London’s definitive pasta bar where legendary queues are justified by silky, hand-rolled noodles and wallet-friendly prices in a bustling, marble-counter setting.
Ordering Strategy
Portions are modest and prices are low; the standard strategy is ordering three pasta dishes to share between two people, alongside a starter like the burrata.
What to order
Pici Cacio e Pepe
Described as 'critically acclaimed' and 'so simple, so diet-destroying,' this signature dish is a benchmark for the restaurant's hand-rolled pasta.
Pappardelle with Eight-Hour Beef Shin Ragu
Grace Dent’s 'favourite tried and trusted' dish, she notes this rich ragu has 'soothed me through many a filthy review' and provides proper, casual sustenance.
Tagliarini with New Season Olive Oil and Parmesan
Specifically highlighted by Eater as one of the 'critically acclaimed handmade pastas' that showcases the kitchen's ability to make simple things brilliantly.
Almond Tart with Fresh Rhubarb
A seasonal dessert described as 'intense' and the perfect follow-up to a meal of high-quality, affordable pasta.
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Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Grace Dent (90%)
Editorial Weight 61 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 8 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 14 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 3 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (9,900 reviews)
Good to know
The original Borough Market location is walk-in only and utilizes a virtual queue system (QR code/Dojo app)—arrive early or expect a wait. The Shoreditch location allows bookings.
Locations
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