Halal Reviews for Vapiano Southwark

This is an order-at-a-counter place where you don't go to a table until after collecting your food. The pasta dishes are made fresh in front of you so you get to see it prepared. They are great quality, regular restaurant prices, and can be ordered to go if you don't want a table. The atmosphere is fast paced so staying at a table isn't as relaxing compared to somewhere with table service. As each meal is prepared separately, queuing to place your order can feel slow, especially as a group, but it is well worth it.

It was my first time here. A lot of my friends love this place and I couldn't agree more. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. They always had a smile. The menu choices are great and they do do 2 for 1 on cocktails before 6.30 pm. I love how they make the pasta in front of you and ask you if you want anything extra. They do takeaways and it not very expensive. I will definitely be going back, the food was delicious and very filling. Great decor and light music so you can talk and hear the other people.

Food was great. we had pasta which was rich and fresh and came in generous portions. Not bad value either given location. The set-up is novel. Fun to see food being made before you, but perhaps not a system that is suited to large groups of people that wish to dine at the same time. Service was mixed. Some staff were lovely, but others a bit grumpy. At the checkout kiosk, we asked to see the bill before paying but were firmly told we’d get it after we had paid (which is of course the wrong way round). 5/5 for food, 3/5 service, 4/5 overall.

A big favourite, and with the friendliest, charming and most welcoming staff you can ask for - especially the fantastic Francesc. Airy, lots of natural light, incredible food cooked in front of you. 5 stars. Thanks to the team for always welcoming our visits.

I gave this vapiano 5 stars before, but I am forced to update my rating because of my recent experience where I was forced to wait standing in the queue for 52 minutes before having my pasta cooked by a very obviously tired and grumpy chef who also seemed to be in a fight with a colleague while cooking. I understand Vapiano is popular and busy on Friday nights, but at least warn people that there is an hour waiting time, or add table service so people don't have to stand in the queue for that long. Like I said, I am a big Vapiano fan and I love their food, but this recent experience was not something I would like to go through again.