Parrillan Borough Yards in Southwark

Absolutely delicious pasta! We had the kombu pasta as well as the famous "silk handkerchiefs". Super flavourful, served hot and fresh, and service was great as well. Thank you for the experience, we have already recommended this to a few other friends :) P.S. recommend making a reservation in advance via their website. My husband and I sat at the bar counter which gave us a nice view of the chefs preparing the food!

This is one of my go-to spots in London! Highly recommend!

One of the best Italians London has to offer. Yes there's a few slightly better but Bancone has the perfect mix of lively atmosphere, genuinely great service and iconic dish (we all know its the confit egg with walnut)

Yes, yes, yes, such a good restaurant, a crazy atmosphere, a wonderful crowd, a great menu. To discover with friends and to share. Don't take the cash.

Wonderful place to have fresh pasta at very reasonable pricing in London! This one is located by the entrance of busy Borough market. Ambience was very nice, staff were so efficient and friendly. Mostly, the quality of pasta was a top notch. They make fresh pasta on site and they know how to cook perfect pastas. Handkerchief silk pasta had smooth and creamy texture and had egg on top. Never had anything like that. I loved my spaghetti w chili and garlic. It had spicy kick to it. Bucatini Cacio e Pepe was cooked perfect. Cauliflower salad was very interesting. It was sliced thinly and very tasty. Highly recommend this restaurant when you are in London.

Fantastic quality pasta, brilliant service and fair pricing. My go to restaurant for lunch and dinner.

Daniel our waiter was brilliant! He was very sweet and explained the menu and helped us decide what to have amongst allergies. He was very polite and very attentive and just very helpful. The food was lovely - we had carbonara and the ragu and a lovely glass of Gavi. Adore Bancone - have been for years and it’s always such a treat.

The food was excellent, as always, but unfortunately, we were treated quite rudely during our visit. About 40 minutes after we sat down, the bill was brought to our table without us asking for it, which felt very abrupt. On top of that, we were interrupted two or three times by staff asking if we needed anything else, which gave us the impression that we were being rushed to leave. I’ve visited other Bancone locations in London and have never experienced anything like this before. I hope the team at the Borough Yards branch reconsiders how they treat their guests, as this was disappointing.

We tried the signature dish — Silk Handkerchiefs with Walnut Butter and Confit Egg Yolk — along with the Scallop with miso-pickled fennel and a hint of charcoal and chilli. The handmade pasta was delicately smooth and cooked perfectly al dente. The textures and flavors were beautifully balanced. The atmosphere and service added to an already excellent experience. To top it off, the pricing was surprisingly reasonable for the quality. Would definitely come again!

Great atmosphere, marvellous service, and real Italian food, no pizzas!, fair prices and a wonderful location, try it!

A machine that wishes it were an elite restaurant. They want to get as many people as possible to feel the experience, but in the shuffle, they forget to check on empty glasses, uncleared plates, or bills not yet paid. The service is enthusiastic, but management seems to expect something impossible of its frontline staff. Cheerfulness cannot make up for lack of capacity

During our walk, we came across this restaurant... Very pleasant welcome and service, but above all we give 5 stars for the quality of the dishes served. A REAL treat. THANKS

Fab place to catch up with some old friends! I often avoid Italian restaurants because the menu always seems to be the same and I could make much of it myself at home. HOWEVER, it was lovely and refreshing to go somewhere that is utilising unique combinations with different ingredients, pasta shapes, and accompaniments than I am not used to seeing. The pasta was also so fresh and well cooked, plus we were seated right next to the chefs which is always lovely to watch. Plus the staff were so friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was great - really busy on a Thursday evening though I would definitely recommend booking ahead of time. I would 100% go back - in fact I need to because there are a couple of dishes I that we didn't order that I've decided I now need to try!

Lovely food and atmosphere. Portions are standard for this sort of restaurant. Lovely ambience but wouldn’t recommend sitting at the bar. 4 stars because they overcharged me by quite a bit so definitely worth double checking if you’re splitting the bill!

Been heard about it a long while finally had it. Really busy at every branch. Pasta are all sort of al dente. Walked in at a random bust Saturday afternoon. Very tasty pasta, very hospitable service. Will come back again!

Took my parents and family here for my parents 40th wedding anniversary. Had a wonderful time, the food was exceptionally good. Our server Nicole was extraordinarily friendly and efficient. She gave us all limoncellos as a congratulatory drink for my parents anniversary. This was a super nice touch and made the whole occasion extra special. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of visiting for any occasion. Many thanks Nicole!!

Another lovely Borough Market find! Attentive service, delicious food and cocktails/good wine list.

Great quality pasta, fresh and tasty. We really had a nice time. A special thank to Daniele, our server for the night. He really offered us great service and good vibes. Highly recommended

Went here for my birthday dinner and had an incredible experience with the meal and most of the staffs. However when we paid, there was already an extra £1 billed for a donation. It wasn’t much and i didn’t really mind as it was my birthday anyways. But I’m new in London so out of curiosity i asked if this can be taken out, and the waitress replied “you can if you REALLY want to. It’s only £1 anyways”. We found that quite rude. Nevertheless, food and atmosphere was amazing.

I’ve been here 4 times for the Handkerchief pasta and I can honestly say it’s the best I’ve had in my life. It’s literally the only food I crave. They had a seasonal one and that was delicious too. Writing this review, I’m booking another meal. They people at the restaurant are also so kind and helpful.

Highly recommend visiting Bancone. The food is incredible but the staff are the stars of the show. Warm and friendly from the moment we arrived, offered menu recommendations and they were super attentive. The food was impeccable. Highly recommend the Gnocchi with sail butter, pumpkin and sage. Soft and pillow bursting with flavour from sauce and oyster mushrooms. For dessert you can't pass up the chocolate mascapone and lime. Rich dense bar of chocolate cake that is to die for.

Fantastic pasta. Cooked to perfection and amazing flavours. Will return again.

Lovely anniversary lunch last Saturday. Staff were friendly and charismatic, turned it into a real experience. Appreciated the slight menu variation from the other Bancone venues

Excellent pasta, good starters. The Gorgonzola pasta is the best, and isn’t available at the other locations at time of writing.

Bancone is one of my favourite pasta restaurants in London, and this outpost near Borough Market is no different (having previously only visited the Covent Garden location). It is in a large space so has a lot of tables, and it wasn't hard to get a table on a Sunday afternoon. I had the lardo on toast, the pasta with Thai basil and chilli and the fior de latte, all of which were excellent. The food came fairly quickly and the service was friendly.

Busy restaurant with a nice atmosphere on two floors. The service was quick and friendly and they were happy to explain the menu, which wasn't always clear. The food itself was fantastic though we only had bread & olives for starter and two pasta dishes for main - spicy pork ndjua ragu and the Herdwick hogget (lamb) pappardelle. Along with a couple of beers, a Moretti and a Lucky Saint alcohol free. Overall a lovely meal in a nice atmosphere and resonably priced.

Fantastic food, I ordered and finished my dish and then another after getting order envy combined with Portions not being huge. Very friendly service throughout, including squeezing us in without a reservation despite the place being packed at 10pm on a Saturday night. Cheap (for london) Negronis.

Not really much to say about this place. Just an ordinary Italian cuisine restaurant. How wrong can you go with pasta? While the menu is interesting but the food didn't feel exceptional. Loved the service, although a bit delayed service but staff was really nice. Location is fantastic. I don't think I would come back as I wouldn't pay such price again for the pasta dish....

Nice restaurant! As an Italian I didn’t thought there could be that tasty food, but I really liked everything. Also not super expensive!

I really enjoyed my dinner last night in Bancone. The waitress was helpful with the choice of meals and very attentive. Only drawback for us was asking to leave when we finished. I understand the restaurant is busy and table was technically booked for a specific time but we were finishing our wine and were leaving soon anyways, didn’t need that push ;) overall I enjoyed it and would definitely come back to this chain.

A great new venue for Bancone. Same great food in a stylish new location.

Will be back. Artichoke starter was 6*. Great experience. Well done.👌

Food was pretty good but pasta was kind of oily. They didn’t understand why we wanted bread with pasta and not as an appetizer. Negroni’s were good. Somehow got seated at a smaller circular table for 4 instead of square, and the wait time was longer than expected.

Still one of the best Italian meals I’ve ever had in London. The silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter and egg yolk was so simple, and would’ve been the last meal I would go for on such a varied and vibrant menu, but as my dining partner was veggie we went for it so we could share. It was incredible, so buttery and rich. There’s more expensive restaurants serving lesser foods, the prices here are definitely worth it.

Delicious food (the fried artichoke, potato sourdough bread, and gnocci with snail butter, mushrooms, and squash puree were standouts), great vibe, and reasonable prices make this a great place to go anytime and often. Clarissa - our waitress - was spot on. Sit at the cook's counter if you can and watch the chefs turn out a dizzying array of fresh pasta dishes with an admirable dose of precision and cool.

Great food and atmosphere! I’m usually quite picky about pasta, especially after visiting Capri, but I wasn’t disappointed. I decided to go vegan for Lent and was worried about limited options, but the lovely waitress recommended a delicious vegan pasta dish and dessert. Both exceeded my expectations. A fantastic experience overall!

Our first time eating at Bancone, we loved everything about the place. The food was absolutely delicious, I had the handkerchief carbonara, simple but amazing. The service was also top class, our server Nicole was exceptional. Bravi

Definitely on the top 3 of the best pastas in London. Great food, cocktails and hospitality. Always a pleasure!

Great food and service. Cacie E Pepe, Gnocchi and the silk pasta all of them are tasty 😋

Very good authentic Italian and reasonably priced. Always busy and a lovely atmosphere. The Handkerchief pasta and the Cacio e Pepe were superb.

Very tasty handmade pasta. If you are in the area, you must try it.

Yummy! My partner and I were around London bridge waiting for an appointment, so we decided to have lunch at bancone. It was a good decision. Highly recommend. I look forward to returning.

Wow. We are picky but would give this 6 stars if we could. The pasta is so good we got a second round instead of deserts for the first time ever. Cocktails are absolutely amazing, probably a top 3 bar for me in London alongside Savoy’s bar with £30 cocktail, except here they are priced at £7-15, and better than cocktails at some of Michelin starred restaurants. Will come back again very soon. £65 per person with a starter, two pastas and two cocktails each.

Delicious pasta, would recommend sharing a few!

The silk handkerchief pasta is silky and tender, lightly coated in a thin sauce. A final sprinkle of cheese enhances the flavor, adding a rich, savory depth.

Portions are too small, I had some pork and red cabbage as a main, it was really basic. I was still feeling hungry after I had my food.

Had an awful experience trying to redeem a gift voucher, and have since tried to resolve this with Bancone but they have ghosted me and refusing to refund the service charge. Upsetting.

I visited a Michelin-starred restaurant and it was delicious. There were a lot of people, but there was no waiting!

This place was recommended as a good value restaurant for raw noodle pasta. It was literally good value for money, and although it wasn't that great of a restaurant, it was worth a visit considering the UK didn't have a lot of food that I wanted to eat.

Top Italian eatery, one of my favourites.

We went there, had dinner and when they asked dessert we said we would have another drink and they brought the bill arguing they had more reservations so we had to leave. We spent a total of 50 minutes there and nobody told us at the beggining that there was a maximum time we could stay in the restaurant. The waiter from south africa got very rude and said that we should have the drinks somewhere else but not there. The food was okey but can’t recommend the place if you want to enjoy dinner without rushing.

Good Italian food, from classics to more modern and new recipes. Good wines choice, staff very professional! I recommend

I’d wanted to try the famous Silk handkerchiefs for some time & I wasn’t disappointed - it was so nice - even better than I’d imagined! The Cannolio for desert was also delicious and just the right size. To top it all the staff were really lovely 😍 Great place and great value for a meal.

Managed to get a bar seat on a busy Friday evening. The waiter was friendly and attentive. The crab ravioli was a let down and there wasn’t anything special about their negroni but everything was beautifully presented and their wine list was extensive and affordable.

We had a fantastic dining experience at Bancone London Bridge. Kicking things off with a crisp, refreshing glass of Prosecco and a bowl of plump, flavorful olives set the perfect tone for the evening. The fried artichoke was delightfully crispy, adding a lovely contrast to the rest of the meal. For mains, the spicy pork ragu pasta was rich, hearty, and packed with depth, while the Herdwick hogget pasta was beautifully tender, showcasing the quality of the ingredients. Both dishes highlighted Bancone’s expertise in fresh, handmade pasta. Definitely a must visit.

The pasta noodles are thick and chewy, which sets it apart from other restaurants. The signature handkerchief is savory and salty, which is a delicious combination. It may be a bit greasy, but it was good when eaten with classic gin.

Got the Aglio e Olio (they call it Spaghetti alla chitarra) and the Herdwick Hogget and both were delicious. Highly recommend. Portion size could be bigger but it is a reasonably priced place for the quality of food you’re getting. Would recommend for a casual lunch or dinner. Not necessarily for a date night to impress.

I celebrated my brithday and it was amazing. The waiter was really good and she suggested some amazing dish.

Salty food. Feel so thirsty afterward. However, service was excellent.

The food of this restaurant is very unique, the taste is very authentic, and the service is also good. I like it very much, but it will feel a little noisy if you dine in during meal time.

What an atmosphere!!Incredible place. The food is looking amazing..

Lack of sustainability (no to go option even though I had only eaten half of my meal) was very disappointing.

We loved watching the talented team working in the kitchen & and also the fried artichoke which was good! I also had Cime di rapa, gnocchetti sardi, broccoli, pickled chilli: this plate had zero cime di rapa in it but just raw broccoli and a greasy soffritto (no extra virgin olive oil). Quite disappointing for such a nice restaurant!! I hope you’ll update the recipe. The quality of the pasta itself was 10/10 though.

Our waiter Benjamin was so brilliant! Gave us great recommendations.

Great service and incredible tasting food. The silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter did not disappoint. Chocolate dessert was rich and indulgent, and tasted incredible. I was dubious at first about being seated at the bar by the kitchen but it was a great experience watching the dishes being made in front of you. Very reasonably priced for the quality of the food.

Well priced, good ingredients. If you love pasta you won't be disappointed. Recommend the silk handkerchief.

Everything was top-notch! Freshly made pasta, fast service, and a great atmosphere.

I left a message yesterday. I made a reservation for lunch yesterday, but I couldn’t go to the store because I lost my phone. I‘m really sorry, but can I go again tomorrow? Please think again about the penalty for no-show.

As we were a large group, we had the private dining area upstairs, and we had a lot of dishes that we shared. We had the burrata, confit tomato and basil, grilled artichoke, romesco, and chervil. Focaccia, silk handkerchiefs, walnut butter, confit egg yolk, roasted pumpkin ravioli, squid with charcoal tagliolini, and the spicy pork ragu. Every single dish was well cooked and served at a good temperature. The service was attentive and helpful. January 2025 Back to Bancone to enjoy once again their best handmade pasta and it definitely hasn't disappointing us. The service was outstanding, friendly and nothing was too much. We have enjoyed our pasta dishes, so much that we have ordered a third one and shared.

The atmosphere and service were good. The service was very attentive. Great place to eat delicious food and isolate yourself from people for a while. We do not need to make a reservation and they accept Walk-Ins Donkey style pasta with garlic is a great option for those who like something simple but with a lot of flavor. The price is fair, just the portions were small I recommend the burrata and the cacio e pepe pasta. If you are looking to eat late, they have lunch after 3pm, so it is a good option compared to other options nearby that close the kitchen until dinner. They have cocktails and wines from Italy, however I consider that they are a little overpriced compared to what can be found for better value in the area. Highly recommended and ideal for a family environment or with a partner. You can eat at the bar which makes it entertaining if you are looking for a fun experience.

Superb random discovery in the streets of London Refined cuisine, specializing in pasta Only happiness THANKS

Food looked good however tasted really bad.

Amazing meal with the best service. Highly recommend.

The truffle and butter dish was something outstanding. I had to order another one because it was super tasty. The real Italian vibes, few good ingredients and a lot of taste. I advise this restaurant to everyone. Well done bancone !

We stumbled upon this cute little restaurant on a busy Saturday night. It was packed but the hostess got us seated upstairs within 5m. Me and my finance had the cauliflower salad, artichoke, scallops with charcoal spaghetti, spicy sausage ragu. The ingredients were super high end, we got served by Benjamin. We really loved talking to Benjamin. His service was incredible. Quick, friendly, efficient and fun. Thank you Ben! We will definitely be coming back!! We inhaled the food so fast, didn’t have a chance to take photos lol - the bill was quite reasonable considering the quality.

Modern Italian restaurant in Borough Market. Buzzy atmosphere. Open plan kitchen, so you can watch your food being prepared. Starters and pasta were delicious. Portions are small. Highly recommend the burrata to start, gnocchi and alla chittara pasta with truffle.

I had a horrible experience today when I wanted to order a cannolo without candied orange. The manager said they would not serve me the cannolo without the candied orange as their policy does not allow to make any changes to the dishes out of respect for their chefs. I am so sorry but ordering a cannolo without those 6 pieces of candied orange on top is not swapping the ingredients or making significant changes to the dish. I was also told I could just get the cannolo as it comes and they would “allow me to take off the candied orange myself” 🤣. So I did! but in current times when there is a huge food waste and sustainability awareness movement I simply cannot justify their policy. Bancone used to be my favourite restaurant and I recommended it to all my friends but clearly they do not care about their customers so I will definitely not be dining at their branches again. The only positive experience was the waitress whose customer service and attentiveness was amazing and she was the only reason why I have not asked to take the “optional service charge” off my bill because she really earned it. I have attached pictures of such candied orange before and after I have taken them off the cannolo myself for reference.

Exceptional service, outstanding food, and a vibrant atmosphere. Every dish impressed, the service was flawless. Getting a reservation in the restaurant area can prove tricky, but the bar seating, which is often available, felt like the place to be seated. Full of patrons and energy. Even the bread was elevated to something memorable — well worth returning for.

Homemade pasta was really good. Staffs were so attentive, we have no ideas where to eat since we were a tourist with 1 kid. It was packed but the host was very helpful since we don’t have UK phone. We were very welcome by the server and the service was very professional even though it’s busy night. We will visit this place again .

Had a lovely pre-theatre dinner here. Sat at the counter (single diner) and watched the kitchen. It was a finely tuned production, maybe even better than the show I saw later that night. And when I threw a kink in the works (accidentally broke a wine glass over the top of the counter), the team didn't lose a moment. Swept in, cleaned up, brought me a new glass, and kept the pace going without breaking stride. Kudos to Chef and his team.

The restaurant is beautiful and the service is very kind: there was a hair in the pasta and they offered to make the dish again. The food was good but I wouldn't say memorable. At least I appreciate they are trying to make unusual recipes. The place was very cold, like no heating system was on, so a bit uncomfortable!

I made a reservation and went early to eat. The pasta was a bit greasy or salty, but It was friendly, had a nice atmosphere, and was delicious.

We got handkerchief pasta with truffles, spicy pork, and gnocchi with snail butter. I have to say the handkerchief pasta with truffles with the absolute highlight of the meal. The snail butter was very interesting and very good but not as good as the other two.

Up there with the best meals I’ve ever eaten, certainly the best pasta I’ve ever had. Very well balanced dishes, lardo toast with truffled honey was the perfect match of sweet and salty, scallop pasta with miso and pickled fennel perfectly matched the richness of the sauce with the sharp notes from the pickled fennel and the combination of savoury, earthy olive oil alongside slightly sweet ice cream and oat crumble for the dessert was the perfect way to end. Friendly, helpful service, thoughtful wine/cocktail menu and great playlist add to the experience.

One of the best pastas I've eaten in my life! I was here with my girlfriend and her parents just before Christmas. The starter was very tasty and the main courses were so delicious that we skipped dessert and ate 2 main courses. The homemade Negronis are also recommended! We will definitely come back to London to eat here!

Excellent service and great food!

Visited a while back with a friend and we sat at the bar along the kitchen which was really nice to see the chefs preparing the food etc. Really nice experience and looking forward to going back

Delicious food, great location and good variety

We found Bancone and were very lucky. The place is really cool. Everyone was very friendly. We ordered food based on the waiter's recommendations and everything was delicious. Congratulations. I highly recommend it.

Food, vibe and service is great. It's also an affordable option vs other restaurants in London Bridge.

I really enjoyed the food, was a bit skeptical as I had never been but everything was great. Went around Friday lunch time

To be honest, I was a little disappointed. I felt that every dish was very salty, and there was no other taste except saltiness.

Delicious pastas and wonderful service - we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and were well taken care by Nicole who gave us great suggestions - we got the handkerchief pasta, the scallop and miso pasta and the Herdwick hogget pappardelle and they were all so unique and tasty. Dont forget the dessert - the Fior di latte - my only regret is having to share it with my family!

Delicious! Pasta focused restaurant with a menu offering many hand made pasta options, sides and drinks. Booking highly recommended.

The food, service, and atmosphere was amazing! Definitely would recommend the walnut pasta!

Like many restaurants around Borough Market, it's in a large railway arch, which has been beautifully fitted-out, with the bar and kitchen down one side. The food is as good as I remember the food in the "original" Bancone (by the Chandos in Covent Garden) being. For the quality of food, service and atmosphere, it's reasonably priced and there are some good wines for around £35 a bottle.

Excellent food and really great service. Lovely choice of dishes and brilliant team. Funny and they know what to suggest. Drinks were good. Delicious food and great experience dining here. I also need to say a huge THANK YOU to the manager who found my lost bag, held onto it and managed to contact me… I cannot thank her enough for this kindness. Seriously grateful. It shows how lovely and professional the team at this great restaurant are. Thank you Bancone

Absolutely amazing dinner, had a choice of 3 pastas and was more than enough. The taste of the food and drinks were really good and our server Benjamin was very pleasant and nice. Us as a couple, we are not so difficult with food as both of us work in hospitality but we really appreciate your service and care of guests.

Tried Bancone and had the silk handkerchiefs and pickled chilli pasta. The food was alright, I’d say around 3.5 to 4 stars. But we were not thrilled to see a £1 charity donation added to our bill without a heads-up. That the donation would be added was not highlighted on the menu. We were asked if we wanted to split the bill but not if we wanted to give a donation and it was automatically added. We got it removed in the end, but it felt a bit sneaky. Gift aid should be claimed by the individual giving the donation, not the organisation collecting it

Nicole our waitress was amazing, as was the food she advised :)