Venerdi Cucina Italiana is an Italian restaurant on Chatsworth Road in Hackney. Its cooking is based on authentic Italian flavours and fresh Mediterranean ingredients, with an open kitchen that allows diners to see the chefs at work and adds to the intimate atmosphere.
The menu moves from antipasti into home made pasta, pizza, fish and meat dishes before finishing with traditional desserts. Freshly baked bread is another part of the restaurant’s approach, reinforcing its focus on familiar Italian cooking prepared within the restaurant.
Classic recipes are presented alongside contemporary interpretations, giving the menu enough range for both traditional tastes and diners seeking something less familiar. An Italian and European wine list has been selected to accompany the food and extend the experience beyond the individual dishes.
The restaurant welcomes everyday lunches and dinners as well as private occasions. It can cater for events including wedding receptions, and whole restaurant hire is available for groups wanting a dedicated setting with Italian food and hospitality on Chatsworth Road.
Address: 9 Chatsworth Road, Hackney, London E5 0LH, United Kingdom
Venerdi Menu
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Featured items
Margherita Pizza
Capricciosa Pizza
Pappardelle Funghi Misti
Gnocchi Bufalina
Cotto & Funghi Pizza
Appetiser
Basket of Bread
Fresh homemade breads with exra virgin olive oil.
Olives
Marinated sicilian green olives.
Padrón Peppers
Roasted and salted.
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with creamy cheese & chopped tomato.
Zucchini Fritti
Deep fried courgette with semolina flour & tartare sauce.
Starters
Arancini
Classic italian homemade rice ball, deep fried with truffle and taleggio on pecorino fondues.
Calamari
Fresh deep fried squid, tartare sauce, lemon.
Melenzane Al Forno
Baked aubergine, cheese, tomatoes, parmesan cheese.
Polpette
Fresh home made meat balls in tomato sauce served with a slice of garlic bread.
Cozze Marinara
Mussels, garlic and chilli in white wine sauce.
Gamberoni Alla Diavola
King prawns in spicy tomato sauce.
Antipasto Italiano
Speck, parma ham, herb cured salami, pistachio mortadella, pecorino cheese, olives, fresh basil.
Burrata
Creamy soft italian cheese with roasted pumpkin, vinaigrette. Conatins nuts.
Gralic Bread
Al Rosmarino
Pizza bread with garlic & rosemary.
Al Formaggio
Pizza bread with mzzarella & garlic.
Marinara
Tomato and garlic pizza base bread without cheese.
Pasta & Risotto
Spaghetti Con Polpette
Spaghetti with meatballs, basil, tomato sauce.
Pappardelle Funghi Misti
Pappardelle with porchini, mixed wild mushrooms in a creamy sauce.
Penne Pollo & Funghi
Tube pasta with chicken, mushroom in a creamy sauce.
Penne Al Salmone
Penne with smoked salmon in a creamy sauce.
Home Made Dessets
Italian Gelato
Mix of pistachio, vanilla and chocolate ice cream
Crema Catalana
Home made Italian cream brulee with orange liqueur, orange peel & vanilla
Profiterole
Choux pastry filled with pistachio cream, hot chocolate ganache and gelato
Triocolore Al Cioccolato (N)
Homemade three layered luscious Italian chocolate brownie
Banoffee Pie
Bananas, cream and toffee, combined on a buttery biscuit base
Tiramisu
Our traditional Tiramisu
Lemon Cheesecake
Home made lemon cheesecake with ricotta, white chocolate, mascarpone and vanilla served with strawberry coulis
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- Margherita pizza Typical in London: £12.00 £12.90
- Tiramisu Typical in London: £8.00 £9.90
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