La Delizia 1986 is an independent Italian restaurant at 63 to 65 Chelsea Manor Street in Chelsea. Founded by Neapolitan restaurateur Michele Damiano, it has welcomed local residents and international visitors for four decades. Hand painted murals, personal service and a warm dining room support the feeling of a traditional neighbourhood restaurant.
The kitchen draws on family recipes and ingredients selected from Italy and trusted producers elsewhere. Antipasti, salads and vegetable dishes provide a fresh opening, while seafood and cured meats bring familiar Mediterranean flavours to the table. The relaxed structure allows diners to choose a light lunch or settle into several courses.
Pizza is central to La Delizia's identity, with classic combinations of tomato, cheese, vegetables and Italian meats baked for a crisp, satisfying finish. Pasta, risotto, fish, chicken and steak broaden the main course selection. Seasonal specials give the kitchen room to work with the best produce available while retaining the dependable favourites regular guests expect.
Tiramisu, panna cotta, gelato, lemon sorbet and other homemade desserts complete the meal in a recognisably Italian style. Espresso, grappa, limoncello and a selection of Italian wines provide natural partners for the final course. Private dining and catering extend the restaurant's combination of generous food and friendly hospitality to celebrations and business events.
Address: 63 to 65 Chelsea Manor Street, Chelsea, London SW3 5RZ, United Kingdom
La Delizia 1986 Menu
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Antipasti
These dishes are great for sharing
Seppia e Ceci
Cuttlefish and chickpea stew, lemon zest paprika, & toasted bread.
Burratina e Zucca
Burrata cheese on roasted butternut squash, red chicory & pumpkin seeds.
Insalata di Pera
Grilled pear salad with goat’s cheese, taralli crumbs & balsamic glaze.
Il Pane
Il Pane: A Selection of Italian Classics.
Foccacia
Foccacia
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread
Tomato Bread
Tomato Bread
Tomato Bruschetta
Tomato Bruschetta
Pasta & Riso
A diverse range of flavorful dishes which are all sourced daily and locally
Penne Zozzona
Penne with pancetta, pumpkin purée and Pecorino Romano cheese.
Spaghetti della Costiera
Spaghetti with anchovies, Taggiasca olives, capers, garlic & lemon zest. topped with taralli crumbs.
Pappardelle al Cervo
Flat egg pasta with slow-cooked venison ragü, red wine & tomato.
Risotto ai Funghi
Arborio rice with seasonal wild mushrooms & Parmesan cheese.
Linguine ai Gamberoni
Linguine with Argentinian king prawns, cherry tomatoes & lemon zest, topped with burrata cheese.
Contorni
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Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes
Pizza
Prosciutto & Funghi
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, oregano
La' Messicana
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni sausages, green peppers, oregano, chilli
4 Formaggi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, pecorino, oregano.
Vegetariana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, courgettes, red onions, olives, artichokes, mushrooms, peppers.
A’Chiavona
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, gorgonzola, parmesan, fresh chilli.
La Delizia
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, peppers, egg, oregano.
A’Pulcinella
Tomato sauce, bufala mozzarella, italian sausage, sliced jalapeño chilli.
Zi’ Telinella
Mozzarella base pizza, mushrooms, parma ham, burrata, and truffle oil.
O’Femminiello
Tomato base pizza, topped with a fresh salad (bufala mozzarella, black olives, cherry tomatoes, nut-free pesto, rocket) and shaved parmesan.
O'Pesce
Tomato base pizza, tuna, olives, capers, and red onion
La Cafona
Mozarella base pizza, goat’s cheese, bresaola, grilled artichokes, rocket salad.
T. Alboni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parma ham, rocket, shaved parmesan.
La Bella Sofia
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parma ham.
Extra Toppings Pizza
Make it your own.
Anchovies
Anchovies
Asparagus
Asparagus
Artichokes
Artichokes
Aubergine
Aubergine
Capers
Capers
Courgettes
Courgettes
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
Mushroom
Mushroom
Nut-free pesto
Nut-free pesto
Olives
Olives
Peppers
Peppers
Red onion
Red onion
Rocket
Rocket
Bufala mozzarella
Bufala mozzarella
Burrata
Burrata
Parma ham
Parma ham
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