Padella
6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/london8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Several commenters recommend Padella, and one says it is among the best they've tried, with small but filling dishes at a budget-friendly price. Another calls it excellent, and a commenter suggests it for eating alone. On the downside, one commenter contrasts it with Bancone, where you can book, and another calls it awful.
Address
Padella Shoreditch, Shoreditch, Padella, 1 Phipp St, London EC2A 4PS, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Solo, Budget
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/BravoBanter in r/london · Mar 2024
Included on a personal list of places the commenter considers decent.
- Recommendsu/McCretin in r/london · Aug 2024
Calls Padella a dependable pick for the date.
- Recommendsu/chaptor in r/london · Feb 2025taste
Says it's among the best they've tried; pastas are small but filling and cheap.
- Recommendsu/flying_sloth1021 in r/london · Feb 2025
Lists it among options for a main and drink.
- Recommendsu/CityCondor110 in r/london · May 2024
Suggests Padella as a good spot with tables suited to dining alone.
- Caveatu/Interesting-Gain3527 in r/london · Feb 2025wait time
Contrasts Padella with Bancone, implying Padella can't be booked in advance.
- Caveatu/rustyb42 in r/london · Mar 2025
Gives a one-word verdict that the place is awful.
- Recommendsu/AggressiveRespect in r/london · Aug 2025taste
Calls Padella nearby and excellent.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.