Italico is an independent Italian restaurant at 193 Lower Road in southeast London. The relaxed neighbourhood setting suits both an easy lunch and an unhurried evening meal, with a menu built around familiar Italian dishes and seasonal ideas.
Pizza is a central part of the offering, alongside pasta made by hand. The kitchen balances well known combinations with specials that change through the year, allowing regular diners to find something new without losing the comforting character of Italian cooking.
Attention to produce shapes the food, with local and seasonal ingredients used where practical. Starters and smaller plates can open a shared meal, while pasta and pizza provide the substance for diners who prefer a straightforward main course.
The restaurant serves lunch and dinner throughout the week, making it useful for casual meals, dates and gatherings with friends. Its Lower Road location gives the area a local Italian option where freshly prepared food and a welcoming dining room take priority.
Address: 193 Lower Road, London SE16 2LW, England
Italico Menu
Starters
Bruschetta
Toasted bread, tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, parmesan, and balsamic glaze
Sautè di Cozze
Fresh mussels cooked with garlic, cherry tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, white wine
Burrata
Fresh burrata cheese, with rocket and cherry tomatoes
Gamberoni all’Aglio
Tiger prawns cooked in tomato sauce, garlic and cherry tomatoes
Calamari Fritti
Fried squid rings, garlic mayo sauce
Antipasto Italico
Selection of Italian cured meats, buffalo mozzarella and toasted bread
Selezioni di Formaggi
Selection of soft and hard Italian cheeses
Garlic bread
pizza base with garlic, olive oil, parsley. (add mozzarella £2.50)
Soup of the day
Pasta
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Spaghetti cooked in tomato sauce and fresh basil
Penne all’Arrabbiata
Penne cooked in tomato sauce, chilli and parsley
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti cooked with smoked pancetta, black pepper, parmesan and egg yolk
Spaghetti Bolognese
Fresh burrata cheese, with rocket and cherry tomatoes
Linguine al Pesto
Linguine cooked in fresh basil pesto
Penne alla Boscaiola
Penne cooked in tomato sauce, double cream, mushrooms and ham
Lasagna
Homemade lasagna, with beef ragu, bechamel sauce, parmesan
Seafood Linguine
Linguine cooked with tomato sauce, prawns, baby squid, mussels and cherry tomatoes
Gnocchi alla sorrentina
Potato gnocchi with tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil
Gnocchi 4 Formaggi
Potato gnocchi cooked in a creamy sauce with gorgonzola, scamorza, fontina and
Ravioli ai Funghi
Homemade ravioli filled with mushrooms, smoked pancetta, creamy parmesan sauce and pistachios
Mains
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Baked aubergines layered in tomato sauce, parmesan and basil
Bistecca di Manzo
8oz Sirloin steak, chips, and rocket salad
Pollo ai Funghi
Pan fried chicken breast, cooked in creamy mushrooms sauce, and baked baby potatoes
Cotoletta di Pollo
Baked breadcrumbed chicken breast, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and pesto, side of chips
Guazzetto allo scoglio
Fresh mussels, tiger prawns, baby squids cooked in tomato sauce, toasted bread
Filetto di Branzino
Pan fried sea bass fillet, baked baby potatoes and marinara sauce
Fritto Misto
Fried tiger prawns, squid rings, and baby octopus
Sides
Chips
Thick cut chips
Patate al forno
baked rosmary baby potatoes
Pane
Toasted sourdough bread
Olive
Italian green olives
Spinaci in padella
Spinach sautè with butter and garlic
Patate al forno
Baked rosemary baby potatoes
Salads
Insalata di rucola
Rocket salad, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze
Insalata Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil
Insalata di Spinaci
baby spinach, avocado, parmesan, honey mustard dressing
Insalata di Tonno
Mixed leafs, tuna flakes, cherry tomatoes, olives, sweetcorn, red onions
Pizza
Gluten free bases | £3.00
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, basil
Bufalina
Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil
Italian Peperoni
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, peperoni
Prosciutto & Funghi
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, ham, mushrooms
Diavola
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, peperoni, spicy nduja
Italiana
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, parma ham, rocket, cherry tomatoes, parmesan
Vegetarian Mediterranean
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, mixed roasted vegetables, olives
Tonno e Cipolla
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, tuna flakes, red onions
Quattro Formaggi
fior di latte mozzarella, gorgonzola, smoked scamorza, fontina, parmesan
Truffle and Funghi
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, truffle cream, mushrooms, rocket, parmesan
Fiorentina
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, spinach, egg, ricotta, garlic
Burrata & Mortadella
Fior di latte mozzarella, mortadella, fresh burrata, crushed pistachios
Marinara
Tomato sauce, origano, garlic, olive oil
Vegan Margherita
Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, basil
Vegan plants
Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, mixed grilled vegetables, artichokes
Extra toppings
fior di latte mozzarella
buffalo mozzarella
smoked scamorza
burrata
vegan mozzarella
gorgonzola
parma ham
peperoni
spicy nduja
cooked ham
mortadella
anchovies
sliced olives
artichokes
mixed veggies
spinach
truffle cream
cherry tomato
Dessert
TIRAMISU
Classic homemade tiramisu
RICOTTA PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE
Gluten free cheesecake, with ricotta and italian pistachios.
CHOCONUT CAKE
Gluten free chocolate cake with hazelnuts
CAKE OF THE DAY
If you are lucky, we might have a cake of the day. Ask a member of staff
CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
Warm spongy cake filled with dark chocolate
COPPA DI GELATO
3 scoops gelato, choose between: vanilla, strawberry, chocolate
BABY GELATO
1 scoop gelato, choose between: vanila, strawberry, chocolate
Weekly Lunch Deal
12:00 – 17:00 MON – FRI. PASTA OR PIZZA + DRINK | £13.50. DRINKS: ANY SOFT DRINK, GLASS OF HOUSE WINE, OR ½ PINT
SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO
tomato sauce, basil
PENNE ARRABIATA
tomato sauce, chilli peppers
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
smoked pancetta, black pepper, parmesan, egg yolk
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
beef ragu sauce
LINGUINE AL PESTO
tomato sauce, double cream, cooked ham, mushrooms
MARGHERITA
tomato sauce, fiori di latte mozzarella, basil
PEPERONI
tomato sauce, fiori di latte mozzarella, peperoni, spicy nduja
PROSCIUTTO & FUNGHI
tomato sauce, fiori di latte mozzarella, ham, mushrooms | add artichokes £2.50
VEGETARIAN MEDITERRANEAN
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, mixed roasted vegetables, olives
BUFALINA
tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil
Penne Arrabbiata
Tomato sauce, chilli peppers
Hot Drinks
COFFEE SYRUPS | £0.30 CARAMEL VANILLA CINNAMON HAZLENUT. NON DAIRY MILKS | £0.50 OAT SOYA ALMOND
SINGLE ESPRESSO
DOUBLE ESPRESSO
MACCHIATO
DOUBLE MACCHIATO
Red Wines
SANGIOVESE DEL RUBICONE (HOUSE RED)
Ruby red with purple tint, bouquet recalling the violet scent
MERLOT GARDA
This wine has an intense ruby red color, is well balanced and has a rounded palate
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO KRIYA
Ruby red with purple hues in color. Ripe black fruit intense sense on the nose
Soft Drinks
STILL WATER
STILL WATER BIG
SPARKLING WATER
SPARKLING WATER BIG
Cocktails
NEGRONI
Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
MOJITO
White rum, Lime juice, soda water, fresh mint
MARGARITA
Tequila, Lime juice, Cointreau Triple sec
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso shot, Syrup
Spritz
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, Prosecco, Soda water, Orange
CAMPARI SPRITZ
campari, prosecco, sparkling water
PINK GIN SPRITZ
pink gin prosecco, tonic water, strawberries
HUGO SPRITZ
gin soda, water, elder flower, mint, lime
Beers & Ciders
MORETTI PINT
MORETTI LAGER BEER
PERONI
NASTRO AZZURRO LAGER BEER
PERONI 0%
NASTRO AZZURRO ALCOHOL FREE BEER
CORONA EXTRA
LAGER BEER
Liquors
IRISH WHISKEY
SCOTCH WHISKEY
BOURBON WHISKEY
TENNESSEE WHISKEY
White Wines
TREBBIANO DEL RUBICONE (HOUSE WHITE)
Bright straw yellow in color with fresh, fragrant and lingering bouquet
PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE DOC VAJA, LAMBERTI
Straw yellow hue; close-focused nose of wild flowers with hints of honey and bananas.
PINOT GRIGIO LAMBERTI BLUSH
Fruity and refreshing with flavours of apricot, peach and strawberries