Mattarello Bolognese is an Italian restaurant on Middlesex Street near Aldgate. Its cooking is centred on the food of Bologna, bringing traditional recipes from Emilia Romagna to the eastern edge of the City of London.
Fresh pasta is made by hand and forms the foundation of the restaurant’s identity. The name refers to the rolling pin traditionally used to shape pasta dough in Bologna, reflecting the practical craft behind the kitchen’s work.
Tagliatelle with ragù Bolognese is prepared using a meat and tomato sauce cooked slowly for several hours. Other pasta preparations broaden the selection, while gluten free and vegan choices allow more diners to experience the restaurant’s Italian cooking.
The restaurant opens daily from late morning until late in the evening and accepts reservations. Its location works for City lunches, relaxed evening meals and gatherings close to Aldgate, Liverpool Street and Spitalfields.
Address: 3 Middlesex Street, London E1 7AA, United Kingdom
Mattarello Bolognese Menu
APPETIZERS
Cestino Bolognese (Crescentine )
Special puffy bread basket
Olives
Traditional Bruschetta
Tagliere sfizioso di una selezione di Salumi DOP to share
Charcuterie board with a selection of prime meats from Italy
GRAN Tagliere sfizioso di una selezione di Salumi e formaggi to share
Our daily selection of cured ham and cheeses
Polpettine di carne con sugo al pomodoro
Meatballs with tomato sauce
Parmigiana di melanzane della nonna con crema di basilico e scaglie di parmigiano
Roasted aubergines layered with buffalo mozzarella cheese and basil pesto
Burrata con caponatina
Soft burratina cheese with mixed vegetables in tomato sauce
Calamari su crema di verdure di stagione
Calamari served on a cream of seasonal vegetables
HAND-ROLLED TRADITIONAL BOLOGNESE PASTA
(regular or gluten-free) ask the staff
Tagliatelle tirate al mattarello con Ragù Bolognese
Tagliatelle, the oldest recipe from Bologna, our sauce is slow-cooked over 6 hours
Tagliatelle verdi tirate al mattarello e Ragù Bolognese
Green tagliatelle (with spinach) ,the oldest recipe from Bologna, our sauce is slow-cooked over 6 hours
Lasagne Verdi alla Bolognese al forno
Green lasagne with Bolognese Ragù sauce and bechamel cream
Tagliatelle di castagne con guanciale croccante, porro e pecorino di fossa
Chestnut tagliatelle with crispy bacon, leeks and pecorino cheese
SPECIAL FILLED HAND MADE PASTA
Tortellini tradizionali fatti a mano in brodo di cappone, specialità dello Chef
Special tortellini handmade in cappone broth proposed by the Chef
Tortelli Ripieni di Zucca con funghi e crema di Tartufo
Truffle cream and stuffed tortelli with butternut squash and mushrooms
Tortelli con Gorgonzola e Dadolata di Pere Caramellate
Tortelli filled with ricotta cheese served in Gorgonzola cheese with caramelised pears
Tortelli di ricotta con ragù Bolognese
Tortelli filled with ricotta cheese served with bolognese sauce
PASTA MARE
La Nostra Pasta del Giorno ai Frutti di Mare
Seafood pasta in tomato sauce
Pasta del Giorno all'Astice
Half a lobster served with a decadent fresh pasta and tomato sauce
HAND MADE PASTA
Carbonara
Egg yolk, pancetta and black pepper
Pesto e burrata
Pesto cream and burrata cheese
Pasta arrabbiata
Pasta with tomato sauce spicy
MEAT MAIN COURSES
Cotoletta di pollo
Chicken milanese -Thin chicken cutlet coated in breadcrumbs
Tagliata di Manzo al Rosmarino e fiocchi di sale Maldon
Sliced beef with rosemary and Maldon salt flakes
La Fiorentina di pezzata rossa 500gr
7-9 weeks dry aged T-bone steak 1 kg
Cotoletta alla Bolognese
Traditional Italian cutlet dish originating from the region of Emilia-Romagna, the cutlet is pounded thin, dipped in egg and breadcrumbs and fried. Topped with Parmesan cheese and Parma ham
FISH MAIN COURSES
Filetto di Salmone in Crosta di Erbe Aromatiche e caponatina
Salmon in crust with aromatic herbs and caponata (mixed vegetables cooked in tomato sauce)
Gamberoni su letto di verdure
Prawns on vegetables
SIDE DISHES AND SALADS
Patate al forno
Roasted potatoes
Insalata classica
Green salad, tomato, carrots, cucumber,olives
Spinaci con burro e parmigiano
Spinach with butter and parmesan cheese
DESSERTS
All desserts are gluten-free.
Tortino al Cioccolato con Cuore Morbido e Caldo
Rich, decadent chocolate soufflè.
Tiramisù
Our original recipe
Cheesecake
A world-renowned classic.
Panna Cotta berries / chocolate
Sweet, creamy, simple, and luxurious.
Semifreddo al Pistacchio
Creamy, half-frozen pistachio dessert
Tiramisù liquior…
COFFEES AND TEAS
Espresso
Decaf Espresso
Double Espresso
Latte
Cappuccino
English Black Tea
Peppermint Tea
Fresh Mint Tea
Chamomile Tea
SOFT DRINKS
Acqua Naturale (Still water)
Acqua Gasata (Sparkling water)
Coke / Diet Coke
San Pellegrino (Orange, Lemon)
Fruit Juice (Orange, Pineapple, Apple, Cranberry)
BEERS
Peroni (33cl)
Peroni Gluten-Free (33cl)
Menabrea (33cl)
Moretti (33cl)
Ichnusa (33cl)
SPIRITS
Limoncello, Sambuca, Amari… (25ml)
COCKTAILS
Campari / Aperol Spritz
Campari or Aperol, prosecco, splash of soda water
Negroni
Gin, Campari, Vermouth rosso
Espresso Martini
Vodka, simple syrup, Kahlua, 1 shot espresso coffee
Gin & Tonic
Gin,tonic water
OLD FASHIONED
Vodka,tonic or lemonade
Cuba Libre
White rum,cola, fresh lime
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice
Porn star martini
Vanilla vodka, passoa, 1tbsp sugar syrup, 1 tbsp lime juice, prosecco to serve