500 Restaurant is an independent Italian restaurant at 782 Holloway Road in north London. The intimate neighbourhood setting puts the focus on regional cooking and a menu that reaches beyond the most familiar versions of Italian food.
Cicchetti and antipasti include Cerignola olives, fried pecorino ravioli, Sardinian salami, Sicilian swordfish rolls and burrata with roasted aubergine. This range introduces ingredients and techniques from different parts of Italy while giving groups plenty of small plates to share.
Handmade pasta and risotto form the centre of the meal, with choices such as ravioli filled with mascarpone, spinach and sausage, potato gnocchi with black truffle, and tagliatelle with fish ragù. Veal saltimbocca, baked rabbit, sea trout and grilled tuna extend the menu into substantial main courses.
Tiramisù, panna cotta, gelato and Italian cheese provide a traditional finish, supported by a dedicated wine list. The kitchen notes that dish descriptions may not include every ingredient, so guests with allergies or dietary requirements should speak to staff before ordering.
Address: 782 Holloway Road, London N19 3JH, England
500 Restaurant Menu
Cicchetti e Antipasti
Olio Toscano extra vergine d'oliva e aceto balsamico (V)
Tuscan extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar (V)
Olive verdi Belle di Cerignola (V)
Belle di Cerignola green olives (V)
Ravioli fritti (V)
Deef-fried ravioli filled with Pecorino cheese & dried mint. 4 ravioli per portion (V)
Bruschetta classica (V)
Classic tomatoes, garlic and basil bruschetta (V)
Olive all'Ascolana
Typical snack from Marche region. Stuffed giant green olives with pork mince, breaded and deep fried. Served with paprika flavoured mayo
Salsiccia Sarda
Sardinian salami
Fritto misto di gamberi, calamari e zucchine
Deep-fried prawns, calamari and courgettes
Carpaccio tiepido di branzino servito con rucola e uva
Warm seabass carpaccio served with a salad of rocket and grape
Burrata d’Andria alla caprese (V)
Burrata (creamy centre mozzarella) with tomatoes (V)
Zuppa di piselli e menta, rifinita con un cucchiaio di mascarpone (V)
Pea and mint soup, finished with a spoon of mascarpone. Served hot or cold (V)
Carpaccio di manzo, servito con indivia belga, grana Padano e scaglie di tartufo nero
House-made beef carpaccio, served with Belgian endive (chicory), Grana Padano and shaved black truffle.
Fiocco di prociutto con fichi, gorgonzola e miele
Cured ham from Emilia-Romagna, thinly sliced and served with figues, gorgonzola cheese and a touch of Sardinian chestnut honey
Pastas / Risotto
Grated Grana cheese is sprinkled on the dish by the chef. Let us know when you order would you prefer not to have any cheese on top of your pasta.
Tagliatelle con misto di pesce e salsa leggera di pomodoro
Tagliatelle with mix fish ragu in a light tomato sauce
Strozzapreti al ragu' di manzo*
Curly sheets of pasta (fusilli like) with slow cooked beef in red wine and tomato sauce*
Ravioli ripieni di ricotta ai tre latti. Salsa burro e tartufo nero (V) *
Home-made ravioli filled with three-milks ricotta cheese. Served with butter and black truffle sauce (v) *
Gnocchi di patate con ragu di salsiccia *
House-made potato gnocchi served Italian sausage ragu tomato sauce *
Risotto ai funghi * (V)
Risotto with fresh mixed mushrooms * (V)
Tagliatelle con crema di pistacchio e bottarga
Tagliatelle in a thick pistachio emulsion, finished with grated bottarga (grey mullet roe)
Main Courses
Tagliata di manzo alla griglia servita con patate saltate, rucola e grana
Grilled sirloin steak, served with sauteed potatoes, rocket and grana
Coniglio al forno al vino bianco, servito con spinaci
Oven-baked rabbit (on the bone) in white wine sauce, served with sauteed spinach
Filetto di merluzzo nero con salsa di broccoli e pane aromatico
Hake fillet served on a bed of thick broccoli sauce, topped with aromatic bread crumb
Trancio di tonno alla griglia servito con panzanella
Grilled tuna steak served with panzanella (Tuscan salad made of tomatoes, soaked stale bread and onions)
Side Orders
Mixed Salad
Rocket and Parmesan Salad
Spinach
Sauteed potatoes
Desserts
Coppa 500
A scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with caramelized rhubarb
Panna cotta
White chocolate flavoured panna cotta, served with fresh raspberries
Tiramisù
Italian trifle made with mascarpone cheese & savoiardi biscuits drenched in coffee
Selezione di formaggi
Selection of our Italian cheeses, served with Sardinian crispy bread
Gelati
1 scoop £3.60 – 2 scoops £6.40 – 3 scoops £8.50
Chocolate & roasted hazelnuts
Vanilla
Pistachio
Mint & Chocolate chips
Honey & Ginger
Affogato
A scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with an espresso shot
Affogato 500
A scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with an espresso shot and coffee liqueur
Affogato all'Amaretto
A scoop of chocolate & roasted hazelnut ice cream topped with an espresso shot and Amaretto liqueur
Sorbets
1 scoop £3.60 – 2 scoops £6.40 – 3 scoops £8.50