Conchiglia in City of London, Westminster

It’s been 10 years since I first visited Conchiglia and not once have I been disappointed. Best pizza in London in my opinion. The pizza crust is true to name and super delicious. It’s not just the base! Specials of the day are always amazing. Today we had bruschetta with meatballs and fried polenta with porcini mushrooms as antipasti and then their Sorento pizza with an amazing Burrata cheese and wild rockets topping. It’s a family run restaurant and nothing about this restaurant is fake and just for show, while ambience is immersive and especially lighting is particularly inviting. Marine pasta also highly recommended. As dessert I highly recommend their affogato, tiramisu and one of the best espressos in London. Sorry, I am not uploading an image of the pizza. Couldn’t wait!

Below expectations dining experience They ring a loud bell here when dishes are ready - too loud for me, I found it really unsettling as we ate at a quiet time. Pesto pasta with chicken was really disappointing - a huge piece of breaded chicken (if I wanted this I'd go to Iceland for some frozen birds eye!) with a tiny portion of under-cooked pasta, with watery pesto and spinach. They add 12.5% service charge too automatically on top of the high prices. Comparing the lovely family Italian in my hometown it's just well below what I'd expect. I don't really recommend eating here personally, and I won't be back.

The best Italian food we’ve eaten in a very long time. Lovely restaurant. Perfect for family and friends.

Great vibes on a Tuesday evening. Food was delicious. Some food items were a little delayed but for the most of the party, service was excellent and the staff were very helpful through out. Would definitely return.

We love to go there for the deal for Brunches! The deal of 2l aperol spritz and and a pizza is amazing and we have been there a couple of times already! The service is amazing and everyone is very friendly! The pizza is truly unique - it’s pretty thin and you have a chance to enjoy the ingredients, which makes the pizza even more tasty! I would recommend this place to anyone, even if you want to go there for pasta and not pizza.

Great location in London, but the experience was disappointing. The staff were not very attentive or welcoming, and we had to remind them three times about a missing item from our order. The food was mediocre, and the venue felt cramped.

I went here in 2022 and still think about the Burrata Bomb pasta to this very day

We were seated quickly and the waitress was friendly and well informed with the specials and wine. It's a small, cosy restaurant with an authentic Italian feel to it. The food was alright, the pasta was more al dente than I like. The tirimasu was soggy. The waitress was sweeping the floor and taking in chairs from outside just after 9pm which ruined the atmosphere a bit but I understand people want to get home.

Good restaurant, busy and popular with a good mix of local, younger people and families apparently visiting London. Good service, good food and very reasonable wine. The restaurant can be a little loud for quiet conversations (but perhaps I'm simply out of touch with today's etiquette). Robert

Exceptionally good food and lovely atmosphere.

Amazing food. Lovely. Real Italian. Would highly recommend

Food was nice and aperol spritz was good. Although, we asked for 2 ingredients to be removed from a pizza and they wouldn't swap for a different one, we had to pay extra for the different ingredient. We also were kicked off our table at the end of our slot even though there were plenty of other empty tables. Also someone kept sweeping around us while we were eating. Little bit disappointing actually.

Delicious homemade fresh food. Open air concept. Friendly staff. Attentive owner. My husband and I shared a special salad of peaches, arugula, & parm with a balsamic fig vinegar. WONDERFUL! For our main course we shared a large shell pasta with pan fried pancetta, a white cream sauce and burrata. FABULOUS!

This place is a hidden gem! Great quality delicious food, everything tasted fresh and well seasoned we thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely recommend

I’ve been walking past this restaurant for years and finally visited for dinner - I’m upset I didn’t sooner as it was a great experience. As soon as we arrived all the staff were very welcoming and remained attentive throughout the stay. The table was a bit small for two people but on a less busy evening I’m sure they’d have no problem accommodating if they can. The produce on display and available to purchase in the entrance way of the restaurant gives a nice family-run vibe, and that feeling continued throughout. Menus are available via QR code but they do have paper ones if you prefer. There’s a good range of items with the pizzas clearly a speciality. The calamari and garlic bread starters were nice for two people to share, and the pasta main dishes were a decent size, with plenty of prawns served with the gamberi plate. Beers were only available in small bottles rather than anything on draught. Decor is lovely and traditional but my only complaint would be with the toilet facilities - downstairs and in need of a bit of TLC, given there is only one available. Overall a great traditional Italian and somewhere I’ll definitely be returning to - highly recommended!

I’ve been walking past this restaurant for years and finally visited for dinner - I’m upset I didn’t sooner as it was a great experience. As soon as we arrived all the staff were very welcoming and remained attentive throughout the stay. The table was a bit small for two people but on a less busy evening I’m sure they’d have no problem accommodating if they can. The produce on display and available to purchase in the entrance way of the restaurant gives a nice family-run vibe, and that feeling continued throughout. Menus are available via QR code but they do have paper ones if you prefer. There’s a good range of items with the pizzas clearly a speciality. The calamari and garlic bread starters were nice for two people to share, and the pasta main dishes were a decent size, with plenty of prawns served with the gamberi plate. Beers were only available in small bottles rather than anything on draught. Decor is lovely and traditional but my only complaint would be with the toilet facilities - downstairs and in need of a bit of TLC, given there is only one available. Overall a great traditional Italian and somewhere I’ll definitely be returning to - highly recommended!

Felt like traditional Italian, portions were good but was way too creamy and salty

What a GEM! Been looking for an authentic no fuzz italian and so glad to find this fantastic place! We were running late and called ahead to let them know. When we arrived, we were offered outside or inside seating. Chose outside as inside was packed with diners. Ordered calamari and bruschetta to start and they were equally good! My favorite is the spaghetti gambari. The pasta was cooked to perfection but the sauce tasted like heaven with plenty of king prawns! The homemade tiramisu was the icing on the cake. They were very attentive and very friendly. This is my new fav place for italian. Can’t wait to come back!

Just randomly dropped in and enjoyed a beautiful meatball pasta rigatoni. Warm friendly atmosphere. Cheery welcoming service. Reasonably priced. Defo worth a visit! Well done lovely people. Bellisimo.

Super pasta and dessert and a lovely welcome from attentive staff. Good location not far from Regent's Park. Would go again.

Conchiglia is firstly super homey and a very lovely family run restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. About 15 of us ate here and everyone loved everything they had. We got a three pasta share plate where you can choose any three of the menu and try them in smaller portions which is a fun idea as well! 10/10

such a cute lowkey place, lovely authentic food at a good price, would recommend the famous 2L aperol spritz deal

Honestly - such a lovely little independent restaurant. Some of the best food in the area and very very reasonably priced. Can't recommend enough

SO delicious! Ate their twice within a week.

We were wondering around looking for a nice place to eat before seeing the Boss (Bruce Springsteen for the untitiated)! Went past some places but saw the menu and the price and thought, lets give it a go! Best decision we made! Mum asked for a pizza without cheese (health reasons before you start!) And she was well chuffed with what she got! There was no overabundance of sauce to compensate for the lack of cheese, plenty of toppings and a nice authentic thin base! Best she has ever had... it was 14" for £14 ..in London that is just amazing! ... take that Dominoes!! Highly recommend!!

Food was amazing and the service was 10/10 will definitely return when we come back to London

I just had the best dining experience of my life at this restaurant! The food was incredible, with bold flavors and expertly prepared dishes. The portions were generous and the presentation was stunning. The service was exceptional, with our server being knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a great selection of music and decor. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special night out. 5 stars isn't enough - I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

Absolute gem we stumbled across on our first night in London. Friendly servers and the menu is large. The seasonal specials are phenomenal. We had the spaghetti bolognese and beetroot ricotta and fusilli.

Beautiful food in a great traditional setting. Also very accommodating to me with a nut allergy.

Spectacular! The delicious pasta (the best Cacio e Pepe I have eaten in a long time), the thin dough pizzas and very good. We spent 3 days in London and repeated 2 nights. It is very noticeable that the food is homemade and traditional. Very correct price. Super recommended.

Eating here had me thinking of booking a trip to Italy, if you get the chance do opt for this beautiful restaurant. They had a special which was mouthwatering.

Food was bangingggg, 10/10! We had two bruschetta starters and two main pasta dishes. They also do a plate of 3 pastas to share which is quite a good idea if you are a pasta fan like me. Will have to definitely try this when I go next. Staff were really nice and friendly. The service was quick and easy. The place was really cosy as it’s a small restaurant, however the atmosphere and vibe was good. I would suggest booking in advance as it’s small and only have limited spaces. Reasonably priced for good quality food and a glass of wine and beer as well. Really cute for a date night! Would recommend going here and definitely will be going back.

Visited on our holiday in London. Very tasty Italian food and everyone was very friendly.

Absolutely love to dine here. It’s a joy to recommend it to friends and hear that they equally had a brilliant time. 5 stars as I regularly venture here for the variety of dishes available. The pizzas have an incredible base and such great crisp. Burrata everywhere and exceptional truffle dishes.

A lovely little restaurant feels very authentic compared to other Italian restaurants! The food and drinks were great and such good value for money.

The peach salad was great. The bruschetta and the pasta were too oily.

Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff and great food! Can highly recommend!

Nice Italian, really tasty food and vegan options available on some dishes! We found it very tasty and the restaurant is beautiful and decorated with a lot of love! 😊

To me food in England was a bit bland. This place (in London) was a bit better. Good place to eat. Very accommodating for not having a booking.

Tasty pastas and a nice atmosphere... the dishes with truffle and burrata are delicious...

Italian restaurant recommended by air bnb host All the food we ordered was delicious. Orders are taken quickly and food comes out quickly, making this a restaurant that impatient Koreans will love.

Very tasty food, nice service and atmosphere.

Food was good. The place is a bit cramped. Need reservations over weekends.

Fantastic find Food wine authentic would go back again

Brilliant little restaurant. Home cooked authentic Italian food- great atmosphere.

The dining experience at Conchiglia, an authentic Italian restaurant, felt just like enjoying a homemade meal. The pasta platter priced at £39 was a standout, so much so that we indulged in another round. From the Spaghetti Carbonara to the Spaghetti Gamberi, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, and Sausage & Broccoli Fettuccine, each dish delighted our taste buds. My personal favorites were definitely the Rigatoni Alla Vodka and Sausage & Broccoli Fettuccine. Additionally, the drinks were a fantastic choice, with two special cocktails priced at £14. While the service was respectful, it wasn't as friendly as one would expect, though there's nothing bad to say in that aspect. The restaurant was quite empty, given that it was around lunchtime on a Friday. I'm already looking forward to returning for another delightful meal.

Never had a bad experience here. The pasta is exceptional but we all know what the major draw is - 2L Aperol spritz for under £30. Can’t be beaten in central London. Will always come back for the food, drinks and vibes which are impeccable. Well worth a visit!

Good Italian restaurant for a light bite, ended up staying there longer however my Italian friends would kill me if they saw the size of their cocktails etc...i think it's tailored more towards large groups, birthdays as opposed to traditional authentic Italian recipes. However, still a good 4/5

We went for nice dinner and I must say we'll be back definitely, fantastic little place with amazing vibe, we've felt like we're really in Italy. Food was delicious, pasta platter we took was great, we had to wait a bit long due to 3 different types of pasta being made. Also special drinks like Italian blonde, so delicious. Other then long waiting time everything was fine, but even this didn't killed our vibe there

Came here tonight with friends, it was busy but it had a lovely atmosphere, very cozy. The food was Incredible .

It is a lovely place with large portions and a delicious taste. I definitely will come back here.

Food is delicious, so fresh and tasty. Staff just great . A restaurant not to be missed out on .

One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to. 1st visit we had the pasta platter ( should of ordered 2 it was so good) 2nd visit we had the carbonara. Love the fact the moretti is imported from Italy!! Highly recommend

Cheerful and bustling. But I have had more affordable and better quality Italian food elsewhere.

Nice restaurant but very busy. Food was really nice and service was good

I don't remember where I saw Conchiglia recommended, but I'm glad I did. Visited with a friend on a busy Friday evening. The restaurant was packed but the servers were very attentive. Between the two of us we had four starters (some of which were HUGE) then shared a pizza (the truffle eleganza). The pizza wasn't to my friends' taste - the honey is a really dominant flavour and the truffle therefore didn't really come through - but I enjoyed it. Anything we couldn't finish, the restaurant was happy to box up for us. I'll be back to try Nonna's Pasta Platter as didn't spot that on the menu until we'd already ordered and it looks fab. I did have some trouble loading the menu on my phone and we did struggle to get someone's attention to bring our bill, but those were our only issues and didn't ruin a good experience.

Got a table for 4… was not disappointed. Service was great even though the place was very busy. Definitely a hidden gem this one.

Very cozy environment. Proper Italian food, delicious and enjoyable. 5 stars deserved

The most underrated hidden gem in London. Incredible and authentic Italian food at an affordable rate. The truffle eleganza pizza in particular is a must try!

The rigatoni alla vodka was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was gorgeous and food felt very authentic

I enjoyed an afternoon tea on a weekday. The atmosfere was welcoming and pleasant.

I took my fiancè here for an intimate birthday dinner - I'd seen good reviews and she loves Italian food so I thought why not. We both really enjoyed our meals and the portion size was great. The tirimisu was one of if not the best we've ever had

Food was ok - service wasn't great!

Having been to many places in Italy, I can safely say this is truly Italian. The food was amazing. We had the rigatoni alla vodka con arrabiatta and the pappardelle con burrata, with Milanese on the side. Strongly recommend. Will be back.

Delicious food and lovely atmosphere

Très bon restaurant situé à quelques pas d'Oxford Circus avec une carte très variée. Les plats sont de qualité mais j'ai été légèrement déçu par la sauce bolognaise, trop acide et avec trop peu de viande. Néanmoins, les pâtes à la truffe et l'ensemble des pizzas paraissaient plus appétissantes. Ambiance également très sympathique dans la salle. En bref, je privilégierai plutôt les pizzas si vous testez ce resto.

Had the pasta sharing dish - more than enough for two. Truffle burrata pasta to die for.

Probably my favorite Italian restaurant in London!

We went there on a busy friday night on Xmas weekend, called 45 minutes before arriving and the owner managed to sort us out. Food was 10/10, everything was delicious and fresh, and the portion is huge. We expected a much higher price for what we had and ended paying not even half what you’d usually pay for the same quality and size in London. The service was fast and great and the place looked like a restaurant set out of a Hallmark Christmas movie.

Absolutely loved the pasta platter. We are big pasta fans so to be able to share a platter with the our choice of three pastas was a dream. It really is enough to be shared between two people and I highly recommend the truffle pasta!

Giovanni was amazing! I accidentally booked for the Thursday rather than the Wednesday and when I called to let him know someone had dropped out last minute but we would be there for 8pm, he kindly arranged for 15 of us to still eat and grabbed extra tables and chairs from outside to make it work. The waitresses were so polite and quick with the service. She made sure everyone had drinks and the food was served promptly. As for the food, it was fantastic - great value for money (huge portions for the pasta and the pizza was massive) and overall a fantastic atmosphere for a work Christmas meal. The setting was beautiful and I loved the decorations and the Christmassy, cozy vibe. The biggest thank you to them for make our Christmas meal such a success! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of the staff <3

We visited on a Friday evening, and given the latest reviews we were hesitant to keep our reservation. However we are very pleased that we did, the food was fantastic, and the service was efficient given how busy the restaurant was. We had the burrata starter and Nonas three pastas and it was all very tasty. The blood orange Margarita is worth a try too! Don’t let the reviews put you off, well worth a visit.

I echo what other reviewers have said. Mediocre food, grumpy and unsmiling staff. Clients were treated more as a nuissance than anything. We were kicked out at 9.30pm, even just before Christmas, when the place says on their website that they close at 10pm. They were putting up chairs on tables while we still eating. Who closes a restaurant in the very centre of London at 9.30?

Very cosy restaurant with delicious italian food. The staff could not be more accommodating. Will definitely be back!

Beautiful little place in a lovely part of town. Loads of variety. Excellent customer service. Giovanni in particular made my experience a very positive one indeed. Will definitely be revisiting.

It was the worst restaurant I’ve ever visited. The waiters were very rude and made you feel unwanted. The pasta tasted worse than one from the freezer and the restaurant has very high prices for it. In addition, we paid over €10 more for their service tax, which was absolutely not justified. Nobody should set foot in there! Don’t let you fool by TikTok oder anything like that…

1000000/10 the best pasta i have ever had in my whole life (and i eat pasta most days!!). restaurant is beautiful, staff helpful, and the food impeccable. would eat here every day if i could

Fantastic food, really reasonably priced

Booked a table for a Friday evening meal. Place was pretty much packed. Service was great, however the food was hit and miss. The zucchini fries were fat, greasy and tasteless. My gnocchi and the meatballs were good. The desserts were yummy👍

What I loved most was the decor, it was really cozy and beautiful and the food was brilliant!! The only thing I didn't like as much, were the zucchini fritti, cause I was expecting them to be shredded and thinner, but it won't stop me from coming back.

I've been here multiple times and it's always wonderful. The staff are so friendly and the food is always so good i want to take it home with me. Aperol spritz the size of my head and truffle pasta - heaven can wait I want to go to Conchiglia for my eternity please!!!

The service was excellent. Lovely staff and a very involved and engaging owner. Good portions to share. The desserts were exceptional.

Absolutely delicious fresh food, very friendly service. The bruschetta was unbelievably fresh and flavourful. Will definitely go again!

Wonderful food, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. I had the sausage and broccoli fettuccine, along with a glass of the house red. Make sure to save room for the incredible cheesecake!

Overrated. I’m guessing they paid an influencer to overrate them on Instagram. Cramped, sweaty. Dreadful toilets. Bland food. Rushed us so much, they started to take away my friends plate while she still had her fork in her hand eating. As soon as we paid the bill they asked us to leave (I could understand if we were lingering for ages but we weren’t). I’ll give it 2 stars as the food was bearable enough to finish, I haven’t got a bad stomach from it(yet) and it came promptly.

Highly recommend the brunch deal for £55. Huge 2L glass of aperol spritz with a choice of fantastic home made fresh pizza

The place looks Italian-your Italian grand mother actually. So we stopped there. Small menu , family restaurant , food ok. But when the Tiramisu arrived -it was on a different level altogether. So between the tiramisu and the wine we left happy.

Delicious! Family run business. Very kind staff. The food portions are good and the quality is very good! Very nicely decorated. The menu has a good variety but difficult to decide as everything looks delicious. It is the second time we go to this restaurant and will go back again :)

Very good food and drinks, huge portions and good value for money. Recommend the Truffle pasta!

It is a nice place with very good pizza. Ideal for a family meal on Sunday!

Found this place on Instagram, for its unique Aperitif, and as a proper Italian I had to check it out! We didn’t have a great experience 😌 We ordered the Aperol Spritz on the bug glass (2l) but it was very watered down. We also ordered the trio of pasta (which I thought was a great idea to have the possibility to try them all), and the plate was well presented but the pasta was a little bit uncooked and the sauces were all mixing with each other. Staff not super friendly, not very attentive (I guess because it was a busy evening) but a smile would please anyone I think (: After 1hr (we didn’t even finished our meal, as it took more than half an hour to arrive) we’ve been asked to leave the table as there were other bookings after us. Pricy for the experience.

They dont do the spritz deal after 6. Disappointed. But amazing food

Absolutely amazing place Thank you for bringing Italy to London!

I feel like we went to Italy for 3 hours 😍 we've stumbled upon this gem by accident and happened to get the lunch combo with two 2 liters aperol spritzs (to those complaining about it tasting "diluted", please have a shift or two behind the bar to understand how such large quantity in one glass affects flavour, I actually watched the bartender measure correct amount of booze to make over 4 regular spritzers). The pizza was crunchy and delicious, i never eat the rim but I absolutely devoured the whole plate. The gentleman, who I assume is the owner, was so welcoming and kind; we sat outside even though it's really chilly right now, the heaters really warmed us up and we ended up staying for 3 hours longer than we were meant to. Coming back for sure!!!

Great pasta, lovely friendly service. The restaurant had an authentic homely feel. Would recommend and will definitely go back.

Ordered the pasta trio, only 1 of mine was very good - the other 2 were tomato dishes that were very bland and poorly seasoned.

Terrible service as every staff member is overwhelmed by the workload. So be ready to wait for a table, for the waiter to come and take your order, to get the bill etc. food was questionable as I had a bad stomach reaction to the pasta and the tiramisu was very much not a tiramisu, and since they advertise themselves as Italian restaurant they should know how to make one

Like everyone else, I spotted this place on Instagram/ Tik Tok, totally drawn in by the pasta platter and 2 litre aperol. I hadn't done too much research before trying but it seemed nice. It was a shame there was scaffolding over the restaurant and road works going on outside so was very noisy. Service wasn't that great I must admit, the pasta platter looked small but was really tasty and definitely fills you up. We were told the pasta is made fresh in their kitchen and that all the ingredients are sent to London from Italy within 24 hours. The aperol spritz yes it is mostly soda water but still worth getting for the fun of it. I definitely felt like I'd had a drink or 2 after leaving today! The toilets were so small. For womens cubicles my knees were touching the door. We will never know how truly authentic it is but all in all I would go back. Would like to try different pastas and give the pizza a go.

Came here for dinner on a Friday evening. We did book a table, which i would recommend as it got busy. We shared Nonnas sharer, which was fab - and such a great idea. The servers were all friendly and food was excellent. I would recommend.

Amazing pasta! We ordered Tartufo Bomba, Pappardelle Burrata Bomba and Carbonara. While all were very tasty, Carbonara was my favourite. Very cozy interior and pleasant servers. Highly recommended!