Looking for a new spot for your South London dining? You can never go wrong with the classic pastas and pizzas of Italian cuisine, so we’ve gathered a selection of the best independent and family-run Italian restaurants for your culinary pleasure!
Brixton
Franzina Trattoria
49 Brixton Station Road, Brixton, SW9 8PQ
With a menu that changes daily, Franzia Trattoria utilises the freshest locally sourced produce to create traditional authentic Italian dishes, often personalised by main chef Pietro. Be sure to ask for his recommended dish of the day and great wine suggestions! Enjoy 10% off your meal with a South London Club card!
Maremma
36 Brixton Water Ln, London SW2 1PE
Maremma features a concise menu tailored towards simple and seasonal regional specialities, featuring fresh pasta made in-house daily, and meat and fish cooked on the charcoal grill. Their wines are imported directly from Tuscan suppliers - many of which aren’t often available in the UK!
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Brockley
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
173 Brockley Rd, London SE4 2RL
With 27 different pizzas to choose from (plus the ability to create your own) and an equally satisfying array of sides, desserts and ice-cold drinks, Bella Napoli offers hassle-free take-away or delivery to Brockley locals. Save 15% on all deliveries over £20 with a South London Club card!
Catford
La Pizzeria Italiana
3 Eros House, Brownhill Road, Catford, London SE6 2EF
With a mastery and passion for pizza making, this friendly Catford pizzeria strives to always "serve food straight from the heart." Enjoy the experienced chefs spinning dough before your eyes in the cosy open plan kitchen interior. Bring your South London Club card for 10% off lunch on weekdays!
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Gusto d'Oro
8, Eros House, Brownhill Rd, London SE6 2EF
Offering fresh and authentic Italian food and wine, Gusto d’Oro creates the real family-run atmosphere of the traditional Italian trattorias and pizzerias. Their extensive menu features a wide range of pastas, fish, meats, and vegetarian dishes! Their seafood dishes are especially popular, with people travelling from afar just to try them!
Deptford
FESTA sul prato
Folkestone Gardens, Deptford, SE8 5JE
Beautifully positioned in one of Deptford's lesser known parks, FESTA sul prato serves fresh and locally sourced food at affordable prices. Surrounded by leafy trees and just a short walk from the pond and skatepark, this community-focused restaurant is a great spot for a family day out. Look out for their three-course meals themed on particular Italian regions! Be sure to bring your South London Club card for 10% off!
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Marcella
165A Deptford High St, London SE8 3NU
Marcella operates on the mantra of celebrating simple and delicious dining, focusing on the best seasonal Italian and British produce and a strictly all Italian wine list. The accommodating staff believe in creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all their guests, which has earned them a strong local reputation!
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Earlsfield
La Pernella
470, 472 Garratt Ln, London SW18 4HJ
Founded by two Neapolitans, La Pernella opened back in 1993 and has since become one of the most reputable and respected restaurants in the area. With a lively Italian charm, the restaurant serves freshly made, wood fired and expertly cooked pizzas! South London Club members can save 10% off their orders!
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Pizza Verace
189 Garratt Ln, London SW18 4DR
Pizza Verace brings traditional Bologna cuisine to Earlsfield with signature fresh hand-made pasta made right before your eyes in their open-plan kitchen. You can even take exclusive pasta-production classes to learn the Italian tricks for yourself!
Forest Hill
Piazza Della Cucina
15 Perry Vale, London SE23 2NE
With masterfully created pizzas, delicious pasta dishes, fresh flavours, quality ingredients and unbeatable service, the team at Piazza Della Cucina aim to create a relaxed, authentically Italian atmosphere in which you can sample sensational Italian dishes while the conversation flows and the good times roll! Bring your South London Club card to get 10% off!
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Bona
25 Dartmouth Rd, London SE23 3HN
Bona Pizzeria offers traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas on sourdough crust, served with great beers and wines. The hip venue offers gluten and dairy-free options for all their pizzas, meaning you won’t have to compromise dietary requirements in their cozy atmosphere!
Greenwich
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
79 Lassell St, London SE10 9PJ
Using streamlined traditional family recipes, the team at Bella Napoli serves deliciously fresh pizza toppings across a light fluffy dough. Their take-out has won the hearts of South Londoners with their affordable prices and consistent quality! Save 15% off on all deliveries over £20!
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Lambeth
Trattoria Raffaele
94 Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5JX
Running strong for over a decade, Crystal Palace’s Trattoria Raffaele is a family-run restaurant offering fresh and authentic Italian food. They make an effort to always serve fresh and seasonal dishes, with a weekly-rotating specials menu tailor-made by their chefs! As well as their regular dine-in, you can cater for exclusive events of up to 40 guests!
Lewisham
Bella Roma
13 Lewis Grove, London SE13 6BG
Bella Roma is a unique and stylish Italian Restaurant, Snack and Wine Bar located on Lewisham High Street. It serves fresh, home-made classic Italian meals and has a wide range of different wines from all over the world, and all at an affordable price! Snag a South London Club card for 10% off your order!
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Peckham
Artusi
161 Bellenden Rd, London SE15 4DH
Artusi is an Italian-inspired, neighbourhood restaurant offering a simple rotating menu crafted from the best locally-sourced seasonal produce available, as well as freshly made pasta! They offer an exclusive family-style sharing menu for larger groups, allowing guests to sample a wide variety of classic Italian cuisine.
Mamma Dough
179 Queen's Rd, London SE15 2ND
Mamma Dough pizzeria offers fantastic sourdough pizzas, made the traditional Italian way! They prioritise sourcing the best ingredients they can find, including UK-made buffalo mozzarella, imported cured meats, and personally selected wines. Their craft beers are even brewed within 5 miles of the restaurant!
Tooting
Rosmarino
23 Trinity Rd, Tooting Bec, London SW17 7SD
Rosmarino is a small and independent family-run restaurant balancing modern and traditional Italian cuisine to create a strong and unique menu comprised of fresh ingredients and hand-picked wines to complement your dining!
Panzerotto Blues
Unit 7, 20 Totterdown St Tooting Market, London SW17 0SN
With an ambitious goal of making every Londoner try the authentic Italian experience, Panzerotto Blues feature at a number of South London markets - including Tooting! Serving delicious sourdough pizzas and affordable beers and cocktails, it’s definitely worth looking out for their Italian food stalls!
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