Cafe Laville in City of London, Westminster

A very cute place on the canal. Ideal for enjoying tea. The staff is friendly and the service is fast. Apple pie was delicious

Great meal in a great location! Even without the view of the canals (because it was dark and rainy), this was a great spot for dinner. Lots of atmosphere and people around with good service and good food.

Nice view, but you have to order food and then have coffee

We weren’t aware that they only did food. After waiting in like for 20 minutes when we asked for a table for some desserts and coffee the waitress behaved extremely rudely and told us they only did lunch and we shouldn’t waste their time standing in the line. Really bad service

Food was your average Italian food, nothing too crazy to rave about. It is quite expensive and the queue is about 20-30 mins long, even at odd non-dining hours. The atmosphere is fancy with a good view so it makes for a good date spot.

Stumbled across this place on a Saturday evening and was perfect for a cozy date night. Absolutely stunning location, amazing service (very fast as well), and a comforting vibe. Highly recommend for traditional authentic Italian.

Please don’t come here! I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. The service was shockingly bad; my boyfriend and I waited 15 minutes without even being approached. It was so busy that the noise level was unbearable, and the tables were crammed together, making it uncomfortable. To top it off, we were asked to leave, which felt extremely rude given how long we waited. Overall, this was the worst dining experience I've ever had, and I wouldn’t recommend it.

Delicious food with rustic little Venice view. I will definitely visit again, again and again …

The staff were unfriendly and quite rude. I politely asked if we could have a table with a better view, but they forgot. When I inquired why, they didn’t provide a reasonable explanation and instead gave the table to people who arrived after us. The place was very crowded, and there was no music playing, which contributed to a negative atmosphere. Ultimately, we decided to leave without ordering anything, as the staff failed to treat us with the respect we deserved.

Halloween and we decided to take a very long walk in the afternoon. That long walk took us from Harrow into the West end. However, on the way we both felt hungry, but for something healthy and honest. There was always a restaurant I had wanted to try...as it overlooked the canal at Little Venice. As it was on our way we decided to pop in. It is a lovely space, the highlight being seated overlooking the canal. I can imagine in the summer this is magical. We both ordered the Chicken Palliard....a grilled chicken fillet on a bed of rocket with cherry tomatoes. This was exactly what we wanted, healthy, and just the right amount. We accompanied this with a glass of Chardonnay... perfect. We opted for the cheesecake and the cheese board for dessert... wow....never seen such a cheeseboard....and it was delicious. The coffee is also fantastic. If you're ever in this part of the world come here...they have home made pasta, amazing pizzas....a definite must.

Worst place I have ever been found hair in the food just a nice looking place DO NOT GO

Nice cafe, good desserts and coffee, with a view on the banks of the Little Venice canal.

Very nice place The owner is a true resturanter make a perfect dining experience. It is good 👍 . Tuna pizza is 5 stars

If you try to sit for a while, you'll get bad looks, rude behavior, and a chair being thrown down at your table. We sat there for a while because our phones needed charging, and we saw their wonderful service attitude. All meal prices are subject to an additional 12.5% ​​service charge. If it weren't for the beautiful scenery outside the window, we wouldn't come.

Looking for a place with the incredible view for a Little Venice? Well that’s the one! Not only the location but as well food and friendly service is on top. Visited few times and always happy to be back to enjoy great menu and wine selection. An absolute must try is a pizza bruschetta! Perfect for a sunny day snack/apetiser to share 👌 Thank you for looking after us, see you soon 🤗

Nice place for breakfast or brunch

I had the English breakfast with a beautiful view. The staff are really friendly, and kindly offered to move me to a great window seat when it became available. A great experience.

The view of the canal from the patio was amazing. One day we had breakfast in the morning and lunch the next day,both meals were outstanding.

Nice restaurant on the Regent's Canal. To enjoy the calm and the view

Great views and great service in a convenient location. Servers are all friendly and efficient!

We loved the atmosphere ; amazing wait staff ; hood drinkd: good food!!

Really disappointed. The view is nice but you need to be lucky enough to be close to the terrace, otherwise you won't see anything. The cooking is a disgrace considering the price paid. Touristic trap

I had polo pizza and my friends had other pizzas and a beef burger. We were all happy! The taste of the pizza was great! The lady serving us was so respectful and friendly. The whole experience was great. I recommend this place! We were 8 people celebrating a birthday there!

The place is a hidden gem in the heart of Paddington, the views of the canal are beautiful. But Alberto the owner is the main reason I go there, not only he's a great guy but he can make a home made tiramisu in the spot, which is the best I ever tried in my humble opinion. If everything else wasn't good enough, now they added a pizza station (which I found out after lunch we had to do a "double lunch"). Definitely worth trying.

Great breakfast with a lovely view over the canal. Would recommend.

We had truffle pizza, pasta, and tiramissu tonight. It was so delish! Truffle was perfect amount and delish. The tiramisu was light and beautiful presentation. All in all was made with love! Highly recommended!

Excellent omelette. Spinach,mushroom goatcheese. Good thick omelette to keep you full. Pleasant lady server. Only negative, the music doesn't match the area or cafe. Instrumental or none is better.

Charming restaurant overlooking the canal, beautiful view and food and staff. We love it !!!

Amazing food an amazing hosts! Will highly recommend a visit!! Five stars all the way!! Hope to c u guys next time we visit! Xx

Returned to Little Venice after close to 30+ years hiatus. Studied in London 1995-1997 and now I’m a mommy with 3 beautiful teenage kids. Lovely lovely walk by the canal and found this charming restaurant. I had a super heavy breakfast at the hotel so we only ordered drinks. Mine was the usual cappucino. Arrived close to lunchtime and not long after the crowd trickled in. Not bad quite full so the food must be good. What’s great about this place is you can sit by the verandah, watch the boats pass underneath and wave to the passengers😂 Super cozy ambience and the daughter of the owner was a lovely girl. Well spoken and friendly. Will definately return. Definately not waiting another 30 years!

Food was great, location is beautiful, good service.

Excellent service and lovely food with a great view. The lady who served us was very accommodating and friendly and even moved our table without us asking to give us a better view. I also mistakenly ordered the wrong thing on the menu and she was so kind enough to replace it for me within 10 minutes as it was cooked fresh. Definitely would go back!

This spot was a great little find for a lovely view over the canal. On arrival they were very accommodating to find us a table for 8 people, without having booked. It was a very busy Sunday morning and they could have done with more staff. The older man was clearly rushed off his feet which showed in his customer service. Everything seemed so much trouble for him. Absolutely could not fault the food, it was delicious. When we went to pay, we had to go up to the bar,which worked out easier for us (so we thought) as we wanted to split the bill into several transactions. When 2 couples had paid, the older man proceeded to shout at the top of his voice, through a packed restaurant at the waitress. He shouted "you should be taking 5 or 6 cards not 12". We all looked at each other, feeling very uncomfortable. For info Mr older man, there were 8 of us not 12, of which 2 paid in couples. For this reason we will NEVER return!!! If you do decide to visit, avoid the older gentleman at all costs. He needs to learn a lot of customer service!!!

Beautiful location, house made pizza and pasta, fresh seafood, reasonably priced, generous portions, great services, nothing more to add.

We didn't eat so I can't comment on that, but visually it looked very good. But the view and the ambience are just great. Nice service and absolutely worth a visit!

Went here for a late lunch. The place has a great view of the canal and we had been looking forward to going here. We weren’t able to get one of the few seats that sat over the canal when we got there. We ordered a pizza and before it came one of the seats opened up and the waitress moved us there without us even asking. The service was wonderful and the pizza was excellent. We look forward to our next visit.

Excellent view of the canal. The glazed roof and the connection with nature. The food is good. The service is unfriendly, they don't care too much about the customer. It does not invite you to stay and enjoy. The lady who seems to be in charge, addresses the customer angrily. The waiter has little patience. A shame!

Would highly recommend, food was 10/10 , so many homemade options - the cheesecake was unreal …

Love this place, very nice staff, glad to be in the neighborhood

A very cozy place and fantastic views

Got to love a sunny afternoon looking over a canal packed with happy booties & you are spoilt with delicious food, Aperol Spritz & ice cold Moretti...just do it, ok

Exceptionally average food and below standard service. We ordered linguine which wasn't special but edibile while my mother ordered crab ravioli which was presented as 4 pieces of sloppy pasta covered in a cream sauce. My mum ate one piece and didn't like it so I swapped meals. I ate one and so did my friend to taste. When the manager came to collect our plates, I advised him that the ravioli wasn't great to which he offered to deduct it from the bill. Great. Upon receiving the bill, he'd changed his mind because somehow the bad meal was on us. The bad meal, poor customer service, and now this review, is all on Cafe Laville's manager. Avoid

Beautiful location, lovely staff, delicious food and adequate prices! I liked that food was delivered hot how I prefer compared to some other places where you get it lukewarm.

Stopped to have a coffee but was turned away as they were only serving customers having breakfast or lunch, the place wasn't busy and I would have been happy on the plastic chairs at the front outside not even in the building. I'm really pleased they are earning enough to be choosey over the customers they serve, I was stopping for coffee and quite regularly when I do this I will also order food.

This is an amazing place I will say it’s a little gem of a place in London. We went there for coffee and cake as it was my birthday but it was almost start of their dinner time. But when Albert the manager found out it was my birthday he allowed us in and I am so grateful to Albert for his kindness. This place is so lovely and the staff are so kind and helpful. Both Denise and Elde are amazing ladies they are so wonderful kind and caring. They made us so welcome and took good care of us. The service is excellent. We had home made tiramisu and cheese cake out of the world. We had another place booked for dinner but next time we will go to Cafe Ville for Dinner. We had such a wonderful time and the whole team at Cafe Laville is so professional kind and helpful. I recommend this place very highly for quality of food service and location. And also for the amazing staff Albert Denise Elde and all the team. Thanks for a wonderful birthday Brunch Cafe Laville God bless you all. Aftab

Cafe Laville is a must visit for me whenever I go to London. If you are in the Little Venice area, this is an excellent spot to grab a drink (from delicious italian coffee to great cocktails) and even something to eat. Their pappardelle and tiramisu are simply to die for. The service is absolutely outstanding and not to mention the views over the canal. Very romantic!

Cute location on the canal. The pasta is extremely good and hand made. Cheesecake and tiramisu were also spectacular. Wine is fairly priced but small selection — will definitely come back

We are very disappointed with the service as we were waiting on the queue for almost 40mins and the restaurant staff kept picking big groups of 4 as they would make more money. We ended up leaving as we were told they prioritise 4 people over 2 which wasn’t mentioned at the beginning. Two friends of theirs arrived and they even gave priority to them over to us. Inappropriate!

There are classic Italian dishes from the 90s. The staff was welcoming and very friendly. The location of the place is very nice.

Carbonara with cream :( but tiramisu 10/10, best im the last 5 years

Tasty Italian food at a reasonable price for London. Good service and an unusual location makes for a memorable meal.

Great little authentic Italian cafe ontop of the great Western canal in little venice. Fantastic food friendly service and great views of the canal, as boats pass under the cafe.

The portions are too small and the prices too high. The caprese salad had 13£ and not even half a tomato. The pizza was perfect though!

Such a delightful place, with delicious food. Such attentive & friendly staff. A real gem..

Nice pizza for lunch, was very tasty, would go again

One of our favourite restaurants when in London - friendly staff - great scenic position with lovely view of Grand Union Canal - excellent food

We stopped here for a drink; what a view. It's a great find

Cafe Laville a wonderful spot for a romantic dinner or a leisurely lunch with friends. In summary, Cafe Laville in Paddington is a hidden gem that captures the heart of Italian dining. With its delicious food, inviting atmosphere, and stunning location, it's a must-visit for anyone craving a genuine taste of Italy in London. But need to have a reservation.

Amazing atmosphere with a great view. Okay food with large portions but quite expensive. Highlight was the tiramisu and misto fritto. Service was really slow as it was really busy.

Good food and table reservation.

A small island in London. Excellent quality Italian food. The location is characteristic. The service is friendly and attentive. Very nice and good!

Great location with a fantastic view, delicious food at a reasonable price, and very friendly staff. Our go-to place while we visited London. They welcomed us like family from the first visit.

The view is stunning, but the food was underwhelming.We sampled the risotto, which lacked flavor and needed a bit more cooking time for the rice.The margherita pizza was decent, while the salmon was just standard.The presentation felt uninspired, and overall, it didn’t meet my expectations. when I called to make a reservation and inquired about reserving the terrace, the person who answered the phone sounded exasperated and simply said, "It's Friday night; it's busy." Isn’t that the purpose of making a reservation? 🤔 Anyway i will still come back if it's just for drinks, as the view is really nice specially in the summer.

Absolutely stunning view ! The food quality is good ! Better book the table before you go !Highly recommended!

Me and my family went and immediately got looks. They asked if we had a reservation and we said no. They said we can’t sit because they are fully booked. Though there were tables open and there were people who came in behind us (who were white, my family and I are black) were served with no reservation because I heard when they were talking among theirselves. I looked on the website many times before going and even after that interaction and have yet to find a place to reserve. I’m a tourist from America and was so excited to eat here but due to that I’d never be back.

We stopped here on the way to lords. It has lovely views and despite it being quite busy they fitted us in. Shared a lovely pizza and salad.

Divine place. They serve you coffee and 20 minutes later what you ordered to eat

Didnt get the chance to try anything, the staff was rude and unwelcoming , i had a disable mum on wheelchair, the restaurant was half empty, he didnt even bother to try and help or smile, never again would i step foot in this place.

Came here based on a book recommendation from Harrods but when I arrived the owner or manager said do you have a reservation I said no and he said no place even though they had 70% of the tables available. He was also very rude. Place location view is nice but furniture is bad and attitude is bad of the people here watch out before you visit this place

nice view but food was mediocre and restaurant is very cramped. would recommend you try to sit at the edge to get a better view of the canal.

Loved this gem of a place. Great food, great service. Lovely setting on the canal.

Nice little cafe, perfect location, very busy, maybe it's an idea to set time for tables out in the water as that's what most people come for - but nice place

You'll find the rudest staff there. It was like a joke. Never had anything like it before. The host was so awful when I asked if there were any tables since I didn't have a reservation. I had cold pizza and tasteless drinks the second time. It was a horrible experience overall. Do not recommend!

I went there, they said that there were no places where I saw that people sat down, I don't recommend it, lack of respect for the customer, they choose who they will take and who they won't

Just stopped in for a drink at 5.30, grumpy man said we had to be out by 6pm, although the place was empty at 6pm. View lovely with the canal below. We didn’t eat but it gets good reviews. Somewhere different for a quick casual bite.

Love the pizzas, the view, the service.

Lovely gem above the canals in Little Venice! The pizzas and pastas are excellent. I recommend trying to sit at a table right along the back of the restaurant for the best views of the canal.

One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Super friendly staff and delicious food just above the Regents Canal.

Love the view & food & coffee. The food portion is a bit small for the price also the place needs to be cleaned from spider webs that covers the railing.

Amazing location. Truly one of a kind in london!

The price is a bit higher than I would have expected for this quaint Italian restaurant, but the service and ambiance make it a bargain. There were several couples on dates, a few other groups of 4-6 people having a friendly gathering, and my wife and I- the only non-locals there. The scenery out the back plate windows are of a small boat-lined channel, and it is puzzle worthy. The food was exceptional, especially their deserts.

We tried the halloumi cheese sandwich and the cheesecake, all of which were very ordinary And the place of the river is beautiful I didn't like it, I won't come back The service is good

Lovely unique view but staff looked busy and stressed, they were however polite and responsive. Food was overpriced but tasted good -portions decent and presentation was average.

Lovely quiet cafe in London over a canal.

Grazie for the delicious dinner! The service and food were perfect!! You deserve 5 starts!! 🤗💛🩵

Food is average (nothing unique about the menu). Service and atmosphere is great and very relaxing especially if you get a table near the canal.

Had a wonderful lunch with a beautiful view of the canal.

Brilliant ambience. Amazing service and the food was really great. Will definitely come back here next time we are in London

Amazing, amazing, amazing! With no reservations and a group of four on a Friday night we waited over an hour but the wait was worth it! The owner was so very sweet and checked in on us several times. Never had pasta as good as we did tonight. Pasta is made fresh every order. Fabulous atmosphere and group of people working.

I went to lunch with an elderly client the other day and the staff were so accommodating. We sat out front but the noise of the road was too much and I said we would probably have to leave. One of the waitresses very quickly sorted us a table outside in the main restaurant with a parasol and made sure there was proper access, as my client had a walking frame. The portions were generous and they even arranged for my client to have one of the salads on the menu slightly altered for her. The decor is original and not too cluttered, the sky light windows create an expansive feeling and the staff have a good dynamic between them. Thank you!

World class view and one of a kind in London. It’s a beautiful sight whilst dining, but it’s a shame the food was average and overpriced. Menu selection was great and presentation was fantastic. It didn’t taste bad at all, but it just didn’t match the price. Dessert here was the only thing I actually enjoyed. Staff were very hospitable and caring. I’d recommend this spot more for its experience and less so for its quality of food.

Great food, great service, lovely staff. Just what you need before a super boat trip on the Regency canal.

Very friendly and accommodating staff

Well.. i'd walked in around 1445 on a weekday and half the tables were free. I wanted to have a coffee and was told that the cafe at this time only carers to lunch customers. The views are lovely but I couldn't indulge much into them, nor the food or drinks. I had no option but to leave without having anything. There you go then.

View is great, atmosphere is good, food is okay, service is bad.

Very bad attitude. at the moment I walked in the manager said “Do you have reservations” while the whole restaurant was completely empty, when i answered now he said sorry we are Full ????????????? Seriously bad experience by the owner him self that tells you the rest of the story but

A fantastic lunch during the test match. Highly recommend.

Amazing place to dine, have a dessert and enjoy the company of your family and friends. 🥂

Perfekt place for Lunch. Real great Italian food. Giod atmosphere.

Always a fave! My friends and I come here often and they never disappoint! See you all soon!!!