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The Red Pepper Restaurant

4.7 (228)
£26 to £40
Italian
8 Formosa Street, London, W9 1EE

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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

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What 228 people are saying

The Red Pepper Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

228 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for Saturday lunch. Place was empty. They seem to have changed the menu. Pizzas were nice and service attentive. However, an odd addition to the menu is a fairly average burger with no fries and no option to add fries. Dessert (chocolate torte) was also dry and overpriced at £9. Menu needs a rethink.

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  2. STEPHEN VIP

    London44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I haven’t been here for many years but it’s wonderful to see that the food is still exceptional and the staff are great. It’s a great neighbourhood restaurant. Delicious food in a simple restaurant at good prices (for the times). The tiramisu is well worth trying. One of the best!

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  3. Anna Maria VIP

    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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  4. Karen

    London41 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

The Red Pepper Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7266 2708.

The Red Pepper Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. North West London
  5. Maida Vale

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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
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