Paesan Crouch End

Really gorgeous little local Italian place. When we arrived we were the first people there but the place was packed 30mins later so definitely book. We ordered the calamari to share, carbonara each, and the chocolate fondant dessert. The highlights were definitely the pasta and dessert which were both fantastic! The pasta was al dente and fresh, and the carbonara elements were perfect 👌 The dessert was so chocolately and delicious but perfectly balanced with the strawberry’s and cream. Really lovely staff too! Want to go back in summer because it looks like there’s a really cute outdoors area. Only flag is the indoor seating area is quite loud so not for quiet talkers! Thanks so much ☺️

Lovely meal at Paesan Starters were excellent. The calamari is a must! Pastas were perfectly al dente and beautifully seasoned. Ragu was the favorite. Doughnuts tasted a bit off, maybe old oil or overdone? Not so much doughnuts but pretty tense and shriveled. Overall a lovely meal with great service. Slightly more music would've been great as it was pretty quiet.

This is one of our favourite Italian restaurants in the area. Food is fresh, tasty, and seasonal. Always gets you in the right mood. Make sure to order the calamari as a starter! The wine list is also worth checking out. Thank you Kate for you excellent service. 100% recommended.

Great food - don't listen to the portion size haters, if you get a starter to share and main you will be full. Really attentive staff too.

Paesan is a real local gem for lovers of fresh authentic hand made pasta from every region of Italy. This is a cozy and welcoming restaurant in the middle of Crouch End that serves amazing food. Located a stone's throw form the Clocktower, its a perfect spot to stop in with friends and family. Even the dog was welcome. Their succinct menu delivers a great choice of options for everyone. The wine list caters to most tastes with some lovely selections from Tuscany and Piemonte along with some very strong regional entries from Friuli and beyond. Recommend starting with a few small plates followed by any one of the delectable pastas. The wild boar mafalde from Tuscany and the pumpkin sage tortelli from Sicily are particular standouts. We typically end up sharing a tiramisu accompanied with a glass of the amaro (kept perfectly chilled in the freezer). Paesan is always a great choice when in the area.

I’m changing my review to a 5*++ After having had an unfortunate experience on my birthday dinner, Zaria - the manager at Paesan - went out of her way together with the team to give me a second birthday treat. This time, an amazing experience. I was really touched by her humane way of answering to my feedback offering me and my guests another dinner, genuinely wanting me to have a great memory of my celebration. I felt indeed special and I am glad I can return to enjoy the restaurant as before because it has great food and wine, and a precious terrace that’s a rare gem in London.

The food here was excellent! Some of the best pasta dishes I’ve tasted. Will definitely be back for the squid ink pasta. Also had some great wine pairings. Highly recommend.

I visited Paesan for the first time a few days ago and it didn't disappoint. As an Italian, going out in London for an Italian meal is sometimes risky, but Paesan was a great experience. The team was very welcoming and the service very attentive, the food was delicious from start to finish: we had the mixed board as a starter, some focaccia and then two delicious pasta dishes. They also had options for our children and offered them some colouring activities to entertain them. Thank you!