Spagnoletti Pasta Restaurant in Camden

This pace is a tourist rip off. I ordered the sourdough carcollled bread and it was tasteless. The rigatonni to follow was in a watery tomato sauce and nothing special. As a decentant of Italians from Napoli I would say best avoid and seek out a genuine Italian eatery

Exceptional pasta. Beautiful prawns and cream sauce. Don't usually like creamy things but this worked really well. Right degree of chili-spiciness.

We had booked dinner here when we were advised that the main hotel restaurant was closed for refurbishment. It was never made clear just what the connection between hotel and restaurant was but we were not allowed to charge anything to our room. The décor was not really to our taste and we found it a bit on the bleakly industrial side. The young waiter was delightful and, with a bit of training, might have been quite good. The focaccia bread was interesting although it took several attempts to elicit the information that it was squid ink that gave it the ’volcanic’ colour. The pasta with baby squid was very over-cooked. All in all it was an adequate meal rather than an enjoyable dining experience.

We were booked into a hotel next door (arrived after a long trip into London) and our room was not yet ready. We were told there was an adjoining cafe/restaurant (which appeared to be part of the hotel) where we could get a drink. It was Spagnoletti Pasta Restaurant. We ordered 2 drinks (a wine and a beer) a coffee, and a small food item, and my husband asked for some water also. He would have requested tap water. A bottle of water was supplied which just looked like a glass restaurant bottle filled with water, nothing to indicate it was ‘special’. However, later, after paying the bill (I was quite surprised at the amount I paid), I noticed we had been charged £3,50 for a bottle of water, and on top of that a 12.5% service charge which we were not aware of. When we checked out of the hotel the following morning and brought this to the attention of the concierge, they didn’t seem very interested. So, just be aware when ordering water, clarify what ‘water’ means. Also, I have since been informed that, had I been made aware of the 12.5 ‘Discretionary’ service charge prior to paying, I certainly would not have paid it as there really was no service that warranted this ‘tip’.

The real rate is nearly 5!! We’re italians, here on new year’s eve holidays and we were able to book a table even if we tried two hours before! We ordered for starter a very cruncy and delicious Focaccia Barese; for pasta tasty Agnolotti (with an amazing taste of carbonara even if it could be little more pasta), Spaghettoni and yummy Strozzapreti (we did the “scarpetta” of all of them!!); for seconds a juicy and well rare cooked Tagliata and a flavorful Octopus with an unexpected mint scent. Finally, the desserts were mouth-watering! Everything was excellent. Moreover, the staff was very kind and prepared, especially Arouna! Best italian restaurant in London!

It‘s been a while since I have eaten such flavourless Italian food. The Cacio e Pepe tasted like nothing and the truffle did not even seem to be in the actual sauce. The price was too expensive for how little taste it had and hie small the portion was.

What a strange place. Beside the eccentric decor it is essentially a fast food pasta restaurant with pretensions and ultimately something of a curates egg. An interesting range of starters of which I could recommend the mussels and the charcoal arancini which were both very good. The burrita was not exceptional and pretty ordinary. Of main courses the mafalde, beef and pasta, and the strozzapreti, baby octopus and pasta, were very good. The rigatoni and agnolotti were pedestrian and unremarkable. With the deserts the Spagnnoletti Tiramisu was very good, the Amalfi Baba suffered from being built on an indifferent rum baba and the coconut pannacotta was unnderflavoured, so delicate that hard to determine what the flavours were meant to be. I could see the grilled octopus being prepared and will try it should I return but why bother with the other grilled menu items at a pasta joint when there is probably better elsewhere. In conclusion I would definitely return at some stage but on balance it is a bit of a mixed bag with some dishes exceptionally good and others perfectly ok but not memorable. Unlike the very recent reviews the serving staff appeared to be an enthusiastic bunch although the service was not the fastest.

On arrival we were told there wasn’t a booking for our party of 3. This is despite having reconfirmed our reservation using the online booking system. Offered seats adjacent to the front door, was rather chilly and asked to be moved. Which we were without any issues. I ordered Mussels. More than a third were unopened. I know better than to eat them in this condition and sent them back. The overall dish is best described as just tepid. Certainly not hot. A replacement was offered and replaced; but to serve seafood in this condition is most certainly dangerous if eaten. My fellow diners had pasta. Once again hardly hot, small portions and reported as dry. And rather expensive! I must add I wasn’t charged for the mussels. Which is a good job or we would have needed a discussion.

I've been here before in August and with a big surprise the Chef was from my same area in Italy. Back then the food was top notch,(Cavatelli with mussels and courgettes, Basil Parfait) this time unfortunately was completely different story. I've asked to talk with the Italian Chef and the waitress told me he left around a month ago. What a shame! Tasteless food and poor service.

We we a party of 7 for work. They have us a menu and left us for ages before giving us our drinks and we asked 4 times for olives. Then after we had sat there for an hour and picked our menu they came out with a festive £50 menu that we had to have that was different completely. We had to have the festive menu which consistented of 4 starters to share between 6 and 3 big bowls of pasta that was not great. The service was slow and misleading. The place was soooo hot and they said they couldnt do anything and didnt seem to care. No desserts arrived. Service was so poor. Would not go again

The food is generally very tasty but the portions are tiny, child-size , especially for the price. The serving staff are not well trained and do not know their own tiny menu. The manager handled our compliant poorly and did not communicate with us. She seemed shocked that anyone would complain. If you want to try for yourself (the food was yummy) Make sure you do not get seated next to the food prep area as some of the staff’s habits could put you off your food and there is no atmosphere in that part of the premises.

The worst place for the breakfast in London . 15 minutes for order and 45 min waiting the coffee. Try not to go there. Not recommended.

I like a full breakfast while traveling, but as I do not eat much meat, I always have to leave things uneaten. So, when searching for breakfast, I found this place, which also serves vegan english breakfast and I was sold. Good coffee as well.

I visited this restaurant with a friend. The food is lovely however the portions are very small for price. Waiters need to be shown that you need to let customers taste the wine before you pour a full glass and also that Parmesan should not be added to the dish before asking if they want it. Staff should be given the full service charge (currently 12.5%) but I underdtand they are given a monetary amount and management take the rest. That is terrible. When asked if I should pay the service charge as cash I was told this would be seen as bad service if it was removed from the bill. Food is great but this left a sour taste.

Absolutely amazing. Came here when travels g from King’s Cross and wanted somewhere for breakfast. Service was amazing and so was the food. Loads of lovely pastries and a good selection of food to have.

Was a bit worried about our booking after reading some of the negative reviews here but I can honestly say we had amazing lunch. We got a deal from ‘Time Out’ which was excellent value for money, especially in London that’s so expensive. The location...

Ordered the charcuterie starter which is supposed to come with music paper bread, when it came it came with no bread, we were then ignored for at least 5 minutes as we tried to get a staff member’s attention, at which point a male server...

Went for a very late lunch with a Timeout offer. The restaurant is perfectly situated right opposite Kings Cross/St Pancras. Modern and comfortable decor and everywhere was immaculate. Staff were friendly and did not rush us at all. The menu has some interesting choices and...

Very friendly people. Close to the international trainstation. Freshly made pasta & original dishes. We could take all the time we needed. For sure the best option to relax before you leave London by train...

great for a casual night out, tasty food - I had the tuna steak with tomato salad, the dessert of tiramisu was a highlight, good wine (I had white), staff were friendly

Different and stylish pasta place, with great service, fresh ingredients and beautiful ambience. A very nice experience looking forward to come back

Disappointing all round after carefully selecting from Trip Advisor for the culmination of a memorable London visit which included, the night before, the Royal Albert Hall and a high class (Michelin star) three course pre Prom meal and drinks for less than £120 total. Neither...

Bland and chewy pasta. Al dente pasta is acceptable, but this was undercooked and dried on the edges so also seems to have been left out. The kitchen thinks that the food was meant to be that way. Shocking service and would not return.

Perfect - fantastic food and great service. One of the best places to visit when in King’s Cross. Good sensibly price

This was my second visit to the restaurant and I have to say it was absolutely fantastic. I have eaten at many Italian restaurants in London but this is by far the best Italian food outside Italy! We received a very warm welcome from the...

On a rare dinner date with my beautiful partner - staying at the st. pancras renaissance hotel london - we checked out local restaurants and Spagnoletti popped up - 3 minute walk so we checked it out - staff are fantastic - pasta is hand...

The food was nice. But it was very cold the air con must be regulated too cold And the music so stressful The seats too low to the table so not a comfortable eating The workers stressed and not interested, we were just a number…...

I’ve been here by case. Never been so lucky !!!! Lovely staff. I’ve choose Tagliata without any side or sauce. Just beef. And WHAT A BEEF !!!! Very tender. full of taste. And what about the extra Virgin oil ? From Sicily…..absolutely fantastic. For an...

Service was a bit slow and made mistakes. But the food was excellent. The menu was inventive. We would definitely go back.

I went to this new Kings Cross Italian yesterday with some friends. We had a great time, and the food was fab. All the waiters were friendly and accommodating, we were given excellent advice on what to order, and the decor and loos etc. all...

It’s a limited menu an between three of us we tasted most of it. All of the dishes were well executed and tasty. The portions are not over big, perfect for a pre concert early dinner. The decor is bright and quirky, really like the...

The service and food were excellent in this, very attractive, restaurant. Unfortunately our good experience ended there. When we offered cash to pay for the meal it was refused! The reason given was that management had instructed the manger and staff not to accept sterling...

This was a disappointing meal. Foccacia was dried out, Fave E Cicoria had not seen any chicory. The bean puree was topped with a tough inedible green vegetable which was certainly not chicory and could not be eaten. When the waiter enquired as to how...

Nice Restaurant, tasty breakfast. I was here three times and ordered different dishes. Espresso and Cappuccino have been also O.K.

Friendly restaurant with good quality, authentic Italian food, well cooked. Close to St Pancras Station.

I can’t say enough about this restaurant it’s actually Italian fashion very good. I’ve had the greatest service here of the people of fabulous and I would like to recognize one little lady and her name is. so your name INFA She is really very...

Exceptional food. Outstanding quality, perfectly sized portions. No gloopy pasta to be seen. A brilliant little restaurant.

We were 7 friends who wanted to enjoy a nice lunch near our Yoga studio at Kings Cross. First time we tried Spagnoletti. And we were all impressed. Firstly, the waiters were very friendly and attentive towards us, recommending us choices. We shared delicious starters,...

A short menu but extremely good food. We enjoyed the starters of arancini ( with a truffle coat) and panelle ( chickpea fritter with tapenade). Pasta choices were very tasty too. The prices were reasonable for the area we felt.

We had a family dinner - 7 of us. The best pasta dishes we have eaten. An absolute must when you are in London. Staff excellent, food excellent, beautiful hotel.

With a multiplicity of food options next to main line train termini sometimes it is hard to choose where to eat. Well, if in King Cross, I have the solution. Excellent casual dining spot. Neglected to take any photographs as I was too busy stuffing...

It was amazing place to have a dinner with my friends. I enjoy the fabulous restaurant design, very good atmosphere. The staff- excellent! We had some cocktails and it was amazing! Very beautiful and gentle bartender surprised us with some drinks, had a good discussion...

Lovely pasta restaurant just across from st Pancras. The food was delicious, the decor fun and quirky and staff were absolutely brilliant

Pre theatre and birthday meal and drinks, first time we’ve visited and it couldn’t have been better. The staff were fabulous, fun, real and attentive. Starters set the tone, delicious arancini, mains full of flavour and my desert of white chocolate and Greek yoghurt mousse...

Went there with friends on a whim. From outside it looked cheerful and inviting. It was a dark and windy day. Once inside we were treated to gorgeous food and stunning interiors. We all agreed that the design is unlike anything else we have seen....

The design of this place is freakin’ unbelievable! I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s like straight from a Japanese manga or anime but with a total London vibe, serving fresh, delicious Italian food. The kitchen is actually IN the dining area. It’s really fun....

It’s a bright sparky sort of place spread over two floors combining pasta lab and restaurant. The bar also displays nibbles and desserts. The predominant colour is a warm yellow. The menu covers nibbles, fried dishes, selections of salumi and the signature homemade pasta. I...

Someone said “ if you tired of London, you’re tired of life”…I would say if you don't know Spagnoletti you’re missing out on life. Everything has gone so grim in London these days, that discovering this really cool-looking eatery feels like having a holiday. The...

We loved that place as soon as we arrived. The decor is really unique, full of fun touches and clever local references. The silver and yellow feels really good, and especially welcome on a dark winter day.  The vibe is really easy, friendly and without...

We’ve experienced a warm welcome by the manager & his crew, followed by an excellent service and a tasteful food. A great location for a quick meal.

The photos and reviews suggest an exciting high ceilinged environment and good fresh food. Unfortunately whilst the pasta itself is freshly cooked everything else is pre prepared. So escarole salad tastes old, arancini reheated and both clams in the seafood spaghetti tired and rubbery. And...

London is a big city with many good restaurants. Some look great, some taste good but it is very rare to find a place like this one that is both super casual and stunning-looking with superb, simple, authentic food. Each dish comes straight from the...

I’ve just discovered this place. It looks absolutely fantastic: stylish design, cheerful yellow, super cool decor. Everything is fun to watch from the yellow phone box to the Smurfs figurines. The Italian food is top notch and the price very fair. I had one of...

What a find! This place looks absolutely unlike anything I’ve seen in London. Super creative design, great food, fun atmosphere. And the food is surprisingly way above what I was expecting. High quality ingredients, cooked right in front of you.

I enjoyed two great breakfasts at Spagnoletti on my last trip to London. The breakfast menu is typical English consisting of mostly egg based courses but you can tweak your plate with several add-ons. Everything I had was made to the highest quality. The Eggs...

What a wonderful place with excellent food and service and great value for money. We had a dinner for four people and it was simply outstanding. The restaurant is super stylish and has a wonderful atmosphere throughout. We had a mixture of fabulous starters including...

My husband and I spent two weeks in London and breakfasted here three times after discovering it just across from St. Pancras rail station. The decor features bright, clean, European flair, and the menu items are excellent value. Check out the pastry display - it's...

Very good service and lovely avocado on toast and coffee. Bright, clean and modern. Right opposite Kings X and St Pancras stations. Will definitely go again.

Me and my friends came for breakfast this morning. Great, friendly service and an amazing fresh ingredients. We could see the chef just a few metres away cooking our food from scratch. Worth to visit again.

I had breakfast on my way to Kings Cross. It was excellent food and with a great choice of options including full English etc. Very pleasant staff. Good experience