Milan Italian Restaurant is located at 44 Commercial Road, a short walk from Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre. The intimate dining room is positioned naturally for pre theatre meals as well as dinners that are not tied to a performance. Lunch and evening services run from Tuesday to Saturday, with Sunday hours responding to the theatre programme.
The menu covers both classic and modern Italian cooking. Antipasti include baked meatballs, fried calamari, bruschetta and Caprese salad, while garlic bread and marinated olives provide simpler ways to begin. Pizza, pasta, meat and seafood dishes give the main selection enough breadth for repeat visits.
Vegetarian and vegan choices are clearly marked, including bruschetta, olive oil and bread, and selected pasta or pizza combinations. Richer dishes use mozzarella, blue cheese, cured meat and cream, while tomato, basil and olive oil provide lighter contrasts. Guests with allergies should speak with staff because wheat, dairy and other allergens are handled throughout the kitchen.
Italian wine, beer, coffee and digestifs complete the meal, and delivery is available through several platforms. The restaurant also creates occasional dishes linked to productions at the nearby theatre. Milan’s combination of convenient location, a broad Italian menu and an unhurried dining room makes it particularly well suited to an evening in Southampton’s theatre district.
Address: 44 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GD, England
Milan Italian Restaurant Menu
Aperitivi
Olive Marinate
Marinated olives with garlic, chilli & sun-dried tomatoes
Pane & Olio
Toasted ciabatta bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Pizza all' Aglio
Thin based pizza garlic bread
Bruschetta
Toasted focaccia bread topped with red onions, tomatoes, basil, olive oil & garlic
Antipasti
Polpette Al Forno
Meatballs baked in a tomatoe sauce, topped up with mozzarella, served with toasted ciabatta
Funghi al Dolcelatte
Oven baked cup mushrooms in a creamy dolcelatte sauce, topped with mozzarella & crispy bacon, served with a side toasted ciabatta bread
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried calamari rings served with garlic mayo
SUPLI (V)
A Roman classic. Rice croquettes, filled with mozzarella, coated in a golden crust for a crispy, cheesy delight, served with marinara sauce.
MINI ARANCINI SICILIANI
Traditional dish of Sicily. Crispy fried rice balls, filled with a combination of beef and pork ragù, mozzarella cheese, peas and marinara sauce
Caprese
Italian salad with fresh mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil with a drizzle of balsamic glaze
Camembert Sharer
Garlic baked Camembert served with toasted focaccia and marinated olives
Antipasto Misto Sharer
A selection of Parma ham, salami Napoli, salami Milano, sun blush tomatoes and parmesan shavings. Served with toasted bread sticks
Pizze
Margherita
Traditional margherita pizza with homemade tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil
Al Crudo
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parma ham, rocket and parmesan shavings
Quarto Formaggi
Mozzarella, dolcelatte, goats cheese and parmesan
'Nduja e Pepperoni
For those who like a little kick. ‘Nduja, Pepperoni, homemade tomato sauce & fresh chilli
Al Pollo
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled chicken strips & spicy chorizo
Vegetariana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, onions, mushrooms, peppers, artichokes, olives & chilli
Paste (GF option available)
Gluten-free option available for pasta dishes.
Lasagna Tradizionale
Layers of pasta with beef ragu, bechamel, mozzarella & grated parmesan
Linguine alla Bolognese
Linguine served with eight-hour, slow cooked beef ragu
GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA (V)
Traditional Italian dish from Sorrento made with soft potato gnocchi baked in tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
Linguine alla Carbonara
Linguine cooked with smoked bacon & egg in a creamy sauce
Tagliatelle Alfredo
Freshly cooked tagliatelle in a creamy mushroom sauce topped with a sprinkle of crispy Parma ham
Penne alla Primavera
Penne pasta served with chicken, chorizo, garlic, chilli & tomato sauce
GNOCCHI ALLA GENOVESE (V)
Soft potato gnocchi, in a creamy pesto sauce, sun blushed tomato and toasted sunflower seeds.
Lasagne Vegitariana
Oven baked spinach and ricotta cannelloni topped with mozzarella
Linguine Gamberi & Zuchine
Linguine cooked with king prawns, chilli, garlic, courgette and cherry tomatoes
Ravioli Salmone
Handmade ravioli stuffed with salmon, cooked in a creamy white wine sauce
Tagliatelle Affumicatto
Tagliatelle cooked with smoked salmon and spinach, in a creamy lemon and white wine sauce.
Linguine Scoglio
Linguine cooked with king prawns, squid, clams, chilli, garlic, cherry tomatoes and a touch of tomato sauce.
Linguine Vongole
Linguine cooked with clams, in a white wine, garlic and parsley sauce.
Insalate
Insalata di Pollo alla Cesare
Mixed leaf, chicken, crispy Parma ham, parmesan shavings, red onion, cherry tomato, avocado and Cesar dressing.
Insalata Caprino
Mixed leaf salad topped with goat’s cheese, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes with an olive oil & balsamic dressing
Insalata Tricolore
Fresh tomato, mozzarella cheese & avocado salad with basil pesto dressing
Contini
Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Mixed Salad
Mixed leaf salad served with olive oil and balsamic dressing
Rucola e Parmigiano
Rocket salad with parmesan shavings and olive oil
Zucchine fritte
Lightly buttered fried courgettes.