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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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"Excellent"
6/6
Mario T.7 years ago · 1 review

Great, friendly service and amazing food. The antipasti sharer went down a treat and the pappardelle ragu were just perfect. We stayed for a few drinks at the bar. Excellent cocktails and a great atmosphere. 10/10 would go again, highly recommended.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul R.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food, really enjoyed the venue and the meal. First table had a rather worn out seat (taped up and uncomfortable) but we asked to move and everything was fine after that! Would go back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel P.7 years ago · 1 review

Great service and food, they also have a lunch set menu perfect for a light bite - not too heavy. Great location too for Sadlers Wells theatre shows.

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

Good food and atmosphere, friendly staff and reasonably priced. Here's another sentence to make up the additional twenty five words that seem to be required.

"Excellent"
6/6
Annie O.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Lovely food and great atmosphere. Would recommend going to the bar downstairs for a pre drink and the happy hour is until 8! Friendly staff too.

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

Food delicious. It took a long time for our food to arrive and the staff actively managed our expectations about it and gave us free bread to keep us going, as well as a free dessert and limoncello. At no point did we complain. I would definitely go back

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

It is good simple and tasty food at resonable prices. The service is relaxed and the place is cosy with nice low lighting. Very recommendable

"Very good"
5/6
Hazel B.7 years ago · 3 reviews

A nice place restaurant for a pre theatre meal. Good food and service. Very quiet when we went but it was early. Would go again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kirsty C.7 years ago · 1 review

Love the food at Paesan. I had yummy arancini followed by great orichiette. The service was just right for what we needed, and the atmosphere was great. Love this place!

"Very good"
5/6
Alex P.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Lovely simple but tasty Italian food. The happy hour from 5-8pm is particularly good with bottles of wine at £12 and 2 for 1 cocktails. A meal for two with wine and a cocktail each came to £50 in total. Not bad at all.

"Very good"
5/6
Rachel D.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and wine, with friendly service and nice atmosphere. Overall it was good value for the quality of the food - would definitely recommend.

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

Really great food! Great atmosphere. I did make a reservation online and called but when we turned up it wasn't in the system. Thankfully there was space anyways.

"Very good"
5/6
Sophie O.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was absolutely delicious, I was very impressed by the quality (and it was at a very reasonable price - I ordered a starter and a main and the bill came to less than £20). I loved the ambiance of the place as well. If you're waiting on a table, there's a wonderful underground bar with plenty of space and a nice selection of drinks.The service was of a very high standard - friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning!

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

Great food, great service. When our food was taking a bit long they bought out some lovely focaccia without us even asking. The bar downstairs is great too- tasty cocktails and popcorn refills!

"Good"
4/6
John C.7 years ago · 1 review

It was very noisy due to large parties having birthdays etc. the pasta sauce was not very tasty. Staters good. Overall cost quite high. Service excellent.

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

Great little Italian with nice buzzy atmosphere and great cocktails downstairs. Booked for 8.45pm on a Friday night and they were able to seat us 30 mins early.

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

Beautiful food as always, not enough staff on so service was slow but they are always friendly and helpful. Recommend the beef shin ragu - delicious.

"Very good"
5/6
Trudi D.7 years ago · 1 review

Good place, good food, good service, but only one veggie option and it was mushroom risotto, which is always the veggie option! I'd still go back.

"Good"
4/6
Alessandro V.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice atmosphere and furniture. I went there on a Sunday, was busy and quite noisy. I was expecting more from the food which I'd rate average for an Italian restaurant. The service was a bit rude.

"Very good"
5/6
Natalie C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the service was really friendly. we were never waiting overly long at any point in the evening. The food was good quality. Would recommend and will go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Annie O.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Thoroughly enjoyed our evening here last night. The bar downstairs is lovely space, and the cocktails are delicious, even on the 2-4-1 offer they spend the time making them properly. The food was great, simple menu but everything cooked really well and can tell it is fresh ingredients. Friendly staff and nice decor and the ability to book is great to avoid queuing like at so menu restaurants lately - would highly recommend.

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

Really delicious food and lovely setting, would definitely return! We had to wait quite a while for our food however. Would recommend the artichoke, Pecorino and mint bruschetta.

"Very good"
5/6
Graham S.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a great meal - as always. Despite our reservation not being there when we tipped up. My advice would be book direct. Quandoo booking didn't work despite a confirmation e mail.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael C.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service will definitely return soon! They have a monthly regional focus as well as their standard menu if Italian classics, all made freshly and prepared brilliantly

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

Awesome food, knowledgable and friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and an all round excellent evening with friends. The free limoncello was a nice touch too! Definitely recommended for a quiet but fun evening in central London.

"Excellent"
6/6
FITSUM T.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was great. Shared a burrito and chicory to start, and followed that with the rabbit pasta and pork saltimbocca. Amazing! Good value and great service too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer w.7 years ago · 1 review

Interesting, tasty, unpretentious authentic food with brilliant service from people who obviously liked what they were doing. Our only regret was that we had not left enough room for dessert. We will definitely be back. Just hope we can get a table.

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

Great food and great service. Will be going back again

"Excellent"
6/6
Armen G.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere with the best service we have had in years. Everything we ate was fresh and full of flavour. Highlights included a delicately creamy burrata, smokey char-grilled artichokes and light crispy arrancini. The side order of fries was a plate of moreish carb scrumptious ness. What made our dining experience even more memorable was the service from our waitress, who was polite, courteous, attentive and efficient without ever being intrusive or making us feel we were being rushed. We will definitely be returning.

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

Delicious food, cracking environment and amazing value for money! (Especially the focaccia and arancini.... and meatballs with polenta.... and the coffee... and the choice of meats...)

"Excellent"
6/6
Sophie B.7 years ago · 2 reviews

A delightful experience ! Amazing food and wine. Quick and friendly service, and nice atmosphere. I highly recommend it.

"Average"
3/6
Julie E.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was delicious but he acoustics were are problem. It was busy and we couldn't hear ourselves speak over the noise. This was a shame as the food and service could not be faulted.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stuart C.7 years ago · 1 review

Always great food and excellent service here. Really enjoying the monthly changing regional specials menu. Keeps me coming back to try new dishes and I'm never disappointed.

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

Excellent service and wide variety of rich, hearty Italian cuisine. The pasta dishes are very filling and the desserts are superb. I Would highly recommend.

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

Great lunch menu. 2 courses for 9 pounds, tasty simple good food

"Very good"
5/6
Claire C.7 years ago · 1 review

Really tasty food in a good location and a well-decorated place!! I will go again.

"Good"
4/6
Jacob M.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice food, though less welcoming/more commercial feeling than other italian restaurants in the area. Very attentive staff

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

Warm welcome, great atmosphere, helpful staff, amazing food. Portions aren't huge so go the full three courses. Can't wait to go back. Give it a go!

"Very good"
5/6
Ribale S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and atmosphere. Staff very friendly and restaurant not too loud which makes it perfect for a nice conversation over dinner.

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

Delicious food, attentive staff and great decor. Will be going back.