Padella Southwark is the original Padella restaurant, opened beside Borough Market in 2016 with a clear focus on fresh pasta. Guests can watch pasta being rolled by hand in the window, a simple detail that captures the care, craft and open energy at the centre of the restaurant.
The idea grew from founders Tim and Jordan and their ambition to create a pasta bar inspired by travels through Italy. Traditional techniques meet carefully sourced ingredients in cooking that feels direct and generous, allowing the texture of the pasta and the character of each sauce to remain the main attraction.
The restaurant is arranged across two floors, with tables, kitchen counter dining and a small amount of outdoor seating. Its compact layout creates a lively atmosphere where the movement of the kitchen becomes part of the experience, making even a quick meal feel connected to the work behind every plate.
Located on the London Bridge side of Borough Market, Padella is a natural stop before exploring the surrounding stalls or continuing into central London. The branch uses a virtual queue instead of reservations, which suits its informal spirit and helps diners plan a visit while enjoying the busy neighbourhood nearby.
Address: 6 Southwark Street, Borough Market, London SE1 1TQ, United Kingdom
Padella Southwark Menu
Antipasti
Nocellara olives
Sourdough with Le Ferre olive oil
Rocket, salted ricotta & mint salad with moscatel dressing
Salame Molinari
Burrata with Le Ferre olive oil
Beef fillet carpaccio with parmesan & balsamic
Olasagasti anchovies, Estate Dairy butter & crostini
Pasta
Tagliarini with dried chilli, garlic & pangrattato
Tagliarini with slow cooked tomato sauce
Pici cacio & pepe
Ravioli with Westcombe ricotta and sage butter
Fettuccine with Cobble Lane cured nduja, mascarpone & lemon
Fettuccine with pistacchio, mint & basil pesto
Tagliarini with Dorset crab, chilli & lemon
Pappardelle with 8 hours Hereford beef shin ragu
Pudding
Tiramisu
Biscotti & Marsala
Peach & almond tart
Ice cream
Affogato
Vanilla
Salted caramel
Dark chocolate sorbet
Aperitivi
Ca di Alte, Prosecco (sparkling, 11%)
Padella Negroni (Dry Gin, Carpano Bitters, Padella Vermouth Blend)
Padella Martini (Broker's Dry Gin, Carpano dry)
Aromatic Spritz (Prosecco, Raspberry Leaf, Apricot Liqueur, Carpano Bitters)
Non-Alcoholic
Rosemary Lemonade (still or sparkling)
Mother Root Ginger Switchel
Beer
Helles Lager, Braybrooke, Leicestershire (draught, 4.2%)
Lucky Saint, Unfiltered Lager, London (bottle, 0.5%)
Wine
Assi Bianco 2021, Domus Vini, Puglia (white, 13%)
Gavi 2025, La Raia, Piedmont (white, 12.5%)
Triennes Rosé 2025, Provence (rosé, 13%)
Primitivo 2023, Domus, Puglia (red, 13.5%)
Chianti 2024, Poggiotondo, Tuscany (red, 13%)
Soft drink
Lemony, Gingerella, Karma Cola, Karma Cola Sugar Free
Espresso
Caffe Espresso
Steffi's Macchiato
Digestivi
Donnafaguta 'Kabir' Moscato (60ml, 11.5%)
Marsala Riserva (60ml, 18%)
Grappa (25ml)
Vecchia Romagna (25ml)
Amaro (35ml)
Limoncello (25ml)
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