Seemor
Lewisham › Deptford › Marcella
MarcellaA-
165A Deptford High St, London SE8 3NU
· Italian restaurant, Deli, Delivery service
· Deptford
Creative Italian cooking with warm service and seasonal menus; great neighborhood choice if you enjoy inventive pasta and can accept occasional inconsistency and a lively, sometimes noisy room.
The verdict
Marcella earns its A- grade through exceptional food quality anchored by seasonal Italian cooking and standout fresh pasta, paired with warm, attentive service that makes regulars feel genuinely welcomed. Occasional seasoning inconsistencies and a lively but sometimes cramped room prevent grade A territory, though strong neighborhood loyalty and fair value positioning make this a competitive neighborhood favorite in Southeast London.
One caveat: Some diners found pasta under-seasoned, over-salted, or texturally off on certain visits
What to order
- Fresh Pasta (rotating; e.g., amatriciana, mushroom, meatball pasta)
- Seasonal Starters (e.g., sardines with salsa verde, ox tongue, aubergine)
- Desserts (olive oil cake, hay ice cream, poached pears)
What diners say
- The house sourdough and butter ritual
- Fresh, silky pasta with seasonal sauces
- Attentive, welcoming staff who remember guests
Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday18:00–21:30
Wednesday12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Thursday12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Friday12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00
Saturday12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00
Sunday12:00–16:00
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