Pasta Brown in City of London, Westminster

It’s not easy to find some place for dinner when you haven’t made any reservation on Saturday night. We managed to get one here in Covent Garden. Mussels mariniere is highly recommended as the mussels are cooked just right! Staff are efficient and polite. Atmosphere is relaxed but a bit noisy. Overall, a good place for large gathering or quick dinner, but not romantic ones.

After seeing a performance at the theatre (Frozen - I think), we headed into the local area, to find a restaurant for lunch. Most where full and even this place had a 5 minute wait. However, if you like pasta, then it is worth it. Although the restaurant is cramped and busy, the food is served quickly and tastes good. Service was not bad the 12.5% service charge was not worthwhile, but we paid it anyway. Recommended although it was quite pricy for pasta.

Absolute recommendation! The pasta was amazing! (Pasta Siziliana) and the Italian-style burger are also a good reason to come back!

Best Italian meal have had for ages . Staff super friendly and informative. Food was tasty , looked fantastic, such a great choice so difficult to choose 🤣 great specials and desserts. Definitely recommend. Gets super busy

Stumbled upon this fab family restaurant yesterday. Had one of the specials ie Penne au Gratin.....it was delicious....the best pasta i've ever eaten in a restaurant. It was value for money....£20 for London which is reasonable. Place was packed which speaks volumes. Service was good. I was on my own, but they were happy to accommodate me. I will definitely be returning to this gem of a restaurant.

It was the most amazing, freshest seafood pasta I have ever eaten in my life! Look, it was truly amazing. A gourmet like me (!) went back and ate this on the 2nd day. I loved it, I loved it. I might come to London again just to eat this pasta😂❤️

Tasty food and very friendly service.

Absolutely wonderful people here!! Their food is amazing, great prices and truly dedicated service. Even with takeaways, they care for their customers and ensure they have a filling dinner with flavor. If only I could bring y'all back to the States!

Loved this place. Went there twice. Great pasta options. Wide variety of pizza. Every thing we had was delicious. Wines moderately priced. Service was attentive. Atmosphere was old Italian style restaurant with vintage photos on the wall. Highly recommended.

I can't recommend it. Overpriced, the portions aren't very big and the food doesn't taste particularly good either. Rather touristy, if you want to eat good pasta or pizza you shouldn't go here. The tomato salad was a cold and dry cut tomato, without dressing, with a little oil on it and a few bland onions. The only good thing was that the food came quickly

Loved it. Service was amazing. The meatball starter is to die for.. anyone not ordering this is missing out. If you’re visiting London and love Italian food. You need to head to #pastabrown #london

Totally NOT WORTH IT‼️It’s a SCAM‼️ First of all, there is 12.5% service charges FYI. All the food is COMPLETELY below average, if you call that is Italian’s food, I think that is really an insult for the Italian. And the price is also ridiculous if the food quality is like that, you better think about it before you step in to the restaurant. The staff is nice and kind tho, but I am coming for the food, so that is it.

Great ambience, very tasty food and attentive service, everything was wonderful

Very tasty food and good service

Pasta Brown surprises with how quickly the food arrives, likely thanks to their impressive kitchen efficiency. The dishes are authentically Italian, the service is excellent, and their desserts are absolutely perfect. A wonderful dining experience!

Chanced our arm on a very busy Friday and timed it right, got the last table. Very efficient service and what was very noticeable the staff were always smiling and very attentive. Will go back again when in London.

I gave 5 stars few months back but this diner wasn’t up to much unfortunately the staff wasn’t at attentive but my first experience was lovely, I took a friend due to mine and the Mrs experience but didn’t have the same experience also the food to wasn’t great I left half and so did my friend

Absolutely amazing restaurant, food was great but service was even better, the man who welcomes you into the restaurant was so nice to us and managed to squeeze us in at a very busy time, saved us so much time and stress, fantastic staff and restaurant, highly recommended

Pleasantly surprised. After having several refusals in several restaurants in the area, where the wait was 2 hours.. We came across this restaurant. Very friendly and warm, top staff. The meal was very good and the price was reasonable. I highly recommend. Thank you ☺️

Agréablement surpris. Après eu plusieurs refus dans plusieurs restaurants du quartier, ou l'attente était de 2 heures .. Nous sommes tombés sur ce restaurant. Très convivial et chaleureux, personnel au top. Le repas très bon et prix correct. Je recommande fortement. Merci ☺️

Food was amazing! Staff were amazing! Everything was perfect! We were in London for 3 nights and went here for 2 of them! Cant recommend it enough!

Was lovely food and very friendly staff. My daughter and grandaughter and myself all enjoyed our meals.

Very good meal, very good service.

We ate here on both a Sunday and Monday lunchtime. We just wanted some classic pasta and it exceeded our expectations. All the staff we interacted were lovely, polite and friendly. The atmosphere in the restaurant was great.

A very expensive shop without offering anything special, we tried 3 pastas (one was dry, one in the oven sucks and the third average). 22 pounds a plate, enough quantity, but we said it tasted bad.

Delicious food and good portion sizes. Decent prices for the location. Waitress was kind & attentive. The hostess fit us in but clear she needed the table at 19:00. Unfortunately at 18:50, gave us the bill and rushed us out. You could feel her stress pouring out. Not the best end to our lovely meal.

Excellent pasta dishes. Buzzin atmosphere. Friendly staff.

The food is pretty good… The mushroom and truffle ravioli of the day are excellent! The waitresses are really very friendly 😉

I didn't really like the food, the pasta tasted like nothing, really very disappointed

Great place to stop in for a bite and a drink. Quick service, almost too quick. Got busier as the evening went on

Butter mussels and prawn pasta are delicious

Unfortunately, this restaurant didn't convince us at all. The food only had an average taste and various dishes were not freshly cooked, but fried or warmed up. The staff seemed friendly, but our service changed constantly, which made everything a bit impersonal and stressful. From the moment we paid the bill, employees came every minute to clear away our things, completely rude... The price-performance ratio is zero and is more of a complete impudence... That is and was the last time we visited this restaurant! Absolutely not recommended...

Dined in with a friend. We loved the vibe, service, and the food. Among the food we ordered, loved Chilli Chicken Pasta, one of the best in recent times. Every ingredient was so flavourful. Grateful for the excellent service we received. Adding this place to my go-to list.

Great evening. Soooo busy on Friday nights.

A Truly Disappointing Experience My experience at this restaurant in Covent Garden was, unfortunately, one of the worst I’ve had in London. After seven years of enjoying the city’s incredible culinary scene, I was shocked and humiliated by the treatment from the staff, specifically the waitress and hostess. Our group of 3 was simply looking for a quick bite and a glass of wine, but we were told we needed to order at least a three-course meal to be served. I’ve never encountered such a demand without prior warning, especially in a city known for its hospitality and diverse dining options. The policy seemed excessive, and the staff’s rude, dismissive attitude only worsened the situation. As someone with a background in marketing and client service, I was appalled at the lack of customer care and communication of these “rules.” This experience felt less like dining and more like extortion, and I would advise anyone considering this place to be prepared for an unwelcoming environment. After leaving, we went to another restaurant nearby, spent over £70 per person, and were treated with respect and without pressure. Sadly, I cannot recommend this establishment to others, especially given the unprofessional and impolite service. If the restaurant hopes to maintain its reputation, it needs to focus on better training its staff to prioritize respect and transparency.

Really teasty. Delicious. Great!!!

Delicious and large portions of food. Good service. But, the seating is a bit cramped.

Just wow, we were given a very warm welcome, the six of us were seated promptly. There was a lovely selection on the menu as well as specials. They gave us a complimentary nibble, we then ordered our food and drink. I chose a chicken, and mushroom pasta in white wine and Parmesan sauce with a salad. Delicious. All my friends had an amazing meal too. Thank you. This beats any pasta I have had from the chains. Amazing. 😊. I have signed your petition to help save your gorgeous restaurant too. I want to be able to visit again. 😊

It was a wonderful restaurante, outstanding service, mouth drooling food, wonderful atmosphere if i was a critic i would give this restaurante 100000000 stars.💫💫💫 Wondergul smiles too, such kindness.👌

😁 I absolutely love this place 😁. Always make a B line to here whenever I'm in and around Covent Garden. A great experience from the second you are greeted at the door with a smile. We're seated immediately and had a drink in front of us within a couple of minutes. Quickly followed by some delicious food (I recommend the Pasta Brown pizza). The service is second to none. Cant wait to come back..... again... and again 😁👍

Giving it one star because I can’t give them 0. We had to leave the restaurant because the woman serving us kicked us out. The reason was we were not ordering a main each. She only said that after we ordered drinks. We were only 3 and wanted to share since we were not that hungry but the waitress refused to take our order and immediately brought the card reader telling us to leave.

Randomly found this place... walk until you are too tired. This resteraunt was excellent!! Pasta carbonara, pasta brown, garlic bread w/mozzarella, mista salad, chocholate torte with coconut, bananas carmel, and several wines. We gobbled up everything. Service was friendly and fast. Great pick for dinner!!.

We popped in for food on a Sunday evening with no booking. The place has a warm, cozy vibe that feels just right if you're looking for some comforting Italian food. We tried a couple of their pasta dishes, and they didn’t disappoint—each plate was packed with flavor and tasted freshly made. The service was friendly and made us feel welcome, which added to the relaxed atmosphere. Prices are a little on the higher side, but considering the location and quality, it’s to be expected.

All very well. Perfect service.

Restaurant situé vers Covent Garden, sympa. Propose pizza, pâtes. Service rapide. Plusieurs vins disponible au verre. Mérite 3,5. C’est bon mais un peu cher.

Absolute gem of a find, loved it. Such good quality food and great service.

The restaurant is easy to access and has many tables. Concerning the food, unfortunately it is not of high quality (probably industrial). The prices are correct and not abusive. The service is ok + free parmesan supplement on the pasta.

Nice pizza and lazania. It's a good place to eat Italian food in Covent Garden.

Fantastic food, brilliant staff, may have to wait if 4 or more but worth it.

Amazing food cooked to perfection. We had the steak and the sea bass and the steak was cooked exactly as requested, melt in your mouth and amazing. The sea bass was tender and perfect and came with light and fluffy new potatoes. Great tiramisu to finish with large portions but so good you didn't want to leave a single mouthful. Staff were friendly and helpful, offering advice and suggestions when asked. Great atmosphere and perfectly located. Really hope they'll still be here next time we come to london. Haven't had a meal this good since we were actually in Italy.

Decent food, expensive - but it's prime location, good service and portion, no atmosphere, and very tight sitting...

Fantastic independent Italian restaurant. Pasta cooked perfectly and the homemade Tiramisu is superb. Excellent choice of wines as well. Definitely on our return to list.

Essen war okay, leider keine 5 min zum Durchatmen. Mein Glas war noch halbvoll als der Kellner mit Rechnung und Kartengerät vor mir stand.

Super delicious, great service, very friendly staff Escalope mialanese Napoli pork leg bone meat is super tender and delicious Pasta pizza is also delicious Freshly made orange juice is great Well worth coming again

Loved our experience at Pasta Brown so much that we decided to have a second dinner here on our last night in London. So refreshing to visit a place with an authentic feel in the middle of touristy Covent Garden. Wine and spaghetti bolognese was delicious and their amaretti strawberries & cream was the perfect desert. We will go back every time we visit London.

I got the mussels, he got the spaghetti Bolognese. Food was great! Limoncello and desserts were excellent too. We sat outside, we were sat very quickly on a Saturday night, and staff was very attentive.

Best Italian in town, go there, you wont be disappointed!

Absolutely delicious chicken, mushroom & spinach gluten free pasta! All the staff were so friendly and the Resturant had a homely & inviting atmosphere! Definitely worth the visit when you are in London and if you are looking for authentic Italian cooking!

Amazing food with fantastic staff! Extra thank you for Aga 🥰

The very basic, English-style food does not stand out. The service was good and they were nice. Even so, very very expensive for what they offer, also adding that they charge you for the service as a percentage of the bill.

Very friendly and attentive staff Pasta like the pizza was very good!

Really good food and service! The portion sizes were great!

First the good. So what was bad was that the food wasn't really Italian. Prices were bottomless. Service ok. Better not to go✌🏻.

Absolutely gorgeous from start to finish! Lovely on the house garlic bread The staff were a delight, very accommodating and helpful The food was delicious

We were welcomed in by the owner who was really kind and attentive throughout the night which i thought was really charming and kind. The restaurant felt homely even though it was very busy. The restaurant is a family business and it was obvious hoe much the owner cared for his business and customers and thats a rare thing especially in london these days. The food was gorgeous. Lots of options and reasonably priced. There was a bit of a wait for the mains however it was very busy. Id come again, one of the best Italian pastas ive ever had and ive had many. Portions were big and there the owner would top your dishes with cheese which felt traditional and personal. Hope this restaurant continues to thrive, it felt very special.

Fantastic! Great portions and friendly staff. Food was lovely

My girlfriend went with her family for what was meant to be a nice meal. It turned out to be one of the most awful services she had ever experienced. Bearing in mind that this is a place she had already been to with me before and we had no issue. This is a note of her experience: the service was extremely slow for their table in particular, they waited 20 minutes before a waitress came to take the order. There had been other predominantly white customers who were seated after them that had already been served their main course - how is this even possible?!! She had been looking around for someone to serve her, her brother and her mum BUT not a single waiter came over to take the order until she had to get up and call them over. By the time they were served their main course, which was a pizza, pasta and steak, those said white customers who had been seated after them had already left. This whole ordeal took over TWO HOURS and in the end they had ordered dessert which never came and rather than speaking up and asking for their dessert my girlfriend asked for the check and to her surprise the final bill hadn’t even placed the order for their desserts. If you are eating here be mindful if you are from BAME community because this restaurant does not know how to treat everyone with the same respect.

Food was good the service was appalling over hour and half for mains and ordered desserts that didn’t come and after 2 hours we called it quits and paid. Never coming back ever again!

We have been here several times with our children and parents over the last couple of years and I recall eating here with my parents when I was young too. It's just as excellent now as I remember it from my childhood! It's our go-to restaurant at the end of a day out in London. The options are varied and delicious enough for the sophisticated tastes of the adults while also catering well to my children's narrow palette. A Bellini at Pasta Brown's is an excellent way to relax after a day out with the family!

Everything about this place is fabulous, lovely food especially the pizza, staff are so lovely will be visiting again..

The penne pasta was one of the few options for vegans. The pasta was tasty, service prompt. The overall vibe of the place was great.

Fantastic place and waitress special Agnieszka and Sylwia 🫶

It is too delicious! Like homemade food. Not so expensive as others. Definitely will come back once.

We stumbled upon this lovely restaurant yesterday and we are so pleased we did. We had a carbonara and an arrabbiata and both were absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection! The service was prompt and friendly and the setting is really lovely. We will be back soon! This is a proper Italian 👌

Tastewise, one of my 2 favourite places for italian food in London. Located conveniently to those at Covent Garden, reasonably priced, Pasta Brown always delivers (the only disadavnatge would be sometimes long ques to wait, but this only reiterates my cimpliments). Visited it multiple times, and do plan to visit again for sure.

Real Italian, authentic and insanely delicious

Very very expensive. Starters are way too overpriced for the portion size, £15 for two meatballs. Skip the starters altogether and just have a main course. These are also expensive but bigger portion sizes. The service is friendly but you feel super rushed as they clearly want as many people through the door as possible. We were in and out within 45 minutes. The food is tasty but it’s not worth it for the price. We had one starter two main meals and two soft drinks, the bill was almost £80 including service charge. Plenty of other options close by for half the price. Been twice now won’t be coming back.

Lovely italian restaurant and amazing food and menu. Good value for money and good portion size too. I always bring anyone I am with here in the area when visiting London. The tiramisu is the best i’ve ever had

Small Italian restaurant with a good selection of dishes. Very fast and friendly service. Food was very tasty... - would love to come back…

We had lunch here. We ordered fettuccine Alfredo and a lasagna. The fettuccine wasn't particularly tasty, just normal. The lasagna tasted better. Both portions were a bit small. We found the store too expensive for this portion size and average taste. Service was quick and the staff were distant but friendly. The place wasn't air conditioned so it was a bit depressing.

Good food. Varied wine list. Great service.

The penne pasta was one of the few options for vegans. The pasta was tasty, service prompt. The overall vibe of the place was great.

The only Italian restaurant we'd ever use. Superb choice on the menu and superb food. Oh and the staff are pretty special too. Still as good as it was 40 years ago!

Amazing service ! Specially from Morat Badic And Tarik and who served us AGA , very welcoming and treated us very kindly , we will be coming back more and more !

I happened to go to this restaurant while thinking about Com Viet, and this place is awesome. The silver-haired gentleman in white clothes in the picture is the owner, and he is really cheerful. The food here was much better than Bella Italia, which I honestly thought was pretty good. Highly recommended!! The employees are also very friendly!!

Walked in when they were incredibly busy, to order carry out. The host was very gracious. Found a spot for me to wait. I enjoyed watching the staff work. They were very efficient and precise. Some smiles. Definitely take pride in their offerings. Open kitchen, yet it wasn’t distracting for diners. That’s amazing and kudos to the crew!! The carry out packing was well done. Food arrived hot when I got back to my rental. And it was absolutely delicious! My only regret is that I didn’t order dessert. Highly recommend.

Very average Italian that’s over priced due to its location. Pizza dough was chewy, pasta was fresh carbonara lacked any sauce, and was more like Parmesan and bacon mixed together with olive oil.

Pretty good dishes, but way too expensive for pasta. At the end we paid a tip on the final bill (more than 13 pounds) without our prior agreement. Neither done nor to be done. There are other much better Italian restaurants in the area

Always excellent food & service. Lovely friendly family.

We were hungry and craving pasta, a quick google took us to pasta Brown. Such good food, everyone was more than satisfied. Friendly staff. The only downside was that it was crowded in the restaurant. Would love to come back😍

10 stars if I could, so delicious. Try the carbonara!!!

Very good food, but they charge an extra 12.5% service fee.

Ordered Pizza without cheese but came with Mozzarella. I sent it back and 20mins later I got what I ordered. Hence 3stars as they got order wrong then took 20 mins to get it right.

Stopped by here for coffee and sat outside. Interestingly, I wanted a beer, but they are not licenced to serve alcohol outside. Probably not worth applying for as there are only few tables on the pavement and not worth it. Excellent coffee and sewift service.

food is INCREDIBLE!!! can be a little crowded as its super popular (so check for peak times) but it's definitely worth it!! I had the mussels and pasta and i could eat it religiously!!!

Food was average at best. Service was terrible. People came and went on either side of us while we sat there. Go elsewhere.

Very unimpressed with this place. For the quality of the food you are served, these prices are a rip off. Modest quality pizza that I struggled to finish despite being hungry. We were charged £55 for 2 pizzas, 1 beer and a water. There are better places in the area.

We were so delighted to find this gem of a restaurant! Fantastic service from very attentive staff, a great vibe and the food was delicious - a bonus for us too as they offer gluten free pasta. So much more than we expected considering it is in the heart of a tourist area. We will definitely be visiting again soon!

You would never expect to find this Italian-run, super warm, friendly vibes restaurant in the middle of Covent Garden!!! Considering it’s such a tourist trap location. I was taken to this place by a good friend who lives nearby. The restaurant has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere and I particularly enjoy and appreciate the open kitchen where you can see the action of the chefs. We had such an amazing time chatting, drinking and eating good Italian food. 10/10 would recommend this place and myself will definitely come back again.

If you get seen by Aga you are in for such a delightful night. The food is absolutely 10/10 and the atmosphere is great! Aga was an absolutely amazing person, she made sure we was okay and was such a friendly and kind person. She definitely made the visit what it was!