La Taberna Ristorante Italiano is an intimate family owned restaurant at 1A Roman Way in Islington. Opened in 2016, it aims to recreate the ease and warmth of eating in an Italian home, with a cosy dining room, personal service and recipes that place carefully selected ingredients ahead of unnecessary complication.
Antipasti include tomato bruschetta, olives, Sicilian caponata, aubergine parmigiana and combinations of Parma ham with mozzarella. Caprese and tricolore salads offer a fresh contrast, while soup and daily specials allow the kitchen to reflect the ingredients available and the family’s Sicilian culinary background.
Fresh pasta is a particular strength, with choices that can include pistachio gnocchi, filled tortellini, tagliatelle with Sicilian flavours and slow cooked sauces. Lasagne al forno provides familiar comfort, while seafood pasta and occasional swordfish specials bring the produce and cooking of southern Italy into the heart of the menu.
Cotoletta alla Milanese and other meat or fish specials provide alternatives to pasta, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options make the selection flexible for mixed groups. Tiramisu, Italian coffee and an Aperol spritz offer a classic finish to a relaxed lunch or dinner in this small neighbourhood restaurant.
Address: 1A Roman Way, Islington, London N7 8XG, United Kingdom
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- Dolci Tiramisù £6.50
- Pasta Spaghetti alla Carbonara £11.90
- Pasta Lasagna al Forno £12.50
- Pizze Rosse Margherita £9.50
- Pasta Spaghetti alla Bolognese £11.50
La Taberna Ristorante Italiano Menu
Antipasti
Olive
Olives.
Bruschette
Toasted bread topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic & extra virgin olive oil.
Caponata Siciliana Taberna
Traditional sweet & sour aubergine stew with celery, onion, capers & olives in tomato sauce, served with homemade bread.
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Layers of aubergine baked with tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella & parmesan.
Calamari Fritti
Deep-fried squid served with salad & tartar sauce.
Gamberoni alla Griglia
Grilled king prawns served with salad.
Tagliere di Salumi
Selection of Italian cured meats served with homemade bread.
Tagliere di Formaggi
Selection of Italian cheeses served with homemade bread & honey.
Insalate
Insalata Mista
Mixed salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion & carrots.
Insalata di Rucola e Parmigiano
Rocket salad with cherry tomatoes & parmesan shavings.
Insalata Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil & extra virgin olive oil.
Pasta
Spaghetti alla Carbonara Loved
Spaghetti with pancetta, egg, pecorino cheese & black pepper.
Spaghetti alla Bolognese Loved
Spaghetti with traditional beef ragu.
Penne all’Arrabbiata
Penne in spicy tomato sauce with garlic & chilli.
Penne alla Norma
Penne with fried aubergine, tomato sauce, basil & ricotta salata.
Lasagna al Forno Loved
Traditional oven baked lasagna with beef ragu, bechamel & parmesan.
Tagliatelle al Salmone
Tagliatelle with smoked salmon in a creamy sauce.
Gnocchi al Gorgonzola
Potato dumplings in gorgonzola cheese sauce.
Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci
Homemade ravioli filled with ricotta & spinach in butter & sage sauce.
Risotti
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini
Risotto with porcini mushrooms.
Risotto alla Pescatora
Seafood risotto with mixed seafood in tomato & white wine sauce.
Pizze Rosse
Tomato base pizzas
Margherita Loved
Tomato, mozzarella & basil.
Diavola
Tomato, mozzarella & spicy salami.
Prosciutto e Funghi
Tomato, mozzarella, ham & mushrooms.
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes & olives.
Quattro Formaggi
Tomato & four cheeses.
Calzone Classico
Folded pizza with tomato, mozzarella, ham & mushrooms.
Pizze Bianche
White base pizzas
Bufalina
Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, rocket & parmesan shavings.
Tartufo
Mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle oil & parmesan.
Vegetariana
Mozzarella & mixed grilled vegetables.
Secondi
Pollo alla Milanese
Breaded chicken breast served with salad & chips.
Scaloppine al Limone
Veal escalope in lemon sauce served with vegetables & potatoes.
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled salmon fillet served with vegetables & potatoes.
Contorni
Side dishes
Patatine Fritte
Chips.
Verdure Grigliate
Grilled vegetables.
Dolci
Desserts
Tiramisù Loved
Homemade tiramisù.
Panna Cotta
Homemade panna cotta.
Torta al Cioccolato
Chocolate cake.
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Against typical prices in London
- Margherita pizza Typical in London: £12.00 £9.50
- Tiramisu Typical in London: £8.00 £6.50
- Carbonara Typical in London: £14.95 £11.90
- Spaghetti bolognese Typical in London: £14.50 £11.50
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