Cotto

4.7

590 Reviews

£25 and under

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Gluten-free-friendly
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Since the Romans left, the Italians have been operating a policy of conquering the world's palate, plate by plate, and traditionally-run family restaurants like Cotto are their failsafe. The welcome is unfailingly warm here, the decor is authentic in feel, with murals on the walls, and the pleasures of the table are taken seriously indeed. Cotto is a 5-minute walk from the London Eye and the Aquarium, perfect for before or after family outings and it's also very popular with business customers during the week. There's live music on offer, too. As for the menu, try classic Tricolor salad to start, one of more than a dozen pastas, like Spaghetti carbonara, and a main course of simply and beautifully grilled Sirloin steak. Or just opt for a pizza and be happy!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Phone number
020 7928 5535
Website
http://www.italiancotto.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
89 Westminster Road, London, SE1 7HR
Area
Waterloo
Cross Street
lambeth north station
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Lambeth North station
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

Insalata Caprese
Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil
- Gluten Free£6.00
Insalata Braccio di Ferro
Fresh raw spinach, avocado and crispy bacon
- Gluten Free£6.80
Insalata Tricolore
Avocado, mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes
- Gluten Free£7.00
Sardine alla Griglia
Grilled sardines
- Gluten Free£6.60
Prosciutto e Melone
Parma ham and melon
- Gluten Free£7.50
Affettato Misto
Sliced cured meats
- Gluten Free£7.80
Bresaola e Bufala
Cured sliced beef with buffala mozzarella
- Gluten Free£8.00
Polipo Affogato Napoli
Octopus with tomato sauce and onions
- Gluten Free£8.20
Melenzane Parmigiano
Grilled aubergines, baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella
- Gluten Free£8.50
Avocado Montecarlo
Avocado with prawns, covered in cocktail sauce and smoked salmon
- Gluten Free£8.75

Risotto

Risotto con Pollo
Risotto with chicken
- Gluten Free£12.50
Risotto ai Funghi Misti
Risotto with wild mushrooms
- Gluten Free£14.50
Risotto Frutti di Mare
Risotto with sea food mixed
- Gluten Free£16.50

Pasta

Spaghetti Carbonara
Crispy bacon, fresh cream, egg yolk
- Gluten Free£11.90
Spaghetti Bolognese
Tomato and minced meat sauce
- Gluten Free£11.90
Spaghetti al Pesto
Spaghetti in basil sauce
- Gluten Free£11.90
Rigatoni Matrigiana
Chopped onions, crispy bacon, basil and tomato sauce
- Gluten Free£11.90
Rigatoni Aurora
Tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, fresh cream and basil
- Gluten Free£11.90
Rigatoni Puttanesca
Tuna, capers, chillies, basil, anchovies, olives and tomato sauce
- Gluten Free£13.00
Penne Napoli
Tomato sauce and basil
- Gluten Free£11.00
Penne con Pollo
Tomato sauce, chicken pieces, garlic, olive oil and chillies
- Gluten Free£13.00
Penne ai Formaggi Misti
Penne with four cheeses
- Gluten Free£13.00
Fusilli alla Siciliana
Tomato sauce, aubergines, mozzarella cheese and basil
- Gluten Free£13.00
Fusilli al Tonno
Tomato sauce, tuna chunks, onions, basil and olive oil
- Gluten Free£13.00
Fusilli con Salsicce
Home made sausage with tomato sauce
- Gluten Free£13.00
Linguine alle Vongole
Clams with white wine sauce
- Gluten Free£14.50
Linguine Gamberetti
Tomato sauce, prawns and garlic
- Gluten Free£14.50
Linguine Crema e Funghi
Cream and mushrooms sauce
- Gluten Free£13.00

Baked Pasta

Lasagne
Green sheets of fresh pasta with tomato, mozzarella, meat sauce
- Gluten Free£13.50
Crespoline
Fresh pancake filled with spinach, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce
- Gluten Free£13.50

Home Made Pasta

Tagliatelle al Salmone
Noodles with creamy pink sauce and smoked salmone
- Gluten Free£14.00
Tagliatelle Frutti di Mare
Noodles with mix sea food in a tomato sauce
- Gluten Free£20.00
Gnocchi Sorrentina
Gnocchi with tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella
- Gluten Free£13.50
Ravioli Napoli
Pasta stuffed with porcini and cheese
- Gluten Free£14.50
Tortelloni Panna e Prosciutto
Pasta stuffed with asparagus and ricotta with ham and cream sauce
- Gluten Free£14.50
Agnellotti ai Gamberi£14.00
Pasta stuffed with with lobster and crab

Carne

Pollo alla Griglia
Chicken breast grilled
- Gluten Free£15.00
Bistecca alla Griglia
Sirloin steak grilled
- Gluten Free£19.50
Agnello alla Griglia
Lamb cutlets grilled
- Gluten Free£19.50
Ribeye alla Griglia
Ribeye steak grilled
- Gluten Free£22.00
Cotoletta di Vitello Griglia
Veal chop grilled
- Gluten Free£23.50

Pesce

Trota alla Griglia
Grilled trout
- Gluten Free£15.00
Tonno alla Griglia
Tuna steak grilled
- Gluten Free£18.00
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled salmon
- Gluten Free£18.00
Pesce Spada alla Griglia
Grilled swordfish
- Gluten Free£19.00
Gamberoni alla Griglia
King prawns grilled
- Gluten Free£19.00

Pizza

Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella and basil
- Gluten Free£13.00
Cotto
Tomato, mozzarella and ham
- Gluten Free£14.00
Funghi
Tomato, mozzarella and mushrooms
- Gluten Free£14.00
Primavera
Tomato, mozzarella and mixed vegetables
- Gluten Free£15.50
Hawaiana
Tomato, mozzarella, pineapple and ham
- Gluten Free£15.50
Napoletana
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies and capers
- Gluten Free£15.50
Salame (Hot) (Mild)
Tomato, mozzarella and hot or mild
- Gluten Free£15.50
Kiss
Tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola and rucola
- Gluten Free£16.00
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, ham and mushrooms
- Gluten Free£16.50
Vesuviana
Tomato, mozzarella, homemade sausage and peppers
- Gluten Free£17.00
Frutti di Mare
Mixed seafood
- Gluten Free£17.50
Tommasino
Bolognese sauce, mozzarella, basil and salami (hot)
- Gluten Free£18.00
Formaggio Misto
Tomato and mixed cheeses
- Gluten Free£18.00
Luna e Chiara
Mozzarella and parmigiano, olive oil and cherry tomatoes
- Gluten Free£18.00
Calzone£14.50
Pizza dough turnover filled with mozzarella, ham, mushrooms and tomato sauce
Troncone£15.50
Folded pizza with mozzarella, parma ham, rucola and parmigiano sprinkled on top

What 590 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

London
Gluten-free-friendly
South West London
Gluten-free-friendly
South West London
Healthy
South West London
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cotto offers a warm, family-friendly atmosphere with "excellent gluten-free options" ideal for celiac diners. Located near London Waterloo, this Italian gem is praised for its "delicious food," "friendly service," and "reasonable prices." Highlights include authentic pasta dishes and a welcoming, knowledgeable owner ensuring a memorable dining experience.

590 Reviews

B
Barry
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic meal. It felt like we were traveling through Italy. The owners are marvellous and very warm people. They made us feel welcome even though we arrived slightly before they were opening and interrupted their staff meal. Looking forward to visiting them again on our next trip to London
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Anna
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and atmosphere, and absolutely wonderful gluten free pizza, safe for celiacs!
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M
Martin
London
245 reviews
vip
5.0
245 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely pre-theatre meal at Cotto, nice welcome, good service and excellent food and wine. Good value too with a nice buzz in the early evening.
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Sanjay
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming to Cotto for the last decade….from the USA! Absolutely the best family-run restaurant in England. The entire menu, from pizza to pasta, is gluten-free. Leno is the best!
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Deb and George
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Italian food - including many gluten-free options - in this family run gem near London Waterloo. Good service from friendly staff. Thank you. See you soon!
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William
Bristol
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my partner have come here multiple times and each time they have not disappointed. The food is great quality and it has never been burnt or undercooked. The owner and the staff always have a great atmosphere and are always welcoming the customers into the restaurant. The price of the food is very reasonable and the quantity of the food is great. We will be definitely coming again in the future and I would recommend this to anyone who wants traditional Italian food.
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José Antonio
Netherlands
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 29 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food is okay but the quality/price ratio is not good. The service is terrible, they threw a glass of water on my partner and their only compensation was to change our table.
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OpenTable Diner
Surrey
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Cotto, the food and service is always excellent.
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Louisa
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal for us all and fab gluten free options for our daughter. Owner is very knowledgeable on cross contamination and coeliac disease as is a coeliac himself. Would go back again next time we visit London.
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Cindy
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok. Service not so good. Gave us bread before we saw the menu then charged us 1.5 pounds per slice. Very rude when we asked them to split the bill.
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FAQs

Cotto does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. Cotto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7928 5535.

Cotto is rated 4.7 stars by 590 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

89 Westminster Road, London, SE1 7HR

Additional information

Cross Street
lambeth north station
Area
Waterloo
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Lambeth North station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.italiancotto.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7928 5535

Cotto

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margherita

Rigatoni Puttanesca

Lasagne

Soups

Pane e Burro

Minestrone

Pasta e Fagioli

Antipasti

Insalata Caprese

Insalata Braccio di Ferro

Insalata Tricolore

Sardine alla Griglia

Prosciutto e Melone

Affettato Misto

Bresaola e Bufala

Polipo Affogato Napoli

Melenzane Parmigiano

Avocado Montecarlo

Risotto

Risotto con Pollo

Risotto ai Funghi Misti

Risotto Frutti di Mare

Pasta

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti al Pesto

Rigatoni Matrigiana

Rigatoni Aurora

Rigatoni Puttanesca

Penne Napoli

Penne con Pollo

Penne ai Formaggi Misti

Fusilli alla Siciliana

Fusilli al Tonno

Fusilli con Salsicce

Linguine alle Vongole

Linguine Gamberetti

Linguine Crema e Funghi

Baked Pasta

Lasagne

Crespoline

Home Made Pasta

Tagliatelle al Salmone

Tagliatelle Frutti di Mare

Gnocchi Sorrentina

Ravioli Napoli

Tortelloni Panna e Prosciutto

Agnellotti ai Gamberi£14.00

Carne

Pollo alla Griglia

Bistecca alla Griglia

Agnello alla Griglia

Ribeye alla Griglia

Cotoletta di Vitello Griglia

Pesce

Trota alla Griglia

Tonno alla Griglia

Salmone alla Griglia

Pesce Spada alla Griglia

Gamberoni alla Griglia

Pizza

Margherita

Cotto

Funghi

Primavera

Hawaiana

Napoletana

Salame (Hot) (Mild)

Kiss

Quattro Stagioni

Vesuviana

Frutti di Mare

Tommasino

Formaggio Misto

Luna e Chiara

Calzone£14.50