Padella Reviews Summary

Menu Variety

Pros:

• "They keep changing the menu from time to time which keep things interesting."
• "Loved the seasonal menu that Padella offers."

Cons:

• "Feels like it is becoming a little bit like vapianos with made to order sauces and lacking the freshness I recall from earlier visits."
• "So sad to see my favourite pasta place go downhill. The quality is deteriorating."

Atmosphere and Ambience

Pros:

• "The ambiance of Padella Shoreditch is inviting, making it the ideal backdrop for a memorable meal."
• "The atmosphere of the restaurant and the service was outstanding."

Cons:

• "While the aesthetic and atmosphere met my expectations — the food and service did not."
• "The restaurant is spacious and well designed with a lively ambiance. However, the service was very minimalist, selective, sharp."

Quality and Taste of Food

Pros:

• "Hand made pasta & combinations were so simple & so so good."
• "The cacio pepe was exactly what was expected, solid dish, no surprises there."

Cons:

• "However, the pasta was a let down. The cacio e pepe was overly salty."
• "The dishes were just very average. The pasta itself was fresh and had a nice bite, but the sauce was too diluted."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff was kind and helpful at guiding us through the menu."
• "Service was great & food came out super fast without compromising any of the flavours."

Cons:

• "In regards to service, the staff could’ve been more attentive."
• "Service was lovely and food was really good but overpriced and came out sooo fast."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "Our meal was super affordable given the freshness and care that went into crafting the dishes."
• "Padella is a firm favourite, particularly because of the decently priced option for a meal."

Cons:

• "For the price (15£ a relatively small plate of pasta), there was such a little amount of meat and the sauce had clearly too much added water."
• "Service was lovely and food was really good but overpriced."