Pappa Roma in Kensington and Chelsea

The food was amazing and the service was great The atmosphere really made it feel like Italy

Great pizza for lunch. Best pizza I have eaten in years. Nice staff, friendly atmosphere.

Rigatoni of the norm: 5 stars!!!

Cold cheese on pizza. Uncooked.

“A disaster on all levels. I ordered a pizza and received some sort of burnt disc with a taste of wet cardboard. The ingredients looked like they came out of a trash can: rubbery cheese, wilted vegetables, and questionable meat. The staff was as friendly as a brick wall, and the endless wait for something like that was the icing on the cake... or rather, the moldy olive on the pizza. The icing on the cake: the room was dirty, with a strange smell floating in the air, and flies that seemed to be better served than the customers. I'd rather eat a low-end frozen food than set foot here again. Avoid like the plague.”

Very good service and tasty Tiramisu.

The food is very authentic and it feels like I am in Italy Really recommend this restaurant and also I suggest that you book in advance as well

A great Italian restaurant conveniently located near South Kensington station. Service is quick and pleasant. Both arancini and pizza (margherita) were good! Judging by the pizza, the portion size is decent too. It seems like a family-run restaurant. I would happily come back here.

good pasta. pizza is not bad but not that good

Stumbled across this place after a trip to the Natural History Museum and I’ve gotta say one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. I had the ham and mushroom which was loaded with toppings and my son had the Diavola. Friendly owners and great service.

Good homemade Italian food 5 minutes from South Kensington station.

The food was delicious! Very fresh and you could feel the love and care they had put into this restaurant. Very warm service and atmosphere.

The salmon pasta had 1cm of oil at the bottom, never seen this before...I thought it was made with cream, there was hardly any courgette in it. The aubergine pasta was dry and nondescript. Not sure why the other reviews are so good. The food wasn't great.

It was the most delicious food I had in London!! The price is also much cheaper than downtown.

Ok place for some classic Italian dishes. A little underwhelmed by the food we had (salmon pasta & a pizza). It was fine but there’s a lot better out there. Service was fast

The best italien food i have ever had!

By far the best pizza we have ever had! Delicious! Staff were lovely and service was super quick despite being very busy. Highly recommend it!

As French, we loved this charming little Italian restaurant. Quality dishes and we particularly recommend the lasagna.

Nice little restaurant. Quiet, nice staff, good value.

This was one of the best Italian meals i have ever had , just perfect 👌👌👌👌👌

Dimly lit, expensive place, they charge you the tip directly, applying the maximum.

The food was okay, the staff was unfriendly, the waitress never checked us in even though they weren't busy, being friendly and smiling isn't bad when you work in hospitality. 😊

Popped in for lunch without doing any research on nearby restaurants. The staff were welcoming, the food was incredible and the prices were really reasonable. £80 for a family of 5 with drinks including service charge! Thank you so much a lovely dining experience.

This feels genuine Italy. The location in an alley almost, but the food is well-prepared and tastes wonderful. Very nice calzone, and do try the affogato for desert!

Great service, quick and really tasty. Recommended

I was in this restaurant a week ago with my family and I must say that the food was very nice and the staff was very welcoming. I love italian food. My family and I were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is visiting or lives in London to pop in. You will like it! 🥰🥰🥰

The staff here seemed mildly, I don’t want to say racist, but somewhat cold - towards me alone. Like for example, when I entered, the lady came running up to me with a quizzical expression, asking, “Yes!?” It wasn’t genuine confusion. I figured, maybe it’s because I’m dining alone? But then, right after I walked in, another single lady walked in. The server wasn’t at all fazed. She asked, “Table for one?” with a big smile. Weird. Anyway. The food is underwhelming and quite shockingly pricey when you think about the kind of service and ambience you’re paying for. I’ve paid a lot less even in The Shard! Forget the price for a second - the food is genuinely bad. The gnocchi tasted like literal vomit. I COULD NOT have it. The salad was fine and the tiramisu was decent, not tasty - just okayish, but definitely not authentic in anyway. I am a little upset by the strange behaviour of everyone in that restaurant. The man wasn’t too friendly either. I’m a little… saddened? I thought I was going in for an understated, warm, welcoming Italian meal. Unpleasant discrimination, underwhelming food, and a hefty price tag were all very unexpected.

Great location, even intimate. Prompt and quality service. The pizza 🍕 was delicious, with a thin crust, quality ingredients, and a large portion. We will definitely be back in the future. Bye!

We were looking to have some decent pasta in Kensington south when my daughter literally walked in this restaurant almost by chance, somewhat defilate from the main hustle and bustle of South Ken tube station but extremely close to it. We had the calzone and the pappardelle with ragù. The calzone was the best I had in several years and certainly the best in the UK so far for me. Pappardelle were also exceptional since the pasta was perfectly al dente and the “ragout” (this is proper so we can call it with its proper name) was sublime, thickened by many hours on the stove at minimum heath, sweetness and tanginess perfectly balanced, first class meat and ingredients. A triumph really. An abundant helping of parmigiano reggiano dop was left on the table for us to abuse, and abuse it we did! Every single ingredient is of the highest standard and properly and lovingly cooked. To top it all off is the fact that they have a wood fired oven so the pizza is properly cooked in seconds to a very high temperature. Only another two places I know of in London who can pull this off ( and have reviewed before). Needless to say the staff is all Italian and exceptionally nice and welcoming. The metre Nicola is incredibly knowledgeable of his dishes and proud of his restaurant and very attentive to details and quality of ingredients. I highly recommend this place if you truly and sincerely want to taste the proper flavours of italy, and not a watered down version of our beloved culture. I won’t mention the value for money since I barely noticed that the whole lunch for two plus drinks was way below 60 quid, portions were titanic sized, and 25 quid to eat this well in South Kensington is unheard off ( had to take a doggy bag home for the pappardelle, this is probably the first time in my life I do this in an Italian restaurant, since I tend to eat it all… ) Please do yourself a favour and step into this temple to the cuisine gods and slow down for a few, chugging back what best nature can offer cooked to perfection. See you there!

Delicious dinner at Pappa Roma, wonderfully cooked homemade pasta with fantastic sugo and pesto. Great vegetarian options, and I was so delighted to see some organic wines on the menu. Torta della nonna was divine, tasted really fresh and lemon-y. My mum enjoyed egg pasta with salmon, equally delicious. Will definitely be back, really lovely hosts too.

What a find this place was is. Just off the beaten track, but still close to the tube station. It’s a proper Italian, family owned and managed. The atmosphere is relaxed, the food was delicious, the service was perfect, friendly and genuine. We even got tips as to how to improve our homemade pizza dough. We will definitely be returning the next time we are in the area. Thank you!

What a cute little restaurant just out of the very busy restaurant areas. The staff were lovely and the food was *chefs kiss* fluffy, perfect and just right

Despite having many open tables, the server rudely refused to sit me as a party of one because their only single table was already occupied on July 13, 2024 around 2:30.

Very underwhelming experience. Undercooked and over salted pasta, average pizza and disgusting ice cream pretending to be gelato. Only highlight were drinks- good selection of wine and very tasty apperol. Acceptable service.

Pasta not aldente, just hard, not cooked at all, really hard and very salty. Ice cream very bland, you can't even taste the pistachio in it. I don't understand why i paid 12.5% service if there was basically no service. Not recommend at all.

I’m not one for giving reviews but this place deserves 5 stars. The guys are so passionate about their restaurant, it’s really like being invited into their home. The food is true Italian home style, authentic and so good. We had starters, followed by sea bass ravioli and ricotta tortellini. Their pasta is homemade and absolutely yummy!! Also had a very nice Sicilian red, full bodied, rich and fruity. If your ever wanting to try real Italian food in London, this place is a must!

Service was amazing and even though we didn’t get a reservation online, they allowed us to walk in. Food was a 10/10. They also have a few vegan options but hopefully there’s more next time we visit.

Delicious pizza (and especially crust) but service is a bit distracted.

i loved it!!! the ragu was the best i’ve ever had, the pizza was spot on and the staff were super nice and attentive. definitely reccomend trying it if you’re in london :)

Great wine and pizza, what more do you need 😄🤗. Kids loved margarita pizza 🍕

Incredible food, me and m partner both had alla norma, and the sauce was as good as some of the food we've had in Italy. The service was lovely, very hospitable hosts.

Jet lag's heavy fog Lifted by pappardelle's warmth Kids cheer for pizza After a long flight from California, Papa Roma's was the perfect welcome to London. The kids devoured their pizzas with gusto, while the pappardelle al ragu, generously laden with rich, slow-cooked meat sauce, hit the spot for the adults. Be prepared for hearty portions and a truly satisfying Italian meal.

The pizza here is very delicious, the pasta has a bit of beef, in general, typical Italian food. Wait a bit.

Great pizza, very fast and friendly service.

Great tasting food. Delicious lunch. Pizza and pasta proper Italian flavours.

We looked at all the pizza places close to where we were staying. Pappas Roma looked like the best. We were glad we went there. The pizza was really good, friendly and fast service. Go there, you won't be disappointed.

Quick stop for pizza and Aperol- prompt service and good quality food.

Great find up a side street. Pizza was delicious. Menu is small but all you need for pizza and pasta. Can't recommend the pizza enough it was truly delicious. Toilets could do with sprucing up.

Absolutue marvel of traditional and absolutely delicious Italian food. A family owned business which clearly had so much love for its food that you cannot not be swept in it. We had the pizza, ravioli salmon and a tirmisu, which all excellent and I don't think it's possible to go wrong with the order. Great wines too and absolutely diabolical cannelloni Not to be missed.

A restaurant that puts all of its energy into quality of produce and excellence in preparation. Don't expect anything avant garde, this restaurant simply serves the most beautiful Italian cuisine. Whether its salty salad ricotta on a melanzane alla parmigiana-themed pizza, or the freshest ravioli, every bite was a joy. The canolli were some of the freshest and crunchiest I've tasted. I can't fail to mention the unpretentious and kind, thoughtful service. Hands down the best Italian restaurant in London.

Disappointed...expected a nice experience from the rating but it was ok at best. Food and drink options are limited, quality and taste rather plain. The atmosphere is blend at best and whether you like the wall frames or not. Finally the staff was ok - not making you feel welcome but not discomforting too. However, with a 12.5% tip straight added to the bill I would have expected a much better service! All in all I wouldn't recommend. - Thanks for your answer, the tone sums up the service and price tag very well! Would have loved to oblige and let you know about my next visit but as mentioned, will not happen!

Best pizza we have had in years! Absolute recommendation! Also the Vegan options are very very good!

Authentic Italian pizzas and pasta, great portions, friendly staff. We really enjoyed our meal here. Thank you !

Lovely little restaurant. Fabulous linguini puttanesca and raviolli

Friendly staff. The food was simple but tasty and a good portion. Perhaps misding some little touches of parmesan, oil or asking if everything is okay during our meal. Food arrived quickly. Good price for that area of London. Toilets a bit run down. Eveything maybe just needed a bit of love. But overall we had a good lunch.

An excellent family restaurant in a back street near South Kensington tube station. Genuine Italian food at reasonable prices, at least by London standards. As Italian food officionados, it was as close as you're likely to get to a restaurant in Italy. The staff were lovely, as was the Sardinian Primitivo rosé. Well worth a visit.

best Pizza ever in Europe! we come from Austria which is neighbour of Italy - so I have esten tons of original italian pizzas - and in our city is the Pizza-Europe-Master (Michele, Voecklabruck). Sorry Michele, this Pizza here is so outstanding better, I will come here every time i sm in London: Diabolo plus Cipolla and especially Vegetariana, a miracle dow!! Crispy like never befor but not dry? how are you doing that?? Obly onve I was struck by a pizza like here: Nancy Silverton in Newport Beach / California - her main house in LA was by far inferior to Newport and especially to Pappa Roma / UK. Tx for this great expierience!

A very cozy place. I recommend trying the gnocchi that are amazing! The staff is super friendly.

Excellent pizza, sausage and salad. Service was quick. Food is authentic Italian - felt like I was back in Italy!

Good pizza. It came warm, with a nice crust and thin dough - just like it should. The restroom could have some better cleaning, but it's not so bad that it's a deal breaker. The prices are acceptable for Central London: ~17£ for pizza and 11£ per cocktail.

Great food, true Italian family feel about the place. Went with wife and 13 year old, had a good time. We all had pizza was very good. Loved the diavolo ❤️our second visit, will def come back

Lovely place I don't necessarily know I would have gone in just by the looks outside of it, but the atmosphere inside was rather nice. Music was a bit loud and wish it was more themed to the style of the place, but that's about it in terms of complaints. pasta was cooked perfectly and both dishes we had we would order again.

Lovely place and atmosphere. Nice pizza and pasta options. We enjoyed it!

Visited for an early dinner on a Wednesday night. Very attentive service and a delicious pizza. Good value for this area of London.

Really nice restaurant ! The Pastas were perfectly cooked

Lovely little place near the Natural History Museum. Since it's a short walkbaway it's more quiet than the other places you go past, which is great for me and my wife. Very relaxed atmosphere, quick service and great tasting food.

Lovely cozy and authentic Italian place. Exceptional service and super friendly staff. Food was delicious, we ordered the funghi & prosciutto pizza and the puttanesca linguine - it was divine. Lovely atmosphere and a great dinner. We will be back. Thank you!

Food was not bad, but not great.

I loved visiting this restaurant, there was such a family like atmosphere and everyone was so welcoming, the food was AMAZING.

Had dinner here last night with the family. The food was very tasty and the portions were extremely generous. Great service too

Best pizza ever! Lovely staff. Lovely atmosphere. Great for all the family.

Nice place with tasty pizza, and more. One of the best pizzas I could eat in London.

Perfect neighbourhood restaurant, the food was delicious and the staff very friendly! Would definitely go back!

Spectacular pizzas, no detail is missing, authentic homemade dough, top place, from Spain we have come to London and it seems that we have eaten in Italy

I love this place. The food is excellent. Had the Sea bass Ravioli, with cherry tomatoes and white wine sauce, which was absolutely beautiful. The owner and staff are lovely, and make everyone feel so welcome. Can't recommend them enough.

Spectacular site. 100% recommended to eat both pizza and pasta. Incredible choice. The waiter will do this to you 👍🏽 from afar to check how it's going. Give him the 👍🏽 back and he'll be happy.

A great find. Perfect place for delicious food after visiting the museums. Family friendly too.

Very very good food and wine. Very pleasant servers. Absolutely fair price

Very good Italian food. Friendly customer service.

Some of the best pizza I've ever had! Also great for children's pizza

Shout out for the great waiter we had ! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was as confortable as it could be

We have just eaten in this fantastic restaurant. The pizza's we're fantastic and the waiters very friendly and really looked after us. We recommend this place with a warm heart.

This restaurant serves authentic Italian food. They care about the menu and the wine. Lovely people

Cosy restaurant, great food and friendly service. A good place to bring the kids.

Good restaurant. Very good pizzas.

Fabulous service! Juri is excellent! Loved the food, great quality! Authentic Italian!!!

Super delicios pizza, amazing staff: Iuri, Nicolo and Nick were very welcoming. Drinks are always fantastic, also my compliments to the chef. I had a good time as always, see you soon :)

Pizza Diavola - delicious. One of the best I've eaten!

Music wasn’t too loud, waiter/manager was very helpful and even gave an aperitif on the house for us to try. Food was good and service was fast.

Cute, quaint place. Super friendly staff. Choice of food very good and excellent quality. We had pizzas and pasta. The arrancini was sublime!

Ristorante italiano, ma veramente italiano, bella location e cibo italiano preparato e servito divinamente....... consigliatissimo per chi a Londra ha voglia di qualcosa di buono e italiano.........

Stumbled on the place, still looking to dine outside the hotel after my dinner company called in sick. The Calzone was a pleasant surprise. The pizza dough itself - probably applies to all pizzas here - was unusually fresh and good, not to mention the other ingredients. There is a charming family-friendly atmosphere to the place. My only criticism is the background music, which was a bit loud and not to my taste, but then again, tastes varies.

Fantastic pizza, tiramisu is a must try!

The food was nice, decent pizza. The service is fast, and somewhat with a smile, maybe because it was the end of the day they were rushing.

We stumbled across Pappa Roma, and couldn't be happier. We had our order taken very quickly, and the food arrived in good time. The two pizza's were brilliant, nice and crispy with plenty of toppings. If we are in the area again we will definitely eat here again

Simple Italian food option. Food was nice, staff were average. PLEASE NOTE 12.5% gratuity is automatically added to your bill.

Really good food for real pastas first tiers

Best Italian restaurant in London. Good food service is brilliant.

One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten in, probably the best in London. It's in a great location near the museums and South Kensington on the tube. It's probably the best pizza I've ever had - amazing. A lovely atmosphere, has a very friendly vibe, great service, amazing food. Can't recommend more.

… just stopped for a quick lunch and got surprised by the super delicious pizza diavolo and rigatoni. Bravo!!