Mediterraneo is a traditional Italian restaurant at 37 Kensington Park Road in Notting Hill, close to Portobello Market. Rustic stone walls and tables that extend onto the pavement give the dining room a relaxed neighbourhood character, while daily lunch and dinner service make it easy to visit throughout the week.
The meal can begin with bruschetta, burrata, aubergine parmigiana, beef or sea bass carpaccio and crisp fried squid. More distinctive starters include grilled octopus over chickpea purée and vitello tonnato, combining familiar Italian produce with preparations drawn from different parts of the country.
Pasta is a central part of the menu, from rigatoni with aubergine, tomato and mozzarella to handmade tagliolini with black truffle and paccheri with veal ossobuco ragout. Seafood pasta appears alongside grilled fish, veal and meat dishes, including large plates intended for two people to share.
Vegetable sides, salads and roast potatoes help complete a larger order, followed by desserts such as tiramisu, strawberry cheesecake and hazelnut parfait. The mix of classic recipes, seasonal specials and a warm, informal setting makes Mediterraneo well suited to both a simple pasta lunch and a longer celebratory dinner.
Address: 37 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2EU, England
Mediterraneo Notting Hill Menu
Starters
Bruschetta Con Pomodoro E Basilico
Bruschetta with fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Scamorza Affumicata con Funghi Misti di Bosco,Pomodoro e Rucola
Char-grilled Smoked Mozzarella served with Porcini Mushrooms,Tomato and Rocket Salad
Burrata Pugliese con Avocado, Pomodoro e Basilico
Creamy Mozzarella from Puglia with Avocado, Tomatoes and Basil
Tartare Di Tonno e Avocado
Tuna Tartare on a bed of Avocado
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Baked Layers of Aubergine with Tomato, Mozzarella Parmesan & Basil
Prosciutto di Parma con Mozzarella di Bufala
Parma Ham with Buffalo Mozzarella
Insalata Romana
Baby Cos Salad with Avocado, Marinated Mushrooms and Parmesan Flakes
Carpaccio di Manzo con Rucola e Parmigiano
Marinated Beef Carpaccio with Rocket & Parmesan Flakes
Carpaccio di Spigola e Rucola
Sea-Bass Carpaccio “Raw” with Olive Oil & Lemon Served w/ Rocket
Fritto di Calamari
Crispy Fried Squid
Polipo alla Griglia su Letto di Pure di Ceci
Char-Grilled Octopus on a Bed of Chickpea Puree
Vitello Tonnato
Thinly Sliced cold veal with Tuna, Capers & Mayonnaise
Polpette Di Vitello Al Pomodoro
Veal Meat-Balls in a Tomato Sauce
Ribollita alla Toscana
Tuscan Vegetable Soup with Black Cabbage and Italian Beans
Basket of Bread & Olive Oil
Pasta
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe
Hand Made Tonnarelli with Pecorino Cheese & Black Pepper
Rigatoni con Melanzane,Pomodoro, Basilico
Pasta Tubes with Aubergines, Tomato & Basil Sauce
Tagliatelle con Funghi Porcini, Pancetta e Salsa Tartufata
Hand-made Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms, Italian Bacon & Truffle Sauce
Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci con Pomodoro e Basilico
Hand-made Ravioli filled with Ricotta and Spinach, Tomato & Basil Sauce
Tagliatelle con Ragout di Vitello
Hand Made Tagliatelle with Veal Ragout & Tomato Sauce
Tonnarelli all’Amatriciana con Guanciale e Pecorino Romano
Hand-Made Tonnarelli with Cherry tomatoes, Italian Bacon and Roman Pecorino Cheese
Linguine alle Vongole Veraci
Flat Spaghetti with Clams Garlic & Olive Oil
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
Flat Spaghetti in Mixed Fresh Sea-food and fresh Tomato Sauce
Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero
Hand-Made Tagliolini with Black Truffle
Tonnarelli alla Carbonara
Hand-Made Scialatelli with Lobster and Cherry Tomato Sauce
Fish
Tonno Scottato con Insalatina, Carciofi Avocado e Pachino
Seared Tuna with Artichokes, Avocado and Cherry Tomatoes Salad
Salmone alla Griglia su Letto di Lenticchie
Char- Grilled Fillet of Salmon on a bed of Lentils
Gamberoni in Padella con Insalatina di Stagione
Tiger Prawns with Chilli, Rosemary in a white wine Sauce Served with Seasonal Salad
Branzino alla Griglia
Char-Grilled Fillet of Sea-Bass with mixed Leaf of Salad
Calamari alla Griglia con Rucola e Pachino
Char-Grilled Calamari with Rocket & Cherry Tomatoes
Branzino al Sale per (2 Persone)
Wild Sea-Bass Baked in Crust of Sea Salt for 2 people ( approx. 900 gr )
Meat
Filetto di Vitello alla Griglia con Zucchine Croccanti
Char-Grilled fillet of Veal with Crispy Zucchini
Cotoletta di Vitello alla Milanese
Veal “Milanaise” Style (Breadcrumbs)
Paillard di Pollo alla Griglia con Rucola Carciofi e Parmigiano
Char-Grilled Chicken Paillard with Rocket, Artichokes Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Flakes
Scaloppine di Vitello alla Parmigiana
Veal Escalopes Parmigiana Style
Tagliata di Manzo alla Griglia con Rucola e Pachino
Char-Grilled Sliced Fillet Beef with Rosemary, Rocket & Cherry Tomatoes
Lombata Di Vitello Al Rosmarino Con Patate Al Forno
Char-Grilled Dutch Veal Cutlets about (300gr) with Rosemary and Roast Potatoes
Bistecca alla Fiorentina (x 2 Persone) servita con Zucchine croccanti
28 Days Matured Florentine Steak T-Bone for 2 people served with Crispy Zucchini
Sides
Insalata Verde
Green Salad
Insalata Mista
Mixed Salad
Rucola con Scaglie di Parmigiano
Rocket Salad with Parmesan Flakes
Zucchine Croccanti
Deep-fried Zucchini
Broccoli Saltati o Bolliti
Broccoli Sautes
Patate Arrosto
Roast Potatoes
Spinaci Saltati
Sautés Spinach
French Fries
Desserts
Tiramisu
Cheesecake alle Fragole
Home-made Strawberry Cheesecake
Semifreddo al Torroncino con salsa al Cioccolato
Hezelnut Parfait Topped with Chocolate Sauce
Sbriciolata ai frutti di bosco
Mixed Berries Mille-Feuille (Mediterraneo Style)
Panna Cotta con Salsa ai Frutti di Bosco o Caramello
A Creamy Italian Vanilla Dessert with Chocolate or Caramel Sauce
Selezione di Gelato e Sorbetti
Selection of Ice Creams and Sorbets
Tortino al Cioccolato Tiepido
Warm Chocolate Soufflé (Please allow about 15 Min)
Ananas con Gelato al Pistacchio
Fresh Pineapple served with Pistachio Ice Cream
Tartufo Classico
Zabaglione & Chocolate Ice Cream with hazelnuts and Cocoa Powder
Cantucci con Vin Santo
Almond Biscuits with Vin Santo Wine