Notto Pasta Bar in City of London, Westminster

Lovely place with a great selection of delicious food. I loved the vitello tonnato! Definitely a place for a nice relaxing dinner with fast service.

We dined at Notto on March 13th with friends to celebrate a birthday. Despite the excellent service provided by our waiter, we were disheartened by the absence of several menu items, including pasta, Aperol and even basic bread—a staple in any Italian restaurant. This was particularly disappointing given that it was a busy Saturday night. It's perplexing to visit an Italian restaurant and find they are lacking essentials like bread and pasta. We left feeling unsatisfied and still hungry, which was frustrating. Following up on this experience, I reached out to the restaurant via email the subsequent Monday seeking an explanation, but my concerns were met with silence. Consequently, I cannot recommend Notto to any of you, as our experience was markedly underwhelming

After I had made my reservation I had several calls to confirm that I was vegetarian and was informed that many of the dishes contained cheese made from rennet and therefore not vegetarian. I was assured that there would be plenty of other vegetarian choices. On arrival, I was again advised that the most of the meat free dishes contained cheeses made with rennet. The dishes offered to me that were ‘vegetarian’ were Focaccia bread Griddle purple sprouting broccoli - although this dish has anchovies in a jus so not really vegetarian Salad of rocket and baby artichokes without the Parmesan cheese. Green salad. I think it would be more honest to actually say that the menus are not really suitable for vegetarians and vegans rather than say there is plenty of choice but only if you want salad. I have to say that the staff were all very friendly and tried to be helpful but a meal of cold broccoli with a plate of rocket and sprinkle of artichoke was disappointing.

Excellent meal - small menu but with a really well balanced range of pasta to suit all tastes and at a good price for the area. The pasta was very fresh, perfectly cooked and very tasty indeed. Service was friendly and the restaurant had a relaxed vibe. Will definitely go there again! I’d recommend the ravioli with scallop and prawn filling.

We suddenly found this wonderful restaurant in Piccadilly! Lovely food, good wines and marvellous service and atmosphere.

Lækkert mad til gode penge og behagelig atmosfære i lækre omgivelser. Betjeningen var rigtig god. Kan varmt anbefales.

Food looked good but we didn’t get that far. Booked this as a special treat on a weekend away in London. Informed restaurant that our son has a dairy allergy ahead of visit. When we asked about his options we were told he could not have any of the pasta dishes as they all contained butter and that he would have to choose from the starters (which were not very suitable). We thought this was very poor for a pasta restaurant, especially given that it asked for allergies ahead of the visit. Food looked nice, but staff were very unaccommodating and didn’t appear to want to try and find a solution. We left the restaurant.

Very pleasant good value set lunch menu for just £17.50 on Piccadilly Portions not big but perfectly ok for lunch especially as 3 courses. Pleasant atmosphere, nice decor and a good vibe. Very accommodating in finding us a table when very busy even though we hadn’t booked. Will definitely be back.

We booked a Lunch to celebrate friends & 2 birthdays The greeting on arrival , the glasses of Prosecco as a gift & the service during our visit was outstanding!

The place looks good but the decor is a little bit cold. Service was friendly and efficient, but the food was nothing special. Cocktails were good but some of them are really small. It was overall ok and convenient for the theatre, but really, nothing special.

We went today for lunch and had the most wonderful meal - delicious Vitello Tonnato and Burrata Broccoli as starters with the most amazing focaccia - do not miss the bread! Our main courses were superb Ravioli Osso bucco and Short Rib Pappardelle. Lovely service. Light, bright restaurant but not cosy.

Très belle expérience dans ce restaurant italien (Pasta bar). Un service de qualité, un très beau cadre. On a du mal à croire que c’est un bar à pâte. Le repas était délicieux. Le chef est italien donc de la vraie cuisine italienne dans la capital anglaise.

Notto has had some very good press reviews which are justified. The food is very good. There were two of us dining early. The main courses are small plates - we ordered three and some foccacia which was ample. By the time we were leaving, the place was filling up and started to liven up a bit. The lighting isn't quite right and the music not great so I would mark it down for atmosphere. Good service. The lasagne is made with porcini mushrooms - delicious as was the cacio e pepe. The wine per glass is expensive.

Interesting reviews! I think it may depend what you choose. BUT BUT, if you're looking for pasta cooked as it's cooked in Italy, this is your place. My cacio e pepe and my sister's ravioli with spring vegetables were both delicious. So to the minestrone. It's not pretending to be a "full menu" establishment: it's cheap, very, for central London and the service was extremely friendly. I agree that acoustically part of the restaurant is challenging for older people but, when we asked to move to the higher level, this was no problem. Where else in Covent Garden can you have a starter, a main course and a glass of wine with service charge for £40 a head? Very strongly recommended for what it is!

Must visit! On our first trip to London, we met up with some locals for an afternoon of touring some great pubs and areas. We stopped in at some wonderful places for a pint, and then, feeling the need for food, went to Notto in Covent Garden. I am a self-described pasta connoisseur of Italian descent. Notto did not disappoint, from the wine recommendation to the antipasto, and the highlight was the brilliant pasta dishes we all shared. Everything was totally freshly made, and each was more delicious than the next. I wish we had a place like this back in the States! Kudos to the chef and the very helpful staff! We found the prices reasonable, too--a bonus!

ótimo restaurante!! estávamos andando pela cidade e encontramos esse restaurante super charmosinho. a comida chegou super rápido e estava excepcional!! super custo benefício

Very friendly staff who were warm and welcoming, we decided to go for a set Lunch - 3 courses for £17.50 (great value) and added a side of Focaccia and a bottle of Custoza white wine… the focaccia was thick and fluffy with a wonderfully crisp crust and the wine crisp with just the right amount of acidity - however, the wine was warm at the table, it had to sit in the holder with ice to get cold. To start the 3 courses we went for the Winter Vegetable Minestrone with pesto and Sardines on Toast with white onions, golden raisins, pine nuts and olive oil - both of which were very flavoursome, well presented and cooked with the presto being a great accompaniment to the minestrone. No spoon was provided with the soup so my husband had to request this… and we were given 2 for some reason. In addition the table was not wiped between the starter and main despite lots of crumbs from the focaccia and water that had dripped from the base of the wine bottle as there was no cloth provided with the bottle of wine. For the mains I had Rigatoni cacio e pepe which was delicious with a deep flavour, decent amount of sauce and spot on al dente. My husband had the Ravioli of winter greens with a chilli & garlic crumb - this on the other hand was not very good, the ravioli was only warm in temperature and rather dry with the large amount of crumb, and far too much chilli within the crumb which overpowered the dish and was too hot for him… I finished it on his behalf, I’m a big fan of hot / spicy food but it was too much for me and was unnecessary for a pasta dish. The pasta itself was well made on both dishes though. The Green salad with shallots and herbs that came with each dish was delicious and was the highlight of the main. For dessert we both had the Salted Caramel Ice Cream which was creamy and silky, a lovely way to finish the meal. The lunch was still incredibly good value, despite the issues, and we would return as it’s always worth giving places a second chance.

Having now read some of the most recent reviews ( ignore the glowing 5 star reviews from contributors who have only ever made 1 review) my experience is pretty much in common with others. Sardines on toast for £9 should read 'Sardine on toast' the one sardine was pleasant enough but I would have welcomed others from the shoal to have joined it. My pappardalle pasta dish was about a decent starter size but at £17 a bit lacking in the promised braised short rib ragu. Surroundings are acoustically challenging, hard surfaces and an open kitchen with lots of clattering pans. Didn't have dessert, looked at the menu but the guy whose job it is to provide 'restaurant standard desserts' to supermarkets ( via their own website) hadn't delivered any ice cream. Overall I reckon the Notto vision was to build up a chain of Pasta Bars in prime locations with the main ingredients produced in an off site kitchen and/or bought from suppliers. These are then assembled on site with the minimum amount of preparation leading to fast service and fast turnover of tables. The acoustics are deliberately planned that way as who wants to linger in a noisy canteen after eating?

I've enjoyed Bancone, pretty much since they've been around. What Bancone do, they do terrifically well. A small menu with every single item being pasta - possibly as good as it gets. Fresh, delicious, innovative yet largely simple. And for that reason, and of course...

Modern interieur. Vlotte en vriendelijke bediening. De open keuken geeft een mooi zicht op de pareltjes die gecreëerd worden. Als starter hadden we de focaccia met olijfolie, rosemarijn, kerstomaatjes en grof zout. Simpel, maar zeer lekker. Als hoofgerecht deelden we met z’n tweeën 3 pastagerechten: gevulde ravioli (pompoen en kastanje), gnochetti met wintergroentjes en pappardelle met vlees komend van een rib. Uitermate lekker, smaken zeer goed uitgebalanceerd.

Great food comfortable dining room. Good service and exceptional service from a perticular member of staff who went above and beyond to help me. Menu highlights for me aranchini and pumpkin ravioli sav blanc first class I was there for my team Christmas lunch my...

Booked an early dinner (5.15pm) to give plenty of time for a 7.30 west end show, or so we thought All started well - prompt, good service for cocktails - which were served quickly and were great. However following our food order things started to...

Simple pasta bar with friendly staff. Average food and small pasta portions. Ate the worst vitello tonnato of my life there. Veal slices too thick and tuna cream without tuna. Instead, lots of olive oil and something like Maionaise and a few capers. If you...

Went for dinner in the evening. Had Vitello Tonnato and Ravioli. I don't know what is meant by Vitello Tonnato in England, but it doesn't have much to do with the original. The veal was cut far too thick and the tuna sauce was completely...

Overall, we were disappointed with our main pasta dishes. They were both far too creamy and overwhelmed the pasta. Foccacia was good. 15% service charge added to bill.

Notto is conveniently located on Piccadilly. When we arrived 6 minutes late for our reservation they made a big deal of us being late. They told us we only had one hour to eat and that now that was less the 6 minutes we were...

Mysig och trevlig lokal, mycket folk. God mat som kom in väldigt snabbt efter vi hade beställt. Vi delade 3 pastarätter på 2 personer som dem rekommenderade vilket vi tyckte var bra. Fanns tyvärr ingen grappa.

By far the best pasta spot in London, i was a bit hesitant with it being in a tourist hotspot that it was a bit of a trap but i was truly blown away! The service was a little slow, but the food was just...

Delicious pasta, slightly squashed where we were sat and some confusion with the booking but overall lovely visit.

Ordinarily we'd be concerned about a restaurant being quiet on a Saturday evening but this place is clearly a hidden gem. Food was gorgeous, interior was airy and staff were attentive. We ordered burrata and risotto balls for starters. Mains we ordered the beef short...

I would gladly return to this restaurant tomorrow if I could! We ordered the focaccia (best I've ever had), the short rib, grouse, and truffle pastas, and I'd really struggle to choose a favourite. I worried that the pasta would be very rich and make...

Great quality fresh tasty pasta.Good starters and mains.Pasta dishes only here.Very disappointing panacotta.Hard set and not pleasant.

Really excellent evening. We had: 1 focaccia 1 plate of black ink squid spaghetti 1 plate ravioli with pea lemon flavouring 1 tiramisu 1fig ice cream 1 glass wine 1 cocktail Came to £77.00 Pretty good value. I left the restaurant desperate to work out...

I cannot pay Notto a greater compliment that, having attended their soft launch and savoured some of the delights of this pasta bar last year, I have kept coming back. It couldn’t be in a better location next to St. James’s Church Piccadilly one of...

The restaurant is in a prime location right next to Piccaidlly Circus. The customer services team led by Nicolas offers the highest level of customer service. The food is fantastic, and my personal best was Spaghettini with white crab meat. It was cooked by Chef...

One unplanned and lethargic entry into this pasta bar which turned into a memorable dining experience. The Focaccia was simply the best!

Amazing meal, full of flavour and generous sized portions. Highlight was the brown shrimp gnochetti with new season asparagus! Our waiter was knowledgable, charming, warm and friendly which made our experience even better. Overall a lovely chilled dinner , could not fault the food or...

Fantastic food and service when we were in town for the coronation and fancied some food for lunch and get out of the rain before a trip down the mall to salute the King

Some of the best food I’ve had for a long time. Arancini with its deep mushroom veloute is to be recommended, as is the Ravioli, which combines perfect delicate ingredients.

Really tasty food, really lovely staff! We were a bit late but the staff didn't rush us at all. Our waiter helped us pick our three pasta dishes and recommended his favourite. The staff regularly asked us if we were ok and if we needed...

Una cucina italiana rivisitata con ottimi risultati! Da provare assolutamente le pappardelle al ragù di guancia di manzo! Un piatto...

The first time we went to Notto, during its soft opening period, was a disaster. The aggressive manager threw us out because we’d insisted we get our pre-booked table and not be seated at her bar. Last night was completely different. The very pleasant Greek...

One of the best lunches I've had in ages. Didn't get a table, but sat at the bar and watched the world go by. Service was great and food was absolutely delicious. Had focaccia, starters and main, no room for dessert. We were not rushed...

My partner and I really loved this place! They were able to fit us in even without a booking. The focaccia is to die for, pasta is really good too. Portions aren’t huge but it’s clearly stated on the menu that it’s recommended to share...

We stopped here for a quick bite, in our quest for food one night, after finishing with theatre nearby. We'd never heard of it before, but what a wonderful discovery. The service and ambience is great. We were welcomed and taken care of by Nicholas....

Shared three different pastas with my father. The pasta was good, but felt like something was missing. A total of 7/10 on the pasta. On the other hand, the foccacia was AMAZING!! 10/10, you simoly HAVE to order this. Service was only ok, no smiles...

Wasn’t expecting this quality of meal. Completely blew me away with a simple pasta dish done really, really well. Focaccia was the best I have ever had. Will definitely use this as a lunch venue when visiting london next time.

I was taken here for a little romantic dinner after my boyfriend read about this place The restaurant itself is OK, quite a draft even though we were sat far away from the door, the tables are close to each other and we were not...

thanks to the design - high ceilings, hard surfaces - and loud music belting out the restaurant is extremely noisy. You have to yell at your companions to make yourself heard. We found the experience stressful and our ears were ringing when we left. So...

Food was delicious; staff and service faultless. We will be back.. And, for London, not silly prices.

The tables are closely packed. The service was reasonably swift. The suggestion is to share 3 pasta dishes between 2 diners. Personally, I would have preferred a reasonable portion of one pasta as my main dish. We ended up eating three disjointed small portions of...

We booked on a Tuesday evening and at 7.30pm the place was full. The waiters were helpful in suggesting various combinations of pasta (3 small plates between 2 people the norm) Started off with glass of fizz and plates of the most delicious crostini. ...followed...

We booked a table at Notto but arrived early. We were told there were no tables available yet (although some were free). We agreed to sit at the bar and have a drink, until our table was available. We ordered drinks and had to repeat...

We walked into Notto off the the bustling streets of Piccadilly into a warm cosy busy restaurant. Greeted by a smiling face and could see the most awesome looking breadsticks(Grissini with lardo) ready to be served on the side of the open kitchen. I was...

A bit run of the mill really, couldn't really find anything unique about this place that you wouldn't already find walking around the area. One thing to mention though is they don't tell you that it is credit card only which lead to an embarrassing...

I visited solo on a very rainy Monday night and the place was full to the rafters and they were turning people away. I ate at a stool at the window, watching the Piccadilly pavement and the dishes coming past, I found all the menu...

What a wonderful gem of a place! Great food at great prices in a fantastic location! Loved the buzzy atmosphere. Went with friends and we all loved it.

I was fortunate to find time to attend the soft launch Monday lunchtime of Notto a mainly pasta experience in one of a number of retail units in a new building adjacent to St. James’s Church. I had a counter seat at the front window...

Was lucky enough to get a tablet here during their soft launch. Initially I was greeted by a rather cold mannered manager but once seated my server was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and not afraid to recommend dishes. For starters I had the roasted pumpkin...