Caminata is an Italian restaurant at 96 Bedford Hill in Balham. The relaxed dining room and broad evening menu are suited to casual dinners, dates and group meals, with weekend lunch adding another way to visit.
Pizza ranges from a simple margherita to combinations using Italian sausage, nduja, ricotta, mushrooms and burrata. Careful toppings let each version retain a clear identity, while vegan adaptations make selected pizzas accessible to more diners.
Pasta and risotto sit alongside antipasti such as arancini, calamari, burrata and aubergine parmigiana. Fish, meat and salad choices give the kitchen enough range for guests who are not ordering pizza, and sides help turn several starters into a shared meal.
Italian wine, beer and classic desserts complete the restaurant’s familiar structure. Caminata works especially well for groups seeking generous Italian comfort food in a neighbourhood setting where traditional dishes can be ordered individually or shared.
Address: 96 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HR, England
Caminata Menu
Starters
Arancino
Fried rice balls with mince meat, mozzarella, homemade…
Garlic Bread With Mozzarella Cheese
Melanzana
Baked Layers of aubergine, Mozzarella & Parmesan in…
Arancino Truffle (Vegan)
Fried rice balls with truffle, mushrooms, vegan mozzarella,…
Caprese Starter
Buffalo Mozzarella, fresh tomato, rocket
Garlic Bread
Burrata
Burrata served with rocket salad, cherry tomato
Pesto Pomodoro
Pizza bread with tomato and basil pesto.
Burrata Pesto (New)
Burrata filled with green pesto. rocket, cherry tomato…
Nocellara olives
Green nocellara olives
PESTO 50g
Homemade 50g tub of fresh pesto
Truffle Mayo Dip
Chilli oil 25ml
Our famous homemade chilli oil 25ml
Antipasto Misto (Good for Two)
Selection of cured Italian meats and antipsati.
Pizza 12"
Made with organic flour, choose your style Neapolitan (standard) or Romana.
Margherita
Mozzarella fior di latte, Parmesan, crushed tomato,…
Salami
Italian salami, crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella….
Piccante
Nduja meat, spice salami, chilli, tomato, fiordilatte…
Ham and Mushroom
Ham, mushroom, crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella….
Bufalina Dop
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella (fresh, served cold), Parma…
Carbonara Pizza
Mozzarella, guanciale (cured pork cheeks), pecorino…
Caminata (New)
Touch of tomato, Nduja meat (spicy), Italian sausage,…
Napoletana
Anchovies, black olives, cappers, crushed tomato, mozzarella,…
All Carne
Italian sausage, salami (spicy or normal), ham, crushed…
Caprino (New)
Touch of tomato. mozzarella, mushrooms, goat cheese,…
Rustica (New)
Potato, ricotta, guanciale, nduja meat (spicy), tomato…
Parmigana
Aubergine, caciocavalo cheese, fresh mozzarella and…
Fiore (New)
Fennel salami, ricotta, semi dried tomato, rocket, parmsesan…
Vegetariana
Tomato, mozzarella, galic, artichokes, courgettes, capers…
Porchetta
Tomato, mozzarella, porchetta, burrata cream, fresh…
Vegetariana Vegana (Vegan)
Tomato, galic, artichokes, courgettes, capers & olives,…
Pasta Risotto
Gluten free pasta available.
Bolognese Pasta
Casarecce pasta homemade bolognese free range beef ragu….
Cacio E Pepe (New)
Casarece pasta , black pepper, Caciocavalo and Pecorino…
Lasagna (New)
Homemade meat lasagna
Salsiccia Casarecce
Fresh Italian sausage, mix wild mushrooms, truffle oil….
Amatriciana (New)
Fresh homemade casarecce pasta, guanciale (pig cheeks),…
Fresca Casarecce
Homemade fresh casarecce pasta, courgette, garlic, chilli,…
Arrabiata
Homemade casarecce pasta, chilli and tomato sauce, Parmesan…
Casarecce al Pesto
Fresh Casarecce pasta with homemade basil and pine kernels,…
Mains
Melanzana Parmigiana
Large portion of Aubergine, Parmesan, mozzarella and…
Lasagna
Homemade meat Lasagna Price: Unavailable
Veal Milanese Cutlet
Crunchy breadcrumb Veal with roast potato, between 320-350g…
Salads
Fennel Salad
Fresh fennel, olives, orange and almonds flakes, dressing….
Rocket Salad
Rocket, cherry tomato and Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic…
Caprese
Buffalo Mozzarella, fresh tomato, rocket, and pesto…
Dips
Homemade
Garlic Mayo Dip
Truffle Mayo Dip (NEW)
Pesto 50g
Homemade tub of fresh pesto 50g
Paprika Mayo Dip
Vegan Mayo Dip
Vegan dip
Desserts
Tiramisu Pot
Homemade traditional Italian dessert.
Cannoli Siciliani (New)
Sheep’s cottage ricotta, chocolate chips and pistachio…
Panna Cotta White Chocolate & Strawberry
Homemade white chocolate panna cotta with strawberry…
Mango Cheesecake (Homemade)
No bake homemade mango cheesecake
Mango & White Chokolate Pana Cotta (NEW)
White chocolate & Mango Panacotta
Strawberry Cheescake
Drinks
Sanpellegrino Aranciata
The famous Italian sparkling drink – orange