Locatelli at the National Gallery is an Italian restaurant in the gallery’s Sainsbury Wing on Trafalgar Square. Created by Giorgio Locatelli and his team, the dining room draws on the welcoming spirit of an Italian trattoria while providing a polished setting for lunch, dinner or a meal around a gallery visit.
The cooking follows the seasons and places carefully chosen ingredients at the centre of each plate. Antipasti may bring together vegetables, cheese, cured meat or seafood, while handmade pasta and risotto express the kitchen’s precise but reassuringly familiar approach to Italian food.
Simply grilled fish, roast meats and vegetable led main courses extend the menu beyond pasta. Dishes such as scialatielli, bigoli, tortellini and calamarata sit comfortably beside lemon chicken, rib eye and stone bass, with Italian classics interpreted through modern presentation and thoughtful accompaniments.
Tiramisu, cassata and other desserts complete the experience, supported by an extensive Italian influenced drinks programme, cocktails and wine. A set menu suits a shorter visit, while the à la carte menu and relaxed service make it possible to spend more time at the table before returning to the collection or nearby theatres.
Address: Sainsbury Wing, The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, England
Locatelli At The National Gallery Menu
Bar Snacks
Olive Nocellara
Nocellara green olives ve (50kcal)
Frutta secca mista
Salted mixed nuts ve (244kcal)
Taralli al finocchio
Fennel taralli ve (247kcal)
Pane di grano arso, patate e rosmarino, olio d’oliva
Potato and rosemary sourdough, extra virgin olive oil (4 servings) ve (388kcal)
Giardiniera
Pickled vegetables ve (371kcal)
Crema di caprino
Whipped goat’s cheese, crackers v (277kcal)
Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano
24 months Parma ham, parmesan cheese (383kcal)
Salumi e Formaggi
Inspired by the Italian aperitivo ritual, this sharing platter includes burrata with basil pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano, Caciocavallo cheese, Parma ham, finocchiona salami, marinated olives, grilled artichokes, and onion & fig jam with sourdough bread, seeded crackers, and cheese straws.
Antipasti Starters
Insalata di patate e fagiolini, scalogno, tartufo nero estivo
Potato and green bean salad, pickled shallot, summer black truffle ve (308kcal)
Tatin di pomodori, mousse di ricotta, olio al basilico
Tomato tatin, ricotta mousse, basil oil v (364kcal)
Burrata, albicocca, pomodorini, mandorle tostate
Burrata cheese, grilled apricot, confit cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds v (480kcal)
Vitello tonnato
Cold sliced veal, tuna and caper sauce, baby leaves, veal jus (251kcal)
Insalata di polpo, peperoni, olive Taggiasche, patate, sedano, maionese allo zafferano
Octopus salad, peppers, olives, potato, celery, saffron mayonnaise (461kcal)
Insalata di seppie, piselli, limone, erba cipollina
Cuttlefish salad, peas, pea shoots, lemon zest, chives (150kcal)
Primi Pasta
Risotto, piselli, caprino, aglio nero, basilico
Risotto, peas, goat cheese, black garlic, basil v (540kcal)
Scialatielli alla Nerano
Scialatielli pasta, provolone cheese, fried crispy courgette, fresh basil v (626kcal)
Bigoli, ragu’ bianco di agnello, pecorino, rosmarino
Bigoli pasta, lamb white ragout, pecorino cheese, rosemary (732kcal)
Tortellini di manzo, fonduta al Parmigiano Reggiano, salsa di vitello
Beef tortellini, Parmigiano Reggiano fondue, veal jus (630kcal)
Calamarata, coda di rospo, salicornia, limoni canditi, polvere di capperi
Calamarata pasta, monkfish, samphire, candied lemon, caper powder (646kcal)
Tortelloni di carbone ripieni di granchio, gremolata
Charcoal tortelloni filled with English crab, gremolata sauce (580kcal)
Secondi Mains
Melanzana, ricotta di soya, pomodorini, nocciole, salsa al basilico
Roast aubergine, soya ricotta, cherry tomatoes, hazelnuts, basil sauce ve (251kcal)
Pollo al limone, purè di patate, zucchine, compote di limone e peperoncino
Lemon chicken, mashed potato, courgettes, lemon & chilli compote (494kcal)
Tagliata di manzo, melanzane grigliate, pesto di rucola, pomodorini, cipolle rosse
Rib-eye steak, grilled aubergine, rocket pesto, cherry tomatoes, red onion (783kcal)
Filetto di ombrina, salsa al limone, tapenade di Taggiasche, patate
Fillet of stone bass, lemon sauce, tapenade, crushed potatoes (580kcal)
Contorni Sides
Insalata di rucola, pomodorini, olio al limone
Rocket salad, cherry tomatoes, lemon oil dressing ve (136kcal)
Patate novelle, limone, timo
Roast baby potatoes, lemon, thyme ve (197kcal)
Broccoli saltati con aglio e peperoncino
Broccoli sautéed with garlic and chilli ve (91kcal)
Desserts
Tiramisu'
“Pick me up” v
Torta al cioccolato
Chocolate cake v
Cassata siciliana
Sweet ricotta mousse, chocolate chips, pistachio, candied fruits v
Gelato cremoso alla vaniglia, olio d'oliva, nocciole
Vanilla soft serve, olive oil, hazelnut crumble v
Set Menu
Two courses £25 | Three courses £31. Monday to Sunday from 3pm until 6pm.
Tatin di pomodori, mousse di ricotta, olio al basilico
Tomato tatin, ricotta mousse, basil oil v
Burrata, albicocca, pomodorini, mandorle tostate
Burrata cheese, grilled apricot, confit cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds v
Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano
24 months Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano
Melanzana, ricotta di soya, pomodorini, nocciole, salsa al basilico
Aubergine, soya ricotta, cherry tomatoes, hazelnuts, basil sauce ve
Pollo al limone, pure' di patate, aucchine, compote di limone e peperoncino
Lemon chicken, mashed potato. courgettes, lemon and chilli compote
Calamarata, coda di rospo, salicornia, limoni canditi, polvere di capperi
Calamarata pasta, monkfish, samphire, candied lemon, caper powder
Insalata di rucola, pomodorini, olio al limone
Rocket salad, cherry tomatoes, lemon oil ve
Broccoli saltati con aglio e peperoncino
Broccoli sautéed with garlic and chilli ve
Tiramisù
‘Pick me up’ v
Torta al cioccolato
Chocolate cake v
Cassata Siciliana
Sweet ricotta mousse, chocolate chips, pistachio, candied fruits v
Italian Tea
Monday to Sunday 3pm – 5pm (last booking). Italian tea £9.
Cassatella classica
Sicilian fried pastry with ricotta
Cassatella al pistacchio
Sicilian fried pastry with pistachio
Cantucci toscani
Tradition toasted Tuscan biscuit with almonds
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
SICILIAN LEMONADE
Sicilian lemon, bergamot essential oil
CHINOTTO AND TANGERINE SPRITZ
Italian bitter, tangerine, sugar
ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ
Cranberry juice, lime juice, elderflower tonic, mint
CHIAROSCURO
Orange juice, passion fruit, coconut syrup, lemon juice
White Wine
175ml, 500ml and bottle prices available.
ChiChiBio, Terre di Chieti, Organic, Citra Vini, Chieti, Abruzzo, 2024 – 12.5%
Pecorino
Vialetto Grecanico, Sicily, 2024 – 13%
Grecanico
Casasole Orvieto Classico Amabile, Santa Cristina, Umbria, 2025 – 10%
Grechetto, procanico
Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio, Mezzacorona, Trentino Alto Adige, 2025 – 12.5%
Pinot grigio
Gavi di Gavi La Meirana, Broglia, Piedmont, 2025 – 13%
Cortese
Pala Silenzi Bianco, Pala, Sardinia, 2025 – 12.5%
Vermentino, nuragus
Pino & Toi, Maculan, Veneto, 2024 – 12.5%
Tai, pinot bianco, pinot grigio
Isola Bianca Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Teruzzi, Tuscany, 2024 – 12.5%
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Heritage, Sannio, Mastroberardino, Campania, 2023 – 12.5%
Falanghina
Vette Sauvignon Blanc, Tenuta San Leonardo, Trentino Alto Adige, 2025 – 12.5%
Sauvignon blanc
Bramìto Chardonnay, Castello della Sala, Antinori, Umbria, 2024 – 12.5%
Chardonnay
Bastianich Vespa Bianco, Friuli Venezia Giulia, 2018 – 14%
Chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, picolit
Impero Blanc de Pinot Noir, Fattoria Mancini, Marche, 2024 – 14%
Pinot noir
Rosé Wine
175ml, 500ml and bottle prices available.
Rube Rose Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Citra Vini, Chieti, Abruzzo, 2023 – 12%
Montepulciano
Calafuria Rosato, Tormaresca, Apuglia, 2025 – 12.5%
Negroamaro
Red Wine
175ml, 500ml and bottle prices available.
Vialetto Negroamaro, Apulia, 2023 – 12.5%
Negroamaro
Visconti Della Rocca, Apulia 2025 – 13%
Primitivo
Fantini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, 2024 – 12.5%
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Castel Firmian Pinot Nero, Mezzacorona, Trentino Alto Adige, 2024 – 13%
Pinot noir
Pèppoli Antinori, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, 2024 – 13.5%
Sangiovese
Sherazade, Donna Fugata, Sicily, 2023 – 13.5%
Nero d’avola
Terre di San Leonardo, Trentino Alto Adige, 2023 – 13%
Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, carmenere
Achelo Cortona, La Braccesca, Tuscany, 2023 – 14%
Syrah
Brolo Campofiorin Oro, Masi, Veneto, 2021 – 14%
Corvina
Ghiaia Nera, Nerello Mascalese, Etna Rosso, Tascante, Sicily, 2022 – 13%
Nerello mascalese
Rosso di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne, Antinori, Tuscany, 2023 – 14%
Sangiovese
Barbaresco Rizzi, Rizzi, Piedmont 2021 – 14.5%
Nebbiolo
Ca’ Marcanda, Promis, 2022, Tuscany, 2023 – 14.5%
Merlot, syrah, sangiovese
Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano, Hofstätter, Trentino Alto Adige, 2020 – 13.5%
Pinot noir
Dessert Wine
100ml and bottle prices available.
Maculan Dindarello, Breganze, Veneto, 2024 – 11.5% 375ml
Moscato
Angelorum Recioto della Valpolicella, Masi, 2020 – 14% 375ml
Corvina, rondinella, molinara
Vermouth and Bitters
50ml measures.
Mancino Rosso Amaranto, Italy – 16%
Mancino Bianco Ambrato, Italy – 16%
Antica Formula Vermouth, Italy – 16.5%
Braulio Amaro Alpino, Italy – 24.7%
Vecchio Amaro Del Capo, Italy – 35%
Italian Digestive Liqueur
Limoncello di Capri, Italy – 30%
Disaronno Amaretto, Italy – 28%
Nardini Bianco Grappa, Italy – 40%
Grappa Amorosa di Settembre, Poli Italy – 40%
Grappa Barrique Solera, Poli, Italy – 40%
Grappa Barili di Sassicaia 2018, Poli, Italy – 40%
Bepi Tosolini Exprèss Premium Espresso Coffee Liqueur, Italy – 28%
Bepi Tosolini Saliza Amaretto, Italy – 28%
Luxardo Samuca Dei Cesari, Italy – 32%
Hot Drinks
Espresso
Espresso macchiato
Double espresso
Double macchiato
Cappuccino
Latte
Flat white
Americano
Bicerin
Tea & infusions
English breakfast, earl grey imperial, rooibos African nights, green tea, mint
Italian Aperitivo
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, soda water, prosecco
CAMPARI SPRITZ
Campari, soda water, prosecco
Best Italian Mixologists Cocktails
GIORGIO’S NEGRONI
by Giorgio Locatelli; Tanqueray Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula
ADONIS
by Simone Caporale – Sips Barcelona; Cinzano Rosso, Harvey’s Palo Cortado, orange bitters, olive
BREAKFAST MARTINI
by Salvatore Calabrese – Velvet Bar; Gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, bitter orange marmalade
BLOODY MARY
by Manfredi Pantina – Baudry Green; Passata, tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, miso, wasabi
LA SCUDERIA
by Alessandro Belometti – Bar Termini; Cognac, sweet vermouth, Diciotti amaro
Sparkling Wine
125ml and bottle prices available.
Bottega 0% White (non alcoholic)
Glera
Ca’ del Console Prosecco Extra Dry nv – 11.5%
Glera
Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Ed. 45, Ca’ del Bosco nv – 12.5%
Chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot bianco
Searcys selected Cuvée, Brut, Champagne – 12.5%
Chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs, Brut, nv – 12.5%
Chardonnay
Spirits
50ml measures unless otherwise stated.
Searcys London Dry Gin, England – 40%
Tanqueray London Dry Gin, England – 41.3%
Tanqueray No. 10, England – 47.3%
Hendrick’s, Scotland – 41.4%
Brandy
Courvoisier vsop Fine Cognac, France – 40%
Janneau vsop Armagnac, France – 40%
Beers
330ml bottles.
Peroni Nastro Azzurro non-alcoholic, Italy – 0%
The Small Beer Session Pale Ale, England – 2.5%
Menabrea Bionda, Italy – 4.8%
Menabrea Ambrata, Italy – 4.8%
Soft Drinks
Indian tonic water
Fever Tree range
Light tonic
Fever Tree range
Rhubarb and raspberry tonic
Fever Tree range
Elderflower tonic
Fever Tree range
Cocktails
Turner
Bombay Gin, Sloe Gin, St-Germain, prosecco, ginger ale
Zurbaran
Gin Mare, Martini Ambrato, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, prosecco, tonic
Renoir
Vodka, Pernod, apple juice, prosecco, soda
Goya
Olmeca Tequila, lemonade syrup, Cointreau, prosecco