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The Red Pepper Restaurant

4.6
4.6
229 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Maida Vale has a relaxed, neighbourly vibe, so it’s no surprise to find Red Pepper here among the stuccoed houses and well tended gardens. With its buzzy, bistro feel, this restaurant has stood the test of time, serving Londoners good food since 1994 (a lifetime in restaurant terms). Many locals, some of them good cooks and cookery writers, regard Red Pepper as their home away from home. The authentic pizza, cooked in a wood-fired oven, is just one reason diners keep coming back; another is the friendly welcome which greets them. Cosy and informal, Red Pepper invites you to enjoy delicious homemade pasta, grills, and fresh seafood from all over Italy including the forgotten regions of Sardinia and Campania.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa

What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Red Pepper Restaurant is a "neighborhood gem" offering "consistently excellent food" with a focus on fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. Guests rave about its "superb" menu, attentive service, and warm ambiance. While wine prices are noted as high, the overall dining experience is "worth a trip" for its "outstanding" dishes.

229 Reviews
  1. Anna Maria

    London23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Ok - nothing special - good service delivered with a smile is what I remember

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  2. Karen VIP

    London40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love The Red Pepper. From the moment we enter to the moment we depart we savor the warm ambience, attentive and friendly wait staff, efficient but in no way hurrying service, and superb food. The menu is various and inventive without forgetting traditional favorites, and each recipe is prepared with fresh ingredients. Fish and meat is tender; vegetables are firm but not raw; sauces are perfectly spiced; pasta is al dente; and salads are crisp. This is a neighborhood gem for sure!

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  3. Claire

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful fresh authentic Italian food and excellent service .

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a great local restaurant which we have been going to for many years. Consistently excellent food at reasonable prices. My wife is from Rome and considers this the best thin crust pizza in London. Thats the best endorsement i can give!

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  5. Carole

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked a Sunday lunch for 4 x people and had an extremely good meal. The food was exceptional and good value for money considering the ingredients were top notch. The restaurant was unusually quiet so we were able to chat without any disturbances and noise. There was some background music which did not distract from our table conversation. The manager and waitress were attentive and service was excellent. Would definitely go again especially as there were some excellent vegetarian choices including pizzas for our 2 x lunch guest guests. Delicious food. Thank you!!

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  6. AmyNB VIP

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighbourhood restaurant. Love Roberta, the pizzas and the cacio e pepe.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot. Cozy feel with friendly staff and great food

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  8. DLA50

    London23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal in this family Italian restaurant. We had a range of food from pizza to pasta and the special of the day. Service was at times patchy but we did get out of the restaurant in the time we needed and everyone enjoyed their meal.

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  9. Nemo VIP

    London40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a treat to come to the Red Pepper. It's got delicious food and the service is excellent. This is definitely a neighborhood gem!

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  10. MANISHP VIP

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pizza - certainly not fresh dough. Very average food

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FAQs

The Red Pepper Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. The Red Pepper Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7266 2708.

The Red Pepper Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
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Google Map for The Red Pepper Restaurant

8 Formosa Street, London, W9 1EE

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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