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Padella

Time Out11-06-2025
Padella, a sleek but casual pasta bar from the duo behind Islington's Trullo is just a stone's throw from Borough Market. Dishes are small enough – and, at around £10-15, cheap enough – to let you to order three between two. Do this. In fact, bring extra friends so you can order a bit of everything. Who cares if you'll likely be sat in a row? Talking is so overrated. There's a changing mix of classics and lesser-spotted varieties such as tagliarini (skinny tagliatelle) or pici cacio, a kind of hand-rolled no-egg noodle from Siena. Padella's version is not just chewy and satisfying (a bit like Japanese udon), but comes smothered in a simple yet moreish sauce of parmesan, butter and cracked black pepper.
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Trullo fans will be pleased to see the signature eight-hour beef shin ragu (served over pappardelle) here.
Time Out tip
There are no bookings at Padella, yes, you have to join a queue, but come for an early lunch (11.30am), or early dinner (5pm) when doors open, and you won't have to wait long to get fed.
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