We were in line queuing up to have dinner at wagamamas till my partner pointed out the amazing smell that was lingering around in the street… she pointed at Pasta and Browns and said “I think it’s coming from there” we walked across the road and sniffed out the air haha and decided to ditch wagamamas and asked for a table. We were both fasting for ramadan and there was about 40mins till sunset (for us to break our fast). The tall young fella serving us was quite nice and once I told him of our situation he kindly said that he’d take care of things with putting our orders through closer to the time of eating. The bruschetta was lovely and so was the garlic bread… a bit of a shame as the bottom of the garlic bread was a little soggy yet it was still delicious! Onto the mains. We did wait quite a while for them roughly 45 minutes but they did not disappoint. Being a huge mushroom lover my creamy pasta with chicken and wild mushroom was awesome. My partner also enjoyed her lasagne which was rich in sauce and cheesy very much. We had a side of fries which were very small in portion but oh well, when the pasta is that good who can complain. The bill came to around £85 which isn’t the cheapest but you’re in town and enjoying good food so who cares right. Overall very nice food and will pop by here again, perhaps to try their seafood linguini which I kept seeing leaving the kitchen. Check them out!

I ate at Pasta Brown on Friday night. I have to say I was incredibly disappointed. The food was very very average and the pasta was over cooked, the pizza was flat and the crust crunchy and hard. There is nothing refined or well done about any of the food. You can easily find better in your own kitchen. Trust me! Also no plate of extremely average pasta is less that 20 quid :( The restaurant manager is a racist who rushes people in and out as fast as possible to ensure the greatest turn over possible. The staff are attentive only to ensure that you are eating and moving along as quickly as physically possible. It's impossible to sit and relax, chat and digest in this establishment. Forget sitting as a single person! They have a rule that no patrons that are eating solo are allowed to sit inside - only take away. Absolutely absurd!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Recommended dishes
Tiramisu
Recommendation for vegetarians
Would not recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Not sure
Vegetarian options
limited

Me and my wife ate here on our last night in London and the pasta we had was amazing! I had the penne contadina and wife had fettuccine alfredo. The staff was ok but not great. The only thing I didn’t like was having to ask several times for 17 minutes to pay so we could leave. Other than that I would highly recommend this place. It’s nice and pasta dishes we had were sooooo good! Also, the price is on point. I saw some reviews complain about price and after visiting I don’t understand how they would say such a thing. You go to a chain restaurant and it’s the same price yet this is by far is much better quality for the same price. If you are searching for pasta just stop and go here now!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

We ordered a Carbonara, Polpette & side of fries. Ambience: pretty standard, nothing incredibly inviting or special, maximised for more tables. The ladies bathroom is very awkwardly placed and not the easiest to get to. Service: friendly staff, our waiter was lovely. Bit rushed/ quick but it was peak dinner time. Food was quick to be served. Food: very, very mediocre. For the price point, not worth it! I’ve had a lot better Italian, not far from here, for the same price range or lower. Felt very heavy and oily. Overall, underwhelming and not worth the price tag. Edit: star down due to food poisoning, symptoms began 7-8 hours after being here. With how quick the food was served was probably reheated (and not properly).
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40

Ok I’m becoming repetitive in my reviews, but I have to write about awesome places when they are deserved. We had actually tried to get into another Italian restaurant, which was full and luckily for us we found Pasta Brown. 3 pasta dishes, 1 pizza, 2 side salads and a homemade Tiramisu later, our bellies are stuffed, and we are relaxed and talking about how great the food and service was. I can’t name an individual staff member, the concept is everyone serves, clears, talks, informs and are very friendly.. I couldn’t fault the service, atmosphere or food.. Well done team PB…
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Penne Pasta Brown, Tiramisu

The wild mushroom chicken pasta was awesome! I highly recommend. There was only one table for a solo diner in the restaurant and it was right in the path of the very busy serving staff. I asked if there was another option and the person was rude to me regarding my asking. I said to her "the reviews say how friendly the staff is here". She became more pleasant and I was seated at the one and only table available for one person. At the end of my meal she did apologize for being rude and gave me a complimentary tiramasu. They were busy and I get how stressful it can be dealing with the public/tourists every day. However, I did appreciate her apology and gesture. Enjoy!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

This is the best Italian restaurant I've found in London, and in fact, the best restaurant overall. The day before, I spent 30 minutes looking for a place to eat, but it was just okay. The next day, I found Pasta Brown and it was amazing! Its location next to three underground stations made it convenient for me to grab a quick meal. I loved it so much that I went back again the next day. The prices are reasonable and the food quality is excellent. The service is also very fast. Overall, it's an outstanding restaurant.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Spaghetti Carbonara

One of my favourite Italian restaurants!! It is super cosy and the food is out of this world! Penne pasta brown is the thing you must have from the menu when you are dining here! The staff is really polite. We also had some wine - try the red list! We spend around 80 pounds for 2 people for lunch including a shared starter, two mains, two glasses of wine and a service charge of 12%. It is also clean! I must add I was impressed with the interior full of pictures and memories - it complements the atmosphere of this place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£30–40
Recommended dishes
Penne Pasta Brown, Chilli Chicken Linguine

It might be one of the best Italian restaurant here in London but what we experienced was literally unfair. We were four of us and after seeing the portion size, we wanted to place order for two pastas, as we were not really hungry to order 4 dishes for all for us individually. But we were told by the restaurant manager that it is mandatory to order 4 dishes for all 4 for us, else we are not permitted to sit. That's really weird. P.S. From past one month I was doubting should I post this review or not, but I think all the good reviews this restaurant has does not justify our exprience.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5

Have just left and have to immediately leave review. Although we initially walked past, we are so glad we stumbled upon this restaurant. The waitress recommended the Spaghetti Alio Olio Alice which I had not given a second look but I think it has to be the best pasta dish I’ve ever eaten, although a little spicy but absolutely perfect! Even my husband who doesn’t like last said it was amazing! The tirimisu is also the nicest I’ve had! Thank you so much for you hospitality. We will definitely return. Xx
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tiramisu, Banoffee Pie, Affogato

So delicious! You can always tell when the place is good when it's consistently busy. We got a side salad (Insalata Mista), fries, garlic bread, and the Penne alla Contadina. The pasta was amazing! And then for dessert, we had the Torta di Formaggi (which was the most creamy cheesecake) and the Tiramisu. Overall a wonderful experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tiramisu, Cheese Cake, Garlic

We had an impromptu lunch here on a day out in London. It was busy, but the staff were attentive, not over the top, it was lovely and clean with a good atmosphere and the chefs were chatty as they cooked. The food was delicious and I followed a recommendation from our server and it was a great choice. We left feeling rested, happy and full.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Bruschetta Pomodoro, Spaghetti Carbonara

Great restaurant. Not huge but we managed to get in OK. The food was so delicious. I always worry as i am gluten free but there are so many options. There were 9 of us and everything was perfect! We will be back again!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Dietary restrictions
Lots of GF options

This 1st time I've been to this restaurant, and it certainly won't be my last. I had the gluten free salmon pasta dish (coeliac). It was literally heaven in a dish. I have never had a pasta dish taste so good. The staff and the restaurant are so lovely, friendly and very welcoming. I really cannot sing enough praises for this place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Gluten-Free Pasta

What a restaurant! So starting with the food, couldn’t fault it. Pizza was excellent as was the pasta dishes and the sweet’s delicious. The service was great, all staff looking out to help us. One of our party fainted and fell onto another table! All the staff were excellent and very professional. Would we go again; Yes definitely!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Penne Pasta Brown

We popped in here on the way to the theatre - Fabulose food and great service. We were in London 6 nights ate here 3 of the 6. I highly recommend Pasta Browns … so nice to see a family restaurant still successful after so many years. Well Done. Val & Tom
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spaghetti Bolognese, Penne Pasta Brown, Spaghetti Carbonara, Mussels Provencal

The food quality was OK, but no more. It was actually lacking any real flavour. The muscles I had were also very overcooked. The service was reasonable, albeit maybe 6 different people served us, so there was no connection. It was fairly expensive for the quality, so not great value. One main pasta dish and a glass of wine was £40+ / head. I wouldn't rush back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Not being from London we found the prices expensive. But then this is Covent Garden so £20± for pizza/pasta is probably par for the course. Wife's pasta was nice with creamy tomato sauce and my Italian meatballs burger was OK although too much bread and too many fries for my liking. The dynamite chicken looked great and would have been a lower carb option.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

My favourite restaurant in London! I’m not one to go to the same place again, but I always want to go back to Pasta Brown whenever I’m in London. Incredible food, incredible wine, and feels very authentic.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Gnocchi Quattro Formaggio, Bruschetta Pomodoro
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection

Love, Love ,Love this place. The food is fantastic & and the service is excellent. A family run restaurant where the staff care about the food & service. We will Diffinitely be coming back. Thanks for a lovely evening.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Banoffee Pie

The absolute touristic trap! We saw the good comments and decided to go. Food is tasteless. Price are super high for what you get. Staff has an attitude and when we told that we will not have a coffee or a dessert they bring us the bill and almost kicked us out. Very unprofessional. We stayed maximum 20-30min..Not to mention the mandatory 12.5% tip. Save your time and go somewhere else

Very welcoming, lovely atmosphere, excellent service and great food. Especially welcoming to a child in the party,thank you.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spaghetti Carbonara, Mussels Provencal, Garlic
Kid-friendliness
Very kid friendly and welcoming.

Excellent hidden Gem! The food was sublime! The absolute best Frutti de Mare spaghetti I’ve ever tasted! The owner’s hospitality was second to none, this place is like sitting having dinner with a huge Italian family! I cannot wait to come back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We have had lunch today here at Pasta Brown, and I have to say it was amazing. The service was good, and you didn’t have to wait ages for the food. The only mistake what we experienced while we were there it was the promised cheese for the pasta which has never arrived, but apart from that everything was perfect. Highly recommended!

By far the best meal we had in London. The staff was amazing, the food came out exceptionally fast even with a full house, and you cannot pass up on the dessert. One of the best meals I’ve ever had, if not THE best.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Recommended dishes
Tiramisu, Mozzarella Garlic Bread

Great place to eat, 2 of us for an early dinner. Great menu, plenty of choice, prices are fair. Staff are very attentive and friendly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spaghetti Bolognese, Penne Pasta Brown, Spaghetti Carbonara

Overpriced ~ £25 pizzas, which come in small size. Not sure the pizza quattro formaggi had actually 4 cheese, I could not taste the gorgonzola for sure... Pasta dishes were decently good though, probably the best choice.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 1

Fantastic family run Italian restaurant. Popped in for lunch with the family. All of meals arrived quickly, were hot, fresh and absolutely delicious. Service was excellent, couldn't fault any of it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very centrally located in Covent Garden. The pasta tastes good and the portions are large. But it just tastes like normal pasta and the pasta itself is not fresh. On the pricier side. £35/person
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Recommended dishes
Mozzarella Garlic Bread

My family wanted Italian food so we went there. Great atmosphere, great service, however the food was average. Overall great one time experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£80–90
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mussels Provencal

Best salad and pizza we’ve had in on our three days in London! Highly recommend. We just happened upon it walking back to our hotel from Coventry Garden.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Was wandering around hungry and happened upon this place. I love Italian food and this place didn't disappoint! Fresh ingredients, lots of flavour. Tiramisu was especially good. Furniture could probably do with an update, it was uncomfortable but that's my only criticism

By far my favourite Italian restaurant in Central London. Atmosphere is cosy, great service and delicious food. It’s a walk in service but I didn’t wait too long to sit down. Recommend !
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40

Extremely nice staff and really good Italian food. Recommended!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend

Was a nice restaurant to visit for quick lunch. The food arrived very fast and was okay. Some of the staff were extremely kind but some very too busy so did not have the time to ask if our food was okay etc… We personally found the prices a bit high.

Service was very quick , food very nice. Would recommend, been here twice now both times great service, great food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

3/5, primarily due to the atmosphere. The place was quite busy on Friday around 21:00. The waiters were really nice and prompt, and the food came quickly. However, when we arrived, the place was fully lit with all sorts of lights, so it was

We'd been to the Freddie Mercury exhibition at Sothebys, and was going to the theatre in the evening. Not knowing what time we had to eat we didn't book a table. We decided to go to All Bar one (where we'd eaten before), we was told if you

Really good and tasty italian restaurant! The menu is really good. We had the 'pasta brown' and the 'carbonara'. Both were really tasty and the portions were big enough. We also had the ceasar salad to start with. We got offered some pizza

Absolutely brilliant experience. I went here yesterday with my Mum and we were welcomed by all the staff, which already is a great start. I am gluten free and vegan which can be tricky but I found several options which I was so pleased

Lovely little family owned fast Italian - taking me back to the old country (am lying as am Cornish) - little snacket and we got our Lemoncellos on the house and talked to Mark and his (adult) kids. Very welcoming, food wholesome with

Partner and I gave this place a go for the first time and it’s safe to say it won’t be a last, food was excellent and the staff were so lovely too. I’d highly recommend their cheesy garlic bread with tomato as well as the banoffee pie

Liked it so much we went 2 times over the weekend. Great family environment with amazing Italian food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A restaurant with a family atmosphere. The service is very good and attentive, the decor is warm with lots of pictures of the family. The dishes are very tasty!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£30–40

Late in reviewing this place. Went at the end of November before seeing Mama Mia. Amazing food and fantastic atmosphere. Very attentive happy staff. Affordable late lunch with a beautiful glass of wine. More

Came across Pasta Brown whilst looking for somewhere to eat on a Saturday night. This was a real find! Great food, lovely atmosphere and wonderful, cheerful, staff. Would definitely recommend. More

Absolutely great family Italian . Service great …..Mussels great , Super lunch will definitely be back next time we visit Covent Garden !
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Nice place, very tasty food. Original Italian flavors
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very nice Italian restaurant. The food was amazing.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We’ll deserved 4 stars. My wife loved her mussels (very fresh). Rest of the food was very decent.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30

Great food, cozy environment. The pasta and the pizza were great!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great find food excellent and really quick service, especially from a young woman, Silva I think that was her name. I would highly recommend.
Price per person
£50–60

Our pasta meals (spaghetti carbonara and pene brown) were absolutly and stunningly delicious. The only downside was the staff and the music. Firstly she brought the wrong

Excellent! Busy, bustling, family-run Italian restaurant doing a brilliant job. Walk-ins only here and no shortage of customers in this busy area. Good welcome!

My husband is a proper foodie...he absolutely loved it! The food was to die for as was the atmosphere. The staff were absolutely amazing ❤️❣️❤️ More

One of the best meals I've had. Staff are friendly, great atmosphere. I highly recommend. I'll be back next time I'm in London. Great prices too

Lovely food and excellent service, esp since I was solo dining! Attentive but not overbearing. Just perfect, thank you to the chef and staff.

Amazing atmosphere, amazing staff, food was outstanding. Definitely will be going back. Family run and I would have given 10 stars. More

Lovely foods very nice hospitality from the owner and very warming Italian style
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Pasta Brown was a good choice for dinner. The menu offers many Italian flavors and choices.