London's Best Pasta?! | Sorted Food

£70. Three AMAZING pasta dishes. Which pasta will prove to be the most worthy for its price? Barry, Ben and James show us the best pasta restaurants for your budget around London.
Check out the restaurants we visited here...
Padella: / padella_pasta
Francos: francoslondon.com/
Emilias: / emiliaspasta
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[@robertbrookes2000]

Probably the best British youtube channel out there.

[@SortedFood]

Wow that's high praise - glad to hear you think so Robert!

[@scuffedjosh666]

i mean, you’re not wrong

[@spookiekiller]

Food Busker

[@ry.the.stunner]

British - relating to Britain or the United Kingdom, or its people or language. England is in both Great Britain and the United Kingdom. Also, England is not a city. London is a city.

[@mousysaint9143]

r/whoosh

[@darkfable199]

I have a love hate relationship with you guys. I love the content, I love your guys' personality and hosting style, and I love how unique each video is. I just hate how hungry I get after watching it, and I hate I can't have what you guys are having to satiate that hunger......

[@SortedFood]

Hahaa! Sorry about that Prakash, you can usually find recipe's up on the website though!

[@bcaye]

Make it yourself!

[@meldrickedwards1838]

Not really that unique but I some what agree.

[@dutcher8243]

i watch their videos when I eat

[@666JPF]

The easiest way is to only watch whilst you’re eating

[@kasiapochocka4899]

really enjoy this series. Glad you liked the pici at Padella. I'm a chef there and now I'm really bummed that I missed you guys.

[@powerxtrip]

Barry is the cutest when he's excited by pasta !! Also I think the first place looked the best !

[@TheAmazingAnnaShow]

I love this series it’s so entertaining to see all the cool food places in London and comparing the differences between food and the price you get I️t at.

[@poonywooon]

have you seen Worth It on Buzzfeed?

[@_CoasterNinja]

I agree. I have watched A LOT of food shows but there really hasn't been one where someone has done an in depth series on the best food/restaurants in London. I hope Sorted keeps this series going! REPLY

[@NatashaEh]

is it worth it?

[@TheAmazingAnnaShow]

Kathryn Mae yeah I have! I really like worth I️t as well hahah

[@jaxsonmahan950]

There is nothing more sad than a Scottish lad with 50 pence and no gnocchi. Mean Mike!

[@fatemahammoudful]

How do you guys NOT have 2 million subscribers? Five good-looking lads. Can cook. Interesting, informative, consistent videos. Interactive on all social media. I don't get it.What's going on, KZbin? Keep up the great work, guys. ~ A girl from the land down under.

[@ZahinHossain]

well they're basically there

[@xjacquelinex]

They're there

[@duznygeyafock]

If I paid £40 for pasta, I'd lick the plate, steal the plate, and be away with the cutlery as well

[@valentinailic1943]

19 - MACKIE - 87 it was just 22£ and 8£ for the wine :)

[@abeg1571]

Pu still worth nicking the silverware

[@Thatonegamer332]

19 - MACKIE - 87 been n done

[@trentmorgan5600]

I'm American so how much is 49£ in American dollars

[@LastEmblem]

almost $70

[@jumpingantelope]

I'm commenting downstairs! Thanks for making this New Yorker's lunch break and subway rides ever so entertaining! The laughs and joy you create are one of the things I'm most thankful for right before our Thanksgiving here in the states. Plus...you are all such eye candy!

[@moondogskadoosh2351]

Barry and James eating “lady and the tramp” style... #pastagoals 🤣

[@sabinemoss3795]

Awww James nearly got Lady and the Tramp'd! The 10 cacio y pepe looked good!

[@_CoasterNinja]

Thanks for this series guys. I have watched A LOT of food shows but there really hasn't been one where someone has done an in depth series on the best food/restaurants in London. Please keep this series up!

[@archiewalker8618]

I love having more Ginger James. I rate the Scot. Please keep it up.

[@yungzizou3789]

Haven't been to the other two places YET but go to Emilias every now and then and it is always DELICIOUS😍

[@Lonelykeanefan]

My personal recommendation is the truffle and pecorino ravioli at San Carlo Chiccetti in Covent Garden. They also do an incredible lasagne and carbonara! Actually, I love all their food... God, now I'm hungry! Anyway, I very much enjoyed this episode :D

[@simonmohammed5940]

This has got to be the next series/season! These videos are good ideas for London outings!

[@lisisainz]

Aww James' little pasta head tilt ❤❤❤❤

[@TheMikiwar]

I loved to see you eat all different kinds of pasta: pici, pappardelle, strozzapreti, and I loved hearing your pronunciations, they were pretty spot on! As an Italian I loved this video!

[@charlieneu1054]

Could you look for the best cream tea in London? Or perhaps best carrot cake?

[@marianangelicarimando2297]

YAAAAAYYY! It's been a while since the fish and chips video! So happy you made another one for this series! Hope you continue making more!

[@SatyaVenugopal]

Barry's feelz towards his dessert when Ebbers wanted to try some: "It's miiine, my owwwwn, MY PRECIOUSSS!"

[@AthenaGoddess]

Great you guys do pasta. My weakness. Oh god Barry's dish looked amazing. Thanks for making me hungry as usual guys. In recent videos I've been sensing an emerging bromance between Barry and James. Its brilliant.

[@andyt2k]

Barry nailed it, £12 is spot on for a really good pasta dish and a £20 for a main and dessert is what I'd be looking for when I go out. I can't imagine spending £40 on a single main course anywhere for any dish, unless it's a selection of incredibly rare meats from across the globe, along with luxury sides and some molecular gastronomy going on

[@IrmaU94]

The first dish that James picked is still on the menu but for £12 now

[@martin_green]

My little girl absolutely loved your video and it has inspired her to try more pasta and sauces. She has thought long and hard about what food you should sample and experience next .. she says you should try that Spanish food...Paella! Keep up the great work boys. From us up in Yorkshire.

[@catsrambling]

Someone else probably already wrote it, but it's not actually licking the plate, it's called "scarpetta", you take a piece of bread, you CLEAN the plate with it, then you eat the bread to fully enjoy your pasta!

[@ftlouim]

Licking the plate is only acceptable at home in your pants on the sofa.

[@davicii96]

As a London and food lover, these vidoes of you eating at London restaurants is amazing!!

[@Jan-yt2re]

You guys should do this up north, everything is so much cheaper. It would be interesting to see what you could get for the same budgets

[@jeannettemaldonado4628]

Love time traveling back to when this was possible... Shot of sanity in 2020, thanks boys 💚💚💚

[@Missmethinksalot1]

Ignore the boo-ers, I love whatever video you guys put out !

[@bcityschreier1210]

Love Ben and James interactions!

[@Nikki0228]

How about you guys have some drinks for the authenticity and then head head out to find the best drunk food in London?

[@annother3350]

Because they'd end up loving a pot noodle or any old shit

[@AnonEyeMouse]

@@annother3350 Pot noodle isn't that bad.

[@stabocat6029]

Nikki0228 if you are from London, I am genuinely interested in what is the “drunk food” there. Can you tell me you opinion? Because I am from Finland and usually people get grill food from a kiosk, kebab, cheap pizza or mcdonalds (the lines got longer after they started selling vegan burgers).

[@alexroxhissox]

@@stabocat6029 kebab or a maccy ds

[@beatrice7784]

I loved this video! It is always so interesting when you guys go out and review different dishes around London!

[@dodette]

@SORTEDfood what about London's best dumplings? Could be anything from perogies/varenyky to soup dumplings to gyoza?

[@ellenrooms_writes9047]

Oh wow! Me and my friend stumbled into Emilia's in January and the food was SO GOOD!! I had the bolognaise, she had the pesto. The portions were massive and I would eat there every day for the rest of my life if I could.

[@avengefullgirl95]

James is so cute xD "But I have a 50 right here, please, please!"

[@atlasfeather2255]

Please do more of these! I have only seen this one and the fish and chips. Are there any more?

[@pertiwiraka843]

this video is just james and barry going on a date with mike filming it and ben is just the awkward third wheel

[@gaiaang8112]

LOVING THE AMAZING PRODUCTION QUALITY

[@sk3ch1]

When they were outside the second restaurant, and Ben said it was too posh to lick the plate, I was waiting for it to cut to Barry licking his plate. 😁

[@CC-yn3fz]

more of these videos please on curry, sushi, burrito, scones etc :) Thank you so much for all the recommendations - will try them if I get to London! Love from Nottingham xx

[@elleauden805]

*James doesn't like queuing* = confirms James it truely Scottish :)

[@anniee6616]

I fucking hate queuing - don't think I've ever allowed myself to. I book :)

[@MissMoon111]

This is the comment I was looking for!

[@therasiathecook]

Yes!!!!!! I lived in London for 3 years and was hoping for you to have Emilia's on this list I am from Portugal but an Italian friend took me there it was the best pasta I had in London OMG!!!! So good!

[@brontegermain5439]

okay but...........i was ready for a Barry + James makeout sesh. that was seriously romantic.

[@Pecoti11]

Love this series. Keep them coming! You have so many options in London.

[@BlackCat_2]

If I am ever there I know where to go now! Or if my son ever goes. He is an absolute pasta addict though that is partially my fault. :) - Heidi

[@brandilynvandolah120]

I really wish I had known about your channel years ago. It would have been fun to try some of the places out while I worked as a tour chaperone for one of the military bases in Germany. I was fortunate enough to take a couple of trips to London, I’d love to have been able to hit up the breakfast at the market, some of the sushi joints and definitely some fish and chips! 🙌🏻 Thanks for giving me so many reasons to go back to London! ❤️

[@Retrole2]

Next in London: Hidden gems near tourist spots.

[@Pat14922]

Great vid. Loved the dishes, and the appreciation. London is a great place for food . My suggestion is London's best Ma Po Tofu ( my current favourite sichuan dish)

[@jasminelord6923]

1:39 No one's going to comment James' adorkable pronunciation of pici cacio e pepe? Next time on SortedFood: Lost and Hungry in Italy.

[@christiendevries1161]

Hey @SORTEDfood! Made your pasta receipe from last sunday and I must say it's absolutely delicious! I'm a student cooking for 1 and now I've got 4 comfy pasta nights in a row :D Love the meatballs especially, they are really light and fluffy. Only comment on that was that my beef mixture was really watery, so I added in breadcrumbs to soak that up.

[@TomOConnor-BlobOpera]

4 years ago, Padella's most expensive pasta dish was 8 quid. Just looked now (Nov 2022), and it's 16 quid!

[@moonbook12]

Wow

[@MdiPaol0]

Love these kind of outdoorsy videos. I really enjoy the budget recipes too, like the one where Ben and James had to buy and produce a dish within budget (would love it if the rest of the boys had a Battle with that format). As for another option for spending comparison, how about something sweet? The two you've made were savory, so maybe something with chocolate or cake? Ice cream would be ideal, also.

[@sarahr.6304]

Awh come on... give James his gnocchi ☹☹☹

[@gavlatennis2824]

Brilliant video in every way!!! Love the banter.

[@ThePnev]

London's best street food for under a tenner!

[@miniatureromy]

These videos just really make me want to go back to London and eat all the food!

[@rossuk123]

the lads try 3 dishes of pasta at 3 drastically different price points. tbh i love this format, plz do more :)

[@klick2destruct]

just from the looks, I really dig the cheapest the most. always good to see a classic done properly!

[@amandabelg503]

Best Pho 🍲 in London please

[@s.g.potter5407]

Padella is unbelievably good for the price that you pay! It’s definitely a fun place to eat at, I definitely recommend it 💜

[@maryudomah4387]

I’d never be able to resist James asking to go 50p over with that face. He even had his own coin! You MONSTERS

[@SourceOfBeing]

I'd like to see a video like this for Vegetarian Starters and Mains. Basically places to go for a full meal.

[@colehamelsphilly]

Can you do a Vancouver version of this???

[@KogasaGaSagasa]

While I want that to happen as well, they are Brits, right? So it'll cost them a lot to do it. If they can it'd be super cool.

[@colehamelsphilly]

That'd be so cool if they actually did tho. I'm never gonna stop hoping tho tbh

[@anwardaanzhafroullah]

i don't get it why Sorted food who has been on youtube for many years have not gotten more than 2 million subs....? seriously where is the support? their content really has quality

[@parkhara1412]

How come Barry got to have his dessert and James wasn't allowed gnocchi!

[@user-nx4gq6ye5q]

Hara Park Because James would have been over budget. Even if it was only 50p. Lol

[@KnightMD]

Fucking horrible reason. 10.5 is a WHOLE LOT CLOSER to 10 than 6..... I wanted to see the Gnocchi.

[@rickadawn92]

Because Mike said no!

[@kohlinoor]

Do you guys not pay taxes on food in the UK? I'm assuming all meals were taxes excluded, otherwise they'd have been over-budget regardless!

[@aminrazak1299]

Because Barry still within his ￡20

[@alyssaschuda]

Im going to London in September this year, and having not been since I was really young I needed food suggestions. These videos are awesome, and I can't wait to eat my body weight in the food London has to offer!!

[@samiradhaoui8103]

Do you really see all comments ? :D

[@valliarlette6596]

I completely agree with your observations. Well done. Nice overview.

[@clockworkmaracuja]

Mmm, pasta

[@gugnjz]

Abolutely love these kinds of videos! Such an entertaining to concept to watch, same goes for your vegan day out :) Not to sat that I'm not a fan of your regular recipe videoes, but these just add a perfect amount of variation - so thanks for making them!

[@haenahkim]

Is there a reason why they use quid and pound interchangeably at some part? (American and fairly confused) Also is it bad that I feel as if there's a relationship between James and Mike :thinking:

[@zoecharlotte1430]

Haenah Kim we refer to the English pound as a pound or a quid depending on where your from , it's a slang almost!

[@tonycolle8699]

It's really no different from calling US dollars "bucks" as in "a buck seventy-five" for 1.75 or "it costs 3 bucks"

[@TheDiamondDustServer]

quid, pund, pound, spud. Slang for £1

[@Parasaurolophusful]

Pound/quid is like dollars/bucks in America. One is just slang that means exactly the same thing. Also James and Mike.

[@haenahkim]

ah that clarifies things. Thank you!

[@RedKat2019]

Hahaha, had to wait til near the end but finally a "Lady and the Tramp" moment!! You guys are great!!

[@irian42]

How about London's best Pho Gua Bao Waffles Pie Insanely hot dish or Roast Chicken?

[@EnglishEducationLab2023]

Love you guys! You're my guilty pleasure after a long day at work- thank you!!

[@shiwanthik]

Argh!! Someone needs to figure out a way to get food through the internet through the screen and into my mouth. On a different note.. how much like a labradoodle wanting to be pet did Baz look when he rubbed himself on James?

[@kohlinoor]

Sooo much. Or like a fluffy cat "Feed me pasta, prrrease!!"

[@aimeelelievre9280]

SO ADORABLE! Tbh pasta makes me cuddly, too.

[@ebgamer29]

These might be my favorite videos tbh. I'm going to at least 2 if not all 3 of these before I return to the States.

[@Zelmel]

"What else should we tackle in London" TEA TEA TEA TEA TEA TEA TEA TEA TEA

[@annaklann305]

Will have to check all those places out next time i visit the isles. I hate it when you post while i'm still at work because i can't stop salivating over my desk...

[@warlord5481]

BEST SANDWICHES IN UK

[@SortedFood]

The Minecraft cow that is a great shout!

[@warlord5481]

SORTEDfood thanks

[@Lyddy333]

Actually eating pasta while watching this was super satisfying and y’all should absolutely go find the cookies (biscuits? whatever) for the next adventure!

[@rosejustice]

So unfair that you (Mike) didn't allow James to get gnocchi for an additional 50p to his budget! I would have loved to hear how his place did it.

[@gold76]

Pasta is food of the gods, I can see why Barry is so excited

[@LifeOfEmi]

Why did this remind me of buzzfeeds worth it UK edition

[@wwaxwork]

So they'll take a good idea & make it better .. . nothing wrong with that.

[@seakos16]

that's offensive

[@LIGamingTV]

he didnt say that they copied it or anything like that

[@BLACKzeronine]

It's basically the same thing but I like that it's not a blatant rip off lol

[@rosejustice]

Sorted actually came out with this series before Worth It UK. Sorted did Fish & chips on 18 Sept 17. There's enough room for both of them.

[@MegaMONTY20]

Hey SORTEDfood I thought you guys said you would go back to Pellinici's for pasta? I was so stoked to see their traditional family-inherited dishes!

[@blubcommunitychannel]

Can you make a outtakes video plz

[@SortedFood]

The Highlander we've done some in the past... Maybe anoyher?

[@Matt-dc8lp]

We went to Emilias on this recommendation. They definitely did not disappoint. Highly recommended.

[@shanialaxmi]

See the best Indian food London has to offer

[@deprofundis3293]

Yes!!

[@MusicxTheLordxFamily]

I love these different price challenges! Please do more!

[@irian42]

But is it worth it?

[@Ozyndes]

If you are doing this kind of video with regard to Japanese food in London. I can recommend Misato on Wardour Street (right at the entrance of China town). Cheap, but amazing katsu curry. You need to cue, but I never waited longer than 20 minutes. Cheers.

[@bethanmaynard5552]

Its crazy the difference between cheap in London and cheap in the countryside of the UK. £6.50 for pasta like that in the country is supppeeerrrr expensive!!!!!

[@bethanmaynard5552]

Alycia Taft Its so true! Haha!!

[@bethanmaynard5552]

Alycia Taft You cant 😂😂

[@K8Nena9]

Bethan Maynard In Birmingham that's quite a bargain!

[@bethanmaynard5552]

K8Nena9 haha its so crazy the difference! Paying 10 quid for a fancy pasta dish would be really pushing it here!!!

[@bbmcgee33]

Where do you live? And how much would a dish of pasta cost? Curious to know... :)

[@Predatoraw]

Yes thank you! I’m going to London in December so I’m definitely going to look these up 😍

[@ajlepik6272]

CURRY next please.

[@tovemagnussen4423]

This was awsome! ❤ Still... my daughter makes THE BEST PASTA! Pasta carbonara. I am soooooo spoiled, and my girth has expanded so much since the first taste of her pasta! The recipe is easy, but she uses so much time to prepare everything the way she like. Which is.... fantastic! ❤

[@twintech2133]

You said you guys read all the comments so here's one: Love the video and Barry's bonding with all of the pasta. But title is clickbaity much? And the pasta in the picture wasn't even one of the pastas featured in the episode. Other than that. What is the theme for this week. Are you guys even doing the weeks anymore. I loved the structure you guys had and was enjoying the meals you made. I even made some myself. But now not many cooking videos are coming up???? Pls explain as I am confused.

[@katies8325]

Great choices! How about best place for a masala Dosa? I love them and always on the look out for good recommendations.

[@indianguy6294]

Oh no where's Jamie??? 😟

[@SortedFood]

He's a little busy looking after his new baby at the moment - hopefully he'll be back soon, we're all missing him!

[@indianguy6294]

SORTEDfood - Awwww that's cute. Congratulations to him and wish him all the best.

[@SortedFood]

Will do mate, thanks!

[@ormirian7364]

I love that strozzapreti means “priest throttler” :). I’d be really interested to see you do a tour of places that do good gluten-free pasta options someday, as I really miss being able to eat pasta at restaurants. Also, can I just say, Barry, you’re well cute :)

[@TheEnabledSecondary]

Please don't turn into buzzfeed, don't think you will, just saying

[@benmcnutt223]

I doubt it, they still have the focus on food, not the click bait shit of buzzfeed

[@Someloke8895]

BUZZFEED FACT - it's not Sorted.

[@NatashaEh]

is it, worth it?

[@Cr4zyTe4Pot]

I'm perfectly okay with them doing this kind of thing once and again. So are most people, if you compare views. People like this format. Buzzfeed wasn't even first, just first to popularize it. Just enjoy the video.

[@juuy2223]

I read in Jamie's blogpost from a while ago that they specifically don't like youtube channels out there like Tasty or Buzzfeed, even though he didn't name them specifically. So I'm confident SortedFood won't become anything like buzzfeed

[@bencesafrany8508]

In case you were wandering, at 5:33, the song is Jorja Smith - Where Did I Go?