La Villa Bianca is a refined Italian restaurant tucked into Perrins Court, a quiet side street just off Hampstead High Street. Established more than thirty years ago and run with strong family values, it offers warm hospitality in a polished setting that suits both intimate meals and celebratory occasions.
The kitchen presents a broad Italian menu shaped by seasonal ingredients and classic technique. Pasta, seafood and meat dishes allow diners to move from a light lunch to a more elaborate dinner, while preparations such as tagliatelle with truffle reflect the restaurant’s taste for rich, traditional flavours.
A carefully selected wine list supports the food, with staff able to guide diners towards bottles that suit individual dishes and preferences. In warmer weather, open air dining adds to the atmosphere of the Hampstead location, and live musical accompaniment can make an evening feel particularly occasion driven.
An upstairs function room can accommodate private groups, giving the restaurant another role beyond its main dining room. Whether visiting for pasta, a longer Italian meal or a gathering with family and friends, guests can expect an experience built around attentive service, tradition and the character of its village setting.
Address: 1 Perrins Court, Hampstead, London NW3 1QS, England
Villa Bianca Menu
Starters
Homemade assorted breads & focaccia
Classic Bruschetta
Wild mushroom & Truffle oil bruschetta
Marinated Olives
Maldon Rock Oysters
Prosciutto San Daniele
San Daniele Parma ham buffalo mozzarella sun blushed tomatoes
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thinly sliced fillet of beef, served with a bed of rocket and delicate parmesan shavings, drizzled with our house dressing.
Bresaola e scamorza
Italian cured beef, served alongside a rocket salad, and topped with melted smoked mozzarella.
Calamari fritti
Fresh calamari rings, lightly fried in a crispy batter and served with our homemade tartare sauce.
Smoked salmon La Villa Bianca
The exquisite flavours of Scottish smoked salmon, paired with red onion, capers, and a fresh salad.
Sardine
Pan-fried sardines, cooked with fragrant rosemary, cherry tomatoes, and garlic sauce.
Saute’ di cozze
Rope Line mussels in a white wine sauce or a provincial sauce serve with homemade garlic bread.
Saute’ di cozze e vongole
Rope line mussels & Palourde clams in a white wine sauce or a provincial sauce, with homemade garlic bread
Insalata di Granchio
Fresh crab salad with avocado and an olive oil & lemon dressing
Carpaccio di Barbabietola
Marinated beetroot ‘carpaccio’ with gorgonzola walnuts & croutons
Insalata Carciofini
Artichoke hearts, asparagus, and radicchio salad with a balsamic reduction
Mozzarella di Bufala
Buffalo Mozzarella DOP, cream of avocado, heritage tomatoes & EVO oil
Parmigiana di melanzane
Layers of aubergines with San Marzano tomato & D.O.P mozzarella
Asparagus
Served with a home-made hollandaise sauce or hot Irish butter.
Vegetali alla griglia
Grilled selection of vegetables Topped with mozzarella & a basil pesto.
Soups
Minestrone
a medley of vegetables and borlotti beans with pasta for a wholesome and flavourful dish
Lobster Soup
velvety lobster soup with fresh handpicked crab.
Pasta e Fagioli
a classic soup dish with pasta and cannellini beans.
Pasta
Gluten-free penne available with all sauces
Spaghetti Pomodoro e Basilico
Thin spaghetti with San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil
Penne All’ Arrabbiata
Fresh penne pasta in a spicy San Marzano tomato sauce with chilli and garlic
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fresh Fettuccine pasta tossed with butter, cream and Parmesan cheese and topped with parmesan shavings.
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Fresh Tagliatelle with Minced veal & beef fillet in a San Marzano tomato sauce
Pappardelle ai Funghi
Fresh Pappardelle pasta with wild mushrooms and Italian porcini sauteed in truffle butter
Rigatoni al ragu’ di agnello
Fresh Rigatoni pasta with Slow-cooked Lamb in San Marzano tomatoes
Linguine alle vongole
Fresh Linguini with palourde clams’ cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and chilli
Tagliolini Capesante
Fresh Tagliolini served with Hand-dived scallops’ broccoli, cherry tomatoes, chilli & white wine & saffron.
Tagliolini La Villa Bianca
Fresh Tagliolini in a crab bisque topped with fresh hand-picked crab, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes.
Spaghettini ai frutti di mare
Thin spaghetti, delicate mix of Mediterranean seafood in San Marzano tomato sauce
Spaghettini con Astice
Thin spaghetti with “Live” lobster in a San Marzano tomato, chilli & garlic sauce
Ravioli & Gnocchi
Ravioli ricotta e spinaci
Ricotta & spinach ravioli in a creamy tomato & asparagus sauce
Ravioli di zucca
Pumpkin ravioli in a clarified butter & sage sauce topped with parmesan gratin.
Gnocchi alla Norma
Potato dumplings with aubergine, mozzarella & San Marzano tomatoes
Gnocchi Langoustine
Potato dumplings in a cream of pistachio with Langoustine topped with fresh rucola
Risotto
Lobster
Native lobster, San Marzano tomato, chilli & garlic
Seafood
Mediterranean seafood in a light San Marzano tomato sauce
Mushroom
Selection of wild mushrooms and regal porcini
Asparagus & champagne
Selected seasonal asparagus cooked in champagne
Meat
Mare e Monti
Celebrate the classic Surf & Turf pairing with grilled half lobster and a tender rib-eye steak, French fries, a bed of fresh rocket, and a side of indulgent béarnaise sauce.
Beef fillet (200-230g)
Exquisite beef fillet served with a creamy peppercorn sauce.
Bocconcini di Manzo
Slices of tender beef fillet in a rich Italian cream with porcini mushrooms and a drizzle of aromatic black truffle oil
Costata di Manzo
Rib Eye Tagliata, grilled and served alongside a mix of rocket, cherry tomatoes, and delicate parmesan shavings, all drizzled with a luscious balsamic glaze.
Rack of Lamb
French-trimmed British lamb accompanied by a delicate rosemary sauce, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes.
Nodino
Grilled veal loin chop, cooked on lava stones, and served with a delicious organic sauce made with garlic and rosemary.
Veal Cutlet alla Milanese
The authentic Veal Milanese, often referred to as ‘Orecchia di Elefante’.
Picatina al limone
small veal escalopes smothered in a zesty lemon and caper sauce.
Paillard di Vitello
tenderized, grilled veal served alongside a bed of rocket, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and parmesan shavings.
Fegato Burro e salvia
Dutch calf’s liver, pan-fried to perfection and served with a luscious butter and sage sauce.
Pollastrello Ruspante
corn-fed whole poussin, complemented by a flavourful olive oil, chili, and garlic sauce.
Pollo La Villa Bianca
corn-fed chicken supreme, paired with crispy guanciale, wild mushrooms, all bathed in a luxurious cream and brandy sauce.
Fish
Dover Sole “Market Price”
grilled sole 16-18 oz, bathed in a delightful sauce made with extra virgin olive oil and zesty lemon, with the option to enjoy it served either on or off the bone. Price: Market Price
Seabream
served with a refreshing lemon, herb, and extra virgin olive oil dressing, with the choice to have it on or off the bone, accompanied by the chef’s special salad.
Seabass
served with a refreshing lemon, herb, and extra virgin olive oil dressing, with the choice to have it on or off the bone, accompanied by the chef’s special salad.
Swordfish
grilled and dressed in a combination of lemon, EVO oil and oregano with rocket and cherry tomatoes.
Monkfish
Grilled tail of monkfish with a lobster sauce, spring onion, cherry tomatoes topped with a grilled Langoustine.
Halibut La Villa Bianca
Fillet of Succulent Halibut in a leek, Mushroom and cream sauce
Grilled Salmon
with a homemade Hollandaise sauce accompanied by the chef’s special salad.
King prawns alla Griglia
Grilled King prawns with a lime & chilli salsa served with the chef’s salad.
Grilled Lobster
“live” Lobster grilled and served with a garlic butter sauce accompanied by the chef’s salad.