Enoteca Rosso is an Italian restaurant and wine bar spanning 276–280 Kensington High Street. Set inside a converted bank, its terracotta brick, wood, iron and brass interior centres on a large bar, recreating the sociable spirit of an Italian enoteca for lunch, dinner, drinks and relaxed sharing meals.
Italian cheese, cured meat and carefully chosen seasonal produce provide a natural opening to the menu. Boards and small plates encourage diners to compare ingredients from different regions, while aubergine caponata, buffalo cheese, salads and changing vegetable dishes reflect the kitchen’s modern Mediterranean approach.
Fresh pasta is a particular focus and changes with the seasons, combining handmade shapes and filled pasta with vegetables, cheese, seafood or slowly cooked sauces. Larger dishes can include sliced beef with rosemary potatoes, fish and creative meat free preparations, giving the kitchen room to move beyond traditional pasta without losing its Italian identity.
The wine list is sourced through close relationships with Italian producers and includes bottles rarely found outside their home regions. Staff can guide pairings across the food menu, while modern interpretations of tiramisu and other desserts provide a final course suited to espresso, a sweet wine or one last glass from the enoteca selection.
Address: 276–280 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 6ND, United Kingdom
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- Dolci / Desserts Rosso's Signature Tiramisu – Crema di Mascarpone, Biscotti Fatti in Casa e Uno Shot di Espresso £7.50
- Mains Cotoletta di Pollo alla Milanese, Servita con Pomodorini e Songino £14
- Pasta Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Salsa di Pomodoro Fresco e Basilico £9
Enoteca Rosso Menu
Taglieri / Cheese & Meat Boards
Brunello – Crudo di Parma DOP Riserva 24 Mesi, Salame di Cinghiale, Mortadella con Pistacchio
Parma ham aged 24 months DOP, wild boar salami & mortadella with pistachio. Allergen: Cereals containing gluten
Sangiovese – Crudo di Parma DOP Riserva 24 Mesi, Burrata di Bufala
Parma ham aged 24 months DOP & fresh Italian buffalo milk cheese – the outer shell is solid mozzarella while the inside contains soft stracciatella. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk
Coppa di testa, gremolata, pickled carrots
Allegry: gluten,shellfish
Cheese board
Antipasti / Starters
La Nostra Parmigiana di Melanzane al Basilico
Our special aubergine parmigiana with fresh basil. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Peanuts, Milk, Walnut + almonds etc, Celery, Sesame
Rosso Caprese – Burrata di Bufala con Pomodori e Basilico
Rosso’s Caprese – buffalo milk burrata with tomatoes & fresh basil. Allergens: Milk
Riso Venere con Zucchine Spadellate, Servito con Pomodorini Confit e Basilico Fresco
Black rice and crunchy courgette with basil and tomato confit
Insalata di Radicchio, Barbabietola, Semi di Zucca e Ceci, Emulsione di Melograno e Aceto Balsamico
Radicchio salad, chickpeas and pumpkin seeds, served with pomegranate and balsamic vinagrette
Calamari fritti
Fried Calamari, ‘nduja mayo
Pasta
Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Salsa di Pomodoro Fresco e Basilico Loved
Homemade spaghetti with freshly made tomato sauce. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk, Celery
Tagliatelle al Ragout di Agnello Marinato Alle Spezie Mediterranee
Homemade tagliatelle with lamb ragout marinated in Mediterranean spices. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Celery, Sulfites
Black summer truffle spaghetti (21)
Allergy: gluten,milk
Mains
Cotoletta di Pollo alla Milanese, Servita con Pomodorini e Songino Loved
Fried chicken breast breaded cutlet similar to Wiener Schnitzel, served with cherry tomatoes & lamb lettuce. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Sesame
Bistecca Taglio Rib Eye
Rib Eye steak from the Ethical butcher – 100% grass fed with no hormones or antibiotics, served with a mixed salad. Allergen: Cereals containing gluten
Pasticcio di Polenta con Ceci e Funghi Trifolati
Polenta con Spezzatino di Cinghiale
Polenta with slow cooked wild boar and tomato casserole. Allergens: Celery, Sulfites
Contorni / Sides
Patate Arrosto
Roasted potatoes
Verdure di Stagione al Forno
Roasted seasonal vegetables
Patate Fritte
Potato fries. Allergens: Sesame, Sulfites
Bastoncini di Polenta Fritta
Homemade polenta fries. Allergens: Sesame, Sulfites
Dolci / Desserts
Rosso's Signature Tiramisu – Crema di Mascarpone, Biscotti Fatti in Casa e Uno Shot di Espresso Loved
Our signature tiramisu – mascarpone cream, cocoa, homemade biscuits & a shot of espresso. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk
Sfera di Cioccolato Bianco e Pistacchio – Mousse al Pistacchio con Cuore di Frutti di Bosco e Copertura al Cioccolato Bianco
Pistachio mousse with a wild berry heart, covered with white chocolate. Allergens: Milk, Walnut + almonds etc
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