Senza Fondo is an Italian American restaurant at 1 Rufus Street in Shoreditch. Founder Joe Worthington built the concept around generous shared meals, lively music and the pleasure of a full table, giving the room the warmth of a neighbourhood Italian restaurant with a playful edge.
The signature is bottomless lasagna, with a classic version layered around slow cooked beef shin ragù and a rotating vegetarian alternative. Guests can order another serving when ready, turning a familiar comfort dish into the centre of the entire restaurant experience.
An à la carte selection extends into Italian American favourites such as fettuccine Alfredo, aubergine parmigiana and stuffed crust pizzette. Smaller dishes and salads can balance the richer plates, while tiramisu provides a natural final course.
Classic cocktails and an Italian American wine list suit the upbeat evening setting, and weekday lunchtime sandwiches offer another way to try the kitchen. The restaurant is willing to adapt dishes where possible, but guests with allergies should discuss ingredients and cross-contact directly with the team.
Address: 1 Rufus Street, Shoreditch, London N1 6PE, England
Senza Fondo Menu
Starters & Small Plates
House Pickles
Ve, Gf
Nocellara Olives
Ve, Gf
Padron Peppers
w/ olive oil & maldon sea salt (Ve, Gf)
House-Made Focaccia
w/ olive oil or miso butter (Ve)
Lasagna Burnt Ends
w/ hot honey & chilli aioli
Buffalo Popcorn Chicken
w/ sour cream & chive
Deep Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Add stick
Burrata w/ Truffle Honey Butter
w/ crostini (V, GF)
Deep Fried Mozzarella Sticks
w/ marinara sauce (V)
Pizza
All pizzas can be made gluten free upon request
Roasted Miso Garlic Butter Bread
V
Pepperoni & Hot Honey
Four Cheese
V
Prosciutto & Rocket
Italian Sausage, Friarelli & Provolone
Salami, Straciatella & Chilli
Spinach & Ricotta
V
Margherita
V
Marinara
Add Anchovies
Marinara
(VE)
Pasta & Mains & Salads
All pastas can be made with gluten free fusilli upon request
Watermelon, Ricotta & Cucumber Salad
w/ burnt honey vinaigrette
Chicken Parmigiana
w/ marinara sauce & mozzarella
Wild Boar Tortellini
w/ brown butter & sage
Fusilli alla Vodka
V
Autumn Greens Bucatini
w/ asparagus & peas (V)
Nduja, Mascarpone, Crispy Chilli Rigatoni
Wild Mushroom Gnocchi & Aubergine Parmigiana
VE, GF
Bottomless Slow-Cooked Beef Shin Lasagna
Bottomless lasagna is per person
Bottomless Artichoke Lasagna
V, Bottomless lasagna is per person
Classic Caesar Salad
(add anchovy +2)
Sides
Rosemary Roast Potatoes
w/ vegetable gravy (VE)
Hispi Cabbage
w/ parmesan, caesar dressing, pangratatto & crispy onions (V)
French Fries
VE
Woodfired Broccoli
w/ chilli & garlic (V, GF)
Green Garden Salad
VE, GF
This Week at the Bar
SUMMER SPRITZ STEAL: Choose from Aperol, Campari, Sarti, Limoncello, Elderflower
Summer Spritz Steal
Choose from Aperol, Campari, Sarti, Limoncello, Elderflower
Passionfruit Margarita
Ocho Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Passionfruit
Dry Martini – ice cold
Four Pillars Gin/Boatyard Vodka, Dolin Vermouth
East 8 Hold Up
Vodka, Aperol, Pineapple, Passionfruit
Beer
Peroni Nastro Azzuro
On Tap
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
On Tap
Dusty’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer
Peroni Gluten Free
Peroni 0.0%.
Cocktails
CLASSIC COCKTAILS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Negroni
Four Pillars Gin, Campari, Dolin
Dry Martini
Four Pillars Gin/Boatyard Vodka, Dolin
Old Fashioned
Few Bourbon, Bitters, Sugar
Tiramisù Espresso Martini
Black Tears Spiced Rum, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso