Osteria Antica Bologna in Wandsworth

My favourite restaurant! Feels like a little escape to Italy on northcote Road. We always walk around intending to try somewhere new but get drawn back to this wonderful homely spot with fab service, incredible food and great wines too.

Food was really delicious, but portions were rather small. Service was amazing and atmosphere is nice, but can get a little noisy.

Thank you Elena and Lili for a great night!

Osteria Antica Bologna is a gem, and never lets us down. A varied set lunch menu, excellent fare, attentive and helpful serving staff. No airs and graces, simply a destination for exceptional food and ambience.

Great Italian food and service! Strongly recommend!

Whilst we've been here many times this will probably be our last visit for the foreseeable future. We felt very rushed and the tables are so close together it was hard to talk and listen. Vegetarian options also not as good as usual.

Excellent, authentic Italian restaurant. Always great food and wine and very friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Incredible food but even more amazing service, Lily was so attentive and the whole team were so attentive. Perfect evening, will be going back for sure!

Amazing good and lovely warm and excellent service

Good but noisy. Food and service great. Wine good.

Excellent service and delicious food from their very reasonable set lunch menu

As lovely as ever - my favourite Northcote Road restaurant!

Local, neighbourhood gem. It was out first visit. There was a little mix-up with our table, but the manager sorted everything out. Wonderful, delicious food.

Absolutely amazing service, probably the best I've experienced in London. Food was great as well and the wine selection is affordable yet delicious. Highly reccomend!

Really good food, friendly service

A very enjoyable evening, friendly and efficient service and very good food.

Although I've lived in the area for many years and knew about this restaurant I had never been there. I was definitely missing out - welcoming service, delicious home-cooked food, great lunchtime deal, fantastic all round! Can't wait to go again.

Delicious food, bustling atmosphere and PROPER SERVICE from friendly, professional staff. I've been here over many years and it's always consistent - highly recommend!

Dinner with friends on a Friday evening. It's a busy restaurant with a lovely bustling atmosphere. Calamari to start and veal cutlet for main. The food was most enjoyable and we didn't find the service slow despite the restaurant being packed. Will definitely return soon.

First visit to this popular Italian in Northcote Road. Three course family meal. Very pleasant

Delicious ...fritto misto , Octopus, Panacotta with strawberries

I had a Saturday dinner here before they went for refurbishment. The food was really good especially the zucchini fries and the tiramisu but everything was above average. We had their tagliata di manzo and a pasta both were good. It’s though a bit pricier than all the other restaurants on Northcote and you must make a reservation as it can come up to an hour of wait.

Horrible, leaves a lot to be desired.

You're on the safe side here... flavors that will remain etched in your memories for years, I say this as an Italian

Exceptional staff and service. Food is always delicious, freshly prepared and served impeccably. Excellent in all regards, fantastic value!

High quality authentic Italian food.

Pleasant and helpful staff. Delicious food and wine. Throughly recommend.

We were shown to a table tight at the back of the restaurant, which I wouldn’t recommend but we booked late so we were very pleased they fitted us in. We were left sitting at the table for over 20 mins, no one came to give us any menus or offer us any drinks. We left and went to the Italian restaurant opposite, where we were seated at a much nicer table, were served quickly and had a very good meal.

We loved it here! Nice atmosphere, great food, friendly service and good value. My partner had the wild boar raging which was absolutely delicious. I had the crab linguini which was fresh and summery. Checked all our boxes and we’d definitely go back.

Third visit in 7 days! 🙂 Birthday celebrations… all 3 times the food was excellent… welcoming team. I hadn’t been for a few years. Lovely afternoon. Very friendly welcome and excellent service. Thanks all, Steph

Food was awful. Had a steak. It was tasteless, fatty and dry. Service wasn't great. I beg to differ over the positive reviews this place has because our experience was dreadful and a waste of money!

Busy, charming, long-established restaurant serving good quality food. Service a little haphazard - starter and mains arrived almost at the same time and one drink was forgotten.

We were visiting London and meeting family and friends for dinner. Food was excellent. I had risotto with prawns, for desert - pannacotta and it was the best I ever had, light like a feather. My husband had a veal chop which was very tender and tasty. Service was very good, we were greeted on the door step and all staff was very helpful and attentive. Service is obviously improved from previous reviews.

Real Italian good good in this mall restaurant.

It was ok. The steak was quite nice. The wine was amazing. The service was friendly. The restaurant ambience was decent

Delicious, modern, authentic Italian food. Always very enjoyable.

Such a great neighbourhood restaurant! My Linguine alle vongole was perfect. The front section can be a bit noisy (depending on other diners!) but it was nicely calm in the rear section.

The open front/outside seating was lovely for a sunny lunchtime - airy but not in full glaring sunshine. The staff were attentive but not intrusive, and the food was delicious.

Great place ! The waitress , if im not wrong , Giada was her name , was incredible. We felt like home thanks to her and was by far the best attention we had in our month in London . Thank you and thanks Giada 🙂.

We had such a fantastic meal here - all the food was absolutely delicious and it really felt like we'd gone on holiday to Italy. Definitely will be coming back and recommending to friends!

My favourite restaurant in London. Delicious authentic Italian food and great service. Delicious tiramisu

Always fabulous. Fantastic quality for a local restaurant and lovely staff.

Excellent food and service in lovely traditional restaurant.

Great food and fantastic service. A great dining experience the food was amazing.

Osteria Antica Bologna is a firm local favourite of ours. It is easily the best Italian restaurant around Northcote. Food is always delicious and the service is attentive and friendly. As always, it never disappoints.

What a find, excellent food, wonderful service and great atmosphere.

Always great food and service at Osteria. Very relaxed atmosphere and particularly good when weather allows the front to be opened up.

Excellent- good service and tip top fare We dined al fresco, balmy atmosphere with some chilled Italian rosé to complement the cod. Delicious.

Love the filled olives. And I always order the cinghiale. Excellent.

Love this place. A great all age family place. A lot of Italians eat here.....that has to be a great recommendation.

Fantastic staff, excellent team and service. Food is amazing, taste the freshness, preparation and presentation very nice. Only small complaint, very loud. Highly recommended, will return!

Brilliant food, brilliant service. This place is wonderful!

The three of us had the set lunch - very good value and tasty dishes.

Great food and service! However our table was in a connecting corridor between two larger seating areas.

We love this place, a brilliant local.

Osteria Antica Bologna never lets you down. The menu may be much the same every time we visit, but the food is delicious and excellent value. The set lunch menu is a very welcome option, with attentive, helpful staff.

It was my daughter's special 16th birthday. When I booked online, there was an option to select a special celebration in which I wrote about my daughter's birthday. I would've given 5 stars as the food was lovely, but I expected a little recognition for her birthday with at least a candle to make it special for her. I was really disappointed.

Have been coming here for many years, always great food and service. I booked for myself and mum today as it is 5 years since my father passed away. Fantastic experience, wonderful service and great food as usual. Will be visiting again soon 😁

Excellent every time we visit! Thank you for making this big birthday celebration so special.

Food and drinks very good, service good but the volume in the restaurant was really loud - I could barely hear my wife sitting across from me….

Great as usual - good food and service. Only complaint is feeling a bit rushed.

One of the few authentic Italian restaurants remaining. We have been coming here for years and the quality has been amazing throughout.

It was a while since I had lunch at Osteria and what to say : excellent, they never disappoint ! Fresh products cooked in a delicious manner. Pure gem in Clapham and in London. Business lunch set to me best value for money around whole London. Highly suggested ! Good appetite everyone

Great evening Going here for 30’years and still excellent

Always good food there. Made a request for a corner table as was using crutches which they accommodated.

Staff are considerate but we were seated near some noisy diners. As older women we don’t appreciate the shrieks of younger people! Food was mixed -starter was delicious and my friends enjoyed their chocolate dessert. I thought the pasta dish involving tagliatelle and peas was too rich. My friends loved it! We will return.

excellent food as always though somewhat noisy atmosphere

A wonderful place to which I return as often as possible - great food and atmosphere and helpful pleasant service. My only slight criticism is the noise level- in such a popular place,with no soft furnishings to damped sound, it can be quite loud. Also, although not a problem for me, I notice there are no dishes for vegetarians.

We celebrated a birthday with a large group at Osteria Antica Bologna on April 27th and had an outstanding experience. The service was top-notch - our server did an excellent job taking care of our big party, making sure everything was timely and we had all that we needed. The food was absolutely delicious and authentic Italian. At first glance, the portions looked on the smaller side, but everything was so fresh, flavorful and satisfying that we all left feeling happily full. Save room for dessert, because they are divine! Overall, I would strongly recommend Osteria Antica Bologna for anyone seeking a true Italian dining experience in London. It's a wonderful spot for a celebratory meal or special occasion. We will definitely be back!

The food was good and staff were friendly. We were rushed off our table as they were fully booked and needed it for the next customer. Aside from that part it was a nice dinner experience.

A perfect neighbourhood osteria. A local Italian restaurant where the service is both professional yet warm, and food is honest, fresh and bursting with flavour. A definite favourite, consistently delivering a great dining experience.

Fantastic place, great service and a very good value-for-money set lunch! The food is absolutely scrumptious. I had goats cheese and beetroot starter and chicken paillard main and absolutely enjoyed every bite. Will definitely be back for more.

Eccezionale! Ho preso i ravioli con asparagi e ricotta con salsa di burro e salvia. Era buonissimo, e la porta è aperta ai primavera in Inghilterra. Grazie a voi, tornerò ancora per fare una bella mangiata!

Very good local Italian, food freshly made, good service and great value for money

Although the service was, as usual great, the food was somewhat disappointing and not as good as it has been. Underwhelming, undercooked and watery risotto - it was not as if we were in a hurry and demanded undercooked food.

Very authentic food and wine list! Service is great too!

A lovely, buzzy place with a great choice of delicious dishes, seasonal specials eg baby artichoke risotto and lovely service. A great neighbourhood favourite.

The best Italian on Northcote road. A good selection of wine complement a very simple but effective menu. Quality attracts the crowd so make sure to book.

Service, Food Variety and Food Quality excellent. 💪

Very authentic and delicious Italian food with excellent service.

Another brilliant meal here with family- the food was delicious and fresh. Cozy atmosphere with friendly and professional staff.

Cute family Italian - traditional ambiance which I love. Great service & food. A very nice wine menu also. Been here twice and will be returning as it’s a good place to meet my son for early supper and a catch-up. Less than 10 min walk from station.

This is a very acceptable neighbourhood Italian trattoria. The set lunch was enjoyable and good value and service attentive.

A favourite restaurant 20 years ago. Booked a table for supper as in the area. It didn't disappoint, still wonderful! Delicious food - I had the special Monk fish of the day which was truly delicious! Attentive service. Overall fab!

We had a very nice meal. Pleasant surroundings and helpful waiting staff.

Great little venue, make sure to book in advance and arrive on time

This place used to be amazing and my local go to place but I now won't go back. I took a client and was so embarrassed by the experience. The waiting staff/ kitchen comms were off. We hadn't finished our starters when my client's plate was whisked away, without asking, and our mains arrived without any gap between the 2 courses. We aren't slow eaters so it was surprising and we felt like we were on a conveyor belt to get in, get out fast. The food was really over salted, so all in all, sadly, won't be returning.

Tagliata di manzo a tad disappointing but minestrone excellent.

Friendly staff very helpful and enthusiastic Delicious food the best we’ve ever had there

Great service, food and value. A firm new favourite.

Great food including an interesting menu, quiet effective service and a relaxed lunchtime vibe.

Thank you for reinstating the set lunch menu. It is outstanding value and delicious

Excellent food and service. Very professionally run. The tables are a bit small and close together, so it might feel crowded if full, but that was not the case on this weekday lunch so it was quite pleasant for chatting. Good value on the lunch pixe fixe menu.

Our regular go to, excellent food and service, shall return!

Always a delicious meal, and nice service & prices are good but gets very crowded & loud.

another lovely meal at Osteria. My primary 'issue' is that tables are so close together one loses any sense of privacy. Also, the wine is quite pricy, but the food was to the usual standard

I've been to Osteria Antica Bologna twice now and have been very impressed with my meals and service. As a local, it's very nice to have a great restaurant within walking distance to impress visitors with! As the venue is small and normally packed (understandably) it may not be the best dinner environment to those who are not okay with speaking a bit louder. BUT I absolutely love this restaurant, it's always a treat to eat here.

Having lived locally for 33 years and now moved away, it is always good to come back to Osteria when in South West London and to find the same welcome, the same standard of food and the same good, old fashioned, proper Italian cooking. No wonder it was busy early on a Tuesday at lunchtime. Enjoyed as always and will of course come back. Thank you.

We always have a good meal here. Highly recommend

Amazing restaurant! Stunning food, all three of us loved every single one of our courses. This place is really special. The service was also excellent, spot on. We will be back :)