La Galleria Italian Restaurant is a modern Italian restaurant at 5A Ethel Street in central Birmingham. Its position near New Street station and the city’s main shopping streets makes it convenient for lunch, dinner, theatre plans and meals with visitors to the city.
Pizza is hand stretched and baked in an oven imported from Italy, while pasta is made in house. Those foundations sit alongside risotto, seafood, grilled meat and vegetable dishes, giving the menu enough range for both familiar favourites and a more leisurely multi-course meal.
The kitchen follows recognisable Italian combinations and lets the main ingredients carry the dish. Antipasti can begin a shared meal, and pasta or pizza works well as a direct main course. Desserts complete the traditional progression for diners who want to stay longer.
Italian wine supports the food, with other drinks available for aperitivo or a relaxed evening. Alfresco seating adds another option when weather permits, while the dining room provides a polished but accessible city-centre setting. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should check the current menu and speak with staff about preparation.
Address: 5A Ethel Street, Birmingham B2 4BG, England
La Galleria Italian Restaurant Menu
Pizza
All our Pizza’s are cooked with mozzarella fior di latte.
MARGHERITA (V)
Tomato, mozzarella, basil
PROSCIUTTO E FUNGHI
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms
POLLO & PEPPERONI
Tomato, mozzarella, chicken breast, pepperoni
DIAVOLA
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, red onion, chilli
CALZONE
Folded pizza with tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, scamorza cheese
HAWAII
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, pineapple
CAPRINO (V)
Tomato, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, rocket salad
MONTE CARLO
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, smoked pancetta, sausage, scamorza cheese, and Parmesan.
POLLO PICCANTE
Tomato, mozzarella, chicken breast, onion, jalapeno,
QUATTRO FORMAGGI (V)
Mozzarella, fontina cheese, scamorza, gorgonzola, emmental
SALMONE AFFUMICATO
Tomato, mozzarella, smoked salmon, rocket salad, parmesan shavings
PATATA STILTON (V)
Tomato, mozzarella, potatoes, white onion, Stilton cheese, jalapeno
PEPPERONI
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami
TONNO E CIPOLLA
Tomato, mozzarella, tuna, onions
CALZONE VEGETARIANO (V)
Mozzarella, smoked cheese, spinach, courgette, mushrooms, olives
BURRATA (V)
Tomato, rocket salad, burrata cheese, oregano.
SICILIANA
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, black olives
POLLO PARMIGIANO
Mozzarella, chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, Parmesan shavings
BIANCANEVE
Ricotta, mozzarella, courgette, Parma ham
VEGETARIANA (V)
Tomato, mozzarella, aubergine, courgette, mixed peppers, spinach
TIROLESE
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, speck, parmesan shavings, rocket salad
CALABRESE
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, anduja
CAPRICCIOSA
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, hard-boiled egg, mushrooms, artichokes
LA GALLERIA
Tomato, mozzarella, sausage, spicy salami, bresaola, rocket salad, and Parmesan shavings.
Fish
All fish dishes are served with
Branzino
2 fresh fillets of seabass cooked in white wine, garlic, butter, cherry tomatoes, green olives & parsley
Coda di rospo alla provenzale
Fresh monk fish tail pan-fried with garlic, onions, chilli, white wine and cream with a touch of tomato sauce and parsley
Swordfish in salsa verde
Grilled swordfish steak served on a bed of salad with a green tapenade
Salmone al Pepe rosa
Salmon steak pan-fried with a brandy, onions, pink peppercorns and cream with a touch of tomato
Sogliola di dover alla mucnaia
Grilled fresh Dover sole, finished in white wine and lemon butter sauce.
Lobster Thermidor
Fresh lobster cooked with shallots in a brandy & mustard infused cream sauce, gratinated with a Parmesan crust
Italian Starters
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Our chef’s daily selection of fresh, seasonal homemade soup is served with warm, crusty bread.
BRUSCHETTA ALLA ROMANA (V)
Slices of warm homemade bread topped with freshly chopped vine tomatoes, garlic, and fragrant basil, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sweet balsamic reduction.
FORMAGGIO DI CAPRINO (V)
Goats cheese wrapped in filo pastry and served with tomato salsa and red onion chutney.
CAPESANTE ALLA THERMIDOR
Pan-fried king scallops simmered with onions, brandy, and English mustard in a rich cream sauce, finished with a golden breadcrumb gratin.
FRITTO MISTO DI MARE
A crispy selection of deep-fried whitebait, king prawns, and squid, served with garlic mayonnaise.
CALAMARI FRITTI
Tender fresh baby squid, lightly floured and deep-fried until golden, served with garlic mayonnaise.
GAMBERONI PICCANTI
King prawns pan-fried in a white wine and garlic sauce with sundried tomatoes and a touch of chilli, served on a delicate bed of rice.
ANTIPASTO ALL’ ITALIANA (SERVES 2)
A traditional platter of Italian cured meats featuring Parma ham, Salami Napoli, Salami Milano, Mortadella, and Bresaola, served with fresh mozzarella, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and homemade toasted bread.
AVOCADO E GRANCHIO
Fresh avocado pear topped with delicate crab meat marinated in lemon and lime zest, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and homemade toasted bread.
PATÈ D’ANATRA
Smooth duck liver paté served with a crispy mixed salad and warm homemade toasted bread.
POLPETTE AL POMODORO
Homemade meatballs slowly simmered in a rich, traditional tomato sauce, served with warm, toasted bread for dipping.
CAPESANTE VERDI
Perfectly seared king scallops served on a velvety smooth pea purée and crowned with delicate, crispy carrot ribbons
INSALATA TRICOLORE (V)
Slices of fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, avocado and creamy buffalo mozzarella cheese, finished with fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, and a sweet balsamic reduction.
SALMONE E AVOCADO
Premium Norwegian smoked salmon and a light avocado mousse, served with a crispy mixed salad and homemade toasted bread.
BURRATA E SPECK
Fresh, creamy burrata served on a bed of wild rocket and sweet cherry tomatoes, topped with authentic Italian Speck (cured ham), finished with extra virgin olive oil, a balsamic reduction, and a slice of toasted homemade bread.
GAMBERONI ALLA GALLERIA
Freshwater king prawns pan-fried with garlic and chilli in a luxurious white wine, tomato, and cream sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
COZZE ALLA MARINARA
Fresh mussels sautéed with white wine, garlic, and parsley in a rich tomato sauce, served with warm toasted bread.
GNOCCHI AL DOLCELATTE E SPINACI (V)
Soft potato dumplings tossed in a velvety cream sauce enriched with sweet Dolcelatte cheese and fresh spinach, finished with a hint of cracked black pepper.
Italian Pasta Menu
SPAGHETTI ALLA BOLOGNESE
Classic spaghetti served with our signature homemade beef ragù, slow-cooked to perfection for a taste of authentic Italy.
SPAGHETTI CON POLPETTE
Spaghetti served with our tender homemade meatballs, slowly simmered in a rich, traditional Italian tomato sauce and finished with basil oil.
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
Classic spaghetti tossed with crispy bacon, rich egg yolk, and Parmesan cheese in a velvety cream sauce, finished with a generous dusting of cracked black pepper.
TORTIGLONI ALLA CONTADINA (V)
Tube-shaped pasta cooked in a rich tomato sauce with grilled courgettes, peppers, mushrooms, and onions, finished with a fragrant basil drizzle.
SPAGHETTI AI GAMBERONI
Spaghetti tossed with succulent king prawns, garlic, and sweet cherry tomatoes in a delicate white wine sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
LASAGNA AL FORNO
A true Italian classic: layers of fresh egg pasta sheets with a rich homemade beef ragù and creamy béchamel sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and baked to perfection.
TAGLIATELLE CON POLLO & FUNGHI (V)
Ribbon egg pasta tossed with tender chicken strips and sautéed mushrooms in a delicate white wine and cream sauce.
FETTUCCINE ALL’ARAGOSTA
Strands of flat egg pasta tossed with fresh lobster meat, shallots, and sun-dried tomatoes, finished in a luxurious mustard and brandy-infused cream sauce.
ORECCHIETTE ALLA SALSICCIA
“Little ear” shaped pasta tossed with spicy Italian sausage, fresh broccoli, and onions in a delicate creamy sauce.
RAVIOLI RICOTTA E SPINACI (V)
Fresh ravioli filled with creamy buffalo mozzarella, spinach, and ricotta cheese, finished in a rich tomato sauce and dressed with a fragrant basil oil.
TORTIGLIONI ALLA GALLERIA (V)
Tube-shaped pasta cooked in a rich tomato sauce with tender aubergine, onions, goat’s cheese and finished with a fragrant basil dressing.
LINGUINE MARINARA
Linguine pasta cooked with garlic, chilli, tender baby squid, king prawns, and mussels, finished with a light touch of tomato sauce and fresh parsley.
TAGLIOLINI AL GRANCHIO
Fine strands of egg pasta with hand-picked Cornish crab meat and cherry tomatoes in a brandy cream and a touch of tomato sauce.
PENNETTE AL SALMONE
Pennette pasta cooked with onions, smoked salmon, and a splash of brandy in a rich cream sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
TORTELLONI AI QUATTRO FORMAGGI (V)
Fresh pasta parcels filled with porcini mushrooms, cooked in a delicate sauce of four selected Italian cheeses.
PENNE ALL’ARRABBIATA (V)
Penne pasta tossed in a spicy, rich tomato sauce with garlic and chilli, finished with fresh parsley. With Chicken £17.55
Risotto – Rice
RISOTTO AI PORCINI (V)
A luxurious arborio rice dish slowly cooked with premium porcini mushrooms, garlic, and fresh parsley. Finished with a touch of cream, butter, and grated Parmesan cheese for a rich, velvety texture.
RISOTTO PESCATORA
A vibrant seafood risotto featuring king prawns, mussels, and squid, simmered in a light white wine and tomato sauce with a hint of chilli and garlic.
RISOTTO PRIMAVERA (V)
A colourful celebration of seasonal vegetables featuring spinach, courgettes, and sweet cherry tomatoes, folded into creamy risotto rice with fresh herbs and finished with grated Parmesan.
RISOTTO POLLO E GAMBERETTI
Creamy arborio rice cooked with tender chicken and baby prawns, infused with lemon zest and fresh parsley, prepared in a delicate cream sauce with a touch of tomato.
Pollo – Chicken
POLLO IMPANATO
A tender, flattened chicken breast coated in golden breadcrumbs and pan-fried until crisp, served with a classic side of spaghetti alla Napoletana.
POLLO ALLA TOSCANA
A rustic combination of pan-fried chicken breast and spicy Italian sausages, sautéed with mixed peppers, onions, and fresh thyme in a rich red wine and tomato sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes and fine green beans.
POLLO AI FUNGHI
Pan-fried chicken breast simmered with onions and forest mushrooms in a delicate white wine and parsley cream sauce, accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and tender broccoli.
POLLO ALLA GRIGLIA
Simply succulent grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned and served with a vibrant mixed salad and crispy golden French fries.
POLLO ALLA CACCIATORA
A traditional hunter-style chicken breast pan cooked with onions, mushrooms, and fragrant rosemary in a savoury tomato sauce, served with sautéed potatoes and crisp green beans
Vitello – Veal
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA
Tender veal escalopes topped with savoury Parma ham and finished in a refined white wine, sage, and butter sauce, served with potatoes and broccoli.
VITELLO ALLA MILANESE
A tender veal escalope coated in golden breadcrumbs, pan-fried to perfection and served with a side of classic spaghetti alla Napoletana.
VITELLO AI FUNGHI
Tender veal escallops pan-cooked with onions and mushrooms in a delicate white wine and cream sauce, served with potatoes and broccoli.
BISTECCA – SIRLOIN STEAK
28 day matured prime cut steak. 9 – 10 oz
BISTECCA AL DOLCELATTE
A succulent, pan-seared sirloin steak finished in a rich and creamy DolceLatte cheese sauce, enriched with white wine and onions, served alongside sautéed potatoes and spinach.
BISTECCA ALLA GRIGLIA
A premier grilled sirloin steak topped with fragrant roasted garlic butter, served with a refreshing mixed salad and crispy French fries.
Filetto – Fillet
28 day matured prime cut fillet steak. 8.5 – 9 oz
FILETTO AI QUATTRO FORMAGGI
A premier 28-day matured fillet steak, pan-seared and finished in a refined four-cheese Italian sauce, served with potatoes and green beans.
FILETTO AL PEPE VERDE
A premier 28-day matured fillet steak, pan-seared and finished in a rich, peppercorn-infused brandy cream sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of sautéed spinach.
FILETTO ALLA ROSSINI
A premier 28-day matured fillet steak, pan-seared and served on toasted bread, crowned with delicate duck pâté and finished in a rich Madeira wine sauce, accompanied by sautéed potatoes and carrots.
FILETTO AI PORCINI
A premier 28-day matured fillet steak, pan-seared and finished in a luxurious, creamy porcini mushroom sauce infused with garlic and white wine, served with sautéed potatoes and crisp green beans.
FILETTO ALLA GRIGLIA CON TARTUFO
A premier 28-day matured fillet steak, grilled to perfection and accompanied by a refreshing mixed salad and crispy French fries, elegantly finished with a touch of aromatic truffle oil.
FILETTO AL BAROLO
A premier 28-day matured fillet steak, pan-fried with a splash of prestigious Barolo red wine, crispy pancetta, and caramelised onions, served with tender potatoes and fine green beans.
SIDE ORDERS
SPINACI AL BURRO (V)
Spinach lightly cooked with butter
ZUCCHINE FRITTE (V)
Crispy deep fried courgettes
POMODORO E CIPOLLA (V)
Tomato and onion salad
INSALATA MISTA (V)
Mixed Salad
BROCCOLI (V)
Sauté broccoli with olive oil, garlic and chilli
CAROTE BURRO AND SALVIA
Sauté carrots with butter and sage
SAUTE POTATOES (V)
PATATINE FRITTE (V)
French fries
PANE E OLIVE – BREAD & OLIVES
PANE CON AGLIO E POMODORO (V)
Garlic bread with tomato sauce
PANE CON AGLIO POMODORO E MOZZARELLA (V)
Garlic bread with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
FOCACCIA (V)
Flat bread with olive oil and rosemary
OLIVE DELLA CASA (V)
Marinated homemade olives
PANE CON FORMAGGIO (V)
Garlic Bread with cheese