
Padella Borough Market
About Padella Borough Market
On Southwark St, Padella Borough Market is an Italian restaurant built around a short list of housemade pasta dishes alongside wine and Italianate drinks. There are no reservations, and the restaurant runs on a virtual queue managed via QR code, letting people browse the market while they wait rather than stand in line. The pasta list includes pappardelle with eight hours Hereford beef shin ragu and pici cacio e pepe, with burrata and Le Ferre olive oil offered alongside. The menu runs to sixteen dishes in total. Outdoor seating is available, and step-free access serves visitors with mobility needs, while high chairs suit families with young children. Dogs are welcome inside, and free Wi-Fi is on offer throughout. The restaurant opens daily, and a wait is common at busy times. At the end of the meal, the bill is settled by scanning a QR code at the table.
Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
16 dishes · mains €4–17- Mixed Italian Olives€4.00
- Sourdough With Le Ferre Olive Oil€4.50
- Radicchio, Balsamic, Mint & Parmesan Salad€6.00
- Salame Strolghino€8.50
- Bruschetta With Black Iberiko Tomatoes & Wild Oregano€8.50
- Burrata With Le Ferre Olive Oil€9.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pappardelle with beef shin ragu, pici cacio e pepe, tagliarini and bruschetta with winter tomatoes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pappardelle with beef shin ragu, pici cacio e pepe, tagliarini and bruschetta with winter tomatoes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the pappardelle with slow-cooked Hereford beef shin ragu, and close behind it the pici cacio e pepe, described as creamy and peppery. Also praised are the tagliarini with dried chilli, garlic and pangrattato, the fettuccine with nduja, the tiramisu and the bruschetta with winter tomatoes, though one reviewer found the bruschetta underwhelming for one piece of bread and five slices of tomato. Many mention the queue, with several liking the virtual queue that lets them wander the market, while one waited over half an hour for a table. Value splits opinion: some call the pasta great for the price, others found the mains and starters small. One reviewer describes being charged for a dish they did not order after the QR code bill failed, then receiving a full refund once the general manager followed up. Others cite a flat prosecco, bland ravioli and uncomfortable bar seating. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and the open kitchen gets mentioned as fun to watch.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the pappardelle with slow-cooked Hereford beef shin ragu, and close behind it the pici cacio e pepe, described as creamy and peppery. Also praised are the tagliarini with dried chilli, garlic and pangrattato, the fettuccine with nduja, the tiramisu and the bruschetta with winter tomatoes, though one reviewer found the bruschetta underwhelming for one piece of bread and five slices of tomato. Many mention the queue, with several liking the virtual queue that lets them wander the market, while one waited over half an hour for a table. Value splits opinion: some call the pasta great for the price, others found the mains and starters small. One reviewer describes being charged for a dish they did not order after the QR code bill failed, then receiving a full refund once the general manager followed up. Others cite a flat prosecco, bland ravioli and uncomfortable bar seating. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and the open kitchen gets mentioned as fun to watch.
Featured reviews
- Maya V.
“Amazing meal at Padella. The pici cacio e pepe was perfectly creamy and full of flavour, and the beef shin ragù was rich and tender. Simple, high-quality pasta done right—definitely worth the wait.”
- Josh Edgar
“This is the absolute best Italian dish I've ever had - freshness, seasoning, presentation, all 100 out of 100. The vibe of the restaurant is amazing, the layout is simply cool - part diner, part sushi bar, part speakeasy. The staff is incredible and very proud of what is being accomplished here.”
- IL Melbourne Foodies
“Padella – London (near Borough Market) A pasta queue worth joining …”
- Marc Weerasinghe
“Authentic hand made pasta. Highly recommend the Pappardelle beef shin ragu . Tiramisu was also outstanding. Staff were very friendly and service was great. NOT a tourist trap!”
- Ege Can Agirdan
“Padella is an absolute must if you love pasta. We had the Pappardelle with 8 hours Hereford beef shin ragu, Pici cacio & pepe, and spinach tagliarini, every single dish was incredible. The flavors were rich, perfectly balanced, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. Easily some of the best pasta I’ve ever had in London. Crazy good! Don’t miss it!”
Hours
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Highlights
“Modern bistro with a short list of housemade pasta dishes accompanied by wine & Italianate drinks.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
Show more amenities
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Has free water refills
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Planning· 1
- Usually has a wait
- Dining options· 6
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 4
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Popular with university students
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
Italian restaurants near Padella Borough Market
- Luncheonette London4.41030 mi£1–10
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- 0.1 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padella Borough Market | 4.711,469 | — | £20–30 | pappardelle with beef shin ragu, pici cacio e pepe, tagliarini |
| Luncheonette London | 4.4103 | 0 mi | £1–10 | meal deal, spaghetti carbonara, focaccia sandwiches |
| La Tua Pasta - Borough Market | 4.4372 | 0.1 mi | — | truffle tortellini, creamy mushroom sauce, fresh handmade pasta |
| L’Antipasto City 🇮🇹 | 4.6577 | 0.4 mi | £20–30 | pizza, prawn linguine, panna cotta |
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