The best restaurants serving Italian food in Croydon London

Visited Ponte Nuovo on 26th February with family. Had not been for quite a while, but was still as good as ever. Staff, particularly Roland, were fantastic and food was amazing. Experience was enjoyed by us all. Will be back again soon. Thank you.

Amazing spot for a weekend brunch. Staff are fantastic and service was faultless. Thank you Connor and JC for an fantastic afternoon x

'Gizzards on a stick' and 'Normal beans' were very nice. service was friendly. Good value, would go again.

We have stopped here for lunch a few times on our way back from a cycle ride in the North Downs as it is the best option between Leith Hill and Teddington. For history buffs the church just across the road is where Barnes-Wallis is buried.

We have visited this fabulous Italian restaurant on several occasions over the years and have never been disappointed. The food is delightful and the service is always attentive. Tonight I had bruschetta, followed by an outstanding seafood spaghetti - delightful! Desert was a mixed berry cheesecake and a cheeky shot of Lemoncella. We also had the added bonus of some very pleasant live music, singer/ guitar. Good value for money, what more could you want for a good evening out.

The restaurant, which is a franchise, is located within Coe House,an apartment block. We are more than fortunate to have such an excellent restaurant to access on site as residents. It is very atmospheric and you could well be in a Parisian Brasserie in terms of layout seating and decor. It is windowed internally and externally so there is no feeling of claustrophobia or being hemmed in. In summer the outdoor area is a real pleasure with elegant furnishings and canopies and a beautifully designed garden - you do not sense you are in the midst of apartment blocks That is for starters The service is exceptional.There is sense of enjoyment emanating from the staff and their positive energy can be attributed to the leadership professionalism personal skills and charisma of Gabby the restaurant manager.Also a special mention for Maria and Luara ,members of the restaurant staff. Importantly the food is of highest quality - the menu is carefully selected and changes on a monthly basis and the specials on a weekly basis.This allows to keep the menu to the minimum to ensure the freshest of products.The kitchen is run by Pedro and his sous chef Leonardo. We have eaten here numerous times and the food remains consistently of highest standard - the dishes are also presented in a creative or innovative way but not just window dressing. The Sunday Roast and in particular the sirloin beef is a must and without doubt one of the best we have ever experienced that we have no need to look elsewhere For Mothers Day they did lamb rump slices flavoursome tender and pink.The apple tart satin was exceptional - only delicately caramelised This restaurant rightly deserves an accolade for atmosphere service and cuisine

Always great food, fresh and tasty, cooked to perfection. Very friendly place to go for a bit of food, coffee and a bit of chat in your 12 o'clock break.

Wonderful simple Italian food and excellent, friendly service . A hidden gem in Croydon.

Best coffee shop in the area ❤️

Absolutely filthy place! Went in the morning and it was rotten to the point you’d think it hasn’t been cleaned in a week. Walked out

Aunque la señalización aún está activa, Tomatinos ahora es parte del bar de tapas de al lado. Extremadamente confusas, puertas separadas, pero cuando te acercas a lo que se anuncia como Tomatinos, dice ¡entra por la otra puerta, que es el restaurante de tapas! Una vez dentro te dan 2 menús. Uno es pizza y otro tapas. Servicio lento y confuso, pedimos vino pero no lo tenían, ya que parece que no están reordenando nada en el menú de bebidas de Tomatinos, sino usando el caldo de las tapas. Todo fue un poco impredecible. El horno de leña para pizzas está en el lado ahora vacío del restaurante, así que nos decepcionó. Cuando llegaron las pizzas, sorprendentemente rápido teniendo en cuenta el tiempo que nos llevó tomar nuestro pedido y que llegara el vino, estaban muy buenas. Base fina y crujiente, mi tipo favorito y muy generosamente rematado. Se sentía caótico, pero ahora sabemos qué esperar, volveríamos ya que las pizzas estaban buenas.

The staff were friendly and did a pretty good job at keeping glasses filled up and asking if we needed anything. The food was very nice, kids potions are BIG. It's a shame they didn't have a hard copy of the kids menus, but the lady was able to explain everything they had. The food came out efficiently and well presented. They allow you to bring in a birthday cake, and they sang happy birthday to my brother. The drinks were a bit expensive. However I would recommend it.

Highly recommend! I’ve tried many dishes and pastries my favourite is pistachio croissant also very nice environment and lovely staff

We visited Baggati's with my husband on a busy weekend afternoon for a quick lunch. Since we had other commitments that day, we expected a swift meal, but unfortunately, it took over two hours, which was frustrating—had we known, we would have canceled. I want to start by mentioning that I used to dine at this restaurant almost weekly with friends many years ago. After moving to a different area, I hadn't been back in a long time, but my expectations remained high. Back then, I was never disappointed with the quality of their food, so I assumed this visit would be no different. However, I was completely wrong and deeply disappointed. First, the restaurant looks incredibly outdated, as if no one cares about the interior, the bar area, or even the toilets—which were horrendous. On the day of our visit, there were only two waiters struggling to manage everything: serving drinks, taking orders, greeting customers, and delivering food. It’s not their fault that they were understaffed, but waiting nearly 30 minutes just to get a bottle of water was ridiculous. To make matters worse, the bar was cluttered with empty, unappetizing glasses, making the place look even more unkempt. After an extensive wait for our starters, we realized ordering main dishes had been a mistake—but at that point, it was too late. The garlic bread and octopus were passable but nothing special. My main dish was seafood pasta, while my husband ordered the lamb shank. My pasta lacked seasoning entirely—no salt, no flavor. The seafood selection was decent, but the wilted wild rocket on top was off-putting. Given that the restaurant claims to make its own pasta, I expected a far better dish. My husband’s lamb was even worse—tough, bland, and completely lacking seasoning. I understand that people have different tastes when it comes to seasoning, but absolutely no salt on one of the most expensive dishes on the menu is unacceptable. By that point, we were in disbelief at how much the quality had declined. Our takeaway pizza wasn’t any better—the dough tasted mediocre at best. It’s disheartening for me to write such a negative review, as I have fond memories of this place from years ago. The pastas and homemade desserts used to be outstanding, the service was impeccable, and it was once the best place to eat in Croydon, offering both great food and a friendly atmosphere. I used to recommend this restaurant to others, but now I regret doing so. I wish I had returned sooner to see what it had become. Unfortunately, I won’t be coming back—what a shame!

A little out of the way and not that welcoming from outside but once inside it is truly wonderful. The welcome the food and the wine , everything go well together A must visit if you are in the area