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Paesan

Italian Restaurant££££
Clerkenwell, London
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    Gerardo S.
    "And there's a cocktail bar downstairs open till 3 am !"(2 Tips)
    Natalia P.
    "The best tiramisu."(3 Tips)
    Cyril R.
    "Food is reasonably priced, wines a bit expensive though."(4 Tips)
    James C.
    "... Italian food, above a lively bar that serves cocktails at a good price all..."(2 Tips)
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  • Yoga W.
    Yoga With EduardoFebruary 22, 2016
    Their lunch deal is really good. 10£ for 2 courses and 13£ for 3 courses. Portion are not that big though. Love their pasta alla Norma. Can be good also for drinks as they have a bar downstairs
  • Adam B.heart icon on user image
    Adam BurrowsJuly 12, 2017
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5. Perfect for a casual Italian meal. Loved the garlic bread + orchiette ndjua were highlights. Order the panzanella too. Perfect for a casual Italian dinner. Price: £20-25 + wine
  • Maxim F.heart icon on user image
    Maxim FedotovOctober 7, 2016
    Great Italian place, with delicious food and vibes. They also set up a stand for takeout lunch.
  • Gerardo S.heart icon on user image
    Gerardo SplannessaFebruary 11, 2015
    A simple but original and genuinely italian menu. Main dishes are the nest. And there's a cocktail bar downstairs open till 3 am !
  • Tony C.
    Tony CoppolaAugust 1, 2013
    Paesan is a homage to nonna's cooking. In that the dishes are simple but flavour is incredible. Great customer service, complimenting a great meal.
  • Torben S.heart icon on user image
    Torben SchneiderOctober 16, 2016
    Excellent pasta. Simple but full of flavour. Dishes can be a bit small but that leaves room for dessert I guess...
  • Graham B.heart icon on user image
    Graham BrownMarch 10, 2014
    Had an amazing meal @ Paesan over the weekend - thoroughly enjoyed it all - even made sure to save room for dessert, delicious!
  • Darren C.heart icon on user image
    Darren CJanuary 13, 2016
    Fun drinks, great food options. Perfect serving sizes. Great Neighborhood
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    JoycieNovember 1, 2016
    Good value for money, it's traditional cuisine with hints of Mediterranean flavors. A great find and can only recommend!
  • Kate N.
    Kate NewcombeSeptember 1, 2013
    Very friendly staff. The Rabbit Ragu and flourless chocolate came were both yummy! So much to try, will be visiting again.
  • Cyril R.heart icon on user image
    Cyril RichardApril 22, 2016
    Very good traditional Italian food. Food is reasonably priced, wines a bit expensive though. But good experience overall!
  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James Conroy-FinnNovember 27, 2015
    Great Italian food, above a lively bar that serves cocktails at a good price all night long.
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    GuyApril 3, 2015
    I get why people comment on this place like they do. Unlike a lot of well rated Italian restaurants in London this place actually deserves it's positive reviews.
  • Sam D.
    Sam DuffyAugust 14, 2013
    Personally I prefer a thin pizza base but nice lemony arancini and good antipasti selection.
  • Ana L.
    Ana LaraOctober 17, 2015
    Bustling atmosphere and really busy. We had to wait in the basement bar where we sipped on good cocktails. Once upstairs food was well cooked but portions are small. Avoid the table by the door.
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    Desiree CreelJanuary 4, 2019
    Wild boar tortellini was delicious. Crusted chicken was okay. Bread with roasted garlic pretty good.
  • Sean Q.heart icon on user image
    Sean QuinlanJanuary 1, 2019
    Food's good, service is friendly but slow and space is cramped. Pasta seems to be highlight on the menu. Great bar with a piano downstairs.
  • Karina A.
    Karina AbramovaOctober 19, 2015
    Wonderful winter dish here: rabbit & mushroom pappardelle. Do it!
  • Kamil P.
    Kamil PiechowiakJanuary 31, 2014
    Great atmosphere and music, super friendly staff! Check out cocktail bar downstairs!
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    KJanuary 23, 2018
    Been here twice now - once as a three and once as a 28 person group (!!!). Food is good but service both times was average at best. The space is somewhat cramped. Good ideas but execution... 😕
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    Kevin HuberDecember 26, 2016
    Great for a big family meal and nice Hungarian waitress
  • Daniel B.heart icon on user image
    Daniel BowerMay 12, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Has a market stall outside during the week that does lunch time pasta for £5.
  • Emanuele V.heart icon on user image
    Emanuele VicentiniNovember 26, 2015
    Warm italian environment, very good cuisine! Recommended
  • Chris B.heart icon on user image
    Chris BoothmanOctober 27, 2015
    Try the zombie cocktail during the happy hour
  • Natalia P.heart icon on user image
    Natalia PalmeiraJune 28, 2016
    Great food and lively atmosphere. The best tiramisu.
  • Kåre L.heart icon on user image
    Kåre LindahlApril 27, 2017
    Good Italian home cocking with friendly service. I'll be back.
  • Steve M.heart icon on user image
    Steve McCoolMay 27, 2016
    Fritto misto, burrata, salt inboxes, tiramisu
  • Steven K.
    Steven KellyApril 13, 2014
    Excellent Italian food, but with a modern twist
  • Xin R.heart icon on user image
    Xin RogoMarch 1, 2015
    Very nice ambience and the bar downstairs
  • Beth C.heart icon on user image
    Beth ChapmanSeptember 25, 2013
    Share an antipasti and a carafe of red wine!
  • Alex P.heart icon on user image
    Alex PapadopoulosOctober 28, 2015
    Great atmosphere and lovely italian food!
  • Simon V.heart icon on user image
    Simon VolkweinSeptember 15, 2018
    Great food awesome atmosphere
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    Eirini PapageorgiouFebruary 14, 2016
    Great tiramisu!
  • Stuart C.
    Stuart CruickshankJuly 18, 2014
    1 hour for starters. A further 40 mins for mains. Wrong dishes brought out. And to top it all off, the wrong bill was brought. Horrific experience. Avoid.
  • Saxow B.
    Saxow BoyDecember 20, 2015
    Pasta, italian lunch
  • Burt S.
    Burt SimpsonMay 14, 2017
    Beyond mediocrity. Don't spend money here.
  • Grouper
    GrouperApril 11, 2014
    Check out their happy hour!
  • Gareth J.heart icon on user image
    Gareth JonesAugust 8, 2014
    Italian Sharing plates
  • Voda C.
    Voda CDecember 20, 2019
    Chewing gum squid. Pasta was ok.
  • Nicolas M.
    Nicolas MicheliAugust 31, 2013
    Good food but disappointing wine
  • Henry S.heart icon on user image
    Henry SandersonJanuary 20, 2018
    Food and atmosphere is ok but service very slow.
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    Cyndie Da RochaDecember 3, 2018
    A bit bland but at least it tastes like homemade.
  • Sam D.
    Sam DuffyOctober 26, 2013
    Some great food here but pizza is terrible. Like a deep fried focaccia with hardly any topping. Chewy, hard to eat on a tiny plate. Tried twice. Must remember not to order one again.
  • Peter d.
    Peter den HartogSeptember 16, 2014
    Great Italian place. The chicken is amazing.
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