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La Doc, London, Greater London

La Doc

4.6
4.6
57 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
In the lovely borough of Balham, Southwest of London, a true Italian experience can be found at La Doc restaurant. Enjoy the authentic flavors and quality that we have in Italy - whether sampling regional specialties or with our wine club introducing unknown wines from different areas of the Country.
From the iconic spaghetti alla carbonara to the traditional tiramisu, each dish is an explosion of aromas and flavors. Thinking of all the palates, delicious gluten-free options are available, ensuring a complete gastronomic experience.
Let yourself be transported to Italy in a welcoming and friendly environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    07865 034118
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Doc offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "the best Arrabiatta in London" and an exceptional dessert selection. Guests rave about the "lovely atmosphere" and "friendly service." The restaurant features live music, adding to its charm. With great value and a welcoming ambiance, it's a must-visit in Balham.

57 Reviews
  1. Helen

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything about La Doc. Food, ambience, value all outstanding. Always a friendly welcome too. Highly recommend that you pay it a visit and you’ll be sure to go back!

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  2. carol

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful local Italian restaurant which has the feel of a family trattoria. Terrific food, jolly and welcoming service and lovely ambience. We'll be back!

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  3. Ben

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time, friendly owners will be back again!

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  4. Rachel

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would 100% recommend, had a really lovely evening. Great food, great wine, friendly and attentive staff and on the evening we were there a brilliant live singer!

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  5. Sally

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Visited on a Wednesday so it was quite quiet. Food was lovely but service could have been a bit better considering there wasn't many people in the restaurant.

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  6. Jessica

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening spent here last week with family. The food was excellent. For me, this is the best Italian restaurant in Balham in terms of if the quality of the food. Will definitely come back and can’t believe I haven’t been here before.

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  7. carol

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WHAT a discovery! Six of us went for lunch to celebrate a birthday and were royally looked after. This restaurant feels like a local restaurant in Italy with delicious food, warm and friendly service and well-priced drinks. We'll certainly go there again and highly recommend it.

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  8. Matthew

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place, friendly relaxed service, the wrapped sea bream is simply fantastic, highly recommended. Mushroom appetiser is also superb. Pasta dishes were highly rated by our party. Good, well priced wines. Nice ambience. Our first visit, veey pleased there is another good restaurant in Tooting/Balham, will be back!

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  9. Sam

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great service and a nice setting. Would happily return.

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  10. Anne

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a must go to restaurant. We received a warm welcome and staff were lovely. The food was delicious and served lovely and hot. My guests are very well travelled as am I and we all agreed this is the best Italian food we have tasted outside of Italy. We all had different dishes and have already made arrangements to go back again.

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La Doc is rated 4.6 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Google Map for La Doc

LaDOC, 205 Balham High Road, London, Greater London SW17 7BW

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Balham
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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