Bruno’s Deli

I was walking along Abbey Road when it started drizzling so I ducked into this cute little Italian café just a short distance from Abbey Road studios. Super friendly staff, cozy little café, and fresh sandwiches and pastas for only 5 pounds. Tried a #7 which was fresh and tasty. Lovely local spot!

Been using brunos for 20 years and have never had a complaint apart from westminster council stopping him from using chairs outside

Bruno’s Deli (aslo called Ambra) is definitely a favorite of mine. I always get a half-​order of the spicy pasta and a half-​order of the mushroom pasta. I’ve got to say, it’s comfort food at its best.
The prices are affordable – my order is 4.50, and Bruno and is staff are incredibly friendly. It’s casual, cozy, and beyond satisfying.

I go to school near Bruno’s, and I have to say, that makes me a lucky guy.
There are many dishes to choose from, but I believe Bruno’s is all about the legendary Number 7. It’s prepared panini-​style with a chicken fillet, tomato, cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise, and it is truly delicious. That sandwich is so good that I, along with many of my classmates, have been eating there, weekly, for years. However, there’s more than just the 7 on the menu — I’ve enjoyed the homemade gnocchi with tomato sauce as well as the spicy penne dish.
If you avoid the rush that begins at 12:45pm on any weekday during the American school year, you’re bound to have a good experience. The employees are friendly, and, most importantly, Italian. You know you’re in an Italian deli when Bruno goes to every possible effort to get his TV playing Italian football (I’m pretty sure he’s an AC Milan fan, but I could be wrong). And after enough visits, they’ll remember your name and, eventually, your order.
During the holiday season, they sell panettone. This is a must buy. There are some other great ready-​made things you can buy at Bruno’s — I’m always tempted by the hazelnut milk chocolate among other sweets, but there’s also a wide variety of Italian pastas to be purchased.
Do eat there if you’re nearby.

I was out wondering around Abbey Road and walked by this place around noon. I decided to stop in more out of convenience than anything else. My expectations were fairly low. What a pleasant surprise! This little deli has great Italian. The real deal. I had a cheese and mushroom tortellini with a cream sauce that was absolutely fantastic. They had a great selection of other pastas and sides as well as pizza. When I first walked in I was the only customer, but the place filled up pretty quickly. There is only seating for about twenty. I think everyone else enjoyed their food that afternoon. I did not notice any leftovers on plates. Go check out Abbey Road Studio. Get your picture taken in the crosswalk and then walk a few blocks north to Bruno’s for a great meal. The perfect afternoon.

A friend had been raving about the paninis at this place for over a year now and I finally went yesterday to try it. All in all, pretty great in the most simple way. A «you get what you see» kind of deli, there’s a menu of about 10 panini’s and pastas/​pizzas as well. I tried the parma, tomato, mozzarella, and basil panini which was offered cold or toasted. We picked cold because we were getting it for takeaway, but when we got home toasted half of it ourselves to compare. really good either way! They slice the meat and the cheese in front of you and make it right away. The price and the portion sizes are amazing. most sandwiches are £3 (ours was £4. probably the most expensive on the menu) and it measured about 10 inches x 5 inches (excuse my lack of metric system, still in my american ways) basically HUGE :)
A great little place, if you’re around abbey road, pop in and try it!

This is my local Italian deli and Bruno, Hugo and all the staff there are superb.
They really make you feel welcome — always having fun and enjoying their work, and they remember you!
The coffee is some of the best in London, even better than Bar Italia.
Their fresh made Italian dishes, pastas and salads are absolutely first class — the sort of thing you can imaging an Italian mama cooking.
They also happen to make some of the best pizzas in London.
I recommend the mushroom and cream pasta if it’s available — they do a mean bazil/​tomato/​mozerella panini too.
My g/​f loves their escalope paninis.
In the summer there’s an excellent selection of true Italian ice creams.
It can be dangerous on the waistline having this place so close!
P. S. When I first wrote this review I decided not to share one of the best things about Bruno’s and to keep it to myself. But, as Qypers are a decent lot I’ve had a change of heart. Please keep this on the QT but Bruno’s make probably the best tiramisu in London. Bruno once gave me a lesson in the downstairs kitchen — but I need a refresher. Really if you think you’ve had good tiramisu — you haven’t until you’ve tried Bruno’s. Only thing is he doesn’t make it every day — best bet is try on a Saturday — if he’s not too busy he’ll sometimes make on around 11am Sat morning.

Just happened to be the area and for some reason decided this was my best bet for lunch. Had a HUGE chicken escalope paninni that I’d gladly have again. Although lots of other yummy sandwiches and pastas looked equally delicious.
I’m happy with the Italian options in my hood but can’t help but wish I were a little closer to Bruno’s. I gotta get back there and take a friend.
I can’t recommend this place deli enough! Just be warned that it’s a very popular lunchspot. It’s best to go early if ya can.

Craving pizza? pasta? Or just a romantic taste of Italy? Well there’s Bruno’s Deli to satisfy your desire. Reminiscent of a village delicatessen in a small mountain town, Bruno’s is a small yet charming. The deli is armed with an array of freshly prepared pizza’s, pastas and gelato for afters.
When I go, I order the Alle Verdure pizza for £6. The pizza is large enough for two to share and often serves as my dinner and then lunch for the next day. There’s also a small section of Italian foods you can purchase in the all inclusive deli/​pizzeria. Be sure to look out for the array of San Pellegrino drinks available in the fridge. You can take out or call ahead and they’ll have your pizza hot and ready! The only drawbacks is that you cannot order pizza until 15:00 and on some nights they close the doors early.