Piccola Hampstead is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria at 33 Heath Street, only a short walk from Hampstead Underground station. Italian cooking, service and atmosphere shape the experience, while the relaxed dining room works equally well for lunch, dinner and a neighbourhood family meal.
Cold antipasti such as buffalo mozzarella, burrata, cured meats and seafood can begin a shared meal, alongside hot starters including arancini, bruschetta, calamari and aubergine parmigiana. Salads and traditional soups offer lighter ways into the menu.
Pizza ranges from marinara and margherita to combinations featuring porcini mushrooms, Italian sausage, mortadella and smoked provola. The pasta selection is especially broad, covering carbonara, Bolognese, seafood linguine, homemade gnocchi, ravioli, lasagne and vegetable-led dishes.
Grilled meat, veal, chicken and Mediterranean fish dishes provide alternatives to pizza and pasta. Tiramisu, cannoli, gelato and sweet gnocchi complete the meal, with Italian beer, wine and coffee available; the restaurant provides allergy information, and guests should still discuss individual requirements with staff.
Address: 33 Heath Street, Hampstead, London NW3 6TR, England
Piccola Hampstead Menu
Antipasti Freddi – Cold Starter
Mozzarella di Bufala con Verdure alla Griglia
Buffalo mozzarella with grilled vegetables
Insalata Tricolore
Tomato, avocado and Fior di latte mozzarella salad. (Buffalo Mozzarella +£3.00)
Insalata Caprese
Tomato, Basil and Fior di latte mozzarella salad. (Buffalo Mozzarella +£3.00)
Burratina Fresca con Pomodorini e Rucola
Fresh soft centered mozzarella with rocket and cherry tomatoes
Cocktail di Gamberi con Avocado Fresco
Prawns cocktail served on a bed of lettuce & fresh avocado
Antipasto all’Italiana Ideale per Due
Selection of cured meats and cheeses
Tonno e Fagioli
Tuna, cannellini bean and red onion salad
Bresaola Rucola e Grana
Thinly sliced cured beef with rocket and parmesan shavings.
Insalatoni – Large Salads
Insalata Piccola
Grilled Chicken strips, beetroot, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, rocket & cherry tomatoes
Insalata Mediterranea
Feta cheese, black olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, & avocado served with home-made hot flat bread
Insalata Asparagi e Carciofini
Asparagus, artichoke & cherry tomatoes served on a bed of mixed salad
Insalata Salmone
Fresh grilled salmon, rocket sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, sweetcorn
Antipasti Caldi – Hot Starter
Pane all’Aglio
Home-made garlic bread
Pane all’Aglio con Mozzarella
Home-made garlic bread with mozzarella cheese
Bigne di Pasta di Pizza
Pizza dough balls
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Fresh chopped tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, and basil on toasted bread
Arancino di Carne con Crema Pecorino Tartufata
Arancino filled with bolognese with a pecorino and truffle cream
Arancino Vegetariano con Salsa Pesto al Basilico
Vegetarian Arancino with a basil pesto sauce
Minestrone
Traditional Italian vegetable soup
Pasta e Fagioli
Traditional Italian cannellini bean and pasta soup
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Baked aubergine with tomato and mozzarella
Calamari Fritti con Salsa Tartare
Fried squid with tartare sauce
Asparagi alla Parmigiana
Asparagus with poached egg, parmesan & butter
Asparagi con Burro Fuso, Olandese o Salsa Vinaigrette
Asparagus with your choice of melted butter, hollandaise or Vinaigrette sauce
Cozze alla Marinara o al Pomodoro
Mussels with marinara sauce or tomato sauce
Sardine in Padella
Pan fried sardines in a garlic, lemon and rosemary sauce
Pizza
Extra toppings, extra charge (from £1.00 to £4.00)
Marinara
Tomato, garlic, olive oil and oregano
Napoletana
Tomato, Mozzarella, garlic, anchovies and black olives.
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella with fresh basil
Rustica
Fresh burratina, porcini mushrooms, Italian sausage and italian cream
Capricciosa
Tomato, mozzarella, basil, ham, mushrooms, salami Napoli & artichoke hearts
4 Formaggi
Mozzarella, cream, ricotta, blue cheese & parmesan
Ortolana
Tomato, Mozzarella and mixed seasonal vegetables.
Calzone Napoletano
Tomato, mozzarella, cooked ham, ricotta cheese & salami
Piccola
Mozzarella, porcini mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, rocket, and truffle oil
Americana
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami & jalapeno
Fiorentina
Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, egg, black olives and parmesan.
Contadina
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, sautéed peppers and black olives.
Bufalina
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, Basil and cherry tomato.
Pulcinella
mozzarella, italian sausage and italian greens ‘Friarielli’
Nettuno
Tomato, tuna, red onion, black olives and mozzarella
Pizza Cheffone
Mortadella, smoked provola and pistacchio granules
Calzone Bolognese
Calzone pizza, filled with 100% beef bolognese, mozzarella and Chiily
Pasta Selection
Penne gluten free available with an extra charge £1.50. Homemade pasta options available £2.00
Spaghetti Napoli o Arrabbiata
Spaghetti with tomato & fresh basil or Spicy tomato sauce
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Tagliatelle with minced beef & tomato
Linguine alla Carlo
Linguine with tomato sauce, italian sausage, broccoli and chilli
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti with pancetta, egg, cream & cheese
Trenette al Pesto
Linguini with home-made pesto sauce
Capellini con Gamberoni e Zucchine
Angel hair pasta with, olive oil, garlic, chilli, King prawns, cherry tomato and courgettes
Spaghetti ‘Al Pacino’
Spaghetti with rocket, sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic & chilli
Rigatoni Freschi Amatriciana
Fresh rigatoni with pancetta, onion, tomato, parmesan cheese & chilli
Linguini Pescatore
Linguini with fresh sea food, garlic, olive oil, chilli & a touch of tomato sauce baked in foil
Linguini Vongole
Linguini with clams, olive oil, cherry tomatoes & chilli
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Home-made gnocchi with tomato sauce and mozzarella
Penne Aurora
Penne in cream and tomato sauce
Ravioli in Salsa Aurora e Asparagi
Home-made spinach & ricotta ravioli in a cream & tomato sauce and asparagus
Mezze Maniche al Nero Fatti in Casa al Salmone
Home made black pasta cooked with fresh salmon, cream and rocket
Lasagna
Traditional home-made beef lasagne
Fusilli Primavera
Fusilli pasta, olive oil, basil, cherry tomatoes and seasonal vegetables
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino
Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic chilly and fresh parsley
Spaghetti al Tonno
Spaghetti with tomato sauce, onions, black olives and tuna
Spaghetti con Polpette
Spaghetti with Tomato sauce and meatballs
Rigatoni alla Siciliana
Rigatoni with tomato sauce, aubergine mozzarella parmesan and fresh basil
Risotto ai Funghi e Olio Tartufato
Risotto with mixed mushrooms and truffle oil.
Spaghetti all’Astice
Spaghetti with Lobster in a fresh cherry tomato sauce
Carne – Meat
Tagliata di Manzo alla Griglia
Sliced beef steak with rocket & parmesan shavings and balsamic glaze
Vitello ‘Da Cheffone’
Pan fried veal topped with fresh parma ham, rocket,parmesan shavings and truffle oil
Vitello alla Milanese
Veal escalope fried in breadcrumbs
Vitello alla Milanese con Spaghetti
Veal escalope fried in breadcrumbs with Spaghetti in a tomato or arrabbiata sauce (different sauces available from £1.50)
Fegato al Burro e Salvia
Dutch calf’s liver in butter and sage sauce
Pollo alla Milanese
Chicken escalope fried in breadcrumbs
Pollo alla Milanese con Spaghetti
Chicken escalope fried in breadcrumbs with Spaghetti in tomato or arrabbiata sauce
Scaloppine di Vitello alla Griglia, al Limone o Marsala
veal paillard either grilled or with a lemon sauce
Pollo alla Marsala
Chicken escalope with marsala wine
Pesce – Fish
Filetti di Branzino in Padella Olio e Limone
Pan-fried sea bass fillet with an olive oil & lemon dressing
Orata Intera alla Mediterranea
Whole seabream 400- 600 grams with cherry tomato, olives and rosemary sauce
Salmone in Padella Zenzero e Limone
Pan fried salmon with white wine, butter, ginger and lemon sauce.
Gamberoni in Salsa di Pomodoro Piccante o Burro e Aglio
Pan fried king prawns in spicy tomato sauce or garlic and butter sauce
Zuppetta di Pesce alla Napoletana
Clams, mussels, prawns, squid and seabream in a spicy light tomato broth served with home made garlic bread.
Tonno Fresco Scotatto
Seared fresh tuna steak with a Mediteranean salad
Contorni – Side Dishes
Zucchini Fritti / Broccoli
Fried courgettes / spinach / broccoli / green beans (each portion)
Patatine al Tartufo
chips with truffle oil and parmesan
Spinaci Freschi
Broccoli / Patate Fritte / Patate Bollite
Fries / new potatoes
Insalata di Rucola e Parmigiano
Rocket and parmesan salad
Insalata di Pomodori e Cipolla
Tomatoes & onion salad
Insalata Mista / Verde
Mixed salad / Green salad
Puree di Patate
Mash potato
Peperoni alla Napoletana / Friarielli Napoletani
Sauteed peppers o friarielli napolitan style
Desserts and Coffees
Tiramisu
Chocolate Brownie
Served with choc sauce and vanilla ice-cream
Roulette di Gnocchi alla Nutella
Sweet fried gnocchi filled with Nutella
Cannolo Siciliano
Cannolo freshly filled to order with a rich Sicilian ricotta cream and dipped in chocolate and pistacchio shavings
Apple Strudel with Ice Cream
Selection of Ice Cream and Sorbets
Available flavours: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Pistacchio, Honeycomb Crunch, Coffee, Salted Caramel, Mango Sorbet, Lemon Sorbet, Blood Orange Sorbet
Set Lunch Menu
Tuesday to Friday 12-5 pm. Set lunch offer: Any main course £10.00*, add any starter £5.00, Any coffee £2.50*, Any main course for take away £8.50*. *Exclusions apply
Insalata Caprese
Tomato, Buffalo mozzarella, and fresh basil salad
Bruschetta
Fresh chopped tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, and basil on toasted bread
Zuppa del giorno
Soup of the day
Minestrone
Traditional Italian vegetable soup
Pane all’aglio con mozzarella
Home-made garlic bread with mozzarella cheese
Bianchetti fritti con salsa tartare
Fried Whitebait served with Tartare sauce
Arancino
Arancini filled with Bolognese or vegetarian
Cozze alla marinara
Mussels with marinara sauce
Margherita Pizza
Pizza margherita with the addition of one of the followuing toppings – Salami, peppers, olives, mushroom, ham, onion, acnhovies, grilled aubergine, and courgette
Spaghetti carbonara
Spaghetti with guanciale, egg, parmesan and pecorino cheese & black pepper
Spaghetti Napoli O Arrabbiata
Spaghetti with tomato & fresh basil or Spicy tomato sauce
Tagliatelle bolognese
Tagliatelle with minced beef & tomato
Fusilli Primavera
Fusilli pasta, olive oil, basil, cherry tomatoes and seasonal vegetables
Chicken Milanese
Chicken escalope fried in breadcrumbs + spaghetti £4 extra
Seabass
Pan-fried sea bass fillet with an olive oil & lemon dressing (+ £4.00 surcharge)
Salmon
Pan fried salmon with white wine, butter, ginger and lemon sauce. (+ £4.00 surcharge)
Tiramisu
Apple strudel
Brownie
Ice cream 2 scoops
Espresso, Cappucchino, Flat white, Latte or Americano
Soft Drinks
Coke / Diet Coke / Coke Zero
San Pellegrino Lemon / Orange / Red Orange
San Pellegrino Chino
Cedrata Tassoni
Beers
Ichnusa Non Filtrata
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Zero Alcohol
Messina Cristalli di Sale
Coffee and Teas
Espresso
Double Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Liqueurs and Digestifs
Limoncello
Amari
Sambuca
Tia Maria
Sparkling Wines
NV Prosecco San Martino undici millesimato Extra Dry
Prosecco Soligo
Bollinger
Bollinger Rosé
White Wines
Selection wines by the glass