Il Piccolo Villaggio is an Italian restaurant at 59 Church Lane in East Finchley. Its extensive all day menu is built around freshly cooked dishes and carefully selected ingredients, giving local diners a wide choice rather than concentrating on a single Italian region. The relaxed setting suits family meals, casual lunches and longer evenings shared over several courses.
Antipasti range from rustic tomato bruschetta and aubergine parmigiana to Parma ham with buffalo mozzarella, garlic prawns, fried calamari and mussels in tomato, courgette and wine. Burrata with cherry tomatoes and pesto brings a fresh vegetarian option. Marinated olives, mixed salumi and several styles of garlic bread make straightforward plates for sharing.
Pasta covers classics such as lasagne, Bolognese, carbonara and arrabbiata alongside crab tagliolini, clam linguine, seafood pasta and gnocchi. Vegetarian combinations use mushrooms, spinach, ricotta, courgette, tomato and pecorino, with gluten free pasta available. Risotto brings prawns, seafood, vegetables, mushrooms or Italian sausage together with Arborio rice and wine.
Pizza ranges from Margherita and four cheese to versions topped with Italian sausage, Parma ham, vegetables or mixed seafood. Beyond pasta and pizza, the kitchen serves grilled sea bass, sea bream, salmon, steak, chicken and veal, usually with simple vegetables or potatoes. Salads and vegan dishes broaden the selection, allowing mixed groups to find a complete Italian meal in one menu.
Address: 59 Church Lane, East Finchley, London N2 8DR, United Kingdom
Il Piccolo Villaggio Menu
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Antipasti/Starters
Hot or cold, light or a bit more consistent, we believe you’ll find what you’re craving in a vast selection of antipasti.
Cestino di Pane, Olive Marinate
Various breads, marinated olives with garlic and a touch of chilli
Bruschetta Rustica
Toasted home made bread, chopped fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid
Burrata alla Villaggio
Soft burrata cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes and pesto
Il Pane all' Aglio
Pizza garlic bread, oregano
Il Pane all'Aglio con Mozzarella
Pizza garlic bread with mozzarella and oregano
Il Pane all' Aglio con Pomodoro
Pizza garlic bread with tomato and oregano
Il Pane all' Aglio con Mozzarella e Pomodoro
Pizza garlic bread with mozzarella, tomato and oregano
Minestrone di Verdure
Italian vegetables soup
Straciatella
Italian egg drop soup with spinach
Crema di Cavolfiore e Patate
Cauliflower and potatoes cream soup
Pasta
Although we are well known for our pizzas, our pasta is never the less. Fresh ingredients, freshly cooked, homemade sauces with extra care, plenty of choice for all those taste buds out there.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Bacon, egg yolk and cream
Spaghetti ai Gamberetti e Rucola
Prawns, fresh tomatoes, rocket, garlic and wine sauce
Tagliolini al Granchio
Fresh tagliolini, crab meat, garlic, parsley and wine sauce
Pappardelle ai Funghi Misti
Mixed mushrooms, garlic, parsley and wine sauce
Linguine alla Putanesca
Anchovies, capers, garlic, tuna and olives
Linguine alla Vongole
Fresh clams, olive oil, garlic, parsley, wine and a touch of chilli
Linguine alla Pescatora
Mixed seafood, white wine and tomato sauce
Fettuccine ai Gamberoni
Fresh tomatoes, king prawns, garlic and tomato brandy sauce
Penne alla Villaggio
Goats cheese, cherry tomatoes, pesto, pine nuts and a touch of cream
Penne al Tonno
Tuna, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, olives and oregano
Penne all'amatriciana
Tomato sauce, bacon, onion and garlic
Penne all' Arrabbiata
Tomato, garlic, herbs and chilli
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Potatoes dumplings with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil
Gnocchi alla Nduja
Potatoes dumplings filled with calabrian spicy salami and mascarpone cheese, tomato sauce, garlic and basil
Quadroni con Spinaci all Burro e Salvia
Large ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served in buttter and sage
Risotto tre' Funghi
Arborio rice with mixed mushrooms, garlic and white wine
Insalate
All the salads are served with our house mustard dressing( french and english mustard, balsamic vinegar and olive oil)
Mediterranean
Tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, grilled vegetables, olives and rocket
Carne
All main dishes are served with sauteed potatoes and french green beans
Bistecca Scozzese alla Griglia
Grilled scotch entrecote steak
Pollo della Casa
Breast of chicken with bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic and white wine
Pollo alla Valdostana
Breast of chicken topped with aubergines, mozzarella, touch of tomato sauce and white wine
Bistecca d'Agnello al Rosmarino
Lamb steak with rosemary, garlic and red wine sauce
Fegato al Burro e Salvia
Calf’s liver with butter and sage
Funghi Trifolati
Sauteed sliced mushrooms
Pizza
Our pizza chef pays extra attention to his pizza dough and ingredients and ensures the best quality and mouth-watering pizzas are going to all our guests, whether it’s takeaway, delivery, or dine-in.
Nostrana
Smoked mozzarella, parma ham, tomato and rocket
Friarielli
Mozzarella, friarielli and italian sausage (no tomato sauce)
Capricciosa
Tomato, mozzarella, salami, mushrooms, ham, egg and spinach
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