Bella Italia South Kensington is an Italian restaurant at 60 Old Brompton Road. Close to the Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum, it offers a convenient and welcoming dining room for local residents, families and visitors exploring the area.
Pasta is a major part of the menu, joined by pizza and other Italian-inspired main courses. Starters and sharing dishes allow groups to begin informally, while salads and vegetable choices offer a lighter contrast to the richer sauces, cheese and baked dishes.
The broad, approachable selection is designed to accommodate both adults and children, making the restaurant useful before or after a museum visit. Desserts continue the Italian theme and give diners the option of extending a simple main course into a complete meal.
Wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks round out the offer in the warm, casual setting. Guests with allergies or particular dietary needs should use the latest menu information and speak to staff because ingredients and shared preparation areas can change.
Address: 60 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3DY, England
Bella Italia South Kensington Menu
Starters
Cheesy Dough Ball Stack
A stack of garlic roasted dough balls, smothered in hot cheese sauce, garlic butter, onion crispies and finished with spring onion. Choose from: Small or Large.
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy coated mozzarella fingers, served with smoked chipotle chilli jam.
Calamari
Lightly dusted deep fried squid, served with lemon & black pepper mayonnaise.
King Prawns
Oven-baked in garlic and chilli butter, served with toasted garlic ciabatta slice.
Caprese Salad
Fresh slices of mozzarella and ripe plum tomatoes topped with peppery rocket and a drizzle of basil oil for a simple Italian classic.
Mushroom Al-Forno
Chestnut mushrooms baked in a rich and creamy porcini sauce, topped with melted Italian cheese and served with warm toasted garlic ciabatta for dipping.
Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted garlic ciabatta piled high with ripe plum tomatoes, red onion and fresh basil, finished with a drizzle of basil oil.
Garlic Flatbread
Freshly baked flatbread brushed with rich garlic and parsley butter.
Mozzarella & Garlic Flatbread
Freshly-baked flatbread topped with melted mozzarella and finished with fragrant garlic and parsley butter.
Caramelised Onion Flatbread
Freshly-baked flatbread layered with sweet caramelised onions and melted mozzarella, baked until golden and bubbling. Always a hit!
Crispy Chicken Fries
Crunchy chicken fingers lightly spiced with salt and chilli, served with a ranch dipping sauce. Choose from: Small Crispy Chicken Fries 8.99, Large Crispy Chicken Fries 13.49
Green Olives
Large green Amfissa olives, brine soaked and buttery with a tart, citrussy balance.
Pastas
Carbonara
Experience pasta perfection, expertly crafted. Featuring crispy pancetta in a creamy sauce with Italian cheese and black pepper tossed with spaghetti. Add tender pulled chicken for extra indulgence: Pulled Chicken 2.79
Signature Carbonara
Our most indulgent Carbonara yet – tagliatelle tossed in a velvety mascarpone sauce and topped with crispy slices of porchetta pork belly. Add tender pulled chicken for extra indulgence: Pulled Chicken 2.79
Pomodoro Mozzarella
A celebration of simple Italian flavours – rigatoni in a slow-simmered tomato sauce with sweet baby plum tomatoes and creamy melting mozzarella.
Bolognese
Our slow-cooked beef Bolognese, simmered for rich depth of flavour and served over perfectly cooked spaghetti.
Signature Bolognese
Tender pulled beef slow-cooked in a rich red wine, basil and rosemary Bolognese sauce, served over tagliatelle and finished with cheese and crispy prosciutto.
Lentil Ragù
A comforting Italian-inspired lentil ragù, slow-cooked with herbs and tomato, served over spaghetti.
Spicy Sausage
Ignite your senses. Rigatoni loaded with spicy ’nduja and luganica sausage in a rich chilli cream sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
Goats' Cheese
A flavour explosion! Delicate egg pasta parcels filled with creamy goats’ cheese, served in a rich tomato cream sauce with roasted red peppers and a drizzle of hot honey.
Gamberoni
Dive into seafood sensations! King prawns, garlic and chilli tossed with spaghetti in a rich red pepper and tomato bisque, finished with sweet baby plum tomatoes.
Pollo Cacciatore
Strozzapreti pasta loaded with tender pulled chicken, pancetta and red onion in a rich tomato and white wine sauce, finished with Italian cheese.
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Fresh pasta filled with spinach and ricotta, baked in a rich tomato sauce with creamy béchamel and golden melted mozzarella.
Marco Polo
Strozzapreti pasta goes adventurous with succulent pulled duck, spring onion, roasted mushrooms, and a bold sweet plum sauce
Lasagne
This one reigns supreme: layers of pasta, rich beef ragù, and creamy béchamel, oven-baked to melting cheese perfection
Signature Lasagne
A classic, reborn as a legend. 15 layers of rich beef and pork ragù, infused with Chianti and baked on a creamy tomato béchamel for next-level indulgence, topped with finely grated Italian cheese and crispy basil leaves
Pollo Funghi
Creamy perfection awaits with strozzapreti pasta, pulled chicken, chestnut mushrooms, and mascarpone cheese in a rich porcini cream, finished with fresh parsley
Pasta & Risotto
Beef & Red Wine Tortellini
Filled pasta parcels, bursting with beef, thyme and chestnut mushrooms in a rich creamy sauce packed with pancetta
Mushroom Risotto
A light risotto with earthy porcini mushrooms, mascarpone cheese, finished with a hint of garlic and parsley butter
Pizzas
Hand-stretched and baked on our signature sourdough base, each 12′ pizza is crafted with authentic Italian ingredients for the perfect thin and crispy bite. Upgrade your pizza for 50p. Choose from: Garlic Butter Crust 0.50, Roquito Hot Honey Drizzle 0.50. Extra Pizza Toppings / 2.00 each. Choose from: Spicy ‘Nduja Sausage 2.79, Ham 2.79, Pulled Chicken, Pancetta.
Margherita Pizza
Good old classic! Tomato, mozzarella and basil
Pepperoni Pizza
Our classic Margherita topped with pepperoni slices
Chicken, Mushroom and Ham Pizza
Pulled chicken, roasted ham and sliced mushrooms on our classic mozzarella blend and tomato base. Finished with oregano and extra virgin olive oil
Vegetariana Pizza
Red peppers, spinach and red onion on a tomato base with a mozzarella blend, finished with a sweet balsamic glaze
BBQ Double Chicken
BBQ and tomato based topped with mozzarella, pulled chicken, pancetta, luganica sausage, roasted red onions, and finished with fresh parsley and onion crispies
Meat Feast
Pork meatballs, pulled chicken and pepperoni slices on our classic mozzarella blend and tomato base, finished with oregano and Roquito Hot Honey drizzle
Spicy Sausage and Chicken
Turn up the heat with spicy ‘nduja sausage, pulled roasted chicken, fresh chilli, tomato, mozzarella blend and Roquito chilli pearls
Spicy Pulled Beef
Pulled beef brisket, roasted red peppers, nacho cheese sauce, spicy ‘nduja sausage, mozzarella cheese and onion crispies
Ultimate Calzone
Folded pizza stuffed with chicken, pork meatballs, spicy ‘nduja sausage, pulled beef brisket, and roasted red onion. Topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella
Veggie Calzone
Folded white base pizza stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, red peppers, caramelised onions, cheese sauce and mozzarella. Topped with mozzarella, with a tomato dipping sauce
Go Lighter
Lighter on size, big on flavour. Enjoy a half pizza paired with a fresh mixed salad for the perfect balance.
Half Margherita Pizza
Half a classic Margherita pizza topped with melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce, served with a fresh mixed salad. Vegetarian.
Half Pepperoni Pizza
Half a classic pepperoni pizza topped with spicy pepperoni, melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce, served with a fresh mixed salad.
Half Chicken, Ham and Mushroom Pizza
Half a classic pizza topped with tender chicken, savoury ham, mushrooms, melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce, served with a fresh mixed salad.
Half Vegetariana Pizza
Half a classic vegetarian pizza topped with roasted red peppers, spinach and red onion, layered over rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, finished with a sweet balsamic glaze and served with a fresh mixed salad. Vegetarian.
Half BBQ Double Chicken Pizza
Half Meat Feast Pizza
Half Spicy Sausage and Chicken Pizza
A fiery combination of spicy Abruzzo ’nduja sausage, tender pulled roasted chicken and fresh chilli on a rich tomato and mozzarella base, finished with Roquito® chilli pearls and served with a fresh mixed salad.
House Specials
Full Rack BBQ Ribs
Hickory smoked BBQ pork ribs. Served with your choice of fries or mixed salad. Gluten-free option available.
Burgers
Cheeseburger
Beef burger with smoked cheese, baby gem lettuce and ketchup, in a brioche style bun. Served with your choice of fries or mixed salad. Add-ons: Extra Patty +3.50, Pulled Beef +2.49.
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Golden buttermilk chicken fillet layered with melted mozzarella, crisp baby gem lettuce and creamy mayo in a toasted brioche-style bun. Served with your choice of fries or mixed salad. Upgrade to sweet potato fries +1.00.
Mains
Chicken Milanese
Tender butterflied chicken breast coated in a golden pecorino crumb, served with rich melted garlic butter for pouring. Served with your choice of fries, tomato spaghetti or mixed salad. Upgrade to sweet potato fries +1.00.
Seabass
Oven roasted fillet of seabass, with oregano and garlic roasted potatoes, green beans, red onion and sweet red pepper.
Half Pulled Beef Pizza
Tender shredded beef brisket, padrón peppers and spicy ’nduja layered over a rich tomato sauce base with nacho cheese and melted mozzarella, finished with crispy onion pieces and served with a fresh mixed salad.
Salads
Chicken Caesar Salad
A classic Caesar salad with crisp gem and radicchio lettuce, shaved pecorino cheese and fresh basil, tossed in a rich Caesar dressing and finished with ciabatta croutons and tender roasted chicken breast.
Seasonal Garden Salad
A vibrant mix of roasted red peppers, lentils, soya beans, orange segments, fine green beans, carrots and baby plum tomatoes, served on a bed of rocket, radicchio and baby gem lettuce. Finished with a sweet balsamic and olive oil dressing and topped with mixed grains for added crunch. Add grilled chicken breast +2.79.
Sides
Bella House Fries
Skin on fries, tossed in garlic butter and topped with grated Italian cheese.
Courgette Fries
Mini Mac & Cheese
Fries
Mixed Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
Garlic Ciabatta Wedges
Bacon, Cheese and Onion Loaded Fries
Skin on fries, loaded with smoked bacon bits, hot cheese sauce and onion crispies