Tony's Deli

£11 - £25 / Delis, Italian
39 S Lambeth Rd, London

Awards

Excellent Sandwiches 2024

Opening hours

Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 7AM-5:30PM
  • Tuesday 7AM-5:30PM
  • Wednesday 7AM-5:30PM
  • Thursday 7AM-5:30PM
  • Friday 7AM-5:30PM
  • Saturday Closed

Cozy Comforts with Authentic Italian Charm

Nestled in an unassuming corner of town, this restaurant emerges as a beacon of culinary delight where good food collides seamlessly with good value. From the moment you step inside, the ambiance crafts a narrative that whisks you away to the sun-drenched villages of rural Italy. There is no pretension here, only an inviting warmth characterized by aged wooden beams and earthy terracotta tiles underfoot, as if Nonna herself might emerge from the kitchen any moment with piping hot dishes clasped in her hands. It’s a setting that forgoes the superficial gloss of city eateries in favor of authenticity—a rare treat, indeed.

The generous portions echo the sentiment of more-for-less, ensuring no patron leaves wanting. Each dish unfolds like a chapter of flavorful storytelling. The homemade pasta sings with heartiness, each twirl conjuring both nostalgia and discovery, while the slow-cooked beef practically melts at the fork’s suggestion. It’s a menu composed with discernment, enhancing ordinary ingredients into something memorable. Even the most skeptical of gourmands will find joy in the purity of such straightforward and well-cooked fare. Here, the culinary artistry isn’t about the flourish but about boiling sophistication down to its essence—honest, nourishing food that leaves both wallet and palette utterly satisfied. — Clarissa Cuisinier

How to get there

39 S Lambeth Rd, London

London City Airport — 7.87 mi

Vauxhall - 359 yd

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