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Osteria Antica Bologna, London,

Osteria Antica Bologna

4.8
4.8
1481 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian
23 Northcote Road, Clapham, London, SW11 1NG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A favourite of Clapham Junction's Northcote Road since 1990 - an awfully long time in the London restaurant scene - Osteria Antica Bologna is as fresh and thrilling an Italian restaurant as the day it first opened its doors.

It conjures up images of hidden away village osterias in the wild countryside of Emilia Romagna or the rolling hills of Tuscany, its cheerful welcome befitting of an old family favourite.

Chef Marzio Zacchi passionately believes in using fresh, locally sourced and seasonal produce having grown up in Biella in the Piemonte countryside surrounded by a family who reared chickens, grew veg and cured their own salami.

However, despite his rustic upbringing, Marzio has brought to Osteria Antica Bologna’s food the kind of sophistication that can only be gained through several years training in top London restaurants including Zafferano, Rosmarino, Spiga and Alloro.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marzio Zacchi
  • Neighborhood
    Battersea
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clapham Junction Railway Station and various bus routes.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,481 people are saying

Osteria Antica Bologna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Osteria Antica Bologna is a beloved Italian gem offering "excellent Italian food" with "lovely service" and a "cozy atmosphere." Guests praise its "authentic family-run vibe" and "beautifully cooked" dishes like sea bream and crab linguine. It's a "great value for money" spot that consistently delivers delightful dining experiences.

1,481 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been coming to this restaurant since it first opened, and it never fails to please. The food is always beautifully cooked and presented, and the staff are friendly and helpful. On this occasion, the asparagus and quail's egg starter was a particular highlight.

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  2. Mariana

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service, beautiful food! The specials are always amazing, the restaurant is very cozy and it really does feel like a little piece of Italy in London.

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  3. Lewis

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sensational as always, food made with love and care.

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  4. Edward

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just always reliable good Italian food. I had monkfish which was meaty and tasty. My companions had the wild boar ragu which went down well too. The starters were the stars tho, burrata bruschetta Courgette fries and arancini.

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  5. Michele

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    35th anniversary AND Mother’s Day lunch at Osteria Antica Bologna is a winning ticket. Food and service always spectacular. Our go to treat. Grazie.

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  6. Miranda

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and good value, unpretentious but delicious

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  7. Alix

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent italian food. Light anf tasty Lovely choice of home made puddings Better to book as it is very popular

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  8. Nick

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, beauticul food and great service - really appreciated the manageress chatting to us at the end of the evening and telling us the history of this wonderful restaurant.

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  9. Madeleine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and lovely service - a gem on Northcote road

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  10. Andy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great find authentic & what feels like a family run restaurant. Lovely reception from the lady front of house was the start of great things to come. Menu very interesting and chose the set menu which was incredibly good value. Had the sea bream which was perfectly cooked. Highly recommend..enjoy !

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  5. Battersea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Osteria Antica Bologna

23 Northcote Road, Clapham, London, SW11 1NG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Battersea
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clapham Junction Railway Station and various bus routes.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marzio Zacchi
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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