Amor Gastronomia is an Italian restaurant at 139 Holloway Road in north London. Its concept takes inspiration from the convivial banquets of ancient Rome, presenting the meal as time to slow down, share food and enjoy conversation in a warm, intimate dining room.
Roman pinsa is one of the defining dishes, carrying a range of red and white toppings on the restaurant’s interpretation of the traditional flatbread. Antipasti such as bruschetta, marinated anchovies, baked mussels and burrata give a table several ways to begin before moving on to pasta or a main course.
The pasta selection moves across several shapes and regional ideas, including gnocchi with tomato and smoked provola, tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce and aubergine with smoked scamorza in a baked penne timballo. Fried arancini, croquettes and stuffed olives add another strand of familiar Italian comfort food.
Italian wine is treated as an important part of the experience, with bottles selected to accompany pinsa and the broader menu. The mix of sharing plates, pasta, meat and seafood makes the restaurant suitable for a relaxed dinner built from several courses, while vegetarian dishes provide useful choice for mixed groups.
Address: 139 Holloway Road, London N7 8LX, England
Amor Gastronomia Menu
Mozzarella – Burrata
Mozzarella e Crudo
buffalo mozzarella Campania, Parma ham
Burrata di Mortadella
mortadella stuffed with Apulian cow burrata, crushed pesto pistachio
Burrata Pugliese e Verdure
apulian cow burrata, vegetables
Burrata Pugliese e Alici
apulian cow burrata with anchovies, capers
Caprese
buffalo mozzarella Campania, tomatoes
Starters
Bruschetta
chargrilled bread, fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, basil
Crostini Misti
mixed crostini with sauce
Caponata di Peperoni
peppers, capers, olives, anchovies, bread crust
Bresaola Rucola e Grana
bresaola, rocket, shaved parmesan, extra virgin olive oil
Terrina di Scamorza e Speck
terrine of smoked scamorza cheese, speck, tomatoes
Alici Marinate
marinated anchovies, crushed olives, capers
Cozze Gratinate
baked mussels, bread crust
Patate al Rosmarino
roasted italian potatoes, rosemary, pepper, garlic oil
Patate al Bacon
roasted italian potatoes, bacon
Cold Cuts and Cheeses
Salumi e Formaggi (for 2 people)
cold cuts selection, cheeses, mixed vegetables in extra virgin olive oil, pesto, olives, bread
Formaggi e Verdure (for 2 people)
cheeses, chargrilled vegetables, mixed vegetables in extra virgin olive oil, pesto, olives, bread
Selezione di Formaggi
selection of italian cheeses
Side Dishes
Insalata Verde
rocket, lettuce
Insalata Mista
season mix vegetables
Patate al Rosmarino
roast potatoes with rosemary, pepper, garlic oil
Patate al Bacon
smoked bacon potaoes
Pinsa (Pizza Roman Style) – With Tomato Sauce
Venere
mozzarella, basil
Augustolo (Vegan)
chargrilled vegetables
Lupa Marinara (Vegan)
oregano, garlic
Pompei
mozzarella, anchovies, capers
Diana
smoked scamorza cheese, speck
Gladiatore
mozzarella, spicy salami pepperoni
Aurelio
mozzarella, Parma ham, rocket, shaved parmesan
Peperoni
smoked scamorza cheese, capers, peppers, pepperoni
Nettuno
mozzarella, tuna, capers, olives, onion
Pinsa (Pizza Roman Style) – Without Tomato Sauce
Claudio (Vegan)
garlic, oregano
Giove
stracciatella cheese, mortadella, crushed pistachios
Lucrezia
stracciatella cheese, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil, shaved parmesan
Tiberio
stracciatella cheese, vegetables
Minerva
mozzarella, blue cheese, edamer, shaved parmesan
Pantheon
stracciatella cheese, bacon, shaved parmesan
Ligure
stracciatella cheese, pesto sauce, rosemary baked potatoes
Nerone
mozzarella, Ariccia’s pork belly*, rosemary baked potatoes
Romolo
cherry tomatoes, rocket, shaved parmesan
Desserts
Tiramisù al Limoncello di Capri
savoiardi biscuits, Capri limoncello, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar
Tiramisù Classico
savoiardi biscuits, coffee, mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder
Tiramisù al Cioccolato
savoiardi biscuits, chocolate, mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder
Panna Cotta ai Frutti di Bosco
cream, sugar and gelatin, red fruit jam
Zuccotto
savoiardi cookies, ricotta cheese, Grand Marnier
Zuppa Inglese
savoiardi biscuits, Alchermes, chocolate cream
Pinsa con Nutella e Pistacchio
Nutella and pistachio grains
Italian Pasta – Gnocchi
Alla Sorrentina
with tomato sauce, smoked provola
Quattro Formaggi
parmesan, gorgonzola, goat cheese, pecorino
Al Pesto
with pesto sauce
Tris di Gnocchi
sorrentina | four cheeses | pesto sauce
Zucca e Formaggio di Capra
pumpkin sauce, goat cheese
Con Fagioli
spinach, beans, crispy bacon
Italian Pasta – Paccheri
Con Carne
stuffed with beef, ham sauce, guanciale, cream
Salsiccia e Porcini
stuffed with ricotta, sausage, porcini mushrooms, cream
Pesto e Patate
stuffed with ricotta, pesto sauce, cream, potatoes
Italian Pasta – Trofie/Strozzapreti
Al Pesto
pesto sauce
Pomodoro e Basilico
tomato sauce, basil, parmesan cheese
Provola e Zucchine
provola cheese, zuchinis
Italian Pasta – Pennette
All'Arrabbiata
spicy tomato sauce, pecorino cheese
Alle Verdure
besciamella sauce, vegetables in bread crust
Alla Boscaiola
cooked ham, artichokes in bread crust
Al Pomodoro
tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
Italian Pasta – Scialatielli
Pomodoro e Basilico
tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
Cozze Gamberi e Zucchine
shrimp, mussels, zucchini
Al Nero di Seppia
cuttlefish ink sauce
Italian Pasta – Orecchiette
Con Cime di Rapa
turnip greens, olives and pecorino cheese
Salsiccia e Broccoli
sausage, broccoli, pecorino cheese
Alla Bolognese
bolognese sauce, parmesan
Italian Pasta – Lasagna
Alla Bolognese
bolognese sauce
Vegetariana
mix vegetables
Di Mare
mix seafood
Alla Carbonara
eggs, cheek lard
Quattro Formaggi
parmesan, gorgonzola, smoked cheese, pecorino
Special Pasta
Cannelloni Salsiccia e Ricotta
stuffed with sausage, ham, ricotta
Riso al Forno ai Frutti di Mare
baked rice with seafood
Ravioloni Ripieni
stuffed with ricotta, spinach, white guanciale, ragù pulled with Brunello di Montalcino
Tagliolini al Tartufo
with truffle sauce
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
with bolognese sauce
Timballo di Penne alla Norma con Scamorza Affumicata
eggplant, smoked scamorza cheese, tomato sauce
Fried Food
Arancino
1 big classic: rice and bolognese sauce; 2 small carbonara: rice, eggs, guanciale; 2 small truffle: rice, artichokes, truffle; 2 small spinach: rice, spinach; 2 small salsiccia: rice, sausage, broccoli; 2 small spicy anduja: rice, mozzarella, anduja
Croquettes
6 small classic: classic potatoes croquette; 3 big: potatoes croquette, mozzarella
Olive Ascolane
stuffed with minced pork
Fried Potatoes Gnocchi
Fried Potatoes Gnocchi Whit Gorgonzola
Calamari Rings (8 pieces)
Baccalà (Cod Fish)
garlic, parsley, mayonnaise, roasted potatoes
Mixed Fried (for 2 people)
2 Arancini Carbonara: rice, carbonara sauce; 2 Arancini veggy: rice, spinach, mozzarella; 2 Panelle: chickpeas flour, parsley; 2 Olive ascolane: breaded fried olives stuffed with meat
Second Courses
Parmigiana di Melanzane
fried aubergine, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan
Parmigiana di Mare
fried aubergine, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, mussels
Peperoni Ripieni
stuffed pepers with mince meat of guanciale and beef
Polpette
meatballs with tomato sauce (pork and beef)
Porchetta di Ariccia
roasted Ariccia’s pork belly*, roasted potatoes
Pollo alla Cacciatora
chicken, tomato, onions, olives, carrots, celery
Salsiccia e Friarielli
sausage, turnip greens
Calamari Ripieni
squids stuffed with anchovies, garlic, parsley, eggs, parmesan, capers in tomate sauce
Melanzana Ripiena (Vegetariana)
eggplant, eggs, parmesan, smoked scamorza cheese
Sformato di Zucchine al Provolone
courgettes, béchamel, parmesan, provolone