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Vapiano London Great Portland Street

88/100 (3132 ratings)

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"Best pasta in London, yes it is- and you can customise according to you. Have tried this pasta in different countries in Europe and UK. This can’t..."

Harsh Aggarwal

"Check out my Vapiano time..Was at Vapiano for evening tea.I ordered Arrabbiata from Vapiano's Vegetariano section .The pasta was..."

Tastehoarder

"Lovely atmosphere.Food is cooked in front of you as you order...The freshly cooked pasta, ravioli, pizza with you choice of veggies,..."

Srishti Vimal

"The place serves authentic Italian... live counter is the USP of the restaurant... freshness of the food is guaranteed because of that... definitely..."

Sneha Agarwal

"First of all, the portions are HUGE! Share or order take away in advance if your a light eater. They cook the food in front of you and you can choose..."

Hafizchan

"Good value for money, a bit noisy. Have tried several pizzas, pastas and salads. All good! Ideal to go with friends or for a quick meal alone...."

Emilia K

"Awesome place...nice ambience...tried pasta here...great taste...chicken Alfredo and Arrabbiata. Must try place...can try salads n pizzas..."

Manasi Gadkar Bhise

"The food was really good (had the spelt fusilli with crayfish, fresh vegetables & lobster sauce) however to order the food takes long time queuing...."

Helena Nunes

"vapiano pizza ve makarna için en iyi italyan restuarantlarından. chili biberi, salata sosları çok iyi. tatlı için de bol seçenekler var...."

Burak Ensari

"My last experience in Vapiano was better than before. Great taste of Italian pasta along a bunch of fresh basil on your table are the key features of..."

Mr Kariman

"A gem of a restaurant buzzing with energy. Prepare to wait long on weekends, it gets crowded here. But the home style pizzas, the floppy flatbread..."

Margherita

"The best thing about this particular restaurant is the ambience. I love this place. The pastas will keep one coming back again and again. ..."

Anindita Singh

"Perfectly located next to Oxford Circus so it's great to pop in after shopping! Pasta is amazing and their Strawberry salad is delicious. Recommend..."

Studded Kisses Blog

"Had an amazing experience at Vapiano in London. Firstly, unlike most places, its open until 11pm on a Sunday - fantastic!!Secondly, even at..."

Reena Sachedina

"My all time favourite after a long day of shopping at Oxford Circus! Very filling! Even thought the queue for ordering is usually long, the food is..."

Anjorna Nanda

"Its one of my sisters favourite restaurents . its one of those Amazing restaurants which she can't talking about . What is special is that they..."

Doctor Foodie

"I really love coming here, the atmosphere is just right. Watching my pasta being cooked while I salivate for the food to be ready is somewhat an..."

Tunrayo Oyewole

"Um local já há muito prometido por amigos que vivem em Londres, e foi precisamente numa recente viagem em grupo a terras de Sua Majestade que tive..."

Rita Baptista

"One of the best pastas in london. Pizzas are normal but pastas are amazing. The ambience of the place is really good and the food is cooked at live..."

Malika Chopra

"One of my favourite Italian restaurants. They defiantly know how to get the flavours right. If your very particular about how you like your food this..."

Nish

"Next up in my list of must-visit places to eat in London is Vapiano - a global chain that began in Germany, now with three restaurants throughout..."

Hannah Fuller

"If you are looking for a cheap eat with good pasta, head to Vapianos. Lots of a variety of dishes (pizza, pasta etc) that is cooked in front of you...."

Jess Kumari Gosling

"I've been here a couple of times but was introduced by a friend who recommended it since we was in the area. Food is great if your looking to carb..."

Panda Lily

"I'm Portuguese and I went to vapiano with friends that lives in London. I just loved it. I eat chicken Alfredo that was very very spicy but very good..."

MarTa Shi

"Bolognese: £7.95 | Please note that the beef is NOT halal- only the chicken is! When I went there, I was misinformed. So rather than talking about..."

Foodie.007

"If you like pasta and pizza you should go to Vapiano! it's one of the best Italian food restaurant, they are a restaurant from Hamburg but they do..."

Liliana

"The food here was too good! Its great how you can choose what pasta you want, and they cook for you then and there :D Even the salads are absolutely..."

Nida Shaikh

"Great place for a quick, canteen style lunch - the pasta is made on the premises and the open kitchen means you see the food cooking in front of you...."

Laura Tinker

"Worth a Visit!. This place is delicious. It was crowded and busy when I went, but the food made up for the crowds. On my recent trip to London I..."

Elizabeth-dh

"In my opinion cheap and very good quality , I really enjoy the food ; specially the pasta more than the..."

Gabriela Salas Oporto

"Vapianoooooooooo. One of my favorite place in london,love the way the cook in front of you, and its so quick,the place is massive and the food is gr8..."

Andy

"Good place. Went on 9/10 a Friday night early (around 5:30). Not too crowded but kept getting busier as we ate. Food was very good. The concept is a..."

David Grawrock

"Tasty, Enjoyable and Relaxed. I've visited Vapiano on two consecutive weekends recently. Firstly as a couple, late saturday evening. Secondly as a..."

L J Fields

"Great food, friendly service and CHEAP!! Only 20 pounds for a massive dinner for two! Atmosphere is brilliant, loved watching my pasta dish get made..."

Simon Grant

"Better than catlluccio's and a slice of Milan in London...."

James

"Your food is made to order at one of each station whilst you watch (pasta, antipasti), or just collect them (dessert or drinks), or order and get a..."

Fork My Knife

"At last, a solution to the crushing awkwardness - who had what? Who drank? Who didn't? How much do we tip? - which often accompanies the splitting of..."

Hugh Wright

"Vapiano specialises in fresh Italian made-to-order food, in a quick and self-service format. The open-kitchen area is split into various stations..."

LoveFoodLoveDrink

"Vapiano is like an upmarket fast food pasta and pizza restaurant. They have been clever in the way that they have done their set out, which means..."

Rate My Bistro

"a late walk & Death by Chocolate !perfect way to end a day during vacation !highly appreciated :)foods : didn't try ! but it was..."

Avirup Ghosh

"Great place to grab dinner after work! Lively atmosphere, created mainly by the fast food/self service concept! The spinach and pesto pizza is to die..."

Sshacklady50

"Had a take away. Slightly odd concept of collecting a card at the front desk then going to a section to order your food then back to front desk to..."

Jalpesh Thakrar

"Great food. Simply amazing as to how it's made fresh and love the ambience around the place. Self service as well so something new to..."

Harsh Sheth

"I visited the restaurant yesterday night with two of my local friends. One of my friends came here a week before and recommended it. I was surprised..."

The Culinary Passage

"this was probably one of the most oft frequented branch of one of my favorite italian food chain.. remember one is soho southbank and the last time i..."

The Food Hulk

"Vapiano is terrible for people that want to eat gluten- free (no gluten-free pasta option, you can't even have the salad because every dressing..."

Gluten-free Since'93

"This one is one of my favourite places which offers good quality food at pretty reasonable prices. The service is pretty quick and efficient with no..."

Brooke Simpson

"I find the concept of using purchase cards fascinating. on entering, you wait in the que to place your order and get your food. They don't take cash..."

Jay Dutt

"I really liked the idea of this place and would certainly love to check out its other branches. The interiors were beautifully decorated. The service..."

Matilda Skinner

"We had eaten previously at this place in its other branch. Have had such a wonderful time there we could not wait to try this branch. This place is..."

Prashant Dora

"I was really hungry when i went to this place for a quick lunch. I ordered pesto con spinaci and thankfully my server was efficient and got my order..."

Aditya Chaudhuri

"I really adore this restaurant. Their dishes are delicious and fllavourful and they are made from the most genuine and fresh ingredients. I am..."

Luca Hawkins

"I chanced upon this place by accident as I was looking for a place to eat after coming from the theatre. They have a really nice and eclectic theme..."

Amy Dobson

"I had an amazing experience and would like to recommend you to definitely give this place a visit. The quality of food was top notch and I really..."

Mayank Contractor

"I really had an amazing experience. It didn't take me long to find a table. The quality of food was very good and the staff was also very polite. The..."

Ellie Dale

"The staff at the entrance greets you well and explains the self service concept of the restaurant. I am not a fan of this style of serving since I..."

Ollie Walton

"I utterly adore this place and do not have any negative points to say about it. The interiors are very spacious and the food tastes delicious. I..."

Ashton Carroll

"The place not very crowded when we entered, but as the evening proceeded, the place was bustling with people. This place is not suitable for intimate..."

Leah Begum

"This restaurant serves some pretty good pizzas and pastas. This place has designed their ordering process in such a way that the burden is more on..."

Leon Sanderson

"This restaurant caters to the crowd efficiently by making the dishes as per the liking of the customers. This Italian restaurant was a wonderful find..."

Sophia Walker

"For a vegetarian to find an awesome place to eat is pretty difficult. I think this place has one of the great selection of vegetarian items.The..."

Holly Vaughan

"Vapiano is one of the best known global italian chain which serves you with freshly cooked food. The food served here is very good and worth the..."

Noah Blake

"The place is a canteen style gourmet restaurant.The atmosphere is lively and buzzing with enthusiastic pizza lovers.It’s a pizza paradise..."

Prateek Dua

"The food was cooked quickly and it is served upstairs under skylights so it is a good place to eat when the sky is clear. My meal was perfect ,..."

Samuel Lawrence

"I don't think that I acquiesce with this review. This place might be part of a chain, but it is brilliant in itself. I ordered the Scampi pasta dish,..."

Cameron Mcdonald

"This place is hugely popular and always has a long queue. However, the queues move by quickly. The place is dirt cheap and serves some great food,..."

Morgan Knowles

"For me it was just amazing ... Have never tasted so wonderfully tasting Italian food outside of Italy . An innovative self serve theme and dishes to..."

Sumit

"If you are out shopping on Oxford Street and fancy some Italian food then try Vapiano’s. It’s a bit different inside with a cafeteria..."

Alison Laing

"Vapiano is a chain of Italian resturant in London . They have a self order system like shake shack and a buzzer is given after you place an order ...."

Isha Kapur

"Although we tend to characterize Vapiano as a really fast meal, it remains one of my absolute favorite pasta places around London. I particularly..."

Nabila Hakam

"Genius concept- you are handed a card when you first enter. you use that card at the food counters swiping after each order. When you’ve had your..."

Dips

"Kudos to these guys- as the high quality Italian cuisine and great service, along with a different service experience that really works in a pleasing..."

Madrugada

"The layout of a restaurant with multiple counters where you can go and order whatever you like is unique. The buzzer system is unique. Vapiano, is..."

Devika Lal

"Think of it as an upscale Italian food court where you can choose to visit the pasta, pizza or salad station. After placing your order you can watch..."

Alexandra Sims

"This is great place for having lunch when one is on a busy shopping schedule in Oxford Street. It is based in a convenient location so it’s the..."

Jaz Singh

"Whether you're looking for a shopping break or a lunch date venue, Vapiano is the perfect option for a quick affordable Italian meal. Just a corner..."

Mehreen

"This restaurant is one of my favourite places to go to after a tiring day of shopping in Oxford Street as it offers delicious Italian food, which..."

Narmina Jusifova

"I have visited Vapiano a few times. The last one I took a friend there as it is one of my favourite places. The atmosphere is amazing,the food and..."

Zori Zdravkova

"So I got back from dinner with a friend tonight and just can’t get over how much I love this Italian restaurant! It’s called ‘Vapiano’ and..."

Sheepa Miah

"I'm living in London for over a year, and they do my favourite pasta. It's very very cheap, with no service charge, the quality is absolutely great...."

Siobhan Fitzpatrick

"Love this place! Makes it easy to order and be served in your own time. Choose from pizza/pasta or insalata and then choose the variety you want from..."

Mariana Nunes

"The food here tastes great and it's a bonus seeing it being made right before your eyes. Prices are affordable too - I spent under £10 for my meal...."

Fussy Veggie

"One of my favourite pasta places and it never fails to disappoint! Pasta is cooked right in front of you and is done up pretty quick, so wait is..."

Jasmine Koh

"I absolutely love this place, extra bonus that it's only 5 mins from my offices! Being a big fan of Italian food, I loved the vibe of this restaurant..."

Young & Foodish

"Fresh Pasta, pizza or salads... very tasty food, friendly..."

Kikko

"Great food, adorable chef, chilled atmosphere. Only problem is the queue for food can get quite big and I don't like the uncertainty of not having a..."

Alice Pope

"The best place for pasta, I have been several times on several occasions and love it!! There pasta is very healthy and freshy made. The chefs are..."

Amzyy Amina

"This restaurant is located somewhere near Oxford Circus. Upon entering they give you a Vapiano card so that your order is recorded on it and you pay..."

N S

"Great for a novelty. Interesting to make up your own pasta dish and have it made fresh as you watch. It was a little bit of a dash/ flight to get a..."

Katherine Sweetnam

"This is an amazing Italian restaurant that prouds itself from using very natural ingredients and providing amazing food at a very reasonable price...."

Sergio

"I have been frequenting this place for quite some time now and I always come back impressed with the whole experience.I liked the unique way of..."

Prashant Gupta

"Vapiano is an amazing place if you are feeling blue because of the London weather. This place is always vibrant and bustling with people. I have been..."

Suvarna Mandal

"If you're looking for a lively yet chilled out place for dinner, Vapiano comes as the best bet! From the antipasti to the coffee at the end, the food..."

Urvi Malpani

"My short visit to London just became 100 times more memorable when I chanced upon Vapiano after an exhausting shopping experience on Oxford Street!..."

Madhubani Chakraborty

"I did not Vapiano was a German chain until I read the previous review. This is definitely one of my favourite places to go in London. Quality food,..."

Dada

"Who could've thought that Germans could cook and serve such great Italian food! Vapiano, a pioneer in the niche Fast Casual restaurant industry is a..."

Aarushi Batra

"The best Pasta I’ve ever had was from Vapiano. My husband rated it so high that I couldn’t wait to try it and say “Vapiano is overrated”! My..."

DESTINY ACQUAH

"Decent service, came pretty quick and had delicious pizza for a reasonable price. It can be a little pricey in some areas, however it’s expected..."

hada

"Absolute favourite of ours. We love the food and the fact that you can customise your pasta. We ordered a kids meal for the first time, a pizza and..."

Meetali Dayabhai

"I have been here quite a few times now, it has changed from queuing to get the pasta to the staff bringing the food to you. The pasta wasn’t how it..."

K p

"Upon entering the establishment, I was greeted by a very kind girl who helped me with the best menu recommendations, detailed the ingredients,..."

Marymar Milano

"I think the picture speaks for itself but the food was amazing! Especially the chicken BBQ pizza. The service was also amazing. The waiter was so..."

yuhzem

"Favourite place for pasta! Very filling and the portion sizes are generous so come with an empty stomach! Loved how they’ve changed the queueing up..."

L A

"Always good quality at Vapiano. It won't blow you away but it's trusty and never disappoints! It's a shame they took away the watching chefs cook..."

James Clifford

"The pasta is fresh and perfectly done. It is a convenient place to go for a quick bite. Didn't try the pizza but it looked good. I would recommend..."

AB NycLonDel

"Very nice amazing food they have some halal options which is good for us Muslims , can pay cash card and also pay and make the order online, lots of..."

Aishah Saddique

"Staff working here is very helpful, they are trying their best, one of the best Vapiano I visited so far. They got the new system that you can order..."

Talat Demirel

"The food portions were bigger than expected, and arrived promptly and piping hot. Pizzas were the best I had tasted. Only let down was the online..."

paul carey

"My mother and I were served by Anayet today, he was such a delight. He was looking after us and made sure we were having a great time. 5 star..."

Suzi R

"Excellent fresh pasta dishes. Nice interior with lots of..."

Edward Williams

"Best Penne Pomodoro/Arrabiatta. I used to be a regular at this place when it was on Wardour St in Soho but it’s changed a lot since then. We no..."

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