Trattoria Raffaele is a family run Italian restaurant at 94 Sydenham Road. Open since 2008, the intimate forty seat trattoria has built a loyal local following by concentrating on fresh preparation, authentic flavours and the relaxed hospitality of a neighbourhood Italian dining room.
Antipasti include bruschetta, fritto misto, aubergine rolls and sharing selections of cured meat, cheese and marinated vegetables. Homemade ciabatta, garlic bread and dough balls provide a simple beginning, with gluten free versions available for several of the bread based dishes.
Fresh pasta is a defining feature, from potato gnocchi with beef ragù to fettuccine with mushrooms or seasonal vegetables. Lasagne, spaghetti and changing pasta recipes sit alongside pizza, meat dishes and a regularly updated specials board that gives the kitchen space to showcase different Italian regional ideas.
Desserts, Italian wine, beer and spirits complete the evening menu, while takeaway offers the same food for guests dining at home. The restaurant can also be hired exclusively for seated events, with bespoke menus allowing Trattoria Raffaele to host birthdays and other private occasions in its compact Sydenham space.
Address: 94 Sydenham Road, London SE26 5JX, United Kingdom
Trattoria Raffaele Menu
Antipasti
Garlic Bread (V) Piccolo
Garlic Bread (V)
Garlic Bread (V) Grande
Garlic Bread (V)
Garlic Bread with mozzarella and chilli (V) Piccolo
Garlic Bread with mozzarella and chilli (V)
Garlic Bread with mozzarella and chilli (V) Grande
Garlic Bread with mozzarella and chilli (V)
Dough Balls (V)
Served with garlic butter
Dough Balls (V) Add Mozzarella
Dough Balls (V) Add Mozzarella – £10.00
Bruschetta al Pomodoro (V)
Toasted homemade ciabatta topped with chopped vine tomato, basil, olive oil and garlic
Fritto Misto
Calamari, whitebait and cod deep fried and served with tartare sauce
Antipasto Italiano Piccolo
Selection of salami Napoli, Parma ham, chargrilled aubergines and courgettes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, mozzarella and marinated olives served with homemade ciabatta.
Antipasto Italiano Grande
Selection of salami Napoli, Parma ham, chargrilled aubergines and courgettes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, mozzarella and marinated olives served with homemade ciabatta.
Rolatina di Melanzane
Baked aubergines rolled with mozzarella in a rich tomato sauce with parmesan.
Chicken Livers
Served with bacon, onions, balsamic, and baby spinach.
Pasta
Gnocchi ai 4 Formaggi
Homemade potato dumplings with gorgonzola, mascarpone, parmesan and mozzarella
Spaghetti al Ragu
Everyone’s favourite with traditional beef ragu sauce.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, chillies, anchovies and pine nuts.
Penne all’Amatriciana
Pasta tubes with tomato sauce, bacon, onions and chillies.
Penne all'arrabiata
Pasta tubes with tomato sauce, chilli, garlic and parsley
Pasta per Bambini
Pasta and sauce of your choice for kids.
Carne
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Served with fresh vegetables of the day.
Pollo al Funghi
Breast of chicken with cream, mushrooms and white wine served with fresh vegetables of the day.
Pollo Milanese
Breast of chicken escalope in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti in tomato sauce or fresh vegetables of the day
Saltimboca alla Romana
Veal medallions with fresh sage, Parma ham and marsala wine served with fresh vegetables of the day.
Vitello Milanese
Escalope of veal in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti in tomato sauce or fresh vegetables of the day
Insalate
Goats cheese salad
Goats cheesw, radicchio, chicory, romaine lettuce and walnuts with honey and balsamic dressing
Mixed leaf salad
Mixed leaf salad
Tomato, red onion and oregano salad
Tomato, red onion and oregano salad
Rocket and parmesan shavings
Rocket and parmesan shavings
Selection of fresh vegetables of the day
Selection of fresh vegetables of the day
Pizza
Pepperoni
Pepperoni sausage (slightly spicy) and chillies.
Napoletana
Anchovies, black olives and capers.
Vegeteriana
Chargrilled courgettes and aubergines, roasted peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
Rucola, Grana e Prosciutto
Parma ham, parmesan shavings, cherry tomatoes and rocket.
Sophia
Goats cheese, roasted peppers, red onion and baby spinach.
Desserts
Homemade Tiramisu
Traditional tiramisu with Mascarpone cheese, sponge fingers, espresso coffee and marsala wine
Gelato Italiano
3 scoops of your choice of, Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistacchio, Strawberry, Lemon sorbet