Isolabella is an established Italian restaurant on Red Lion Street, a short walk from Holborn station. Its modern yet welcoming dining room attracts local residents, business diners and visitors looking for a relaxed meal within easy reach of the West End and central London theatres.
Freshly prepared pasta, pizza and risotto form a broad foundation for the menu. Familiar Italian combinations of tomato, herbs, vegetables, cured meat and cheese sit beside house recipes, giving guests a choice between straightforward classics and more elaborate plates.
Fish, shellfish, meat and seasonal vegetable dishes extend the selection beyond pasta and pizza. Antipasti and salads make it easy to share an opening course, while gluten free choices and adaptable dishes help the kitchen serve tables with a range of dietary needs.
A carefully selected Italian wine list supports both quick lunches and longer evening meals, followed by coffee and traditional desserts. Takeaway adds flexibility for nearby customers, while the calm atmosphere and broad menu work well for dates, family occasions and professional gatherings.
Address: 45–46 Red Lion Street, Holborn, London WC1R 4PF, United Kingdom
Isolabella Menu
Primi / Starters
Olives
Cestino di Pane
bread basket
Pane All`Aglio
oven-baked garlic bread
Pane All`Aglio con Mozzarella
Oven-baked garlic bread with mozzarella cheese
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Toasted rustic bread topped with fresh tomato, garlic and fresh basil
Minestrone
Traditional italian vegetable soup
Cozze alla Marinara
Mussels with garlic, chilli, white wine and tomato sauce
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried calamari served with garlic mayonnaise
Mozzarella Fritta
Deep fried breaded mozzarella with a spicy tomato dip
Grigliata di Verdura
Grilled sweet peppers, courgettes and aubergines with a drizzle of pesto oil
Funghi Gorgonzola
Portobello mushroom, stuffed with gorgonzola cheese and pine kernels.
Fritto Misto
Deep fried white bait, prawns and calamari with a spicy tomato dip
Fegatini di Pollo alla Veneziana
Chicken livers with bacon, onions and balsamic vinegar on a bed of spring greens
Tricolore
Buffalo mozzarella with fresh tomato and avocado
Antipasto All`Italiana
Parma ham, bresaola, mortadella and grilled marinated vegetables
Avocado e Gamberoni
Sliced avocado with king prawns in a Marie-rose sauce and rocket salad
Prosciutto di Parma e Melone
Parma ham and melon
Bresaola Rucula e Parmigiano
Thinly sliced cured beef with rocket salad and parmesan cheese
Gamberoni Piccanti
King prawns with fresh chilli, garlic white wine and tomato sauce
Salmone Affumicato con Rucula e Avocado
Smoked salmon with avocado and rocket salad
Insalate / Salad
Insalata Caeser con Pollo
Caesar salad topped with freshly grilled chicken breast
Insalata di Salmone Bolito
Freshly poached salmon on a bed of crispy baby gem lettuce and tomato
Risotto e Pasta / Risotto & Pasta
Tortelloni di Zucca e Pecorino
Hand made pumpkin and pecocorino filled tortellini with mushrooms and garlic sauce
Ravioli Arrabbiata / Burro e Salvia
Hand made beff filled ravioli with tomato sauce and fresh chilli or a butter and sage sauce
Cannelloni
Spinach and ricotta filled cannelloni baked in béchamel sauce
Lasagna Bolognese
Beef lasagna with béchamel sauce, tomato and parmesan cheese
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Oven baked aubergines with tomato, mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Risotto ai Funghi
Mixed mushroom risotto
Risotto ai Fruitti di Mare
Mixed seafood risotto with fresh chilli, garlic and a dash of tomato sauce
Spaghetti Pomodoro e Basilico
Traditional Neapolitan dish with tomato and basil sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese
Traditional mince beef with garlic, herbs and tomato sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
Cream, egg, bacon and parmesan cheese
Penne Arrabbiata
Fresh chilli, garlic and tomato sauce
Tagliatelle alla Primavera
Mixed grilled vegetables tossed with garlic and olive oil
Tagliatelle Pollo e Funghi
Strips of chicken breast with cream and mushroom sauce
Tagliatelle Salmone Affumicato
Smoked salmon with cream sauce
Linguine alle Vongole
Fresh clams, garlic, fresh chilli and white wine
Linguine al Granchio
Devon crab meat, Cherry tomatoes, garlic and fresh chilli drizzled with olive oil
Linguine ai Gamberoni
King prawns, garlic, fresh chilli, wild rocket and white wine
Linguine al Scoglio
Mixed seafood with fresh chilli, garlic and tomato sauce
Aragosta con Linguine
1/2 fresh lobster with garlic, white wine, tomato sauce and a dash of cream
Pizze / Pizzas
Margarita
Tomato and mozzarella
Napolitana
tomato sauce, black olives capers and anchovies
Prosciutto e Funghi
tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushroom
Vegetariana
tomato, mozzarella and grilled marinated vegetables
Americana alla Diavola
tomato, mozzarella, spicy sausage and fresh chilli
Quattro Stagioni
tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, sweet peppers and artichikes
Parma e Rucola
Tomato, mozzarella, parma ham and rocket salad
Carne / Meat Dishes
Suprema di Pollo Crema e Funghi
Chicken fillet with cream and mushroom sauce
Fegato alla Vaneziana
Dutch calves liver with onions, white wine and Worcestershire sauce
Fegato Burro e Salvia
Pan fried Dutch calves liver in butter ans sage
Scaloppa di Pollo alla Milanese
Breaded chicken supreme pan fried with garlic and rosemary plus a spaghetti dish
Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone
Veal escalope with butter, lemon and pine kernels sauce
Scaloppine di Vitello alla Capriciosa
Veal escalope with tomato, garlic, mushroom and sweet peppers sauce
Scaloppa di Vitello alla Milanese
Breaded veal escalope pan fried with garlic and rosemary plus a spaghetti dish
Saltinbocca di Vitello alla Romana
Veal escalope with parma ham and sage with white wine sauce
Stinco di Agnello
Braised lamb shank served on a bed of mash potatoes
Bistecca All Griglia / Pepper Sauce
Sirloin steak grilled or In a black Peppe sauce
Medaglioni al Peppe Vertde
Medallions of fillet steak with a green peppercorn sauce
Pesce / Fish Dishes
Salmone al Pesto Rosso
Roast salmon with red pesto crust with rocket leaves
Merluzzo alla Livornese
Fresh cod with onions, black olives, capers, garlic, anchovies and tomato sauce
Orata al Erbe
Oven baked whole sea bream with herbs
Filleti di Branzino al Erbe
Grilled fresh sea bass fillets with herbs
Filetti Espada
Black scabbard fish fillets with lobster and crab sauce
Gamberoni Piccanti
Spicy king prawns with a tomato and garlic sauce served on a bed of white risotto
Sogliola alla Griglia or alla Mugnaia
Fresh Dover sole grilled or in a butter and lemon sauce
Contorni / Sides
Patate Saltate / Fritte / Purè
souteed potatoes, chips or mash potatoes
Insalata
mixed salad, with cucumber and tomatoes or cherry tomato and red onion salad
Insalata di Rucula
rocket salad with parmesan cheese
Brocoli
Fresh steamed broccoli
Fagiolini
French beans
Cavolo Verde
spring greens sautéed with pancetta, garlic and olive oil
Zucchini Fritti
Deep fried courgettes
Spinaci
spinach with garlic and olive oil
Dolci / Desserts
Affogato
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream drowned with espresso coffe
Bignet alla Panna
Traditional profiteroles filled with cream and topped with chocolate sauce
Torta di Formaggio
Home made cheese cake
Creme Caramel
Home made crème caramel
Torta di Mele
Warm apple tart with vanilla ice cream
Mousse di Cioccolato
Rich chocolate mousse cake
Panna Cotta
Home made traditional panna cotta with a wild berry sauce
Tiramisu
Home made traditional tiramisu
Sorbetto di Lampone
Rasberries sorbet
Gelato Misto
Chocolate and vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce
Gelato Amaretto
Amaretto flavour ice cream with amaretto liqueur
Gelato Limoncello
Limoncello flavour ice cream with limoncello liqueur
Piatto di Formaggio
talegio, dolcelatte and fontina cheese served with biscuits
Zabainne
Traditional Italian dessert (whisked egg yolks, white wine, marsala wine and sugar)