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Donna Margherita

183 Lavender Hill, SW11 5TE Full details & map

Pasta restaurant: Italian

Time Out says 2 Users say 3/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Oct 28 2011

Much-praised Donna Margherita might well be the closest you'll get to an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria in London, which is to say it's loud and chaotic, the waiters are a little mad - and maddeningly slow - but it's good fun, with a constant stream of local and expat custom.

Choose from own-made pastas, pricier meat and fish dishes, and a good list of both classic and unusual wood-fired pizzas. Our cone-shaped pizza wasn't quite as adventurous as we imagined, the 'cone' being more of a flap filled with a slightly bland ricotta and ham mix; the base could have been crisper too.

Desserts include soufflé-like tortino di ricotta. The three Italian bottled beers offered make the best match with the pizzas.

Tags: European, Italian, Groups, Romance, South, Battersea, Mid-range, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Pasta restaurant

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Donna Margherita details

Address

Donna Margherita

183 Lavender Hill SW11 5TE

Transport Clapham Junction rail

Telephone

020 7228 2660

Donna Margherita website

Dinner served 5-10.30pm Mon-Thur; 5-11pm Fri. Meals served noon-11pm Sat; 12.30-10.30pm Sun

Main courses £7-£18.50

Credit cards AmEx, DC, MC, V

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 8, terrace ), Babies and children welcome ( high chairs ), Booking advisable, Available for hire, Takeaway service; delivery service ( over £10 within 1-mile radius )

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Comments & ratings 3/5 (Average of 2 ratings)

By George Pearse - Feb 5 2012

2/5

Am not normally moved to comment but this afternoon was something else. Not off to a promising start, it took 15 minutes to get a drink. My chicken, parma ham and smoked mozzarella turned up minus the ham. And the mozzarella. The wrong pizza turned up for my friend. Whilst they were apologetic and the pizzas were tasty as always, can't help but feel that standards have slopped here of late. Time to raise the stakes

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By Philip - Oct 29 2011

4/5

was here last night. busy, good atmosphere, nice lay out, italian staff. Delighted with food: pasta dish, sweet potatoes, half a bottle of wine and a bailey's expression. all for £25. Not bad price is it? very very happy with this place.

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By Carolyn - Oct 18 2010

We have been coming to Donna Margherita regularly for over a year now. When we visited on Saturday night the head waiter was overbearing and loud, and the prices seem to have doubled since our last visit. Our bill for 5 came to £250 (two bottles of wine, starters and mains). For this money you could eat in the best London restaurants, which this certainly isn't. We won't be going back.

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By Davide - Aug 31 2010

I am Italian and I say: surprisingly authentic!
All cooks in UK that claim to be able to cook a real Italian pizza should go to this restaurant and learn!

I took my girlfriend to Donna Margherita yesterday for her birthday and we simply had an authentic Italian style pizza. This is everything an Italian living abroad asks for when he has not the chance of going home for some time. I will definitely go back to Donna Margherita. It is worth to mention that the restaurant is run by Italians: the cook, waiters, everyone is Italian! Well done!

Ragazzi se vivete a Londra o dintorni e vi manca la pizza italiana e non riuscite a trovarne una decente, provate questo ristorante. Io ci sono andato basandomi sulle review che ho trovato online dopo molte ricerche e devo dire che ne sono rimasto piacevolmente colpito. Tra l’altro e’ gestito da Italiani: camerieri, cuochi, pizzaiolo (!!!)… tutti Italiani. BRAVI!!! E hanno il forno a legna!!

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By tt1 - Aug 24 2010

Genuine Italian - sensational pizza (how do they make that dough?!), fun staff and great delivery service.
HIghly recommended...

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By Gennaro - May 3 2010

Best neapolitan pizza in London, no doubts.
p.s. do not go there if you dont really care about food but are looking for calm, stylish atmosphere and 5 stars service with fake smiling waiters....(maybe better Cipriani)

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By Tony - Apr 30 2010

Having just moved to the area we were so looking forward to this becoming our regular Italian. Unfortunately it does not live up to its reputation, we have to wait nearly an hour for our main after our starter and were barely given an apology. The food was good but not that good. The atmosphere was like a football match with loutish chants over the Italian football being shown on the TV. Very disappointed.

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By Federica - Apr 25 2010

I am Federica and I am from Naples and I really thanks to God that Donna Margherita exists because when I eat the pizza and I close my eyes I feel at home!

I recommend Donna Margherita to everybody that want to try the autentic southern italian cousine!

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By amalia - Apr 23 2010

I am italian and I lived in Naples for 4 years. I love pizza and I really love Donna Margherita's pizza. For me its the best pizza in London. I strongly reccomend it to you all.