Rossella menu with up-to-date-prices

Rossella Menu

August 28, 2026
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Rossella is a family run Italian restaurant and deli on Highgate Road, rooted in a food tradition that began with the Meola family in Benevento in 1960. The Kentish Town restaurant brings that history into a relaxed neighbourhood setting where regulars, families and visitors are welcomed with the same generous spirit. Its identity is shaped by recipes, ingredients and stories passed between generations rather than by a formal approach to dining.

The kitchen focuses on familiar Italian food prepared with care, including handmade pasta, pizza, seafood, meat dishes and seasonal specials. Sauces are allowed to develop depth, fresh ingredients remain visible on the plate and the menu offers the kind of variety that suits both a quick meal and a full evening at the table. Vegetarian choices and lighter starters help groups build a meal around different appetites.

Rossella’s deli extends the experience beyond the dining room with carefully selected Italian produce, cheeses, cured meats and pantry goods. Wines include bottles connected to the family’s roots, giving diners another direct link to Benevento and its surrounding countryside. Desserts, coffee and aperitivi complete the sense of a neighbourhood Italian address where eating and shopping naturally meet.

The atmosphere is informal enough for a weekday lunch but warm and polished enough for birthdays and other celebrations. Kentish Town and Gospel Oak transport links are both nearby, while the surrounding residential streets help maintain a strong local following. Rossella also operates in Muswell Hill, but this article concerns the original London restaurant and deli at 103 Highgate Road.

Address: 103 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 1TR, United Kingdom

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Rossella Menu

LUNCH

UOVA AL POMODORO
£12

Baked eggs in a rich Napoli sauce with roasted courgette, crispy pancetta, aged Parmesan & fresh basil, served in a skillet with focaccia for dipping

FOCACCIA ALLA BURRATA
£12

Soft scrambled eggs & avocado on warm homemade focaccia, topped with creamy burrata & a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

SMALL PLATES

GARLIC BREAD
£7

Italians do it best! Freshly baked garlic pizza bread topped with rich garlic butter

DUO DI OLIVE
£4

Kalamata & nocellara olives marinated in garlic, lemon & oregano

BRUSCHETTA DI POMODORO
£7

Plum vine tomatoes, basil, olive oil & balsamic glaze on Rossella’s homemade bread

ZUCCHINI FRITTI
£9

Ribbons of courgette in a crispy batter & topped with aged Parmagiano

ARANCINI AL RAGÙ E MOZZARELLA
£9.50

Crispy rice balls filled with beef ragù & mozzarella, served with a rich aged Parmigiano sauce

STARTERS

BURRATA E PESCHE
£9

Creamy burrata served with grilled peaches, heritage cherry tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds & fresh basil

GAMBERI AL LIMONE
£13

King prawns pan-seared in butter, garlic, white wine & lemon served with homemade focaccia to soak up the sauce

CALAMARI FRITTI
£11

Crispy fried squid served with creamy aioli for dipping

CARPACCIO DI FILETTO
£12

Hand-beaten beef carpaccio, dressed with a classic lemon & mustard vinaigrette, finished with aged Parmigiano shavings

MOZZARELLA FRITTA
£11

Crispy, gooey mozzarella sticks coated in breadcrumbs, served with a rich & tangy tomato dip

MELANZANA ALLA PARMIGIANA
£11

Layers of slow-cooked aubergine in a tomato sauce topped with mozzarella & aged Parmagiano

PASTA & RISOTTO

PICI POMODORO
£11

A classic Napoli sauce with sautéed onions, garlic, plum tomatoes & Genovese basil

RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE
£19

Creamy Arborio rice, slowly cooked in a classic Napoli sauce with white wine & a touch of chilli, with king prawns, calamari, mussels & clams, finished with fresh parsley & a splash of lemon

RICOTTA E TARTUFO
£18

Raviolini filled with ricotta & black truffle, served in a wild mushroom, aged Parmigiano, cream & white wine sauce

BRASATO AL VINO ROSSO
£17

Tortelloni stuffed with slow-cooked beef shin served in a classic Napoli sauce topped with grated aged Parmigiano

TORTELLONI AI GAMBERI
£21

Tortelloni stuffed with king prawns, finished in a white wine & cream sauce with lemon, dill & a touch of chilli

MAFALDE ALFREDO
£14

Sautéed chicken & wild mushrooms in a rich aged Parmigiano, cream & white wine sauce

MAFALDE RAGÙ DI AGNELLO
£15

Slow-braised lamb ragù topped with smoked stracciatella

PENNE ALL’ARRABBIATA
£13

Black olives & chilli cooked in a classic Napoli sauce with Genovese basil

PICI BOLOGNESE
£14.50

Ragù sauce made with beef, pork, red wine & tomatoes slow-cooked for 8 hours with parmesan crisp

PICI CARBONARA
£14.50

Crispy smoked pancetta, aged Parmigiano, black pepper & rich egg yolk

RISOTTO AI FUNGHI
£18

Slow-cooked Arborio rice with wild mushrooms, truffle oil, white wine, aged Parmigiano & mascarpone

PICI COZZE E VONGOLE
£18

A mix of clams & mussels sautéed in garlic & white wine with cherry tomatoes, chilli, extra virgin olive oil & a sprinkle of bottarga

LASAGNA AL RAGÙ
£14.50

Traditional Ragù with béchamel, fresh mozzarella & aged Parmigiano baked to crispy golden top

MAFALDE STRACCIATELLA
£14

Sautéed aubergine & cherry tomatoes in a classic Napoli sauce topped with smoked stracciatella

MAIN COURSES

POLLO SALTIMBOCCA
£17

Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto & fresh sage, pan-seared & finished with a white wine butter sauce, served with sautéed potatoes & tenderstem broccoli

POLLO OR VEAL MILANESE
£17

Chicken or veal escalope panéed with breadcrumbs & oregano served with pici in a light Napoli sauce

BRANZINO AL LIMONE
£18

Pan-fried sea bass fillet in a sauce of baby prawns, brown butter, lemon & white wine served with sautéed potatoes & green beans

BISTECCA TAGLIATA
£13

Chargrilled & sliced fillet steak drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze, served alongside rocket, sweet cherry tomatoes & aged Parmigiano shavings

SALMONE AL FORNO
£19

Oven-roasted salmon fillet with lemon & garlic, topped with a vibrant tomato & red onion salsa, served with roasted asparagus & sautéed potatoes

SIDES

SAUTÉED POTATOES
£5.50
MIXED SALAD
£5.50
GREEN BEANS
£5.50
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
£5.50
CHIPS
£5.50

Add Parmigiano & truffle oil +2

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH AGED PARMIGIANO
£7
INSALATA DI RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO
£7

LARGE SALADS

INSALATA POLLO
£15

Chargrilled chicken breast, rocket & spinach, Kalamata olives, Parmesan shavings, sundried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & basil pesto dressing

INSALATA SALMONE
£18

Oven-roasted salmon fillet with rocket, fine green beans, heritage cherry tomatoes & avocado, finished with fresh pomegranate & our honey & mustard house dressing

INSALATA CAPRINA
£13

Baked goat’s cheese on mixed leaves, beetroot, roasted red peppers, walnuts & pomegranate seeds with house dressing & a drizzle of balsamic glaze

INSALATA FRESCA
£14

Creamy burrata, avocado, sundried tomatoes, artichokes hearts, cucumber, mixed leaves & Genovese basil with house dressing & a drizzle of balsamic glaze

PIZZAS

MARGHERITA
£12

Fior di latte mozzarella, basil & a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

NONNA
£14

Roasted aubergine & rocket topped with smoked stracciatella & toasted pine nuts

NOCCIOLA
£15

Gorgonzola dolce, toasted walnuts, basil & marinated in-house

PEPPERONI PICCANTE
£16

Pepperoni & salami Milano drizzled with a sweet & spicy honey

FRIARIELLI
£16

Sicilian pork & fennel sausage, sautéed friarielli (broccoli rabe) & a touch of red chilli

SALSICCIA
£15

Sicilian pork & fennel sausage with caramelised onions

MEDITERRANEA
£15

White based – sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, goat’s cheese & a drizzle of truffle oil

DIABLO
£14

Spicy pepperoni, prosciutto cotto, chilli flakes & black olives

NAPOLI
£13

Sicilian anchovies, capers, black olives & Genovese basil

QUATTRO STAGIONI
£14

Pepperoni, artichoke hearts, chestnut mushrooms & black olives

CALABRESE
£14

Spicy Calabrian Nduja, aged Parmigiano shavings & Genovese basil

RUSTICA
£15

Vegan mozzarella, aubergine, roasted red peppers & marinated in-house sundried tomatoes

DESSERTS

HOMEMADE TIRAMISU
£9

Rossella’s classic homemade tiramisu with coffee-soaked savoiardi, Tia Maria, Amaretto & cocoa

CRÈME BRÛLÉE
£7

Rich & creamy custard base with a brittle top of melted sugar that cracks when you gently tap it with a spoon

CHEESECAKE FRUTTI DI BOSCO
£9

Mascarpone & raspberry Chantilly cream, mixed berry cheesecake on a butterry biscuit base

GIANDUJA TORTA
£9

Soft cocoa sponge layered with hazelnut praline, a heart of dark chocolate & a light hazelnut mousse

CLASSIC AFFOGATO
£7

Vanilla gelato topped with a shot of hot espresso

1 SCOOP
£4
2 SCOOPS
£7
3 SCOOPS
£9

DESSERT WINES

RECIOTO VALPOLICELLA
£7.50

Veneto

VIN SANTO
£8

Toscana

KIDS MENU

TASTY MINI CANNOLI OR PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE
STRAWBERRIES + CREAM

Bowl of fresh strawberries & yummy whipped cream

A SCOOP OF GELATO

Made the Italian way! Ask your favourite waiter for the flavours available

EXTRA SCOOP
£2
VEGETABLE + BREAD STICKS
£3

Carrots, cucumber & bread sticks with a tasty tomato dip

JUICE
£2

APPLE • ORANGE • PEAR • PEACH

MILK OR OAT MILK
£1.50
BABYCHINO
£1.50
CHICKEN GOUJONS

Breaded chicken breast with broccoli & roast potatoes or chips

GRILLED CHICKEN

Half grilled chicken breast with cucumber, tomatoes & roast potatoes or chips

VINO ROSSO

MERLOT DEL VENETO
£7

Via Nova, Veneto Merlot from northern Italy, bright, light & friendly, offering a mouthful of cherries, plums & red berries

BARBERA AMONTE
£8.50

Piemonte Fresh & fruity, easy drinking a lighter red wine made from the Barbera grape, cheerfully giving out blueberries, cherries & raspberries

PRIMITIVO SALENTO
£9

Boheme, Puglia Beautiful & generous, spilling over with plums & black cherries, with a fine aroma of cracked black pepper

NERO D’ AVOLA
£12.50

Molino a Vento, Sicily Charming, elegant red from Sicily, filled with red cherries & raspberries, with a fine minerality on the finish

GROTTA ROSSA
£12

Cantina Santadi, Sardegna A full-bodied red with notes of dark berries, plum & warm spice, rounded & smooth. Truly delicious

PINOT NERO
£48

Puiatti, Friuli A light & elegant red with flavours of red cherry, raspberry & gentle spice, soft & silky. Can also be enjoyed chilled on sunny days

AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA
£58

Arco dei Giovi, Veneto Classic full bodied italian wines with Intense aroma & strong hints of dried fruit, dark & red cherry, hints of chocolate. Bold & round

BAROLO, FONTANAFREDDA
£65

Piemonte Beautiful concentrationof red fruit, hints of roses savoury & herbal. Evident notes of liquorice & thyme. Full bodied with a long-lasting complex flavour

CHIANTI RISERVA
£11

Castellani, Tuscany Delight in its fruity aroma reminescent of maraschino cherry, packed with floral mediterraneant scents. Pleasantly spicy with a long vibrant finish

AGLIANICO, VINO DI FAMIGLIA
£8

Our House Red Wine A red wine produced by the Rossella Restaurant on the family vineyard in Ponte, full bodied earthy & rich with aromas of ripe black fruits & smoky notes

MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO
£11.50

Bosco Nestore, Abruzzo Bright ruby red with wild cherry & red berry flavors, leading to enticing spice notes. Perfect pair with red sauces pastas & pizzas

VINO BIANCO

TREBBIANO
£7

Rometta, Emilia Romagna A delicious fragrant white wine with flavours of white peach, lemon & green apple

PINOT GRIGIO
£8.50

Via Nova, Veneto A very refreshing light to medium bodied Pinot Grigio, with a floral bouquet & scents of lime & herbs

FRASCATI
£9

San Marco, Lazio A classic Italian wine from the region surrounding Rome, with flavours of peach, lemon & honey

CHARDONNAY
£10

Molino a Vento, Sicily Balanced Sicilian Chardonnay, floral & lemony on the nose, honeyed & buttery in the mouth

VERDICCHIO
£12

Castelli di Jesi Classico, Marche Tangy Verdicchio, perfumed with aniseed & a mouthful of pear & apple, with a pleasant, almond-flavoured finish

GAVI DI GAVI
£15

La Minaia, Piemonte The famous Cortese, the grape behind Piedmont’s Gavi, offers aromas of acacia & white peach, with hints of wild herb & a palate of apple, lemon & melon

SAN VINCENZO
£58

Anselmi, Veneto This is a ‘Super Soave’ from Juliet & Romeo town of Verona. Fresh & elegant with notes of peach, citrus & white flowers, vibrant & beautifully balanced

TIMORASSO
£60

Vigneti Volpi, Piemonte A rich & textured wine with notes of ripe pear, honey & citrus, beautifully complex, savoury & mineral with a longlasting finish

ALASTRO
£64

Planeta, Sicily Blend of Grecanico & Sauvignon Blanc, this is a vibrant & aromatic wine with notes of citrus, white peach & wildflowers, beautifully fresh with a crisp, elegant finish

SAUVIGNON BLANC
£11.50

Puiatti, Friuli A crisp & refreshing white with flavours of citrus, green apple & fresh herbs, bright & lively

VINO ROSÉ

PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH
£8.50

Sospiro, Veneto Easy drinking & very refreshing ‘blush’. Delicious on his own or to be paired with light dishes

COTES DE PROVENCE
£9.50

La Vidaubanaise, Provence Delightful, light pink Provençal rosé, awash with wild strawberries, lavender & rosemary. Simply delicious!

FRIZZANTI

PROSECCO
£9.50

Rossella Collection, Veneto Delicate yet persistent with a round, very elegant finish. Scents of golden apples & pear, flowing into delicate hints of acacia & wisteria blossoms

PROSECCO ROSE
£37

Stelle D’Italia, Veneto A fresh, light sparkling rosé with vibrant red berries, hints of strawberry, a creamy mousse & a crisp finish

ASTI
£42

Fontanafredda, Piemonte A sweeter sparkling wine with a hint of sage & honey, fabulous as an aperitif or with a celebration cake

VEUVE CLICQUOT
£84

Yellow Label Brut, Champagne A happy marriage of apples, pears & hawthorn flowers, enlivened by bubbles

BOLE BIANCO SPUMANTE BRUT
£44

Emilia Romagna A vibrant sparkling wine from Emilia-Romagna, bursting with green apple, pear & lemon zest, with aromas of jasmine, elderflower & citrus

MOCKTAILS

PEAR MOJITO
£8

Refreshing mocktail with pear juice, basil, mint & sparkling water

SPARKLING PEACH SUNRISE
£7

Simple & refreshing, the Sparkling Peach Sunrise combines peach juice, lemonade & grenadine

BOTIVINO
£8

Refreshing bittersweet botanical aperitivo bursting with spicy ginger beer

AMALFI FIZZ
£8

Inspired by the Amalfi Coast, fresh lemon, sugar & mint topped with soda. Crisp, zesty & refreshing

LEMON ROAST
£8

A refreshing fusion of rich cold-brew coffee & zesty lemon, perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness

BEE’S KNEES
£7

A refreshing mix of orange & apple juice & honey-cinnamon syrup, garnished with mint & a dusting of powdered sugar

SPRITZERS

APEROL SPRITZ
£12

Italy’s favourite cocktail, 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol & a splash of soda water, served over ice & garnished with a slice of orange

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
£13

Our family recipe limoncello liquor topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with slice of lemon & lime

ITALICUS SPRITZ
£13

Italicus liquor topped with prosecco & a splash of soda served over ice & garnished with lemon, mint & olives

WILD STRAWBERRY SPRITZ
£13

Wild strawberry liquor topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with wild strawberries

COCONUT SPRITZ
£12

Coconut liqueur topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with pineapple

ENGLISH AMBER VERMOUTH SPRITZ
£13

Highgate distilled English amber vermouth with delicate floral & distinct notes of sweet orange, topped with prosecco & a splash of soda served over ice & garnished with a lemon twist

CAMPARI SPRITZ
£13

Campari topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with a slice of orange, rosemary & olives

STREGA SPRITZ
£13

Italian herbal liqueur Strega topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with a lemon twist.

COCKTAILS

ESPRESSO MARTINI
£12

The Espresso Martini is a rich blend of Vodka, coffee liquor, amaretto & espresso ASK FOR DECAF

NEGRONI
£12

Traditional Italian negroni balanced with Malfy gin, Highgate-distilled vermouth & Campari

AMARETTO SOUR
£11

The classic Amaretto Sour is made with Amaretto Disaronno, lemon juice, & cherries in syrup

BELLINI
£11

The famous Bellini from Venice is made with peach puree & Prosecco

ROSSINI
£11

This gorgeous red bellini hails from Venice. It’s made with strawberry puree & Prosecco

LIMONCELLO FIZZ
£12

Our family recipe Limoncello from Naples combined with vodka, a pinch of saffron, topped up with ginger beer

MELONCELLO SOUR
£12

Our family recipe Meloncello from Naples mixed with Sacred Gin, lemon juice, Lillet Rose & topped with soda water

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI
£12

A classic mix of white rum, strawberry purée & lime, chilled & well balanced

ITALIAN MARGARITA
£13

A smooth Italian twist on the classic Margarita, combining Tequila, amaretto & Cointreau with fresh lime for a perfectly balanced sweet & citrus finish

ROSSELLA OLD FASHIONED
£13

A refined take on the classic, blending whiskey with Angostura bitters & sugar syrup, smooth, rich & elegantly balanced

LAGER, IPA & CIDER

BIRRA ICHNUSA UNFILTERED
£6

Naturally cloudy & full-bodied, this Sardinian lager pours golden with soft bitterness & subtle hop notes. Unfiltered for a smooth, rustic finish

MORETTI ZERO
£5

The ultimate Italian lager non-alcoholic 33cl ABV 0.0%

BIRRA PERONI
£4

Crisp Italian draft lager with balanced bitterness ABV 5.1%

MASTRI BIRRAI UMBRI IPA
£7

An artisan Italian Pale Ale, unfiltered & unpasteurized, with vibrant citrus & tropical hop aromas, smooth malt balance 30cl ABV 6.5%

SIDRO BALADIN
£7

Italian craft cider made from selected apples. Light, crisp & refreshing with delicate apple notes 33cl ABV 6.5%

BALADIN NAZIONALE GF
£7.50

Italy’s first craft gluten-free beer, brewed with Italian ingredients. Smooth & well balanced with gentle citrus notes 33cl ABV 6.5%

BIRRA MESSINA CRISTALLI DI SALE
£6.50

A crisp Sicilian lager with sea salt crystals, smooth malt, subtle citrus & a clean, refreshing finish 33cl ABV 5%

SOFT DRINKS HOT DRINKS

TEA
£3.50

Peppermint | Green | English Breakfast Earl Grey | Fresh Mint | Chamomile

HOT CHOCOLATE
£4
SANTAL JUICES
£4

Orange, Apple, Pear, Peach

CLASSICS
£3.50

Coca-Cola , Diet-Coke, Coke Zero, Ginger Beer, Lemonade, Crodino

ITALIAN ICED TEA
£4

Peach, Lemon

SAN PELLEGRINO
£4

Lemon, Orange, Blood Orange

STILL OR SPARKLING WATER
£2.50

Filtered, chilled and served in a re-usable glass bottle (700ml)

COFFEE
£2.50

Espresso | Macchiato Cappuccino | Latte | Flat White Americano | Mocha

SPECIALIST LIQUORS & SPIRITS

AMARI
£8

50ml Italy’s favourite after dinner ritual Amaro Averna | Fernet Branca | Amaretto Disaronno | Amaro Montenegro | Cynar

DIGESTIVI
£8

50ml Grappa | Frangelico | Antica Sambuca Antica Sambuca Liquorice

BRANDY
£7

Vecchia Romagna | Three Barrels

RUM
£7

Captain Morgan | Bacardi White

WHISKEY & BOURBON
£7

Jack Daniels | Famous Grouse | Jameson Highland Park 12 Years Single Malt Glenfiddich Green Label 12 Years Single Malt Oban 14 Years Single Malt

LIQUEURS
£7

Tia Maria | Cointreau | Strega | Strega Cream Baileys Cream 50ml

GIN
£7

Sacred Gin Malfy Italian Gin

VODKA
£7

Sacred Vodka Grey Goose

APERITIVI
£8

50ml Martini Dry | Martini Rosso | Campari Bitters Crema All’Uovo Aperol | Sacred English Amber Vermouth

COGNAC
£6

Hennessy Courvoisier