Luncheonette London
Quick info
About Luncheonette London
Luncheonette London is an Italian takeaway spot on Borough High St, run as part of the adjoining Giuseppe restaurant. Spaghetti comes prepared from the Giuseppe kitchen next door, while other dishes are made on site in the luncheonette itself. The menu includes a Takeaway Salad with Tortilla and Bagels among its offerings. There is no seating inside, and the space stays limited, so orders are placed and collected on a walk-in basis. It opens Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays. Lunchtime brings steady queuing, with customers waiting outside before heading in to order at the counter.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spaghetti carbonara, meal deal, chicken pesto penne and breakfast bun.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spaghetti carbonara, meal deal, chicken pesto penne and breakfast bun.
Customer Review Summary
The meal deal draws the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly citing the value of a main, side, and drink for around £4-8, and the Chicken Pesto Penne and Spicy Chicken Focaccia meal deal singled out by name. Close behind, sandwiches and paninis get consistent attention for their generous portions and variety, and the spaghetti carbonara and focaccias also earn specific mentions as favorites. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, knowledgeable, and patient despite the cramped space. The recurring trade-off is the tiny footprint, with several noting it gets hectic or chaotic at peak lunch times and there's nowhere to sit, though one found a nearby park to eat in instead. One reviewer, however, describes a poor experience with a sandwich served on ordinary sliced bread that couldn't hold the fillings, with cold sausages and egg that tasted pre-packaged. Multiple reviewers mention a loyalty scheme offering a free lunch after ten meals.
Customer Review Summary
The meal deal draws the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly citing the value of a main, side, and drink for around £4-8, and the Chicken Pesto Penne and Spicy Chicken Focaccia meal deal singled out by name. Close behind, sandwiches and paninis get consistent attention for their generous portions and variety, and the spaghetti carbonara and focaccias also earn specific mentions as favorites. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, knowledgeable, and patient despite the cramped space. The recurring trade-off is the tiny footprint, with several noting it gets hectic or chaotic at peak lunch times and there's nowhere to sit, though one found a nearby park to eat in instead. One reviewer, however, describes a poor experience with a sandwich served on ordinary sliced bread that couldn't hold the fillings, with cold sausages and egg that tasted pre-packaged. Multiple reviewers mention a loyalty scheme offering a free lunch after ten meals.
Featured reviews
- Coral Wheaton
“First time trying this quaint little Italian gem! Its a typical Italian deli style with loads of different sandwiches crammed into the window for you to see and they all look amazing! The ladies are cooking the …”
- Ananya Mohanty
“How did I miss this place for so long? Got the No.5 Spicy Chicken Focaccia meal deal for £7 and it was so good and the portions are generous. The Chicken Pesto Penne with a salad and drink is £8.70. The service is swift and friendly. It’s a takeaway place which also serves baguettes, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, salads with an option for a crisp/fruit for the meal deal.”
- Norbert Csécs
“This place is an absolute gem, if you work around here it's a must try, generous portions, affordable, the staff seems to be very knowledgeable and nice, patient despite the limited space. Brilliant honestly”
- Mike McGuigan
“Just fantastic - sweet staff, excellent breakfast bun, great value…nowhere to sit, but I walked 5mins to “The Hidden Park” & chilled out while enjoying my coffee & butty 😋”
- Tom
“Worst sandwich i’ve ever had, the bread was served on a normal roberts medium loaf, with that much butter it can’t hold the fillings. the sausages were cold and the egg was not fresh and came out of a packet.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
Show more amenities
- Serves dessert
- Good for solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Serves breakfast
- Serves lunch
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
Location
Italian Restaurants near Luncheonette London
- Padella Borough Market4.711,4690 mi£20–30
pappardelle with beef shin ragu, pici cacio e pepe, tiramisu
- Vecchio Parioli4.23661.2 mi£20–50
seafood pasta, eggplant parmigiana, grilled seabass
- La Pasta4.14492.9 mi£10–20
pizza, quick service before gigs, dry overcooked dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luncheonette London | 4.4103 | — | £1–10 | spaghetti carbonara, meal deal, chicken pesto penne |
| Padella Borough Market | 4.711,469 | 0 mi | £20–30 | pappardelle with beef shin ragu, pici cacio e pepe, tiramisu |
| Vecchio Parioli | 4.2366 | 1.2 mi | £20–50 | seafood pasta, eggplant parmigiana, grilled seabass |
| La Pasta | 4.1449 | 2.9 mi | £10–20 | pizza, quick service before gigs, dry overcooked dishes |
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