Pane Cunzato is a Sicilian restaurant and pizzeria at 49 Museum Street in central London. Its location close to the British Museum makes it convenient for lunch or dinner, while the concept introduces a traditional island staple alongside familiar Italian dishes.
The name means seasoned bread and refers to a humble Sicilian preparation built from good bread and flavourful toppings. The restaurant develops that tradition through different combinations, allowing vegetables, cheese, cured meat and sauces to share the focus with the bread itself.
Pizza and pasta extend the menu into a fuller meal, with ingredients such as buffalo mozzarella, scamorza, nduja and caramelised onion reflecting both classic and contemporary Italian tastes. Vegetarian, vegan and spicy markers help diners navigate the selection.
Espresso and other coffees suit a daytime visit, while wine, limoncello, amaro and grappa provide more traditional accompaniments later in the day. Pane Cunzato works well for diners curious about Sicilian street food as well as groups looking for pizza and pasta in Bloomsbury.
Address: 49 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY, England
Pane Cunzato Pizza & More Menu
Set Lunch Menu
2 course menu + soft drink. £22 per person.
Pane Cunzato Classico
Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes confit, anchovies & black peppers
Parmigiana
Fried aubergines, tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano shavings
Crudo
Parma ham, Parmigiano, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes & rocket
Piccante Pepperoni
Buffalo mozzarella, scamorza, pepperoni, caramelised onion & Nduja from Nebrodi mountains
Pollo e Avocado
Mozzarella, grilled chicken, smashed avocado, sundried tomatoes, pink sauce
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato sauce & fresh basil. Add Pepperoni +2.5
Mortadella
Mozzarella, smoked scamorza, mortadella. Add stracciatella +2.90
Quattro formaggi
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, smoked scamorza, Parmigiano. Add caramelised onions +1.80
Green Leaf Salad
Lasagne
Layers of fresh pasta with bolognese ragù, mozzarella, Parmigiano & béchamel
Pesto e Mandorle
Homemade basil pesto & toasted almond flakes
Pasta Pomodoro
Homemade tomato sauce
Bruschette
Bruschetta Avocado e Egg
Smashed avocado & black pepper topped with boiled egg on sourdough homemade bread
Bruschetta Pomodoro e Aglio
Cherry tomatoes seasoned with oil, oregano, garlic on sourdough homemade bread
Bruschetta Burrata e Alici
Rich and creamy burrata cheese topped with anchovies and tomatoes confit on sourdough homemade bread
Starters
Filled Courgettes Flowers
Italian fried courgette flowers, filled with ricotta and provola cheese
Arancini
The symbol of Sicilian street food served with pink sauce
Calamari
Tender baby squid lightly fried, with homemade Aioli, just a squeeze of lemon & salt for a full flavour
Parmigiana di Melanzane
We follow mamma Mariagrazia’s recipe: fried aubergines, tomato sauce, mozzarella & a sprinkling of Parmigiano
Pecorino e Noci
Lightly melted Pecorino, walnuts, honey & truffle oil served with sourdough homemade bread
Antipasto Italiano
Parma ham, sundried tomatoes, aubergines in oil, buffalo mozzarella and Nocellara olives served with sourdough homemade bread
Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi
Selection of cured meats & cheeses, served with sundried tomatoes artichokes and sourdough homemade bread
Focaccia all'aglio
Focaccia pizza with garlic & oregano
Caponata & Burrata Cheese
A classic Sicilian dish, fried aubergine base, cooked with celery, onion, olives, and accompanied by creamy burrata
Pasta
All pasta contains gluten and likely eggs unless otherwise specified.
Lasagne
Layers of fresh pasta with bolognese ragù, mozzarella, Parmigiano & béchamel
Pesto e Mandorle
Homemade basil pesto & toasted almond flakes
Carbonara
Pasta with eggs, diced bacon, pecorino cheese & black pepper
Bronte Mare
Served with cherry tomatoes, pistachio pesto, garlic, prawns and pistachio grains
Fettuccine al Ragù
Served with Bolognese ragù sauce made with slowly cooked meat in succulent tomato sauce
Fettuccine Cremose
Fettuccine served in a creamy mascarpone and gorgonzola sauce with a touch of ‘nduja, finished with pan-seared sausage and onion
Carne e Pesce
Filetto al Pepe Rosa
7Oz. (200 gr.) Succulent beef fillet cooked in soft and delicate cream flavored with pink pepper served with fries
La Cotoletta
Succulent chicken breast coated in a golden, crispy breading of egg and breadcrumbs, perfectly fried and served with a side of seasonal vegetables
Fritto Misto
Mixed fried fish in Aeolian style (calamari, king prawns, crispy white fish) and fried zucchini
Branzino
Pan-fried Seabass with a delicious mix of cherry tomatoes on top, olives, capers and served with vegetable ratatouille
Sides
Green leaf salad with mixed herbs
Caponata
fried aubergines, base cooked with onion, olives, celery
Mix green and rocket salad with cherry tomatoes
Salads
Liparota
Buffalo mozzarella, tuna, green salad, cherry tomatoes, capers berries, olives, red onion served with homemade bread
Insalata di Pollo
Diced grilled chicken, Parmigiano shavings, green salad, grilled aubergines & courgettes, sundried tomatoes served with homemade bread
Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes seasoned with oil & oregano, served with homemade bread
Pane Cunzato
Means seasoned bread and was born as a poor dish in the traditional Sicilian cuisine. In the past, it was made with cheap seasonings. Now it is considered a delicacy and is prepared with even sophisticated ingredients. For our dough, we only use stone-ground Sicilian flours made of ancient grains, TIMILIA & RUSSELLO
Classico
Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes confit, anchovies & black peppers
Parmigiana
Fried aubergines, tomatoes sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano shavings
Alicudi (Aeolian Style)
Buffalo mozzarella, tuna, red onion, cherry tomatoes seasoned with oil & oregano, capers & Sicilian aubergines preserved in oil
Crudo
Parma ham, Parmigiano shavings, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes & rocket leaves
Piccante Pepperoni
Buffalo mozzarella, scamorza, pepperoni, caramelised onion & Nduja from Nebrodi mountains
Pollo e Avocado
Buffalo mozzarella, grilled chicken, smashed avocado, sundried tomatoes & pink sauce
Mortadella
Burrata, mortadella & pistachio pesto
Pizza
All pizzas available gluten-free. Our dough is left to ferment for 48 hours. Gluten-free dough £4.00 | Olives, rocket salad, grilled vegetables each £2.50 | Parma ham, baked ham, mortadella each £3.50 | Buffalo mozzarella £5.00 | Burrata £6.00 | Truffle oil £2.00 | Vegan cheese £5.00 | Pepperoni £2.90
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato sauce & fresh basil
Mortadella
Mozzarella, smoked scamorza, mortadella & pistacchio
Siciliana
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, anchovies, olives & Sicilian capers berries
Rucola
Mozzarella, Parma ham, Parmigiano shavings, cherry tomatoes & rocket leaves
Peperoncino
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, Nduja from Nebrodi mountains, sausage & wild mushrooms
Bufala
Buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce & fresh basil
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, baked ham, olives, mushrooms
Pistacchio
Mozzarella, diced bacon, cherry tomato & pistacchio pesto
Quattro formaggi
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, smoked scamorza, Parmigiano, pistacchio grains
Vegetariana
Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, grilled courgettes, aubergines, peppers & red onion
Vegana
Vegan cheese, cherry tomatoes, grilled courgettes, aubergines & peppers
Campagnola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, goat’s cheese, mushrooms, caramelised onion, wild rocket and truffle oil
Calzone
Mozzarella, tomato sauce & baked ham
Gustosa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, mushroom & fresh burrata
Desserts
Sicilian cannnolo
Classic Tiramisu
Pistacchio Tiramisu
Sicilian Cassata
Italian Chocolat Fondant
Affogato
Calzone alla Nutella
Aperitifs & Cocktails
Spritz
Prosecco DOC, Aperol, Soda water
Negroni
Gin, Red Martini, Campari bitter
Americano
Red Martini, Campari bitter, soda water
Gin Tonic
Gin, Tonic water
Soft Drinks & Water
Choice of juices
Orange, apple
Coca Cola / Coca Cola Zero
San Pellegrino Orange
Limonata
Beers
Sizes: 330ml, 750ml
Nazionale – Baladin
Deep yellow beer with fruity, herbaceous and malty scents
Isaac – Baladin
A hay-yellow blanche with citrusy scent. Spicy taste.
Lager Beer
Well balanced citrus, Bitter tones and floral, fruity understones
Wines – Red
Sizes: Glass 175ml, Bottle 750ml
Nero D’Avola – Borgo del Mandorlo
Notes of berries, cherries and spices. The aging of two years gives on the palate softness, roundness and elegance in the tannins.
Primitivo – Critèra
Shows a ruby red color. It gives to the nose intensity with hints of ripe fruit and dried plum.
Cabernet – La Boatina
Intense ruby color. Fragrant and lively bouquet, with a herbaceous aroma. On the palate it closes dry, fruity and savory.
Merlot – Sette Anime
Soft and round red wine. It gives notes of undergrowth and is characterized by a fruity and subtly astringent aroma.
Wines – White
Sizes: Glass 175ml, Bottle 750ml
Fiano – Schola Sarmenti
A grape with a noble taste whose unmistakable aromas follow one another in a fragrant dance from the fresh scents of acacia flowers to the inevitable aroma of toasted hazelnuts
Inzolia organic – Na.Ti.Vo
Straw yellow colour. Organic and vegan friendly. Characteristic fruity bouquet. Fruity and elegant with vanilla notes standing out
Falanghina DOP Janare – La Guardiense
Straw yellow. The nose gives a characteristic fruity aroma of considerable intensity. On the palate it is fresh, pleasant, acidity and flavor are well balanced up to a brilliant incisiveness closure.
Verdicchio Ste' – Santa Barbara
Straw yellow. Delicate, floral and fruity. Rich in fresh fruit and white flowers with a sweet almon aftertaste, slender and lively body
Coffee
Pane Cunzato Coffee
Espresso coffee, cream & pistachio grain