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London
Clerkenwell
Paesan
Paesan Reviews

Paesan

Italian, European, Drinks

Dishes priced around£11

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Reviews of Paesan (219)

Read what people think about Paesan. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Paesan before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Paesan and book a table with confidence!

5.3/6

219 reviews

5.3/6

219 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Average"
3/6
Adam T.7 years ago · 1 review

Very slow service throughout meal, we had to request everything from menu to bill. Also, while my guests enjoyed their food, my veal was very fatty and a little undercooked

"Average"
3/6
Mark P.7 years ago · 1 review

Great Staff but portion sizes weren't great, my seafood risotto didn't have lots of seafood! I've had better, I've had worse. Slightly overpriced for what you get but I guess that is the area as much as anything

"Very good"
5/6
Alexandra R.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Great value 2 (or 3) course lunch menu and, as always, delicious food! We also made the most of the 2 for 1 cocktails after 5pm.

"Good"
4/6
Juliette G.7 years ago · 2 reviews

I'm a big fan of Paesan, and this time again the food was great, service was good. Very veggie friendly, as long as you are happy with a lot of cheese! It's pretty loud, but that was ok. A bit of a mess up with dessert which was a shame - they apologised and took my dessert off the bill without me asking, but it took a while to explain why I wasn't happy to be eating my dessert at a different time from everyone else.

"Very good"
5/6
Carolyn V.7 years ago · 1 review

Paesan has delicious food and the prices are very reasonable. Really good happy hour drink deals on cocktails and beer. Loud restaurant, and service was pretty mediocre.

"Excellent"
6/6
David V.7 years ago · 2 reviews

This was my second visit to Paesan. I returned as the quality of the food was excellent on my first visit and I was not dissaponted on my return. Highly recommend!

"Excellent"
6/6
James S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food with plenty of complex but well thought out flavours, good portion sizes, cool place with a bar downstairs and very friendly attentive staff

"Very good"
5/6
Matt M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

A great meal, atmosphere and excellent service from what is one of the best Italian restaurants in the local area. If you are after a casual Italian meal Paesan is the place to go.

"Excellent"
6/6
Becca M.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was delicious and the service great. It had a nice relaxed atmosphere and we were not at all rushed. Would definitely go back!

"Very good"
5/6
Ruth R.7 years ago · 1 review

Had a good business lunch here. Food was of a high standard and the service was good, would definitely visit again for business or leisure.

"Excellent"
6/6
Philippa G.7 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food and great atmosphere and service. Highly recommended to anyone wanting a fun and casual restaurant with friends or family. The menu was varied and authentic Italian.

"Average"
3/6
Kieran M.7 years ago · 1 review

Went here a year ago and really enjoyed it. This time the service was fine but the food quite poor. Bruschetta came as dry, butterred toast with sautéed peppers and pasta was way too undercooked to enjoy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Martha M.7 years ago · 1 review

Loved my visit here . The food is so delicious. Lovely wine, great atmosphere and all priced v reansonably. Staff are great too. Will be going back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jack M.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service and the waiter - a chap from an East Central Italian village; didn't get his name - was v helpful when one of the younger members of our group had a slight fainting episode(!).

"Good"
4/6
Matthew D.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice atmosphere, food ok, nothing special at all, service a little slow but very friendly. Price-wise not too bad but don't expect anything gourmet. Overall a nice place to visit with a group and with a few drinks, not really a food destination more a fun one.

"Very good"
5/6
Kate G.7 years ago · 1 review

Paesan is excellent value for money and the food is delicious. The £10 lunch menu for 2 courses is great for either a quick work lunch or something more leasurely should you wish. Will visit again.

"Very good"
5/6
Jonny D.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Had a really nice meal in here on Friday Lunchtime. The staff were friendly and really accommodating, particularly as we had a pushchair/baby with our large group. Thanks guys!

"Very good"
5/6
Cassandra S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Really pleasant Italian food (try the pappardelle and panzanella) with friendly staff members. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also rustic and laid back - sit by the window.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

Very efficient service and friendly staff. You can have an excellent meal from their "small plates". Reasonable prices. £5 or £6 per dish and four easily enough for two.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

The only reason it is 5 not 6 was the noise level. Food and service terrific. One very rowdy table so we had to move (which the staff sorted out efficiently). Maybe very noisy tables should occasionally be asked to turn down the volume? Overall terrific place though.

"Very good"
5/6
Daniel W.7 years ago · 1 review

Great atmosphere with a cosmopolitan vibe. Lovely helpful staff and delicious varied menu. Excellent pace of service...not too rushed or slow. Would definitely return and recommend to anyone.

"Very good"
5/6
Adriana M.7 years ago · 1 review

Great tasting Italian food! Burrata was excellent and matched with warm aubergine which surprisingly really did work. Very fresh tasting. I will definatly be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Naomi L.7 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food, great atmosphere - never disappoints. The food is simple and rustic but always expertly prepared. Particularly fond of the grilled artichokes - they're divine!

"Excellent"
6/6
Charlotte W.7 years ago · 21 reviews

We visited Paesan on recommendation from an Italian friend and we were not disappointed. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the food was wonderful. We will definitely be returning here.

"Excellent"
6/6
lorenzo s.7 years ago · 1 review

Finally a nice place in London. where enjoy italian food. Regional dishes chosen from italian tradition. Really tasty. Good service. They offered us a good coffee. Deal

"Very good"
5/6
Connie G.7 years ago · 1 review

There was great vibe, the food was absolutely delicious, slightly slow service however it was Friday night and very busy. All in all very enjoyable

"Excellent"
6/6
Melissa G.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and great ambiance! Staff were friendly and didn't pressure us to order / leave despite one person in our group being 45min late! Love the food. The set lunch is great value!

"Very good"
5/6
Susan A.7 years ago · 1 review

We took some friends who had never been before and they loved it. The food was delicious, the service excellent and it was all very good value for money. We will definitely be back!!!!

"Very good"
5/6
Anita A.7 years ago · 1 review

we had a lovely meal. The waiter was very friendly and helpful and the food was really good. The wait for the food was a bit slow so wouldnt recommend if you have time restrictions but its great for a relaxed dinner with friends. Great for a date night.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sofie B.7 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food, great service, perfect atmosphere. We had the burrata with aubergines, pappardelle with rabbit and the saltimbocca. A must if you like true Italian food!

"Excellent"
6/6
Allan R.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food and really great service and attention. Love this place and if you want truly authentic Italian cuisine you cannot go wrong here. Great specials too.

"Very good"
5/6
CHARRAT a.7 years ago · 5 reviews

very good experience with my freind and family! Service was very nice and people really warm very good experience with my freind and family !

"Very good"
5/6
Anthony L.7 years ago · 2 reviews

This is a nice restaurant in a pleasant area. The food and service were both very good. I intend to visit again when next in London

"Very good"
5/6
Meghan D.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was great. Tasty, well presented, nice quality ingredients. Very good options for vegetarians. The service was also good, speedy and friendly.I'd recommend Paesan.

"Excellent"
6/6
KEITH H.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food,good wine,good service. Myself and 3 friends had a superb lunch,which was to celebrate my retirement. I booked this restaurant on a recommendation and it didn't disappoint.

"Excellent"
6/6
Cristina D.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. When booking a table, we were asked if we wanted a table at the bar, prior to dinner, as it was happy hour - Instant love for this place!

"Excellent"
6/6
Tom N.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was amazing, I had the braised beef ragu. Wine was great and the service all night was friendly and quick. Will definitely be back!

"Good"
4/6
Anna S.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was good, as always, but the service was a bit slow, maybe they didn't expect it to be so busy on a Wednesday night. Truffle fries are still the best!

"Excellent"
6/6
Silvia M.7 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff and awesome food, truly traditional Italian food. The restaurant is quite spacious and located near Exmouth market. They also have a cocktail bar on the lower ground floor. Highly recommended!

"Good"
4/6
Caroline F.7 years ago · 1 review

slow service at pass an and we were given our table 15minutes late but the cocktails in the basement made up fir it and great food