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What PutneySW doesn't like about Saponara:
My son had been recommended to eat here and so he duly booked us for lunch on Saturday, fortunately we arrived and ordered early as on leaving the restaurant was packed.From the outside the façade looks unprepossessing and it's rather quaint inside also, being an unconventional shape and not especially large, however the food is simply sensational.We shared a delicious salad for starters and then I had the wild boar... View all feedback. What MadDogTV likes about Saponara:
I live nearby and have been here many times. Pizza is definitely my favorite in London and I haven't eaten better in Italy. The staff is very helpful and friendly, and the terrace is very quiet, being off the main roads. I particularly recommend the piccante pizza, but they are all excellent (with a crunchy top base), along with the pasta. Gourmet shops are also very good and the variety of sausages is impressive. View all feedback.
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We shared both pasta and pizza. The pasta was excellent. The pizza was very good too but the base was very salty.
Friendly staff and great pizza’s, one of the nicest we have tried... would have given an excellent rating if the owner wasn’t so pretentious and a bit up himsel...
read moreIf it was, I'm fairly sure my wife and I would be there weekly. It is an awesome little place....and it is little. If they accept reservations, I would make one...
read moreIt is a small family restaurant really worth visiting (highly recommend making a reservation). We came for a freshly made pasta and didn't regret it. Italian de...
read moreTucked away on a small shopping parade and easily missable, Saponara is well worth seeking out. Although the menu highlights a generous choice of pizzas, the pa...
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read moreSaponara is a cozy Italian gem in Islington, offering a variety of delicious dishes at a great value. The restaurant's authentic Italian feel is complemented by fresh ingredients and friendly staff. Customers rave about the generous and tasty pizzas, fresh pasta options, and delectable tiramisu. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, making for a delightful dining experience. While some reviews noted issues with delivery orders, overall, Saponara is highly recommended for those looking for a taste of Italy in London.
We loved the unique menu, the food, the atmosphere and the service. We only found this gem on the recommendation of locals. We enjoyed our visit from the moment...
read moreThe only Italian thing about this place is that the owner and the manager both speaks Italian but the food is below average. Just some boiled pasta covered in s...
read moreMy older daughter and I came here for dinner on the recommendation of a local. Well, what a joy! This is my kind of place. As soon as you walk in, you feel the...
read moreWow, that was AMAZING. Absolutely excellent pizza, best I’ve had in London. Transported my tastebuds to Italy. Fantastic experience. Say yes to the chili paste.
read moreAbsolutely loved this little gem of a restaurant. So unassuming from the outside, but the food was amazing. Complimentary olives and bread oil given to start wi...
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read moreGreat food with simple atmosphere! Loved it !! Can't even begin to explain how amazing the food isThe artichoke pasta , the pizza - work of Art .
Went here for a late dinner earlier this week and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this little hole in the wall.
The best antipasto I ever had! Very fresh and rich in flavorLove the way they presented a plate of sample pastas as menu.
The environment is very real, they have tables outside and this is great for summer time. the waiters are Italian and always very friendly and helpful. we had a...
read moreThis is absolutely london's best pizza! a fantastic, not pretentious Italian deli, it is an absolute favorite!
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