The Red Pepper Restaurant

4.6

229 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Healthy
Neighborhood 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
020 7266 2708
Website
http://www.theredpepperrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
8 Formosa Street, London, W9 1EE
Neighborhood
Maida Vale
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Warwick Avenue with the Bakerloo line
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bruschetta£9.50
with Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes
Arancini£12.50
with Mixed Leaves
Pa-Fried Chicken Liver£12.50
with chilli garlic and Carasau Bread
Buffalo Mozzarella Greek Lettuce Tomatoes and Pomegranate£13.00
Deep Fried Calamari Red Peppers and Courgettes£13.50
with Tartar sauce
Chargrilled King Prawns£14.00
with Rocket and Cherry Tomatoes

Pasta

Spaghetti Puttanesca Tomatoes Black Olives Capers Chilli and Garlic£16.00
Linguine Clams Chilli Garlic and Parsley£18.00
Homemade Pappardelle£19.00
with Wild Mushrooms Chilli and Garlic Parmesan
Homemade Tagliatelle£19.50
with Beef Ragu and Parmesan

Side Orders

Sautéed Spinach£4.50
Tomato Onion Salad£4.50
Mix Salad / Green Salad£4.50
Sautéed Rosemary Potatoes£4.50
Rockets and Parmesan Salad£5.00
Zucchini Friiti£7.00

What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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

A
Anna Maria
London23 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 14, 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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Karen VIP
London40 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 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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Claire
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 30, 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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OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 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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Carole
London1 review
5.0
Dined on October 20, 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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AmyNB VIP
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 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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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 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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DLA50
London23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 19, 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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Nemo VIP
London40 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 23, 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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MANISHP VIP
Hertfordshire2 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 17, 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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Red Pepper Restaurant

8 Formosa Street, London, W9 1EE

Additional information

Neighborhood
Maida Vale
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
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Warwick Avenue with the Bakerloo line
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theredpepperrestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7266 2708

The Red Pepper Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Antipasti

Bruschetta£9.50

Arancini£12.50

Pa-Fried Chicken Liver£12.50

Buffalo Mozzarella Greek Lettuce Tomatoes and Pomegranate£13.00

Deep Fried Calamari Red Peppers and Courgettes£13.50

Chargrilled King Prawns£14.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Puttanesca Tomatoes Black Olives Capers Chilli and Garlic£16.00

Linguine Clams Chilli Garlic and Parsley£18.00

Homemade Pappardelle£19.00

Homemade Tagliatelle£19.50

Side Orders

Sautéed Spinach£4.50

Tomato Onion Salad£4.50

Mix Salad / Green Salad£4.50

Sautéed Rosemary Potatoes£4.50

Rockets and Parmesan Salad£5.00

Zucchini Friiti£7.00

What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Red Pepper Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Red Pepper Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is The Red Pepper Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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