Caminata in Wandsworth

Had a work meal here which was planned last minute and they managed to fit us in last min for table of 9, we then miscounted and had 11 which again they managed to squeeze some extra chairs for us We had a mix of pastas and pizzas on the table and shared starters Food was great Servers nice Would defo visit again Good value for money too Worked out about £30 pp with a main each, soft drink and a shared starter

Guiseppe was an incredible host and the food was 10/10!

I love your food, it's the best in the area. I really really miss your pistachiosa pizza. Please bring it back for the people who love it. It was my favourite and I'm a little bit heartbroken it's not on the menu. Thank you, your #1 pisatchiosa-lover

Yes an all round pretty good evening was enjoyed. The pizza was huge. One of our parties found overly hot and uncomfortable.

Cute little pizza/pasta spot. I had the duck ragu which was delicious.

This place is so good. We started with the melanzane parmigiana - omg it's good, especially the spices and sauce. We then had a lamb pasta, a pizza, and the spinach and broccoli. All were executed perfectly. The staff are all helpful, friendly, and have a good sense of humour. The pizza crust is so much better in person than when we've ordered take away from here. Wine selection by the glass was better than typical, too

Food service atmosphere are all 10/10

Best Seabass tagliatelle I’ve ever tasted. Excellent service, amazing food, great atmosphere .

Excellent local experience, very nice, great food, friendly and helpful staff. We were lucky enough to be served by Giuseppe who recommended some excellent dishes, and with his friendliness and professionalism he made us feel great. THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING GIUSEPPE 💯

Fabulous experience in Caminata Balham. The seabass tagliatelle was delightful and flavours explosive. The best pizza I’ve ever tasted…so delicious. Relaxing atmosphere, good food, fabulous drinks, and Giuseppe a bundle of joy… Matta x

Terrific local restaurant serving delicious and authentic Italian food. The service is friendly and attentive. But make sure to make a booking!

We had a wonderful evening - it's been a while since we've been out for a meal where we didn't find something to be disappointed about so tonight was a real pleasure. Generous, fresh portions - everything was just right. I would definitely recommend the calamari fritti and scoglio pasta! The staff were really lovely - friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Thank you to Daniele, David and Carola for your great service. We'll definitely be back!

An exceptional experience The first courses are of the highest level, the pizza has a flavor and quality that I will not easily forget, the starters are unforgettable, the waiters have a kindness and courtesy that is not easily found. All this makes the Caminata restaurant my favorite restaurant in London ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Came to Caminata for the first time last Friday and I must say, the food and service was brilliant. David was my waiter and he was extremely helpful and friendly. Will definitely be coming back!

Great true Italian pizza. Fast service and very friendly. I would definitely recommend.

We had a lovely meal at Caminata tonight! Our waiter was excellent - the service was efficient and friendly. We got the burrata as a starter to share - but we were pretty underwhelmed by the bread it came with. It was meant to be with ‘grilled bread’ - but was just 2 very small dry crusts of bread for one burrata. Otherwise, our mains were great and perfect portion sizes. We will be back 😊

We've been regulars at Caminata for over three years now and every time it consistently meets our expectations. As an Italian living in London for the last 13 years, I will say that it's my favourite pizza place and they make a Roman style base that's to die for. Of course there are many other worthwhile pizzeria all over London, but Caminata is my happy place. Do not miss out on the Carbonara pizza, which is the absolute best! Pasta and other main courses are also very delicious and so are the desserts. In a nutshell, you can't go wrong. To accompany this delicious food is very attentive and friendly staff, some of which have been working there for a very long time, helping to build a very family and cosy vibe. I love Caminata come rain or shine and would wholeheartedly recommend it to any Italian food enthusiasts! Grazie ragazzi!!!!! Xxx

Me and mum had spent the day at Wimbledon and were staying just up the road, we had been to this restaurant about 4 years ago so we’re so pleased it was still there. The staff were lovely and accommodating as we hadn’t booked, the food was amazing just as we remembered would definitely recommend xx

Great place to dine in and takeaway! Pizzas are delightful and the pastas taste authentic too - large choice of starters!

Top place, very refined, very good food.

There’s not many places where you can enjoy a dinner in the pouring rain, but Caminata is one of them. The food is always on point, but the service is what makes this place a local favourite. Giuseppe made sure that we had the best time, even sat outside on a rainy July evening. We cannot thank him enough for making our Friday night!

Best pizzas in South London! The loveliest staff as well. Best local place. Could do with a bit more vegan options.

The pasta is fresh, the pizza is crisp and the aperol is the best outside of Italy! The best Italian in SW! Giuseppe was an outstanding host!! Thank you

Nice and cosy place. Excellent food, freshly cut ingredients.

We were recommended to come here by a friend. The restaurant is slightly hidden, in a fairly peaceful location, at the edge of a more residential area, just at the end of the "high street". The atmosphere of the restaurant is pretty cool and welcoming and you can sit outside as well, which we did. The staff was super welcoming, kind and polite. They helped with recommendations and were flexible when it came to swapping toppings on the pizza. We ordered a starter and two mains. The starter was a burrata (£11) which was pretty pricey, especially considering the size with a very limited amount of bread and tomatoes on the side but it was not a big issue. The two mains we ordered was a pizza & pasta. The pizza was lovely, the sauce tasted good, and the size was decent. The dough was actually pretty good too. The pasta portion was also all right, it was certainly fresh and nice, but the flavour could have been a bit more exciting. The presentation was also nice. The overall experience was good, but I felt like the food could have been just a tiny bit better for the price. The restaurant also has a takeaway menu with fairly reasonably priced options (£7/portions) which sounds great but it is strictly takeaway. I would consider coming back overall and maybe try something else.

The best Italian in Balham. Really tasty food and generous portions. The house wine could be better though

Caminata is my absolute favorite Italian restaurant! The food is amazing, full of authentic flavors and always perfectly prepared. The staff is brilliant and friendly, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere every time I visit. A special shoutout to Giuseppe, who always makes the evening extra special with his exceptional service and genuine hospitality. If you’re looking for a fantastic Italian dining experience, Caminata is the place to go!

I am extremely cautious about eating Italian food in London. The prices are crazy and the anglicisation frustrating. Here felt like the real deal. Pizza as I enjoy- thin and soft centre with a doughy but light crust topped with quality tasting cheese and tomato. The seafood pasta was generously portioned and sublime tasting. I felt I truly understood what al dente should be for the first time. Great neighbourhood restaurant with friendly service. Can’t wait to revisit.

Beautiful food and fantastic service

Giuseppe made our night with his lovely, kind, funny personality. The food was amazing but the atmosphere was incredible, all because of him! We will definitely be back!

Thank you Giuseppe for a lovely evening! The food was brilliant, the drinks were amazing and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend. Apparently I look like Jude Law, so ilk be riding that wave for a while

Wonderful warm and friendly Italian run restaurant. Giuseppe is a total hoot and the food was delicious. Would definitely come again!

A lovely Italian place with superb food and great service. We were a party of 7 and visited the place for dinner pre-booked. Have not been to this pace before and was very surprised of the friendly service and delecios food. Highly recommended.

Lovely little Italian restaurant. Friendly & efficient service. Delicious food. Good range of choice on the menu. Nice ambiance & comfortable seating. Highly recommend

Tasty food but probably because of the recent rise of prices on the olive oil,They now use genetic modified soya instead of olive oil on the dishes 😭🥲

Giuseppe in Caminata makes the whole evening so special. A warm welcome from the moment we arrive, food delicious as always and fantastic atmosphere. I am so lucky to have this local Italian restaurant at the end of the road!! 🥰😋

Great local Italian restaurant. The melanzane parmigiana and the sausage and truffle pasta delicious. So friendly. Giuseppe is fantastic and always looks after us well.

My favourite restaurant in the whole world... Or at least London. Lunch time deals are a steal 🤩

The best pizza in London , without exaggeration

Such lovely staff, make you feel very welcome. Great food also!

Really nice place. I'll go back ***Edit*** I went back... still great 🤣 friendly staff and really good food

Favourite Italian in London. Guiseppe is an absolute gentlemen and always gives us the best service. Can’t recommend enough.

Superb! Excellent Italian food and service. Amazing value for money, best Italian restaurant in Balham area. I have been a few times and I will definitely go back!

Incredible place from the beginning. Friendly staff. We were amazed not only by how tasty everything was but also how quickly they actually served us. Really good place to have a romantic dinner

One of my favourites. A real celebration of pasta.

Food is amazing, Nico is amazing, would recommend

Super food and atmosphere and we were so well looked after by Giuseppe . A really great experience.

Lovely meal in Caminata, really good quality food and great service from Giuseppe as always. One of our favourites in Balham.

This is the perfect place for a meal out. We went for a date night, and Giuseppe was so kind, welcoming and sweet. The food was nothing short of fantastic and the vibe was authentic and cosy. We can’t wait to return. The prices are also super reasonable.

Order from deliveroo I'm in love amazing pizza.

This place is a hidden gem, literally THE BEST cacio e pepe I've ever had!!! This will be a definite place I'll be back to visit.

A top class Italian which comes out of nowhere to amaze and delight you. Small dog friendly too!

My boyfriend and I had dinner on Friday evening up at the counter (my fav spot!) and it was sublime as ever, made all the more charming by the lovely Giuseppe who served us!!! Caprese and bruschetta to start with, and the ragu for both of us with a lovely bottle of Chianti. Delicious. A fav spot in Balham to which I’ve gone to many times and have never been disappointed.

One of my favourite restaurants, fantastic food friendly staff, can’t recommend it enough

Delicious food and great atmosphere.

Excellent. The food is amazing. Friendly staff. Ne exiting dishes added recently.

We took three young children here one Saturday afternoon and had excellent service. The food was genuine Italian and with generous portions. The antipasta platter was particularly good. They dealt with the family really well.

Amazing food and Giuseppi was an incredible host!

Fantastic Italian restaurant. The food is really good and always a fantastic experience in the restaurant. Very warm, fun and friendly staff and excellent service. Update Jan 2024: it’s still amazing! Squisito!

The food was absolutely delicious, most filling pizza I’ve had. Giuseppe, the serve, was so charasmatic, he made the entire meal so lovely. He was so kind, we absolutely loved him

Amazing pizza with extremely helpful staff. By far the best Italian in Balham, Clapham and surrounding areas.

Been meaning to try this place for years LOL! Glad I did because the food was exceptional! 10/10. Amazing pasta, amazing pizza. Carbonara Pizza and Duck Ragù 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 the best. Service was just great too. Great value for money !

We had a fantastic take away on this occasion, having eaten in a couple of times before. The pizzas are really delicious and a generous size - where else can you get a great margarita pizza for £7.50?! We had a couple of pasta dishes too, the ragu spaghetti was incredible. This is the best Italian in Balham and the staff are really lovely too.

Went to Caminata for dinner last Thursday and had an amazing experience. The staff was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable. The food arrived quickly and tasted delicious. It was not too greasy, nor heavy, and tasted fresh. I would come back again to try different pasta and pizza options.

A great Italian dining experience. Can highly recommend Caminata. We will be back.

Great service and food. Ordered the Fresca Mafalda. The fresh spinach croquettes with the pasta tasted amazing. Definitely will be back 😋

Love this spot. The local. Yum!

Lovely decor and friendly staff. Quick service and nice menu! Food was nice, it wasn’t the best Italian food I’ve had so would give a 4/5 but it was good.

Pizza has gone downhill Burata pizza. Where is the actual burata? Total rip off, with dribbled burata milk / water (see photos) Shameful --------------- Hard and dry flavourless crust, wet, limp and soggy base. More like whole-wheat than sourdough. Used to be a good pizza, but a bunch of us went recently and we all commented at how it had changed. I won't be recommending it anymore, unfortunately.

The food was amazing and Giuseppe was wonderful! We will definitely be back.

I booked for 10 people for my birthday . The dinner went smoothly and food was great but they definitely need to improve their service. After we had the cake Giuseppe came to the table with the bill saying that they have another table booked at 9pm ( waiting outside ) . This ruined the atmosphere as he was pushing me to leave the table . I didn't even had the time to look through the bill as he was waiting with The card machine looking at me . Apparently they give 2 hours slot but this hasn't been communicated to me when I booked in fact I thought I could stay a bit longer and not be thrown out ! On top they added 12% service charge without me knowing ( restaurant should always state that when you book) and when I mentioned to Giuseppe that I wasn't happy to pay the full service charge he basically forced me to pay it!Which is against the law!!! Sorry I never leave feedback but this experience left me very unsatisfied!

The best pasta in SW London. I live up the road and nip in all the time for takeaway pizza and pasta on the way home, and have taken lots of friends here for a sit down meal as well. The whole menu is brilliant, service is friendly, and it has a great atmosphere. Would 100% recommend, it’s a highlight restaurant for the area and is worth travelling for if you aren’t a local.

Best Italian in south west London by far! The food is exceptional and the staff are fantastic - I cannot fault it.

Това не е просто място, на което можете да седнете и да хапнете, това е място, на което можете да изживеете нещо специално. Изключително уютно и добре направено място, обслужването и персонала са страхотни, а храната... просто уникална ! Продуктите са от изключително висок клас и всичко е прясно приготвено. Определено този ресторант беше едно от най-добрите ми решения за престоя в Лондон ! При всяко следващо посещение в Лондон ще се връщам в Caminata !

a fantastic experience, I was on holiday in London and some friends recommended this restaurant to us; the food is excellent, the atmosphere is friendly, the service is impeccable......I'm Italian and I've eaten a lot of pizzas, but I don't remember having eaten such a good pizza in Italy......I recommend it to everyone to eat at Caminata.....Carlo Rossi

6/10 Quite good pizza. Price was fair to slightly over expensive. Location: nice area, parallel to the busy high street. Service: one waiter was a bit pushy with upselling drinks which slightly soured the experience, the rest were very attentive and friendly. Caprino pizza 6.5/10 Porchetto pizza 6/10 £33.60 for two people, no drinks.

I’ve travelled a lot around the world. This is one of the best experiences i have ever encountered - it was not jus a meal. The food was splendid.

Honestly wonderful. Ive walked by this place many times and not prioritised so dont make that mistake. It is great food, with top hospitality service and great prices. We have been to highly rated places that were disappointing and Caminata is far from that. Home cooked food and great flavours with no pretentiousness. Giuseppe, Nico and Carola were top at service so bottom line you should visit this place. Loved it all. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

This place is the real deal - an actual hidden gem 💎 Booked about two weeks in advance for a 7pm dinner and I’m glad we did - the restaurant was completely full by 7:30. Service was amazing - attentive but not over bearing, friendly but not annoying. Drinks are well priced and quick to come out, the food options are varied and really well priced. We had olives and truffle burrata and a bottle of wine to start, shared a pasta and pizza for the main, and had cocktails and tiramisu for the dessert. Came to about £120 including tip for about two hours in the restaurant. Fantastic evening and will definitely be returning!

Great service and Italian food! Giuseppe and Donato were great! As well as Pizza guy! And other staff

Our "go to" restaurant in Balham. Delicious food, exceptional service, and such a lovely atmosphere. The Friday lunch time takeaway is also a nice little treat for the end of the week.

Came for my daughter's 6th birthday, great service, lovely food and wine 🍷

As per the title. Sadly had to give up gluten a few years back and I’ve been searching for decent gluten free pizza ever since. Caminata’s is something else. Do they buy in it? Do they make it? Who knows but it’s ridiculously good.

Giuseppe was top class. Food and service was on point. See you again soon

Giuseppe is the best host ever! Best pizza I’ve tried in London too! Can’t wait to try the past next!

Amazing quality food & very friendly staff! Will definitely be returning

really lovely delicious food. We had truffle arancini and aubergine parmigiana starters, lovely pasta main which included spinach croquettes, and home made ice cream. They also have meat and fish dishes and specials. each day. staff helpful.

Best restaurant in Balham! Lovely food, great service and brilliant atmosphere. I would highly recommend!!

First time at Caminata and what a lovely experience! Beautiful food. Amazing service. Brilliant evening. I would highly recommend!

Great atmosphere and food. Happily recommend

Great food, friendly staff, and a good selection of food and drinks.

We were staying in Balham for 4 nights and spotted this place as it always seemed busy so booked a table for our last night. Excellent food, excellent service and I would recommend.

We came across this place through Balham Newsie on Instagram and as local residents, it didn’t disappoint! Food was incredibly yummy and fresh and service was 10/10! Decorated lovely inside giving off holiday vibes! We have booked to come back!

Everything was absolutely divine

My granddaughter enjoyed getting her hair braided

I have never had a bad meal here: the food is always delicious. Always fresh. Always perfectly presented. I absolutely love this place: underrated gem!! Perfect for family, friends or a local date.

Amazing and good quality food. Lovely and friendly stuff.

Amazing food, friendly staff and overall excellent experience. We will be back!

Amazing Tagliatelle with truffle oil and mushrooms.

Excellent pizza. Light, fresh, no complaints!