The Italian Cotto is a family run Italian restaurant, pizzeria and bar at 89 Westminster Bridge Road in Waterloo. It offers a relaxed setting for traditional cooking close to the South Bank and major transport links. The kitchen prepares familiar Italian dishes while taking particular care of vegetarian diners and people with coeliac disease, gluten intolerance or other dietary requirements.
A meal can begin with classic antipasti and salads before moving to pizza prepared with a choice of familiar Italian toppings. The tricolore salad combines tomato, mozzarella and avocado for a fresh introduction. Pizza offers a sociable centrepiece for the table, while the kitchen’s experience with dietary needs means guests can discuss suitable adaptations before ordering.
Pasta choices include spaghetti carbonara with bacon, cream and egg yolk, spaghetti Bolognese and lasagne layered with green pasta, tomato, mozzarella and meat sauce. More than a dozen pasta dishes allow diners to explore different sauces and shapes, with gluten free versions playing an important role in the restaurant’s offering. The emphasis is on generous, recognisable food served without unnecessary complication.
Grilled sirloin and other meat dishes provide a substantial alternative to pizza and pasta, while vegetarian recipes widen the choice. Italian desserts, coffee, wine and drinks from the bar complete the meal. The combination of family hospitality, central London convenience and careful attention to allergies has made The Italian Cotto especially useful for mixed groups who want everyone to dine from the same Italian menu.
Address: 89 Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo, London SE1 7HR, United Kingdom