Il Mascalzone

A super authentic Italian in Putney. A vast and varied menu with all the Italian specialities great ambience and excellent service. A good simple wine list of Italian and world wines. They don't hurry you take your time enjoy at your pace and leisure. The pizzas are all cooked fresh right in front of you. The veal and all the spaghetti and pasta dishes are delicious.

The restaurant is located along the Putney high street, which is now a quiet area. It's a short walk away from the Putney train station, and nearby is the beautiful Putney Bridge. The staff were incredibly friendly, with lots of smiles. We were seated near to the open window and not far from the families that were eating. Inside are some beautiful display cabinets with bottles of wine, alcohol, and sports t-shirts. The food was affordable and competitive with London prices, which is a bargain considering how good the food is. I enjoyed the Penne Arrabiata alongside a cold can of coke. The portion size was great, and I started eating before I took my photo. Ooops! The ingredients tasted fresh, which for me is the most important part of Italian food. We were offered grated parmigiano cheese, but I am vegan and did not try this. The dessert menu includes lots of delicious sounding options, but we chose not to have one on this occasion. Instead, we paid for our bill and headed out for a walk around the local area. Overall it's a great restaurant serving up some of the best Italian food in Putney. Considering how easy it was to get there from Northwest London - I'll be sure to check it out again.