Ida in City of London, Westminster

I had a wonderful experience at Ida, a cozy Italian restaurant near Queen's Park. The fresh pasta is made in-house every day and it's truly exceptional. We ordered the ravioli di zucca e prosciutto and spaghetti with anchovies and olives, both of which were delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere is intimate and charming, with candlelight and artwork adorning the walls. The service was attentive and knowledgeable, and the staff were happy to guide us through the menu. What I loved most was the personal touch - it's clear that the owners, Avi and Simonetta, put their heart and soul into the restaurant. I highly recommend Ida to anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming setting. We'll definitely be back!

This is a really special spot run by a lovely family. Food is always delicious and staff always make me feel very welcome. Would highly recommend.

Ida is the best Italian restaurant I have been to so far in London. Not only is the food authentic, but its so delicious. The staff are friendly too

The pasta here is amazing, especially the Tagliatelle Ragu Marchigiano. I am a local and I'm so grateful that this gem is round the corner! Genuine Italian atmosphere and the staff are all lovely. Would highly recommend Edit - I came here again recently and had the best evening. Food and service are always 10/10.

My 9 year old daughter and I visited with my friend and her 10 year old son on Saturday evening. The service was very friendly and attentive. Delicious homemade bread, olives and olive oil to start followed by amazing pasta dishes. For dessert we had nutella cheesecake which was to die for! My friend and her son are very picky eaters and generally hard to please but they ate every morsel. I am looking forward to visiting again soon!

Our home away from home for a taste of authentic Italian cuisine. Fabulous atmosphere in this artistically curated neighbourhood spot. The interiors are unpretentious and charming. The food is exactly what you would expect to eat in Italy, refreshingly not British “Italian”. Think comforting plates of delicious pasta and good wine. Sunday lunch a must try with the owner in the kitchen, Avi is a fabulous chef!

Ida is family. First and foremost it is delicious food delivered by wonderful people. It is also in the care that is poured into the menu, the interest that Simonetta, Avi and the kids take in your life; it’s the chicken broth they brought us after the birth of our son; the way they showed up for the whole community during Covid. Come for in incredible food, stay for the incredible people.

Ida restaurant never disappoints,I was there Saturday night,was very busy,as a regular customer,I like to try different dishes,I can’t say which is my favourite because are all delicious I am Italian and very proud of the Italian cuisine,and,I don’t think are any restaurants better than IDA.The place it’s very Cousy and relaxing,the staff are very welcoming and smiling 😊 at all Time and the food (home made pasta)extremely delicious,that’s the reason why I can’t get a table that easy,I suggest to make a booking 3/4 weeks ahead .IDA restaurant 100% my favourite restaurant in London

I’d be waiting to go for many years with the wife. To say I was disappointed is under statement. Waiting staff were not sure about the menu. We waited 25 mins for drinks and an hour for our starters. On top of this the portion size were tiny considering you re paying £20 for a pasta dish. Over all it was super expensive for what it was not great value at all. On top of that we were rushed off our table for their second sitting. Which added insult to injury! I shared my feedback hope they take it onboard.

A perfect evening! The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, you know from the moment you walk in the food will taste like a home cooked meal! A not too extensive menu with plenty of options for different dietary restrictions. We had bruschetta with cheese and roasted grapes - perfect mix of savoury and sweet. Bresaola - thin and savoury with a salad. We had 2 pastas - pappardele with white Ragu and a simple linguine with butter, garlic and anchovies. If we weren't in public we would have licked the plates clean! Dessert had the creamiest tiramisu and a decadent Nutella cheesecake. The service was fast, friendly. The food superb. And it's a special place - we were given a little note with a name: it was someone's birthday and they wanted everyone to sing happy birthday. So inviting! Will definitely be back! And soon. Ps: lemoncello to finish was exactly the way to finish the night! Thank you for a wonderful night!

Poor excuse of a restaurant, more concerned with collecting cancellation fees than serving a proper meal. Extremely rude staff and serious attitude problems.

Quaint. Easy to find as on main road and the sole restaurant. Decent Italian home cooking styled menu. Ordered T-bone Steak medium... but turn up well done... Nothing red/pink on slicing. Living off the buzz of the building appearing in a recent commercial. Would return to try other dishes.

There are hundreds of Italian restaurants in London that make a claim to be authentic to a neighbourhood, a city, a region. None come close to Ida. You hear Roman in the kitchen, see Le Marche on the menu and feel as if you're by a canal in Venice rather than on catatonic Kilburn Lane. To use a cliche, it changes and stays the same; season-to-season and weekday to Sunday (when the best amatriciana this side of Rome is served).

One of my favorites! The food is always fresh and delicious, and the service is top-notch—friendly and fast (I love it !! ). It also has a very authentic Italian feel. Highly recommended! Grazie mille, Ida!

Wonderful food as always, great service. Proper Italian food… and my partner is Italian so it goes with his approval.

Raved about this place to friends and then was a bit embarrassed. Starter of crostini was poorly presented and didn’t taste good. We were given an old menu which gave away the price increases that must have happened lately including the steak increasing from £24 to £28 but the steak was prepared and presented worse than the last time I visited. There was a lack of a good vegetarian pasta option in our view. No water offered to the table for a long time. Had to ask for our drinks a few times. White veal pasta was delicious. We were asked by the waitress to sing happy birthday to the next door table which was a bit intrusive. Probably would have done it anyway but being asked to was a bit odd. Just didn’t feel as good as I hoped it would all together.

Gorgeous pasta in a beautiful, intimate setting. The ragu pappardelle is a must. Dessert-wise, The tiramisu was slightly on the dry side but this was more than made up for by the stunning Nutella cheesecake!

As an Italian guy I'll highly recommend this restaurant, food service and atmosphere were so good and authentic, I'll visit it again.

Un endroit typique qui nous avait été recommandé par des amis comme étant un incontournable quand on vient à Londres. On a adoré! Les patrons sont très sympas et la cuisine est top, sans parler de l'atmosphère typique qui y règne. J'ai mangé des pâtes au Devon Crab : un régal! Je recommande et c'est certain, j'y retournerai.

A fun, casual, local Italian spot in Queens Park!

Went for a valentines meal, the staff were less attentive than other places I’ve been but they were lovely so it didn’t bother us much. The pasta was absolutely delicious but could have been due to the fact we were starving. The atmosphere in there is very cosy and homely it was perfect!

A fabulous little place in the middle of Queen’s Park. Amazing food, wonderful service in a cozy, homey atmosphere. Everything was so thought through and detail-oriented. Highly recommend the orecchiette a tre formaggi and the crab linguine, and for dessert the panna cotta and cheesecake. Will deffo return!

Used to love this place but sadly it’s gone down hill. Most notably the service is very bad - they have young servers who don’t care to be there and are quite dismissive/ rude. Also sadly the pasta hasn’t been as good the last couple of times. Such a shame, this place used to be a gem.

Had dinner here on Saturday after a long anticipated wait (booked a month in advance) and it had been on my hit list for so long but was sadly disappointed. The restaurant itself is lovely and has a cosy atmosphere. The staff weren’t very attentive which I see a couple of comments on below and we weren’t asked how the food was during the meal. We ordered the crab pasta which was bland with barely any crab and didn’t taste of much. The Tiramisu was OK but lacking in mascarpone so lacked some richness to it. It’s a real shame as I so wanted to love this place but I wouldn’t go back.

Amazing pasta! Very good wine and great service also!

I had to send the pasta back because it was so undercooked it was inedible. Then they did the same again, sauce was lovely but was so unenjoyable because of the hard pasta. My partner finished his main course by the time they brought ‘corrected main’ waiters are really unattentive also. paid full price reguardless. very disappointing

Not to be confused with “Gino’s” in the Aviva advert

Great Italian family restaurant . Very small and uncomfortable with buggies but everything else is lovely and would definitely come back!

Viendo ITV X anoche me acordaron de hacer algo que he querido hacer durante siglos. Este pequeño restaurante local de aspecto dulce está protagonizando actualmente un anuncio de Aviva Insurance que me atrevo a decir que ha dado a los propietarios una pequeña tarifa de ubicación durante lo que sin duda son tiempos difíciles en el comercio de restaurantes, así que eso es justo. En algún momento alrededor de junio del año pasado a mi hija de 17 años y a una amiga suya se les dio turnos de prueba en el restaurante. Ninguno de los dos consiguió el trabajo que de nuevo es justo. Lo que creo que no es justo, es que nadie se molestó en ponerse en contacto para decirles que no tuvieron éxito y los propietarios ni siquiera se ofrecieron a darles de comer mientras estaban allí. Quiero decir, no es un gran esfuerzo ir a ninguno de los dos aspectos dado el esfuerzo que mi hija y mi amiga fueron a, para agradecerles por la ayuda para dirigir el restaurante esa noche. Escribo esto porque las personas de cualquier edad deben ser tratadas con respeto, dignidad y gratitud y me gustaría pensar que al escribir esta reseña alentará a los propietarios a actuar de manera diferente en el futuro.

Habíamos oído hablar mucho de esta joyita del barrio en Queen’s Park, así que estábamos emocionados de probarla la semana pasada. Disfrutamos y tuvimos entrantes, plato de pasta y filete y pescado para la red. Sí, también probamos los postres que estaban bien. En general recomendaría los platos de pasta, ya que son lo más destacado, especialmente el champiñón con azafrán y la pasta de salsa de tomate picante.

This is one of the most nice restaurants I have ever been to , it’s a very family oriented restaurant. When you come to Ida you feel a warm vibe and sense of home feel . I would definitely recommend to my friends. I definitely recommend the steak and the panna cotta.

We went there for a date night and we couldn't have imagined it to be better than this. The food was incredible - tasty (2 pasta 1 steak dish plus salad and desert) the wine was devine and the service friendly and very engaged on us having a lovely time. The restaurant itself is super cosy and the atmosphere is wonderful. Definitely our go to restaurant for having a fantastic time! Loved every minute! Thanks for this beautiful experience.

Ottima cucina pasta fresca e preparata al momento e mangi la vera cucina italiana per essere a Londra consigliatissima

Cute atmosphere and incredible food. Probably the best pasta I’ve ever had in London. It’s a real family run Italian restaurant.

Lovely crab linguine but shame they kicked us out after an hour and a half due to the second seating

Wonderful Italian food in a gorgeous setting. Highly recommend.

We west our money food quality is very poor. I don't like. Everything is super expensive.

Authentic Italian neighboured restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious ( pappardelle alla marchigiana is highly recommended) the atmosphere and decor are cozy and very old fashioned. Friendly and welcoming staff. Will definitely come back

Delicious food -- yum! Loved the atmosphere, too. Service was a bit slow at times, but it was also quite busy. Will be back! Grazie mille

Lovely local Italian restaurant- staff is very friendly and inviting food was excellent and very fresh. Highly recommended

Amazing Italian restaurant with a magic atmosphere especially on your birthday!! Highly recommend!!

The handmade pasta is cooked to perfection and the sauces are hearty and tasty.

I wouldn't waste my money to go into this restaurant

No he estado en un tiempo, claramente ahora está muy bien con mesas limitadas a 1 hora 45 minutos! Y muchacho se atienen a eso, no habíamos terminado nuestra botella de vino y la camarera apareció con la cuenta, 1 minuto carta antes de que tuvimos la oportunidad de incluso analizar la cuenta la siguiente camarera llegó con la máquina, pagamos con prontitud y estábamos a punto de cenar el último de nuestro vino, media copa cada uno, cuando el propietario apareció y nos pidió que nos fuéramos, fue muy abrupto y no nos permitió la oportunidad de terminar nuestro vino como nos dijeron los próximos clientes estaban en camino y ella necesitaba limpiar los manteles. ¡Conseguimos nuestro dinero y nos echaron! La comida estaba bien pensada, aunque la lubina con alcaparras, chile, etc. carecía de sabor y las porciones se han vuelto mucho más pequeñas. El nuevo modelo es obviamente para ganar más dinero, lo entiendo y los tiempos son difíciles pero esto no va a funcionar ya que los tres nos fuimos afirmando que nunca volveríamos y el trato al final nos dejó con un mal sabor de boca. Y la jarra que contenía agua se astilló alrededor de la parte superior en dos lugares, así que pedimos otro, después de haber tenido que pedir agua en primer lugar. El servicio general es pobre. Lástima que este lugar se haya ido cuesta abajo.

Delightful, cozy restaurant that is ideal for a casual dinner. The pasta was superb (try the Pappardelle al Ragù bianco!), and the deserts very enjoyable. Price point is good too. I highly recommend Ida and we will definitely return.

Cozy local place with amazing food! Definitely recommended!

What a little gem We have been few times to this lovely family run restaurant and it only gets better. The food is something else, one of best Italian we ever had. The seasonal menus are always a good surprise, you only wish they have tables available so you can try them all (book in advance!). A big shout to Alessia who is passionate about the business, not to mention an impeccable service. Thanks again for looking after us so well, can’t wait to come back!

Really delicious Sunday lunch with a great value for money . The 3 course meal was superb

Una vera chicca, fuori dai circuiti turistici Pasta eccellente e così come l’atmosfera Tutto perfetto Grazie giorgia

Superb restaurant, not touristy. Excellent Cino with exceptional fresh pasta Absolutely worth trying

Really amazing restaurant, with a duper cosy, dark, relaxed feel. The service is simple and the staff were super attentive without being present which really lets you enjoy the company of who you're eating with :)

Lovely local restaurant with the most elegant and delightful family and friends looking after guests

Lovely food with nice helpful service

I rated Ida 5 stars when I first went there. I’ve been 3 times since but last night will be the last. A couple of things annoyed me in the past but the food was so good I ignored them. However last night the pasta was very poor. Too tomatoey. My friend , a real foodie, described it as school dinners. Perfect description. Things that annoyed me. I asked for butter. No butter. I asked for whiskey. No whiskey. Asked for Pino Grigio by glass. No, only a bottle. So you realise this is a no can do attitude. I also feel on reflection that they feel they are doing you a favour by giving you a reservation. Anyway bottom line is food not good enough and won’t be back. Bye bye Ida. Whoever you are.

Had a family celebration here and it was wonderful! Thanks for the great hospitality.

Very nice food and atmospheric place. Pasta was delicious and al dente. Steak very soft and juicy, nicely cooked. And desserts were fantastic so light but full of flavour. Definitely worth to visit. Surprisingly their house red wine was good as well. Highly recommend and we will be back for sure

We’d booked out the whole restaurant for 25 of us on two long tables. All organised in advance, Ida’s served a 3 course sharing menu which was fabulous. A little bar was set up so we could get up and pay for pre-dinner drinks. Starters were burrata served with roasted squash, an aubergine, tomato & pine nut dish, broad bean hummus with bread and olives. Mains were three delicious home made pastas - ragu, pepper sauce and pesto, baked fish cooked with tomatoes, olives and anchovies and a green leaf salad. Desserts were affogato ( vanilla ice cream with shot of espresso), orange cake with chocolate sauce and vin santo with cantucci biscuits. All cooked and served by a team of ladies headed up by the daughter of the owner. Leftovers were boxed up for us to take home. £45 each which included service. The sharing menu was a great idea allowing us all to sample Ida’s menu - home made pasta was exceptional. Lovely way to spend a leisurely Sunday lunchtime with good friends. Thank you Ida’s.

Excellent food as always. All menu items are great, but highly recommend the steak.

We didn’t take any pictures but we loved our evening here. Fantastic service and delicious food. We are already planning our next trip back.

Lovely little restaurant that has some delicious and wholesome food. Pasta is warming and meats are well cooked. Deserts were amazing They cater to allergies and dietary requirements including GF (gluten free). Recommend

We came to Ida spontaneously as our dinner plans changed. This is a great little gem of a restaurant - quick service, delicious food, and a lovely atmosphere!

Truly characteristic restaurant, very comfortable and pleasant. Super positive personal experience, starting from the starter to the first courses, with the waitresses who welcome you with open arms, super helpful and always courteous. The food is truly fabulous, I highly recommend all Italians to try it (even several times). 5 full stars.

I heartily recommend this beautiful, lovely and comfortable little restaurant. The dishes were delicious!!! The chef makes really good pasta, the trained staff is really nice! I will definitely go back.

This is a place that you would love to take a date as it is cosy with beautiful lighting and a very friendly team to plate up delicious foods. The only downside was that I was cold and near the wall as radiator was off. My plate was cold but I always prefer warm plates and finally I left a little hungry. Despite ordering Ragu I would have preferred to see a little more pasta in a portion. Despite this it’s a great place.

I had no expectations coming here but it blew me away. Pasta is best in London (perfect sauce, perfect bite, good portion size); starters were lovely; service was immaculate. Desserts could be a little better (some ice crystals in the ice cream) but I'm nitpicking. For the price, this could and should be a "must visit" if you like pasta. Side not, the decor is perfect

Lovely unassuming Italian restaurant.

Such a cosy, pretty atmosphere and genuinely caring, friendly and attentive service. Pasta absolutely delicious and exactly as it should be (transported me to Italy). Tiramisu right up there too. Only one star down on food because the “secondi piatti” could be a bit more interesting & tasty. Can’t believe I didn’t know Ida before! Will be my new local favourite.

Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in London. Small cute place with the extra bonus of Christmas decorations. Great service, and amazing pasta. I had the mezze maniche and loved it

Real homemade Italian food and amazing local, family vibe.

Emperor's New Clothes (folktale) a situation in which most people praise or seem to believe something that is false or has no value, because they are afraid to go against the general opinion. This is how I would sum up Ida's restaurant. Extremely over-priced, not good value for money and food was dreadful, pasta was grey and had a chemical taste and the steak (medium) was so charred on the outside it was crisp resulting in the only flavour of charcoal - went home hungry. Mains served with extremely small portion of parementer potatoes that could have fitted into a childs hand, no other veg accompanied the main. Rushed out and reminded by waitress the next sitting was about to start. Genuinely fail to see what this place has going for it and would not recommend or ever return.

Emperor's New Clothes (folktale) a situation in which most people praise or seem to believe something that is false or has no value, because they are afraid to go against the general opinion. This is how I would sum up Ida's restaurant. Extremely over-priced, not good value for money and food was dreadful, pasta was grey and had a chemical taste and the steak (medium) was so charred on the outside it was crisp resulting in the only flavour of charcoal - went home hungry. Mains served with extremely small portion of parementer potatoes that could have fitted into a childs hand, no other veg accompanied the main. Rushed out and reminded by waitress the next sitting was about to start. Genuinely fail to see what this place has going for it and would not recommend or ever return.

Incredible Italian… maybe the best in London

Beautiful cosy atmosphere, lovely service and food was to perfection. Thanks for a beautiful meal and experience.

Once inside it is like you have been transported back to Italy and a lovely little restaurant. It is small so booking is highly advisable. The food was great - they make their own pasta and it shows. I also liked the fact the menu/wine list is not massive - they seem to just concentrate of getting the basics right. Friendly staff, lovely ambience. Would return.

Cosy Italian heaven! Fresh high quality Italian food! Everything 10/10!

Lovely family run restaurant! Everything was perfect! Excellent food and ambiance! Highly recommanded!

I am so tired of paying massive bills in restaurants in London. We were recommended Ida and we had one of the best Italians we’ve had for a long time. It’s a family run restaurant. The service was great and the pasta excellent. It’s got a lovely old fashioned ambience. Then the bill came. £45 per head. Don’t get that in London. Cecconis in centre of London the next night (£85 a head) didn’t come close.

Very homely atmosphere and decor, excellent service and delicious food!

The food was delicious and the staff are very efficient. The downside is that the restaurant can get quite loud making it difficult to have a conversation.

One of our absolutely favorite local spots! Fresh made pasta and delicious veggie dishes with hearty sauces and great Negronis. So much to love about Ida!

Fantastic neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Queens Park - everything was delicious and the staff are friendly and helpful. The ambiance is fantastic. Also very good value for the quality of the food. Highly recommended!

I'm a massive fan of this restaurant. The food is delicious, be it pasta, meat or dessert. The staff are super friendly. The atmosphere is great and it offers good value. A perfect authentic neighbourhood restaraunt.

The food was absolutely delicious! The service, hospitality, and feel at home environment and ambience was incredibly welcoming. Can’t say enough about our wonderful experience there. Americans in London! Highly recommend! ❤️

All around excellent experience - delicious food (even ordered a takeaway for later), wonderful service: friendly and efficient and very cute location. Can’t wait to come back!

Lovely family run restaurant. Excellent food and ambiance. Enjoyed the hand made pasta. Prices on the higher end, slightly bigger portions and it would be perfect. Desserts were good, not too sweet. Best to make reservations as they are really packed.

Food was excellent and the staff were very friendly. Nice atmosphere.

Genuinely the best Italian in London. And I'm Italian. Plus the staff is so nice and always go the extra mile. Family run, authentic and incredibly atmospheric.

Lovely dinner. Best spot in London! xx

My son and I had spotted this restaurant while driving through Queen’s Park during lockdown and had been meaning to visit this quaint and authentic Italian restaurant ever since. Well we finally got around to it this WE for a mini family celebration. We had a three course menu £38 pp which provided lots of option choices and amongst our group of five, we managed to take in most of the dishes available. I should add no one was disappointed. I had the goats cheese, followed by sea bass cooked in parchment paper to preserve the flavour and olive oil and followed by an orange and almond sponge cake, accompanied by ice cream. I should add that the service was friendly and authentic, Sala was our waitress and pointed out that her sister who was also in attendance, was responsible for all the artwork displayed. Highly recommended and I plan to return on two more occasion in the coming weeks.

Lovely little local Italian restaurant, special atmosphere, good food and very friendly staff. Vegan options available.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food

Wonderful food in a rustic setting. Service a little distracted but they were very busy (understandably)

hospitable and cute restaurant and very good food as usual 👍

Very good, family run, italian restaurant. The seabass with olives and capers was really good and so was the butternut squash to start. There was a warm and friendly atmosphere. They have a set lunch menu but you can also order a la carte. Overall very nice experience here.

food its good , the place its nice.

Very cute place, candle lit and feels very intimate. All the food was very good if a little expensive for what it was. The tiramisu was just okay, very small. Most of the waitresses were great, but there was one who was a bit rude / awkward and not very attentive.

Unbelievable restaurant. Truly authentic, you can tell the pasta is home made and it makes a difference. One of the best Italians in London.

Ida is a gem of a restaurant that once sampled, is the sort of place you want to keep to yourself. Family run to the highest standards of Italian culinary perfection, Ida produces fresh home made dishes based on handed down family recipes. The pappardelle al ragù marchigiano and pappardelle al ragù di cervo evoke happy memories of sun splashed Italy and it’s wonderful culinary traditions. Get a booking if you can but be patient, it may take awhile.

Phenomenal food. Amazing atmosphere. The food is perfection and you can feel the love they put into it.

My favorite restaurant ever. Food is delicious. Service is amazing. And above all dog friendly