Cafe Laville in City of London, Westminster

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 !!!

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!

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

Food was great, location is beautiful, good service.

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!!!

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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

A very cozy place and fantastic views

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 pizzas, the view, the service.

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.

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

Lovely quiet cafe in London over a canal.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

A fantastic lunch during the test match. Highly recommend.

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

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

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

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

I stopped by with my wife for a dinner not knowing anything about the restaurant. However, it was one of our best restaurants we visited. The place was so nice that we visited again the next day for lunch. I highly recommend pasta, pizza, and their homemade desserts.

I liked the place, it was elegant and beautiful and in a not crowded area

Waiters are extremely rude, they don’t give you a chance to speak, they slam the dishes and cutlery together when taking away the food, and they try to rush you. The atmosphere is nice, and the views are great but it’s not worth it. The food ins’t even that good and the cheesecake tastes sour.

Popped in for a coffee with a friend and it was such a great spot! Although we were sitting a few seats back we still had a lovely view of the canal, snd I ordered a parma ham toastie which was tasty and reasonably priced. Most of all, I was very touched by the warm service. I accidentally knocked my coffee over when I stood to greet my friend and not only did the wonderful staff rush over to help me, they also brought me a new coffee immediately without me even having to ask. It was such a thoughtful gesture and I will definitely be back for the lovely view, food and hospitality!

My wife and I went to Cafe Laville recently for lunch. The restaurant was recommended by work colleague and did not disappoint. The restaurant sits right over canal and there are great views - sit as close to open window as possible. Food is Italian focused but they do have breakfast and burgers too. Wife had pizza and I had pasta. Both were excellent. Great service and very friendly. We had great time and highly recommend.

Beautiful view, mediocre food, rushed service, AND was overcharged. Our bill came to £41 (including a service charge) and then when we split the bill the total was £51. Pay attention to what they charge on the card machine - it is not what you see on the bill. One star for the view and the other for the nice waitress.

The staff was super friendly, loved the experience and the canal view is awesome

We had a lovely brunch here at Cafe Laville. Delicious food and atmosphere. Thank you for the great service.

Casual restaurant with a beautiful view of the canal and the food is delicious

After having 3 messages and an email ignored by the staff I thought we’d have one more try. We went for the famous view and I was sat facing a wall. I moved my chair to make it better but was told to move back because I was blocking an unused table in the corner. It stayed empty all the time we were there and I was stuck facing the wall despite tables becoming free in much better places including overlooking the water repeatedly. We ate and went quite quickly, any enjoyment spoiled by the attitude of the two male staff and being sat where we were. I could’ve been anywhere in any building. Thank goodness for tasty food and the sweet female server who was very friendly which really helped.

After having 3 messages and an email ignored by the staff I thought we’d have one more try. We went for the famous view and I was sat facing a wall. I moved my chair to make it better but was told to move back because I was blocking an unused table in the corner. It stayed empty all the time we were there and I was stuck facing the wall despite tables becoming free in much better places including overlooking the water repeatedly. We ate and went quite quickly, any enjoyment spoiled by the attitude of the two male staff and being sat where we were. I could’ve been anywhere in any building. Thank goodness for tasty food and the sweet female server who was very friendly which really helped.

Cracking view of Little Venice and nice food. London Prices though...

Local place, great service, good food. Nice and relaxed atmosphere

Don't come unless you make a reservation by calling

Every trip to London we like to pop in great little place