Locale South Bank is an independent Italian restaurant tucked into a quiet square just off Belvedere Road. Its position places diners within a short walk of the London Eye, Westminster Bridge and Waterloo station, making it convenient for sightseeing, theatre visits and riverside walks. The restaurant combines this central location with the more relaxed atmosphere of a neighbourhood Italian dining room.
The menu explores familiar cooking from across Italy through handmade pasta, stone baked pizza and seasonal main courses. Imported Italian ingredients are used alongside British produce, giving traditional recipes a connection to both their origins and the restaurant’s London setting. Seafood linguine, regional sausage pasta and crisp pizza offer different ways to enjoy the kitchen’s direct, classic approach.
Italian wine supports the food, with bottles chosen from established regions and emerging vineyards. Classic cocktails, signature drinks, British gin and local craft beer broaden the selection for aperitivo or a longer evening. The adjoining caffè bar adds pastries, coffee and lighter options during the day, while vegan and gluten free menus help more guests find suitable choices.
A terrace opening onto the pedestrian square provides an appealing place for coffee, lunch or drinks in good weather. Inside, the warm service and flexible menu suit couples, families, colleagues and larger groups. Locale South Bank offers a useful balance of accessibility and character, delivering traditional Italian comfort close to some of London’s busiest cultural attractions.
Address: 3B Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 7GP, United Kingdom
Locale South Bank Menu
Nibbles
Focaccia (vg)
With garlic oil
Pizza Garlic Bread (vg)
Add mozzarella or tomato sauce +2.50
Olives (vg)
Starters
Zuppa (vg)
Homemade soup of the day
Salumi Misti
Selected Italian charcuterie with a sun-dried tomato dressing
Bruschetta (vg)
Chopped tomato, garlic, olive oil and basil on toasted homemade bread
Calamari
Salt and pepper golden fried squid with sweet chilli mayo
Burrata (v)
Served with cherry tomatoes, chickpee purée, balsamic reduction
Gamberoni
Pan fried King Prawns with chilli, garlic and tomato sauce
Salads
Caesar
Classic romaine lettuce, croutons, traditional Caesar dressing
Greca (v)
Tomato, cucumber, red onions, kalamata olives, capers and feta cheese
House Pasta
Paccheri
Fresh tubular pasta, Tuscan sausage, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Risotto
Red radicchio, gorgonzola, arborio rice, confit tomato
Tonnarrelli Carbonara
Fresh egg pasta with pancetta (pork) cream and eggs
Lasagna
With Italian meat ragu and béchamel
Gnocchi (vg)
Served with zucchini sauce and fresh cherry tomatoes
Ravioli (v)
Vegetarian ravioli served with a choice of tomato sauce or butter and sage
Pappardelle
Creamy rose bisque, spicy prawns
Linguine di Mare
Fresh squid ink black pasta, mussels, octopus, calamari, tomato, chilli, parsley, wine and king prawn
Stone-Baked Pizzas
Margherita
Tomato, basil and mozzarella
Diavola
Spicy salami, tomato and mozzarella
Calzone
Classic folded pizza with ham, mozzarella and mushroom
Quattro Stagioni
Italian ham, artichokes, olives, spicy Italian salami, chestnut mushrooms and mozzarella
Burratina (v)
Tomato, fresh chopped tomatoes and basil. Topped with cool burrata and rocket
Funghi Tartufo e Broccoli (v)
White base, chestnut mushrooms, truffle oil, tender stem broccoli
Quattro Formaggi
White base, Mozzarella, Taleggio, Gorgonzola and parmesan
Our Specialities
Pollo Milanese
Chicken Milanese (breaded), green salad, Caeser dressing, parmesan, house made broccoli coleslaw
Pesce del Giorno
Market choice fish, herb roast potatoes, white wine sauce, roast cherry tomatoes
Tagliata di Manzo
8oz sirloin, herb roast potatoes and roasted cherry tomatoes
Pollo Madeira
Sautéed bone-in chicken breast, mozzarella, mushroom Madeira sauce, French beans and roasted cherry tomatoes
Sides
Herb roast potatoes
Mixed Salad
Broccoli Coleslaw
Rocket Parmesan
Café Bar
Morning Baked Goods
Available daily until sold out!
Cornetto (v)
Italian croissant
Pain au Chocolat (v)
Pain au Raisin (v)
Chocolate Croissant (v)
Italian Focaccia Sandwiches
Served on freshly baked focaccia
Zucchini & Olive (vg)
Grilled zucchini, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomato dressing, and basil pesto
Bruschetta Sandwich (vg)
Chopped tomato, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil
Tuna & Olive Tapenade
Tuna, black olive tapenade, capers, mayonnaise and rocket
Smoked Salmon
Smoked salmon, mascarpone, dill, and lemon zest.
Caprese (vg)
Tomato, basil, and mozzarella with a drizzle of olive oil.
Spicy Salami & Mozzarella
Spicy Italian salami, tomato, and melted mozzarella.
Salumi Misti Sandwich
Selected Italian charcuterie, arugula, and sun-dried tomato dressing.
Chicken Milanese
Breaded chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan.
Cakes
Freshly baked daily ask about today’s specials!
Cake of the day (v)
Coffee & Hot Drinks
Premium Italian coffee beans (with oat milk +0.50)
Espresso
Double Espresso
Macchiato
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Flat White
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Chai Latte
Matcha
Tea Selection
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Green Tea
Cold Drinks
Fresh Orange Juice
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Still Mineral Water
Iced Latte
Iced Americano
San Pellegrino Italian Sodas
Limonata, Aranciata, Blood Orange
Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite
Desserts
Tiramisu
The ultimate Italian dessert: ladyfinger biscuits dipped in coffee and cream, flavoured with cocoa
Chocolate Fondant
For chocolate lovers only. Warm rich runny centre inside the cake. Served with mascarpone. (Waiting time of 20 mins)
Gelato e Sorbetti (2 scoops)
Our ice cream is made for us by an Italian family who have been amazing London with their recipes since 1931. Choose from Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Vanilla, White Chocolate or Cinnamon Ice cream. Lemon, Mango or Strawberry sorbet.
Affogato
Cinnamon ice cream served with Frangelico hazelnut liqueur and espresso
Frutti di Bosco Cheesecake Tart
Shortcrust pastry filled with mixed berry pastry cream garnished with seasonal fruits
Pannacotta
Silky creamy pudding with a hint of vanilla and orange served with mixed berries coulis
Brownie & Ice cream
Chunky moist dense fudge cake served with vanilla ice-cream
Chocolate Fudge Sundae
White & dark chocolate ice cream, fudge chunks, topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips
Vegan
Pizza Garlic Bread
Add tomato sauce +2.50
Selected Olives
Rosemary Focaccia
With garlic oil
Zuppa
Homemade soup of the day
Bruschetta
Chopped tomato, garlic, olive oil and basil on toasted homemade bread
Insalata Mista
Rocket, lettuce, tomatoes, Sicilian olives served with Locale dressing
Aglio Olio e Funghi
Olive oil, garlic, mushrooms and chilli
Pomodoro
Homemade tomato and basil sauce
Arrabiata
Homemade tomato sauce with chili and garlic
Fusilli Gluten free
Served with zucchini mint sauce and fresh cherry tomato
Funghi e Rucola
With our homemade tomato and basil pizza sauce, mushrooms, truffle oil and rocket
Marinara
With our homemade tomato and basil pizza sauce
Olive
With our homemade tomato and basil pizza sauce and Sicilian mixed olives
Rocket
Mixed Salad
Gluten-free
Selected Olives (vg)
Zuppa (vg)
Soup of the day
Salumi Misti
Selected Italian charcuterie, olives, sun-dried tomato dressing
Burrata (v)
Served with cherry tomatoes, avocado purée, balsamic reduction
Greca (v)
Tomato, cucumber, red onions, kalamata olives, capers and feta cheese
Insalata Mista (vg)
Rocket, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and Sicilian olives
Pomodoro (vg)
Homemade tomato and basil sauce
Arrabiata (vg)
Homemade tomato with chilli and garlic
Carbonara
with pancetta, cream and eggs
Risotto
selection of mushrooms, truffle oil with Arborio rice
Pollo e Funghi
Diced chicken breast, tomato sauce and mushroom
Frutti di Mare
With selected seafood of clams, mussels, octopus, calamari, tomato, chili, parsley, wine and king prawn
Pollo Madeira
Sautéed bone-in chicken breast, mozzarella, mushroom Madeira sauce, green beans and roasted cherry tomatoes
Tagliata di Manzo
8oz sirloin, herb roast potato, and roasted cherry tomatoes
Pesce del Giorno
Market choice fish, herb roast potatoes, white wine sauce, roast cherry tomatoes
Parmigiana (v)
Aubergine layered with parmesan cheese, tomato sauce and basil
Herb Roast Potatoes
Mixed Salad
Rocket Parmesan
Kid’s Menu
For up to 8 years old. One course for 9.95.
Margherita Pizza (v)
Spaghetti With Meatballs
Penne With Butter
Penne With Tomato And Basil Sauce
Pepperoni Pizza
Cocktails
Tommy’s Margarita
Jose Cuervo Tequila, lime juice and agave syrup
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco and soda
Campari Spritz
Campari, Prosecco and soda
5 Star Martini
Finlandia vodka, passionfruit, vanilla, and pineapple juice served with a Prosecco shot
Bramble
Tanqueray gin, lemon and Chambord
Cosmopolitan
Finlandia vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau and lime
Caipirinha
Cachaça, lime, sugar
Dark and Stormy
Dark rum, ginger beer and lime
Espresso Martini
Kahlua, Finlandia vodka, espresso
Gin Giardino
Tanqueray gin, cucumber, apple juice, elderflower
Locale Bellini
Prosecco and strawberry liqueur
Mojito
Bacardi carta Blanca, lime, mint, soda
Negroni
Campari, Martini Rosso, Tanqueray gin
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, sugar and bitters
Cocktail of the day
(please ask your server)
Mocktails
Shirley Temple
Dash of strawberry, lemon topped with ginger ale
Coco-Nada
Coconut syrup, pineapple and lemon
Virgin Nojito
Fresh lime, mint, brown sugar, elderflower cordial, topped with lemonade
Gin & Tonics
All served with Fever-Tree Premium Tonic.
Bombay Sapphire
Hendricks
Tanqueray
Tanqueray 0.0%
Tanqueray № Ten
Tanqueray Sevilla
Bulldog
Beefeater
Beefeater Pink
Portobello Road
Bubbles
125ml/bottle
Prosecco “Barocco”, DOC Italy 10.5%
Extra dry, light and refreshing with round prominent fruit and hint of floral notes
Louis Roederer, Brut Collection 243 NV 12.5%
Classic blend of Pinot Noir, cask-aged
Pierre Moncuit-Delos Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc NV Brut 12%
Small bubbles creamy texture, clean palate, gentle citrus fruit
Light, Fresh, Easy To Drink
White
Grenache, Roc d’Opale, France 2022 12.5%
Dry wine with bold stone fruit and lovely weight on mid-palate
Pinot Grigio, “Vigneti Delle Dolomiti”, IGT, Italy 2023 12.5%
Gentle fruit, acacia notes
Inzolia “Terre Siciliane” Italy 2022 12.5%
Organic, crisp, citrusy character with herbal notes
Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi “Via Condotto” Italy 2022 12.5%
Dry, refreshing, light citrus fruit
Dry, Crisp, Mineral
White
Sauvignon Blanc, “Terres Cortal” IGP Vignerons, France 2022 12%
Bursting with energy, offering grassy gooseberry notes
Gavi di Gavi, “Valle Scura” DOC Tacchino, Italy 2023 12.5%
Bone dry, mineral & gentle elegant finish
Vernacchia di San Gimignano Le Corti Dei Podesta, Italy 2022 12.5%
Gentle floral notes and stone fruit. Very elegant and smooth
Soave Classico “Levarie” Masi 2022 12%
Bold zesty fruit, hint of saline notes in developing clean finish
Full Flavoured, Fruity, Intense
White
Vermentino, “Lupo Meraviglia” IGT, Italy 2020 12.5%
Vibrant lime-scented wine, full of intense fruit infused with floral notes
Chardonnay, “Terre del noce”, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Italy 2022 12%
Straw yellow, fruty, delicate and soft on the palate
Fiano Gran Edicione Visconti della Rocca, Puglia IGT 2020 13.5%
Round and juicy, rich apricot fruit and hint of spice
Fruity, Soft, Juicy
Red
Grenache Rouge Roc d’Opale France 2022 13%
Medium-bodied with juicy plum fruit and satisfying clean finish
Pinot Noir, “Villa Des Croix”, IGP Pays d'Oc, France 2022 12.5%
Light and juicy with strawberries and dark cherries
Sangiovese “Na.Ti.Vo” Italy 2022 13%
Organic, fresh with a hint of spice
Chianti DOCG, “Edicionne Cecchi”, Italy 2022 13%
Fruit driven, soft tannins
Valpolicella Classico “Bonacosta” DOC Masi Italy 2021 12.5%
Rich in vibrant fruit with hints of sour cherry in pure finish
Warm, Earthy, Spicy
Red
Primitivo, “Sforza” IGT Puglia 2022 13%
Dark fruits, sweet spice and hints of prunes and liquorish
Barbera del Monferrato, “Linea Terra”, DOC Tacchino, Italy 2017 14.5%
Generous, earthy red with a broad, ripe palate
Chianti Classico, “Cecchi” DOCG Torrebona, Italy 2019 13.5%
Earthy, leathery, discrete notes of black tea and bold red cherry fruit
Dolcetto d'Ovada “Du Riva”, DOCG Tacchino Italy 2015 14.5%
Mulltiple winner of Gambero Rosso. Bold with a hint of spice
Rich, Full-Bodied, Structured
Red
Malbec, “Finca La Colonia”, Argentina 2023 13%
Perfect for red meats
Rosso di Montepulciano “Sabazio” La Braccesca Italy 2021 13%
Soft, rich fruit with hint of tannins
Barolo “La Morra” Boffa, DOCG, Italy 2018 14.5%
Medium in body, with a terrific depth of red roses, sweet spice with orange zest and fresh red berry fruit flavours
Amarone Classico “Costasera” DOCG Masi, Italy 2019 15%
Layers of prunes, red dried fruit, long sweet spiced finish
Rosé
125ml/175ml/bottle
Pamplelonette, “508” Coteaux D’aix. ProvenceFrance 2021 13.5%
Light, dry rose with wide palate full of ripe red berry fruits