La Pastaia

La Pastaia is an Italian restaurant in Soho, London, that has been trading in the area for years. The room is lively and the welcome is warm, the sort of place that leans on the everyday rhythm of Italian dining rather than ceremony.

Pasta is the focus. It is made fresh by hand each day, paired with sauces built from simple ingredients. The menu covers lunch, dinner and brunch, so the kitchen runs across most of the day. Regular orders include spaghetti pomodoro and ravioli al ragu, and there is wood-fired pizza alongside the pasta. Finish with the tiramisu if you have room.

Service tends to be friendly and attentive, which is a fair part of why people come back. For an authentic Italian meal in Soho, La Pastaia is a dependable choice.