Numero Uno Battersea is an independent Italian restaurant at 139 Northcote Road, close to Clapham Junction. Its comfortable dining room and welcoming service bring the spirit of a neighbourhood trattoria to one of the area’s busiest streets, making it suitable for lunch, dinner and relaxed celebrations.
The kitchen focuses on authentic Italian flavours, fresh ingredients and careful preparation. Handmade pasta and artisanal sauces are central to the restaurant’s approach, allowing familiar combinations to gain depth from good produce, balanced seasoning and the texture of pasta prepared with close attention.
Classic dishes sit beside regional Italian specialities, giving diners a route through both comforting favourites and less familiar flavours. Starters, pasta, meat, seafood and vegetable choices make it easy for a table to share several courses or choose a simple meal built around one generous main dish.
Italian wine and other drinks complete the experience, while outdoor tables are available on a first come basis in suitable weather. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner during the week and remains open throughout the afternoon at weekends, offering useful flexibility for Northcote Road diners.
Address: 139 Northcote Road, Battersea, London SW11 6PX, United Kingdom
Numero Uno Battersea Menu
Starters
Minestrone
Traditional Italian vegetable soup
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Prosciutto e Melone
Parma ham with melon
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid served with tartare sauce
Bianchetti Fritti
Deep fried whitebait served with tartare sauce
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Deep fried breaded mozzarella served with tomato sauce
Burrata Pugliese
Creamy burrata served with rocket and cherry tomatoes
Funghi Trifolati
Pan fried mushrooms with garlic, white wine and parsley
Polpette della Nonna
Homemade meatballs in tomato sauce
Gamberoni alla Griglia
Grilled king prawns with garlic, chilli and white wine
Salads
Insalata Mista
Mixed salad
Insalata Tricolore
Avocado, tomato and mozzarella salad
Pasta
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Traditional beef ragù
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Egg, pancetta, pecorino and black pepper
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino
Garlic, olive oil and chilli
Penne all’Arrabbiata
Tomato, garlic and chilli
Tagliatelle al Salmone
Smoked salmon in a creamy sauce
Tagliatelle alla Boscaiola
Mushrooms, pancetta and cream
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
Mixed seafood in tomato and white wine sauce
Risotto ai Funghi
Arborio rice with mixed mushrooms
Lasagna al Forno
Traditional homemade meat lasagna
Cannelloni Ricotta e Spinaci
Oven baked pasta filled with ricotta and spinach in tomato sauce
Pizza
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella and basil
Funghi
Tomato, mozzarella and mushrooms
Prosciutto e Funghi
Tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, olives and artichokes
Diavola
Tomato, mozzarella and spicy salami
Vegetariana
Tomato, mozzarella and mixed vegetables
Meat & Fish Mains
Pollo alla Milanese
Breaded chicken breast served with spaghetti pomodoro
Pollo alla Valdostana
Chicken breast topped with ham and cheese in a white wine sauce
Scaloppine al Limone
Veal escalope in lemon sauce
Scaloppine ai Funghi
Veal escalope with mushrooms in white wine sauce
Filetto al Pepe Verde
Grilled fillet steak in green peppercorn sauce
Filetto al Gorgonzola
Grilled fillet steak in gorgonzola sauce
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled salmon fillet with lemon and olive oil
Branzino al Forno
Oven baked sea bass with white wine and herbs
Sides
Patatine Fritte
French fries
Verdure Miste
Mixed vegetables
Spinaci Saltati
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil
Desserts
Tiramisù della Casa
Homemade tiramisù
Panna Cotta
Vanilla panna cotta with berry coulis
Torta al Cioccolato
Warm chocolate cake
Gelati e Sorbetti
Selection of ice creams and sorbets