Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano in Southwark - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The food was really lovely and portions were good too! The owner gave us an extra shot of limoncello, lovely Italian hospitality.

A traditional neighborhood Italian restaurant. From Thursday to Saturday they have live music. On Friday (and maybe other nights) this is provided by a singer,who sings songs from Frank Sinatra and others if his ilk, as well as modern songs. Sometimes it turns into quite a party, with customers joining in and Giuseppe topping up limoncello glasses. Later on, the restaurant turns into a disco/bar that is open until 4 am. Go there for a good meal, but there is the option of a party later on.

While in London with my dad and his friend, we stumbled upon Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria, and it was a fantastic find. Despite not having a booking, the staff warmly welcomed us and quickly found us a table. The atmosphere was electric, with live music and an entertaining owner who even treated us to a song. The food was delicious - we enjoyed lasagne, salmon pasta, and pizza - all complemented by plenty of complimentary limoncello. Although pricier than most Italian spots, the vibrant atmosphere and excellent service made it well worth the cost. A memorable experience deserving of five stars.

Lovely pizza like italian pizzas should be..staff very quite...good prices Definitely recommend

Tourist trap, didn't have a full bar. Food was fine, just over priced.

Dingy and dirty tourist trap.Food average but overpriced. Toilets pretty disgusting. Would not recommend or revisit.

A quaint Italian restaurant with a small menu. My partner had chicken breast in cream sauce with mushrooms, I had a mixed salad and spaghetti Napoli. The portions were plentiful and good. The service seemed slightly overwhelmed and friendlier to the locals.

Old bar-like Italian restaurant. Food is ok but very expensive considering its old and not very clean environment. Fairly noisy. The toilet is shabby and somehow smelly. At that price (£150) for 3 adults and 2 children, I would not recommend this as there are many better choices around.

It was very nice and cozy place, service was fine. The food was good enough but was very crowded and a small place.

Abbiamo scelto questo ristorante italiano per il suo nome...i piatti sono ottimi ed il servizio è rapido il manager ha risolto un piccolo errore sul conto ed è stato cordiale offrendoci il caffè. Grazie

Me and my friend had a booking at 5.45pm on 03/07/24. (Under the name Katie: you sat us next to your till) Upon arrival we had the misfortune of being met by a sour faced, rude, large, dark haired woman ( she was our server) she acted as if our presence was a inconvenience to her! She spoke about us to the barmaid and the barmaid told her to be quiet and go in the back room. We ordered one alcholic drink each and both were watered down. My jack Daniels tasted like tap water and my friends lemoncello spritz had barely no alcohol in it. We ordered lasagne it was ok but not worth £16.95 and the cabonara which was vile and a portion of fries. I was charged nearly £8 for the fries ( i was scammed) all items you sell must be on the menu with a price and the fries wasn't. I alsomanaged to record the servers talking about us and i have put it on instagram and facebook. The customer service and the way the restaurant is run is a absolute disgrace. Please go elsewhere there are plenty of nice Italian restaurants in the area. Your staff need to be fired and you need to retire. Instead of talking about your customers appearance i suggest you worry about yourself first. You're a middle aged obese woman who wears too much make up and your clothes do not fit you... buy a bigger shirt. It's not nice is it? Shame on all of you.

Only gave 1.5 shots in a double. Probably bitter because that's how many shots on target Italy had against Switzerland.

I sadly did not enjoy anything about this restaurant. I don’t know if it was because of our age, but there were four of us and we found it far too loud - and when the singer started, it made conversation for us impossible. However, everyone else seemed to be enjoying themselves 🤔 I was the only one in our group who eats a plant-based diet, was told I could have a pizza without cheese, which I declined. I decided to have some vegetables and potatoes. I was very disappointed with what turned up tbh. No effort was made to make my dish look appetising. We couldn’t wait to get out of there, and to add insult to injury, the bill was ridiculously high, an absolute rip-off. We couldn’t work out why we had been charged so much, but we needed to leave so just paid up. The others in my group said the food was just average. I cannot recommend this restaurant.

Was really lovely chatting to Giuseppe, he was so friendly and insisted me and my friend have a slice of pizza and a drink on the house. We’d already paid for our drinks but agreed we’d get another one after. So I went back to the bar to get 2 more beers, Giuseppe got us the drinks but a lady at the bar charged me. I thought it was a bit odd but I paid anyway. The next time I went to the bar I decided to chat to Giuseppe to get the free drinks he offered, again a female colleague got involved and passed me 2 peronis. She then walked away so I thought these must be our drinks on the house. I walked back to my table with the beers and a man and woman from the bar stormed over to me with a card machine and demanded I pay. I politely said “oh okay Giuseppe said we could have one on the house but okay” and I reached for my purse. The guy picked up the peronis to take them away and the woman said “yeah but you only get one round for free, don’t take the piss.” I thought that was really rude and aggressive considering how polite and willing to pay I was. I explained there must have been some confusion because I had paid for all our drinks so far and then they suddenly changed their minds and said “well you only get the pizza slice for free”. I ended up paying for the drinks again. The weird thing is I was more than willing to pay for all my drinks, I was just offered one on the house and then made to feel like a criminal when I accepted it. Such a shame, I don’t feel comfortable to go back.

This has been my go to lunch spot, quick and delicious.

It’s a hidden gem. It’s located in an alley and its all worth it. The staff is absolutly amazing, they are the best and wanna have some fun together. They gave us an amazing evening and we are defenitely coming back here!

The pasta was on point. Ambience is bleak

This place is fabulous. fun, Friendly amd food great. We had such a good night. Live music too! The owners are wonderful. Thanks for making it a brilliant night …

When you find a restaurant this good, the formula seems so straightforward it is difficult to understand why all establishments don't follow suit. I've never run a restaurant but if I did I'd want to be like Giuseppe's. I have been twice recently, on both occasions served warmly and expertly by Juani, ably assisted by staff that are all welcoming and genuinely pleased you're with them. (Formula = a. great service) A most unassuming entrance belies the excellence beneath, literally as you descend stairs to be greeted with ephemeral wafts of garlic and an atmosphere of unabated good cheer. We celebrated a family birthday and took two tables to accommodate all 14 of us. Live music was provided by a single guitarist and vocalist (different on both my visits) who captured the zeitgeist with understated brilliance. (Formula = b. great atmosphere). There is just a life-affirming hubbub permeating the premises which evolved as the evening progressed into a full singalong; maybe therefore one of which to be aware if you're planning on a romantic, quiet dinner. The menu is a fairly extensive and a traditional index of Italian fare, priced very reasonably. Likewise, the wine choice is broad enough and without the usual speculative and unjustified surcharge so familiar in other restaurants (Formula = c. don't rip off your customers). The food just reinforces all the values that have been hitherto present. Warm, wholesome, fresh, flavourful and absolutely delicious. No frills or nods to the minute portion faction, just a delectable plate of scrumptiousness (Formula = d. great food). For the two visits I have made the eponymous Giuseppe appeared and just when you think you can't be any better looked after, he greeted, chatted to, and circulated amongst his customers proffering humour and limoncello in equal measure. This is when the penny drops; here is a guy who seems to revel in the hospitality he offers. He clearly works hard, leads his staff by example and mixes with his customers as if long lost friends (Formula - e. great leadership). Everyone in our party had an absolute blast. So, if you're seeking a night where you can be well met, well fed and enjoy a carnival atmosphere, you'll find it all at Giuseppe's.

The best Italian restaurant in London.

The food was good, not excellent but OK. The restaurant is very, very noisy. In addition, almost immediately we had started eating, a singer started up, making it impossible to hold a conversation. As a consequence, diners were screaming at each other across their tables making the overall noise level, just below unbearable. Then the bill arrived. Advertised at £20/30 per head, the bill for the four of us, was over £300. We had two beers and two glasses of wine. Never again!

Cool place! Felt very much like an “authentic” Italian restaurant via a hidden door somewhere in lower Manhattan. Amazing atmosphere…bustling but not chaotic. The staff were great and attentive. The food was excellent. Can’t complain about anything! I feel like they’re gonna see a lot of me.

How a place like this exists boggles the mind. If you are looking for a 1980’s Anglo Italian experience then this is perfect however my suggestion is either go to one of the other amazing restaurants around borough market of simply buy the ingredients and cook at home. Nothing on the menus is beyond even the most basic of cooking skills. I resented paying the bill.

Pre Ride London 100 cycle carb load. Great tasty food!

Very good experience. The fruit spaghetti are very good. Very generous dish. I recommend.

As usual love it. I was treated a family.

I never expected such bad pizza in such a place. Not fresh, raw mushrooms and looked worse than the store-bought pizza. I do not recommend.

An amazing hidden gem. We went in by off chance. It also happened to be my daughters 16th birthday. The food was fantastic. The hospitality from the owner was something I’d never come across. They couldn’t be more welcoming friendly and hospitality I’ve never come across being so fantastic. A seriously authentic Italian restaurant. Something you look for but never come across.👌👌👌👌👌😂

Super overpriced for the quality of the food. The spaghetti carbonara are not a real carbonara you would expect from a real italian place. The live music was awful and they charged us more money for paying by credit card. We will definitely not come back.

Food was very average for the price. I could make just as good quality pasta at home for a fraction of the price.

Very good Italian restaurant with a very good atmosphere, the carbonara pasta is excellent 🤤

The service here was amazing! And the food at this restaurant was very authentic and delicious. The food reminded me of when I was in Naples and Rome a couple years ago. This restaurant is also located in an alley which is really cool kinda of seems like a hidden gem. The food was pretty expensive but expected because it is London after all. I will definitely be back again when I am in the area! They also give a free shot of limoncello after you are finished eating which is really nice! Highly recommend this place if you are looking for authentic Italian food! I ordered the Bruschetta and Bolognese Pasta both were amazing!

Amazing pasta and lovely, attentive staff. Great cosy atmosphere in the restaurant and free limoncello shots at the end!

Had a lovely time last night very friendly staff warm atmosphere delicious food only down side the singer was very loud but felt like we walked into a family run restaurant with people who care can’t wait to go back

We ordered a pizza and shared plus one drink each. The pizza was amazing, we really enjoyed it and we would definitely come back again for this restaurant!! The staffs were all so friendly and smiley. There were three gentlemen, Massimo was the one who served us, but all of their hospitality was incredibly nice! You cen feel they were very genuine, we got two shots of limoncello as a treat from the store, we were so grateful 😊 There are a lot of good food that I want to try, will be coming back again soon!!! Thank you for the amazing food and friendly service 😇. (we were there on a Friday evening for dinner)

We ate probably some of the best spaghetti ever and we were in Italy every night for over a month - so it's really very good. A little hidden, but absolutely worth stopping by

I recommend it to all Italians who go to London, especially if you are from the south you will definitely feel at home, Italian music and Italian staff... good good

Would have expected more from a family run restaurant. Good Italian food is not hard to produce. This was lazy and unloved. Service without a smile. It was a Wednesday so lack of atmosphere almost forgivable. Just couldn’t escape the feeling that they wanted everyone to go home asap so they could pack up for the night.

Very good Italian pizza. Crew is also Italian.

One of the best Italien restaurant I went in. We went on a Friday evening and a singer was there. Very nice !

The best night out in London GUARANTED!!!!

Food was typical Italian but well presented and tasted very good especially considering the cost for two of us having starters and mains was about £80. Restaurant is a bit cramped and the service was a little slow.

First time here ever in 24 years in London and I was extremely pleased. Amazing food, nice and friendly staff, great atmosphere, not too pricey and big portions. I recommend it.

We went here for lunch without a reservation. Nice and clean place. The spaghetti bolognese dish was plentiful and good. The only flaw was perhaps the staff being a little absent, but perhaps it was due to the time given that it was 2pm. In any case, you have to wait a bit before you can order.

Pristine place in London. Don Giuseppe is a incredible person. Italian food, delicious and the atmosphere amazing. Recommend 200%.

Everything was really amazing, the food , the staff and the atmosphere. We had a great time there with my family.

Go anywhere else! I used to go all the time but went recently to have lunch came away so disappointed and frustrated to the point where I will never go again! The food isn’t bad but I was left with a bad taste in my mouth because one of the servers was rude, aggressive, and disrespectful. It was so unwarranted because all I did was ask about using the tastecard and the response I got was so aggressive and disproportionate - I was so uncomfortable. It’s not worth it, London Bridge has many other restaurants, don’t go here!!!

I love Giuseppes, I always try fit in a meal here when I have friends visiting or any excuse to get dinner there when I’m in the area. The pasta dishes, particularly the vodka salmon are just *chefs kiss* The food really is 10/10 usually when I go with friends we all order different dishes and share them all. Love atmosphere too, it is such a cute, authentic Italian, family run restaurant. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of it !

Had a super tasty and cozy dinner, a bit hidden in the busy street. Very friendly, Italian staff. Nice cozy atmosphere and delicious pizza! Too much, but received a bag with the surplus 😊

Lovely place! The food is great. Very old school. Love it

Amazing meal! We are only here for 3 days, but I have a feeling we will be back. The food was delicious, and the service was great.

Charming place, delicious food, authentic Italian presentation, music and service. We shall definitely visit again. I judge atmosphere as 4 stars only because we visited 5pm - not many other diners. No expectation at that time of a buoyant atmosphere

I recently dined at a charming Italian restaurant that left me utterly impressed. From the moment I stepped in, the warm ambiance and attentive service set the stage for an unforgettable experience. The staff's genuine passion for their cuisine was evident in every dish, each bursting with authentic flavors that transported me to Italy. What truly stood out was the impeccable service—attentive without being intrusive. Every recommendation from the menu was spot-on, and the attention to detail made the meal truly memorable. This hidden gem is a must-visit for anyone seeking a delightful culinary journey with outstanding service.

Words can't describe how incredible this place is, absolutely outstanding.

Now, this is exactly how an Italian restaurant should be. I've recently been let down by a couple of Italian establishments. However, this has put my faith in them again. Great food, great service and a proper Italian goodbye from Giuseppe. I will bring my wife next time.

Bit dingy but no cover and open late for a night out

Great food excellent atmosphere

Every time I go to London I stop here for some sandwiches, man they are so so good , delicious quality , value for money and the most important authentic , home made. We have not seen Giuseppe but the staff there is 👍👍👍.

You don't see many family run type restaurants these days in "central" London. Pasta was a little too Al dente for my liking, as was the calamari. Service was clinical, and they seemed reluctant to smile or extend great warmth

Had a great meal here, the ambience is nice as well and the staff are very friendly.

Went with friends as a group of 6 for a Southbank stroll, drinks and food, nothing booked in advance but just drifted where the mood took us. Eventually came across the sign for Guiseppe's so we went in to see if there was space as obviously we hadn't made a reservation. The staff were friendly and helpful, telling us to pop back in 15 minute's and they'd have space for set out for us. Good to their promise we settled in upon our return. What an evening! Great atmosphere, superb food and then when the live singer started the atmosphere, (certainly on our table), increased another level! The owner is obviously proud of his restaurant, and rightly so in my opinion, and went round tables thanking customers personally and asking if everything was good. This is not something you see much these times, but I thought it was a nice touch. My wife and I have a already booked for lunch just before Christmas, combining our visit with shopping at the Christmas stalls along the embankment and essential food supplies from Borough Market.

From the moment my daughter and I walked in the door (without reservations) we were treated like family. The small quaint atmosphere and attentive staff of ZAZZA, MASSIMO, LUIGI, AURONIO and of course GIUSEPPE the owner were impeccable. We ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese made fresh that morning. Every bite was a delight, I cannot wait to return to Giuseppe's. Highly recommended!!!! We will be back!

Great food and service. Super chilled with great live music Thursday - Sat evenings. Love this place

Food nothing special. Staff so rude. Not a good welcome. Basically eat your food and leave. Will not be returning

Class. Not been here before but the food was great, so was the atmosphere and the staff were amazing. Recommended. If you are nr London Bridge and fancy an Italian come here

Szombaton (11.04) jártunk ott nem foglaltunk asztalt és mégis tudtak fogadni. Szerencsére! Fenomenális volt a Spagetti Bolognese és a Spagetti Carbonara. A kiszolgálás is tökéletes volt. Ha arra járunk biztos betérünk!!

Family trip to London, fancied a top quality authentic Italian. After much searching, decided on Giuseppe’s, near Borough market. Made a reservation - no problemo ! Lovely authentic italian restaurant tucked away off the main road, typical old school Italian decor. Service was good, food was amazing, bruschetta, pasta, pizza - delicious! washed down with a smooth house red. The main man was in the house, Giuseppe (owner) himself, enjoying food and wine with friends. He took the time to greet and speak with diners, and we had a selfie with him. lovely touch ! Gratis round of limoncello shots and the Italian job was done and dusted. La ringrazio molto Giuseppe’s ! - Highly recommended.

After a taxing day of international travel, Giuseppe's was a beacon in the night. Even as they were winding down for the evening, the considerate waitstaff welcomed me with open arms. The Spaghetti Carbonara was a delightful treat to my taste buds, with authentic flavors that melted my fatigue away. The ristorante boasts an eclectic ambiance, perfectly complemented by the soothing strains of Italian music. Every aspect, from the food to the wonderful waiters, exuded warmth and hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a genuine Italian experience! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

recently had my first sandwich from giuseppe's, for £5 i thought this was incredible value. i went for the schnitzel and cheese, which gets heated up before adding mayo and lettuce. the portion size sent me to sleep for the rest of the afternoon, no complaints! will be back to try more v sandwiches

A great place for Italian food.

One of my favourite Italian restaurants. Love the seafood pasta, sour-dough pizza and there's a good selection on wine. To top it up there's live music starting at 8pm.

Labai skanios picos, itališki makaronai ir kitą... Draugiškas aptarnavimas. Šiek tiek sunkoka juos rasti, bet paieškoti verta...!

Great food and wine with a 70’s and 80’s vibe. Great host and tasty food with fresh ingredients. Definitely recommended l.

We went to Giuseppe's for a company party. I cannot praise them enough. So helpful when we were organising it, and fantastic on the night. The food was great, the staff were great - and we had a such a great time. They made us feel so welcome!

Love this place. Visited on a Saturday evening with friends and family. The place was rocking Live singer doing the classic swing songs, the atmosphere was fantastic Food wise, the bruschetta was amazing, and the calamari got an ‘amazing and beautiful’ rating from my son. The pizzas are freshly made and good size, and I was reliable informed that the pasta dishes are also amazing To top the night off, Giuseppe himself did the rounds and spoke to everyone and made the evening even better It’s classic rustic Italian and worth a visit

Cozy atmosphere and delicious pasta. Very good service!

Horrible pizza and did not serve real carbonara..

Very low-end product, the price is way too expensive. The ham is an industrial quality ham while the pizza costs £18 The waitress is not friendly, to be avoided.

Great night out. Music and Italian food 👍

We booked to go here after seeing how fun and busy it looked on instagram. It was a very nice meal and the staff were moderately friendly but the place itself is hidden away and there weren’t many people eating inside. The music was a singer but was quite quiet. Service could have been slightly quicker and friendlier. Not sad I went but would not rush back which was a shame because it looked great online.

Stumbled into this place on a Friday night and let me tell you AMAZING! Fair prices for amazing food, live singer on a Friday night. If you want a dinner and show this is the place. 1000% will return!

It was a good spot close to The Shard when we wanted to eat something. Got pizzas and a salad and everything was great. They brought us at the end limoncello shots, great gesture 😊

If you want to enjoy classic Italian dishes, served by great front of house staff, then go to this wonderful restaurant that delivers on all levels.

Cute little Italian restaurant. We came in late, but we could still have dinner. Staff was very friendly. Food was good. Most dishes were a fair price as well.

Great pizza. Lots of flavour. Bit quiet but it was midweek.

Delicious food and drinks, very good size portions

Lovely restaurant with incredible seafood, the seafood spaghetti had an incredible amount of seafood and was super tasty. Great atmosphere and lovely staff as well, will definitely be returning.

Super restaurant en sous sol. Typique italien

An adorable Italian restaurant in the basement of a building, the entrance of which is in an alleyway. You'd almost miss it walking by, except for the neon sign with arrows! We ordered the carbonara and spaghetti bolognese, the garlic bread, and a bottle of wine. The wait staff was friendly, attentive, and quick.... The restaurant wasn't very busy when we sat down, and the entrees came in what seemed like minutes. Fresh, hot, and delicious, the carbonara especially rivaled anything we've had in Rome. Even though we had no reservation and the restaurant got VERY busy as we ate, no one rushed us to finish; in fact, they came over and offered us complimentary limoncello shots (which were delicious, very sweet and strong). As we were paying, Giuseppe himself came over to chat and pour one more limoncello for the road. An unexpectedly lovely and authentic Italian meal in the heart of London. If you find yourself in the area, you won't be disappointed!

Beautiful restaurant, delicious food and friendly and welcoming staff. Will definitely be returning in the future.

This doesn't have the finest ingredients, or the trendiest recipes, or even the best technique. But it doesn't need that when it has MR GIUSEPPE. He's basically an institution himself. Go, leave your food snobbery at the door, and just go with the atmosphere.

The staff were preoccupied. The olives were hard and difficult to eat. More importantly, the beef Stroganoff was terrible, no sauce and no taste. I gad to send it back and replaced it with a pasta dish. We won't be going back

Ja, de pizza was lekker. Daar is wel alles mee gezegd. De bestelling werd haastig opgenomen door een super chagrijnige vrouw waar geen lachje vanaf kon ( eigenares?). Geen "eet smakelijk" of " is alles naar wens?" De pizza en drankjes kosten echt veel te veel, het is maar een pizzaria, geen luxe restaurant. En de muziek stond zo hard dat een gesprek lastig was. Geen aanrader!

Food is excellent. We are from NJ in the USA and have been exposed to great Italian our entire lives, and have been to Italy, and the food here is top notch.

Great place!! Atmosphere was amazing! Live singing.. Food was great..

Posto squallido, in un sotterraneo, buio e angusto, senza finestre. nonostante ciò il proprietario ha iniziato a fumare come se fossimo all’aperto e ha appuzzito tutto il locale. metà delle nostre pizze erano palesemente congelate, nonostante la cameriera abbia detto “ ci vuole parecchio perché sono fatte sul momento”. assurdo come in un gruppo di 12 persone 6 abbiano pagato 15€ per una pizza congelata, pasta orrenda, una ragazza si è anche sentita male. non consiglio e non condivido le recensioni positive.

Cibo molto buono e porzioni abbondanti. Il personale estremamente gentile!

Had the lasagna which was tasty and some house red which was ok. The price was average. Service was decent. The restaurant is a bit stale downstairs as it needs fresh air. The restaurant turns into a bar later in the night but it’s not all that great.

J'ai récemment eu la chance de dîner dans ce restaurant italien. Le décor était magnifique et nous a plongés dans une atmosphère nostalgique et chaleureuse. Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été chaleureusement accueillis par la propriétaire trilingue, qui parlait couramment l'anglais, le français et l'italien.Nous nous sommes sentis immédiatement à l'aise. L'ambiance dans ce restaurant était très conviviale, joyeuse et animée, parfaite pour un repas en famille. La cuisine est généreuse et les saveurs authentiques. Chaque bouchée nous rappelait les délices de l'Italie.

J'ai récemment eu la chance de dîner dans ce restaurant italien. Le décor était magnifique et nous a plongés dans une atmosphère nostalgique et chaleureuse. Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été chaleureusement accueillis par la propriétaire trilingue, qui parlait couramment l'anglais, le français et l'italien.Nous nous sommes sentis immédiatement à l'aise. L'ambiance dans ce restaurant était très conviviale, joyeuse et animée, parfaite pour un repas en famille. La cuisine est généreuse et les saveurs authentiques. Chaque bouchée nous rappelait les délices de l'Italie.