Bravi Ragazzi is a neighbourhood pizzeria in Streatham built around the flavours and traditions of Naples. Chef Fernando and the team focus on the kind of informal, generous dining that makes pizza easy to share with friends and family. The compact restaurant has a lively local feel, pairing traditional inspiration with a relaxed approach that suits both a quick meal and a longer evening.
Sourdough forms the base of the pizzas, developing flavour before meeting the intense heat of the wood fired oven. That cooking method creates the softly risen crust and lightly charred edges associated with Neapolitan pizza, while keeping the centre tender. Tomato, mozzarella and carefully chosen toppings are balanced so that the dough remains an important part of every pizza rather than simply a base.
The selection extends across tomato based pizzas, white pizzas and more elaborate house combinations, with vegetarian and gluten free choices also available. Calzoni and saltimbocca offer alternatives for diners who want the same Italian flavours in a different form. The variety allows guests to stay with a familiar classic or try a combination designed around richer cheeses, cured meats or seasonal vegetables.
Bravi Ragazzi welcomes diners for meals in the restaurant and also offers pizza for collection and delivery. Italian beer, wine and spritz style drinks complement the savoury menu, while desserts complete the experience in a traditional way. Its combination of skilled dough making, high heat cooking and friendly service has made it a distinctive independent choice in Streatham.
Address: 2A Sunnyhill Road, Streatham, London SW16 2UH, United Kingdom
Bravi Ragazzi Pizza Menu
Starters
Aubergine parmigiana
Aubergine, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, 2 pieces of rustic bread
Meatballs with tomato
Three handmade meatballs with tomato sauce, parmesan, basil and toasted bread
Burrata salad with cherry tomato
Creamy Italian Burrata cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, rustic bread
Tuna salad with bread
Tuna, cherry tomato, rocket, black olives, bread and taralli.
Tris bruschetta (V)
Crispy bread with cherry tomatoes, garlic, oregano, fresh basil and EVO oil
Olives
Green olives contain stones. Salty, punchy and perfect to nibble with drinks.
Olive e taralli pugliesi
Green olives contain stone and taralli. Crunchy, savoury and straight from southern Italy.
Friarielli side with bread
Sautéed Neapolitan broccoli and 2 pieces of rustic bread.
Tagliere salumi e formaggi
Mix Italian salumi, 2 pieces of buffalo mozzarella, olives, artichoke, 2 pieces of bruschetta
Caprese salad bufala
5 slices of buffalo mozzarella and plum tomato with basil, olive oil and oregano
Arancino bolognese
2 arancini (100g each) with cheese, black pepper, mozzarella, tomato and meat
Arancino truffle vegetarian
2 arancini with truffle
Crocchè di patate
2 potato crocchè, 125g each, with mozzarella, parmesan and prosciutto
Frittatina classica
2 pasta frittatine with tomato, mozzarella, beef and parmesan
Focaccia (V)
Garlic bread with oregano and garlic oil
Focaccia Cheese
Garlic Bread with mozzarella oregano and garlic oil
Special
Margherita bufala
Topped with buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, and very spicy Calabrian ’nduja (spreadable pork sausage)
Bufala 2
Touch of tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella added after baking, and oregano.
Truffle mushroom e burrata
Truffle, burrata (creamy cheese), mozzarella, mushrooms
Zucca pancetta e ‘nduja
Pumpkin cream, Italian pancetta (salt-cured pork belly), ’nduja (spicy spreadable sausage), mozzarella.
Zucca & Salsiccia
Pumpkin cream, Italian sausage, mozzarella
Pizza fritta
Fried calzone, ricotta, salami, black pepper, smoked mozzarella, and tomato
Mortazza
Mortadella, pistachio, buffalo mozzarella, burrata (creamy cheese)
Meatball
Tomato sauce, provola, ricotta, meatballs, black pepper e basil
Genovese
Caramelised onions, Italian sausages, smoked mozzarella, black pepper
Calzone classico
Ham, mushrooms, tomato, ricotta, mozzarella
Calzone salsiccia e friarielli
Italian sausage, friarielli (sautéed Neapolitan wild broccoli)
Saltimbocca Vegetarian
Pizza sandwich with mixed roasted vegetables and mozzarella
Saltimbocca pancetta e funghi
Pizza sandwich with Italian pancetta (salt-cured pork belly), smoked mozzarella and mushrooms
Saltimbocca parmigiana
Pizza sandwich with smoked mozzarella and aubergine parmigiana
Red Pizzas
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil and olive oil from Campania (Italy)
Marinara
Tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, basil and olive oil from Campania (Italy)
Nduja (spicy)
Buffalo mozzarella, plum tomato, spicy Calabrian spreadable sausage, basil, olive oil
Napoli
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oregano, Cetara anchovies, black olives, capers, garlic and olive oil from Campania (Italy)
Capricciosa pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, cooked ham, olives, artichokes and basil
Vegetarian pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, olives, artichokes and sweet peppers
Diavola
Tomato sauce, chilli oil, salami, mozzarella, basil and EVO oil
White Pizzas
Salsiccia e Friarielli
Smoked provola cheese from Agerola, Italian sausages, wild Neapolitan broccoli (friarielli), basil, EVO oil
Quattro Formaggi
Mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, ricotta, parmesan
Prosciutto & funghi
Ham and mushrooms, mozzarella
Tonno e cipolle
Tuna, onions, olives, mozzarella
Pancetta e funghi
Italian pancetta, mushroom, smoked mozzarella
Crust dippers
Crust dipper garlic mayo
Garlic mayonnaise
Crust dipper nduia
Spicy Calabrian spreadable sausage
Crust dipper truffle
Truffle-infused dip
Homemade Dessert
Tiramisu
Classic Italian dessert with coffee-soaked sponge, mascarpone cream and cocoa. Velvety, rich and a true pick-me-up.
Chocolate Profiteroles
Choux pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate sauce. Light, indulgent and utterly irresistible.
Babà Rum
Neapolitan sponge cake soaked in rum syrup. Boozy, soft and full of southern charm.
Special of day
Ask us what’s fresh from the kitchen today. Always homemade, always a surprise.
Topping
Mozzarella bufala
Creamy, rich buffalo mozzarella
‘Nduia
Very spicy Calabrian spreadable sausage
Mushrooms
Earthy and tender
Half burrata
Soft creamy mozzarella cheese
Olives
Briny and bold
Onions
Sweet and savoury
Vegan mozzarella
Melty and dairy-free
Dippers ‘nduja
Spicy Calabrian sausage dip
Dippers truffle
Indulge in the exquisite flavour of truffle with our Crust Dippers
Sausage
Italian-style, savoury and satisfying