Cuisine Guide

Mid Range — Best Italian in South London

Discover handpicked Italian restaurants in South London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

9 restaurants

1
Maremma

Tuscan Italian · ££ · Brixton

87Signal

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Tortelli Maremmani

These cheese and ricotta stuffed dumplings are a visual highlight of the menu; critics who skip them report 'kicking themselves' when they see the dish served at other tables.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Flour & Grape

Italian · ££ · Bermondsey

85Signal

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Roasted Pork Shoulder Tortelloni

Described as a 'clear winner' that is 'stuffed to within an inch of its life' and served simply with sage butter.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Marcella

Italian · ££ · Deptford

82Signal

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Seasonal Ragu Pasta

Whether it's ox cheek, beef shin, or venison, the slow-cooked meat ragu pastas (often pappardelle) are consistently rated as rich, comforting, and technically perfect.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Italo

Italian Cafe & Deli · ££ · Vauxhall

82Signal

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Italian-style Sandwiches

Generously filled with seasonal ingredients like mortadella and sweet peppers.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Guido’s

Italian · ££ · Dulwich

82Signal

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Cacio e pepe pasta

The quintessential must-order dish supplied by the editor.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
The Ham and Cheese Co

Italian Deli · ££ · Bermondsey

68Signal

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Culatello di Zibello

A gem of a meat with a buttery and tender sweetness, produced only in winter in the river plains of Parma where the fog from the Po carries unique moulds.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
Café Amisha

Italian · ££ · Bermondsey

60Signal

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Fiorentina Pizza

Described as 'particularly impressive' and part of a pizza range characterized as 'very real Italian' with a thin, crispy crust and quality ingredients sourced directly from Italy.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
Nonna Maria

Italian · ££ · Honor Oak

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Diavolita Pizza

The #1 most liked item on the menu with a near-perfect rating; a spicy salami staple.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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