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Osteria Antica Bologna, London,
Interior of our Italian Restaurant Northcote Road - Osteria Antica Bologna, London,
Interior of our Italian Restaurant Northcote Road - Osteria Antica Bologna, London,
Interior of our Italian Restaurant SW11 - Osteria Antica Bologna, London,
Osteria Antica Bologna, London,

Osteria Antica Bologna

4.8 (1487)
£26 to £40
Italian
23 Northcote Road, Clapham, London, SW11 1NG

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A favourite of Clapham Junction's Northcote Road since 1990 - an awfully long time in the London restaurant scene - Osteria Antica Bologna is as fresh and thrilling an Italian restaurant as the day it first opened its doors.

It conjures up images of hidden away village osterias in the wild countryside of Emilia Romagna or the rolling hills of Tuscany, its cheerful welcome befitting of an old family favourite.

Chef Marzio Zacchi passionately believes in using fresh, locally sourced and seasonal produce having grown up in Biella in the Piemonte countryside surrounded by a family who reared chickens, grew veg and cured their own salami.

However, despite his rustic upbringing, Marzio has brought to Osteria Antica Bologna’s food the kind of sophistication that can only be gained through several years training in top London restaurants including Zafferano, Rosmarino, Spiga and Alloro.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marzio Zacchi
  • Neighborhood
    Battersea
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clapham Junction Railway Station and various bus routes.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,487 people are saying

Osteria Antica Bologna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Loved For

  • South West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Osteria Antica Bologna shines with its "beautifully cooked and presented" Italian dishes. Diners rave about the "friendly and helpful" staff and the cozy, authentic atmosphere. The restaurant offers "excellent food at good prices," making it a "highly recommend" spot for "delicious" meals. Consistently appreciated for its "lovely service" and warm ambiance.
1,487 Reviews
  1. Angela

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighbourhood Italian restaurant with a very good selection of classic dishes and some terrific specials of the day. Always welcoming with well paced service meaning you can have a quick lunch or a more leisurely meal if you prefer. If I am looking for a restaurant in Battersea to meet up with friends Osteria Antica Bologna is always on my list. Highly recommended.

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  2. Sabrina

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff and food was nice, but my seafood in the pasta was a little tough! Good vibes for a catch up with friends.

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  3. Lucy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always, great starters and pasta for main course. Waiters very attentive.

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  4. Payal

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, incredible! Thank you for making each one of us so looked after with the lovely service and delicious food

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  5. Bernadette VIP

    London26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious hot food presented beautifully with attentive servers. 😀

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  6. Eunice

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our lunches at Antica Bologna and would come more often if we lived in the area. Worth the trip to Clapham just for lunch. Staff are always friendly and the food is delicious. Already looking forward to our next visit.

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  7. Neil VIP

    London26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone is welcoming & makes it feel special. Thank you. Li Lixx

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  8. Jonathan

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been coming to this restaurant since it first opened, and it never fails to please. The food is always beautifully cooked and presented, and the staff are friendly and helpful. On this occasion, the asparagus and quail's egg starter was a particular highlight.

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  9. Mariana

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service, beautiful food! The specials are always amazing, the restaurant is very cozy and it really does feel like a little piece of Italy in London.

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  10. Lewis

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sensational as always, food made with love and care.

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FAQs

Osteria Antica Bologna is rated 4.8 stars by 1487 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. South West London
  5. Battersea

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Booked 13 times today
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23 Northcote Road, Clapham, London, SW11 1NG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Battersea
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clapham Junction Railway Station and various bus routes.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marzio Zacchi
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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