translated) Found by chance this place in the streets of soho. Good food but a little long wait (for this I give 4 stars and not 5) but at the same time great service from the waiter who was able to advise me !!! (Original) Trovato per caso questo locale tra le vie di soho. Cibo buono ma attesa un pochino lunga ( per questo dò 4 stelle e non 5) ma allo stesso tempo ottimo servizio da parte del cameriere che mi ha saputo consigliare!!!

A. C.

(Translated) First courses of a good standard. Appetizers not really Italian style. Waiter very helpful and native Italian speaker (Original) Primi piatti di un buon livello. Antipasti non propriamente all'italiana. Cameriere molto disponibile e di madrelingua italiana

M. A. E. B.

(Translated) Good homemade Italian food. Pasta very good, especially lasagna. Affordable price and located in the Soho neighborhood. (Original) Buena comida italiana casera. Las pasta muy buena, sobretodo la lasagna. Precio asequible y situado en el barrio del Soho.

F. B.

(Translated) I discovered this restaurant by chance and I was really happy ... there are no more restaurants at such prices. Where you can see the pasta in the window .. (Original) Ho scoperto questo ristorante per caso e sono stata proprio felice ...non ci sono più ristoranti così a dei prezzi così..dove puoi veder fare la pasta in vetrina ..

J. R.

(Translated) Amazing food, well home made and tasty. The service is also excellent, the two waiters who attended us were very friendly. 100% recommendable. (Original) La comida increíble, bien casera y sabrosa. La atención también es excelente, los dos mozos que nos atendieron fueron muy amables. 100% recomendable.

M. M.

(Translated) Beautiful place, very intimate, with typical Italian dishes Bolognese pasta, the top is delicious (Original) Bellissimo locale, molto intimo, con piatti tipici italiani pasta alla bolognese buonissima il top😁

G. C.

(Translated) Simple location and refined tastes ... for those who should go to London and would like to eat ITALIANO, boys and the right place .. super highly recommended .. (Original) Location semplice e dai gusti raffinati...per chi dovesse andare a londra e' vorrebbe mangiare ITALIANO, ragazzi e'il posto giusto..super consigliatissimo..

N. N.

Delicious food! The pasta was really good, and the chocolate cake was so good that I didnt remember to take a picture!! I would give more stars if I could 👌

L. B.

(Translated) I go there most days for lunch because I work nearby, a place that has a nice choice of dishes and high quality (Original) Ci vado quasi tutti i giorni per pranzo perché lavoro li vicino, un posto che ha una bella scelta di piatti e di alta qualità

A. R.

(Translated) Great place. Italian style service! You eat pasta with meat sauce and you feel in Italy. (Original) Ottimo posto. Servizio Italian style! Mangi la pasta col ragù e ti senti in Italia.

I. F.

(Translated) Good the 3 pastas we have taken, super tiramisu. Great place to eat Italian in London (Original) Buone le 3 paste che abbiamo preso, super il tiramisù. Ottimo posto per poter mangiare italiano a londra

A. a. f.

(Translated) Very good in terms of quality and price. The attention of the waitress and waiters unbeatable. True Italian food in London (Original) Muy bueno en cuanto calidad y precio. La atención de la camarera y camareros inmejorable. Verdadera comida italiana en Londres

F. P.

(Translated) It is expensive for the simplicity of Italian dishes that it has and the pasta was not served last, caked. (Original) Es Caro para la simpleza de platos italianos qué tiene y la pasta no la sirvieron pasada,apelmazada.

C. G.

(Translated) If you want to eat pasta cooked in London without spending a fortune, this is the right place. (Original) Se si vuole mangiare della pasta cucinata dignitosamente a Londra senza spendere un capitale questo è il posto giusto.

T. D.

(Translated) Very very good place with freshly made dishes, I recommend it (Original) Très très bon endroit avec des plats fraîchement fait, je le conseille

p. g.

(Translated) The pasta carbonara is second to none, I have not tried anything better and the waiter is very magnificent. (Original) La pasta carbonara es insuperable,no he probado nada mejor y el camarero majisimo magnífico todo

J. C. R. R.

(Translated) The food very good and the service very attentive and friendly. Very nice. (Original) La comida muy buena y el servicio muy atento y amable. Muy agradable.

V. S.

(Translated) Very simple but nice place to eat normal food nothing special (Original) Lugar muy sencillo pero agradable para comer la comida normal nada en especial

M. p.

A really nice place where you can find the real Italian food. The location is clean and well located, the atmosphere is amazing. The staff as well is helpful and kind, especially the guy called Giuseppe. Tonight I spent my dinner at La Pastaia, the restaurant wasn't busy for the weather condition, I think, and me and my friend from Rome, we were eating our food meanwhile we were talking with the staff, like if you are at home. 100% recommended. Pasta with salmon and Antipasto Italiano are the best. See you soon

g. s.

(Translated) All good and reasonable prices, very kind staff (Original) Tutto buono e prezzi modici, personale gentilissimo

H. D.

(Translated) Top and quality service, too bad the dishes are not very generous (Original) Service au top et de qualité, dommage les plats sont peu copieux

T. C.

(Translated) Fast service, fresh and good pasta. Ditto for desserts. (Original) Service rapide, pâtes fraîches et bonnes. Idem pour les desserts.

A. P.

(Translated) Very rich spaghetti and at a good price. (Original) Muy ricos spaghettis y a buen precio.

R. L.

(Translated) When I eat them I feel in Italy. (Original) Quando mangio li mi sento in Italia.

S. N.

(Translated) Very good food we feasted (Original) Cuisine très bonne on s'est régalée

M. G.

(Translated) Cozy, small, fresh pasta made by them (Original) Acogedor, pequeño, pasta fresca elaborada por ellos

G. P.

(Translated) Exceptionally! Fair price and very attentive (Original) Excepcionalmente! Preço justo e muito atenciosos

L. M.

(Translated) Kindness and courtesy, good quality products. (Original) Gentilezza e cortesia, prodotti di buona qualità.

R. R.

(Translated) Kill the longing for a good Italian pasta .... (Original) Matar a saudade de uma boa massa italiana ....

S. T. T.

Beautiful Italian pasta . Nice place to chill & enjoy good food.will be going back soon

t.

(Translated) The only positive note was the waiter Vittorio. (Original) Unica nota positiva il cameriere Vittorio.

L. L.

(Translated) You eat well (Original) Si mangia bene

R. R.

(Translated) optimal!! (Original) ottimo!!

M. E.

(Translated) The best we ate in London (Original) Lo mejor que comimos en Londres

O. O.

(Translated) Good guys to try (Original) Bravi ragazzi da provare

K. P.

k. k.

O. G.

E. G.

J. L.

A. A.

Fantastic fresh pasta and delicious desserts. Friendly staff.

B. S.

A. U.

f. p.

a. b.

M. K.

B. S.

G. D.

E. L.

C. B.

G. M.

B. A.

Drinks were fine but service was poor. Incredibly rude waitress who brought the bill over without us even asking for it and was generally unpleasant

A. M.

v. m.

L. B.

Good honest food but pricey. Very small portions. They make proper Italian food but just like in Italy, pasta is more like a starter than a main course. I ordered some ravioli and was still hungry when I left.

L.

Delicious and very good! You have to eat the Tiramisu!!!

L. T.

Very nice authentic Italian food, cosy atmosphere, non-pretentious and fairly priced. The waitress was very nice and attended us excellently. Very impressed as she was alone vs. ~15 customers. The food took a little bit to be ready, I wonder if they are short staffed also in the kitchen, but totally worth the wait.

M. S.

Went there last Saturday with my boyfriend. We had no booking and they were kind enough to find us a table within 10 min despite of the place being quite full and the fact that Giuseppe was working alone. Food was amazing (real taste of Italy, I lived there for 1 year and it felt like I was there again) and service was fantastic. Will definitely be returning. Tks for a great evening!

f. b.

Very friendly staff, every one very kindly, all meals very delicious ,definily come back

S. G.

I have eaten carbonara and amatriciana and I *really enjoyed* them. The service was very fast and excellent. The restaurant itself is a little jewel...I went alone but I think it is an amazing place for a romantic dinner too! The price/quality is incredibly high also considering the restaurant is in Soho. I'd definitely recommend this lovely restaurant!

E.

Amazing pasta. All the main dishes were really fantastic, we debated for hours about which one was our favourite. Really nice atmosphere, chilled and relaxed but still upmarket. Service was good but wasn't as flawless as the food unfortunately.

T. P.

Real Italian pasta. Not busy for a Friday evening. We were happy to find a table here. Staff was very eager but helpful and friendly enough. Desserts were delicious, maybe the best of the menu.

S. R.

The place was cosy and clean and the food was great! The only problem we had was with the service. Although the staff were friendly and welcoming, they were forgetful. We asked three members of staff, on three separate occasions, for the coffee with our deserts. Eventually, and as we were about to leave, it arrived. Another customer stormed out because she had been waiting for her coffee for more than an hour and refused to pay for the food she had eaten. There were three people waiting on the diners; they needed to have at least one more person on, and some kind of table-allocation system to make sure that customers' orders were not forgotten.

D. A.

Nothing special honestly. Food was ok but not unforgettable. I had the 13.95 menu which it seemed to me quite a deal for a starter, a main course and a dessert. Portions was quite small, caprese's mozzarella was standard mozzarella and parmigiana wasn't bad, just...small. We ask for bread (how can you serve a parmigiana with no bread...seriously) and they upcharge us for a basket of bread 3 £!! After I ordered a coffe (2£) so in the end plus the service charge we spent over 40£ (we were in two, we both got the 13.95 menu). Now, with 2 glasses of wine we could easily spend 50£...unreasonable for the quality and the quantity of the food we had. Plus the old waiter was very bossy with the young Italian lady which was working there, she was fine and nice and her was the only smile we received. Well done young lady! The place wasn't bad but it lacks a bit of atmosphere.

S. D.

Went for dinner with my friend before the theatre. Was very busy but service was still very good and the food was excellent and tasted very ‘home made’. The pasta with salmon was delicious and so was the tiramisu dessert. Will definitely recommend. Thank you.

D. R.

It was a late night on a Sunday and they were the only place open but it was good - a delicious charcoal grilled steak with a glass of red wine. The staff were very solicitous and friendly . There was a cheesy smell - maybe a need for some ventilation; more a recommendation than criticism.

C.

Lovely and tasty seafood spaghetti £14 The prawns were fresh gorgeous. Really small and cosy. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome

J. C.

Great service, great food, thank you!

A.

Fresh home made pasta, which is absolutely delicious. There is a good vibe, and the place has something that reminds me of a tuscanian trattoria. The owner is an absolute delight as well as the waiter. Good choice and quality of wine as well. I love it, and totally recommend it.

E. A.

Food was very delicious. Amazing atmosphere. Cozy and great spot. Super service and very friendly! Amazing Tiramisu and the prices are very good. Very clean bathrooms. All in all 5 out of 5. Definitely recommend and will go there again :)

P. J. T.

This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend so I went to try it out. Nice cosy restaurant with friendly staff. I had the fresh pasta with salmon and cream sauce and finished off with a main course of veal fillets with lemon sauce which was delicious and then the tiramisu which was absolutely yummy. The restaurant was very busy- but that’s not a bad thing ! Definately coming back again.

M. N.

Food was great, had penne alla Arrabbiata and I loved it. Prices were average. Waiter wasn't into talking, but that's okay. The place is nice but a bit small. Also it's open until late which is good.

S.

Great pasta , great food, great service !!!!! We couldn' t find any better choise. The coffee is real italian, and they do nice aperol sprizer too !! All the staff very polite and attentive. We will come back soon.

B. B.

Reasonably priced to be an Italian place, pizza (and food in general) looked great, I just had a big disappointment with my carbonara since you could only taste the raw egg...and nothing else!

A. M.

Fresh pasta, very cheap prices for soho, real Italian feel. I would definitely, definitely recommend this place! They also serve dinner until quite late, which can be very handy. Enjoy!

N. K.

Small and cosy place. Friendly and talkative staff who made jokes with us. We got delicious food and nice martinis. It is surrounded by big and noisy places, so we were relieved to find it. I had a great time and I recommend it!

L. d. J.

Adorable waiter and very good food! Prices were low for the quality of food and service, would defininetely recommend to friends and will surely eat here again.

D. P.

Had an awesome meal here last night. Excellent food excellent service and just a great place to eat and relax. The team were outstanding and this is a very cosy place to kick back and enjoy. Highly recommended.

B. P.

I love this little gem of a place, I go there every time I go out in soho, great prices, amazing portions, all pasta is made fresh right in front of you as well (during certain times) I always make a rose for the waitress out of paper every time I go, the staff are very friendly and I have never had a bad experience, taken many dates there as well, I can’t get enough of the place, the decor is cute it has a family feel to the place, the lighting is romantic, thank you pastaia for your existence =)

L. A.

Pizza here tastes better than most London places like Franco Manca or Pizza Pilgrim. Staff is nice, place is clean!

n. b.

The tagliatelle con il sugo di cinghiale were amazing, the desert incredible I couldn't stop at the first portion. People super kind and the wine was great. I felt home Thank you guys

K. G.

Stumbled upon this little Italian restaurant and what a find it was! Great food, friendly staff and excellent value for money. Highly recommended.

C. A.

Very good pasta proper homemade and really good customer service friendly people. Highly recommended it if you in the area and craving for a proper italien food 👌😜😜

H. H.

Excellent black ink risotto with cuttlefish! Pasta was nice and al dente. Reckon this is one of the few Italian place that serves the best risotto in town.

j.

Good food and service, small place, simple and cozy.

g. c.

Nice and warm atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious real Italian food. I definitely recommend it.

A. M.

I particularly enjoyed the starter and the dessert. Ok for the rest.

C. L.

Visited the evening this restaurant opened. Tasty authentic Italian food. Passionate owner. Can't wait to visit again soon

J. S.

Really nice Italian restaurant. Food and service was excellent. Nothing to complain about. Even had the cheesy Italian pop ballads.

D. R.

I want to answer to SB who rated one star La Pastaia, as l was present on the moment when the manager was telling off the waiter…. I have been working in hospitality for over 10 years, the waiter was totally unexperied, he had no clue how to work … The restaurant was fully and the lady was basically working by her own and she clearly was exhaused. I ordered orange juice and the waiter took the carton container from the fridge, and wanted to serve it directly into my glass..my partner asked for a glass of red wine and the guy clearly was struggle to open the bottle!!! That’ s the basic you should know at least ! Before judging you must put yourself in somebodyelse shoes!!

J. K.

The £5 takeaway lunch is delicious and worth the price, although it had a bit too much olive oil on it

f. p.

Amazing atmosphere, proper Italian food (home made pasta is a must) and friendly staff.

N. H.

Very nice place! Good pasta and very nice people! The Place is small but very nice. Would visit one more time :)

R. A.

Cosy, small Italian with friendly staff, freshly made on-site pasta, reasonably priced too. Looking forward to going back.

B. C.

Very good pasta's and fast service. It's a good decision to go and eat here.

A. M.

Very nice food!! just the service not so quick...but the Neapolitan Waiter...awsome!

L. S.

Awesome food great spaghetti carbonate and wicked Gnocchi Nutella Fritta with Zabalogne and I don't eat puds as a rule!!

R. S.

Yummy food at comfortable prices. A great place to be social or eat alone. A good vibe

R. R.

Nice restaurant. Food is good. Service is quick. Little crowded on the weekends.

A. G.

Great fresh italian authentic food! The best gnocchi I ate. Wonderful service!!

A. B.

Both pasta and pizza here is great! Fresh ingredients , fast, tasty and value for money. I'm normally not a fan of pizza but I am able to have whole pizza here by myself. My husband and I always come back here for lunch 🍕🍝

J. A.

Lovely place with great food and atmosphere! Service was great and pricing was decent.

c. i.

Very lovely, quick and delicious service, made my evening,

E. L.

Great food and service, the ambience is really nice in the evening. Would recommend

G. S.

Have always had fabulous service and food! Sara and Valeria compliment the atmosphere!

A. H.

Okay place. A bit narrow and cold, but friendly staff and good tasting food.

T. F.

not so special, just the only place that was open after 'phanton of the opera'

M. L.

wonderful meal and top-notch service. glad we found this little gem

A. B.

Really enjoyed my lunch here! Service was really quick!

R. H.

Great food, great service, traditional low key Italian

A. H.

Intimate little family-run place. Best calamari I’ve ever tasted.

J. P.

Amazing food! Lovely man serving us, had the most amazing fresh salmon ravioli, would definitely recommend!

G. S.

100% Italian food

c. v.

Nice if you like the huslte and busle of the west emd food like home cooking cosy little place

C. A.

Nice traditional Italian restaurant, good prices.

m. k.

Lovely staff, good food. Loved the chestnut ravioli

G. -.

Great place for lunch, great tasting pizza and pasta!

M. C.

Reasonably priced and the food was so delicious

E. S.

Very nice place and really italian food !! Exellent

s. r.

Home made pasta and very good costumer service

C. G.

good food,decent serves,good music

G. K.

Delicious food. Very distracted waitress.

A. L.

Great place and hostess was amazing. The pasta is made fresh and taste delicious. Great place with real authentic Italian food. I defenatly recommend this place.

A. H.

Probably the best arabiata in the area . Cute and delish

j. s.

Great service really enjoyed the food

T. T.

Great pasta box lunch. Will be back!!

K. Z.

3 random times in London, 3 times visited, 3 good meals!

T. A.

The best pasta I eat in London , I will com back

A. M.

Tasty food but small portions.

F. K.

Splendid meal, lovely friendly service

A. C.

Beautiful food in a very homely setting.

A. P.

Love the pastas at La Pastaia, great lunches!

P. S.

Very nice Italian Restaurant!

C. S.

A pure gem in Soho! I am glad a have stumbled across this small and cosy Italian restaurant Delicious lasagna, and pretty good service, looking forward to trying the rest of the menu’.

M. T.

Good value Italian in the heart of Soho

G. K.

Basic Italian restaurant on Old Compton Street in the heart of Soho.

A. G.

The right way to eat pasta without compromises

M. P.

OK, bit abit short of menu items

C. B.

Yummy food, clean, nice decor

M. E.

Excellent pasta and service.

J. R.

Very good small cozy fod

J. T.

Lovely food in a cosy little restaurant

G. M. O.

Good lunch deals for the area

B. M.

Very good

C. R.

What a nice Italian meal! Fresh homemade pasta, tasty and staff very friendly and welcoming. 5 star

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