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Rossella is a family run Italian restaurant and deli on Highgate Road, rooted in a food tradition that began with the Meola family in Benevento in 1960. The Kentish Town restaurant brings that history into a relaxed neighbourhood setting where regulars, families and visitors are welcomed with the same generous spirit. Its identity is shaped by recipes, ingredients and stories passed between generations rather than by a formal approach to dining.

The kitchen focuses on familiar Italian food prepared with care, including handmade pasta, pizza, seafood, meat dishes and seasonal specials. Sauces are allowed to develop depth, fresh ingredients remain visible on the plate and the menu offers the kind of variety that suits both a quick meal and a full evening at the table. Vegetarian choices and lighter starters help groups build a meal around different appetites.

Rossella’s deli extends the experience beyond the dining room with carefully selected Italian produce, cheeses, cured meats and pantry goods. Wines include bottles connected to the family’s roots, giving diners another direct link to Benevento and its surrounding countryside. Desserts, coffee and aperitivi complete the sense of a neighbourhood Italian address where eating and shopping naturally meet.

The atmosphere is informal enough for a weekday lunch but warm and polished enough for birthdays and other celebrations. Kentish Town and Gospel Oak transport links are both nearby, while the surrounding residential streets help maintain a strong local following. Rossella also operates in Muswell Hill, but this article concerns the original London restaurant and deli at 103 Highgate Road.

Address: 103 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 1TR, United Kingdom

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Rossella Menu

LUNCH

UOVA AL POMODORO

Baked eggs in a rich Napoli sauce with roasted courgette, crispy pancetta, aged Parmesan & fresh basil, served in a skillet with focaccia for dipping

£12
FOCACCIA ALLA BURRATA

Soft scrambled eggs & avocado on warm homemade focaccia, topped with creamy burrata & a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

£12

VINO ROSSO

MERLOT DEL VENETO

Via Nova, Veneto Merlot from northern Italy, bright, light & friendly, offering a mouthful of cherries, plums & red berries

£7
BARBERA AMONTE

Piemonte Fresh & fruity, easy drinking a lighter red wine made from the Barbera grape, cheerfully giving out blueberries, cherries & raspberries

£8.50
PRIMITIVO SALENTO

Boheme, Puglia Beautiful & generous, spilling over with plums & black cherries, with a fine aroma of cracked black pepper

£9
NERO D’ AVOLA

Molino a Vento, Sicily Charming, elegant red from Sicily, filled with red cherries & raspberries, with a fine minerality on the finish

£12.50
GROTTA ROSSA

Cantina Santadi, Sardegna A full-bodied red with notes of dark berries, plum & warm spice, rounded & smooth. Truly delicious

£12
PINOT NERO

Puiatti, Friuli A light & elegant red with flavours of red cherry, raspberry & gentle spice, soft & silky. Can also be enjoyed chilled on sunny days

£48
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA

Arco dei Giovi, Veneto Classic full bodied italian wines with Intense aroma & strong hints of dried fruit, dark & red cherry, hints of chocolate. Bold & round

£58
BAROLO, FONTANAFREDDA

Piemonte Beautiful concentrationof red fruit, hints of roses savoury & herbal. Evident notes of liquorice & thyme. Full bodied with a long-lasting complex flavour

£65
CHIANTI RISERVA

Castellani, Tuscany Delight in its fruity aroma reminescent of maraschino cherry, packed with floral mediterraneant scents. Pleasantly spicy with a long vibrant finish

£11
AGLIANICO, VINO DI FAMIGLIA

Our House Red Wine A red wine produced by the Rossella Restaurant on the family vineyard in Ponte, full bodied earthy & rich with aromas of ripe black fruits & smoky notes

£8
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO

Bosco Nestore, Abruzzo Bright ruby red with wild cherry & red berry flavors, leading to enticing spice notes. Perfect pair with red sauces pastas & pizzas

£11.50

SOFT DRINKS HOT DRINKS

TEA

Peppermint | Green | English Breakfast Earl Grey | Fresh Mint | Chamomile

£3.50
HOT CHOCOLATE
£4
SANTAL JUICES

Orange, Apple, Pear, Peach

£4
CLASSICS

Coca-Cola , Diet-Coke, Coke Zero, Ginger Beer, Lemonade, Crodino

£3.50
ITALIAN ICED TEA

Peach, Lemon

£4
SAN PELLEGRINO

Lemon, Orange, Blood Orange

£4
STILL OR SPARKLING WATER

Filtered, chilled and served in a re-usable glass bottle (700ml)

£2.50
COFFEE

Espresso | Macchiato Cappuccino | Latte | Flat White Americano | Mocha

£2.50

LAGER, IPA & CIDER

BIRRA ICHNUSA UNFILTERED

Naturally cloudy & full-bodied, this Sardinian lager pours golden with soft bitterness & subtle hop notes. Unfiltered for a smooth, rustic finish

£6
MORETTI ZERO

The ultimate Italian lager non-alcoholic 33cl ABV 0.0%

£5
BIRRA PERONI

Crisp Italian draft lager with balanced bitterness ABV 5.1%

£4
MASTRI BIRRAI UMBRI IPA

An artisan Italian Pale Ale, unfiltered & unpasteurized, with vibrant citrus & tropical hop aromas, smooth malt balance 30cl ABV 6.5%

£7
SIDRO BALADIN

Italian craft cider made from selected apples. Light, crisp & refreshing with delicate apple notes 33cl ABV 6.5%

£7
BALADIN NAZIONALE GF

Italy’s first craft gluten-free beer, brewed with Italian ingredients. Smooth & well balanced with gentle citrus notes 33cl ABV 6.5%

Gluten Free
£7.50
BIRRA MESSINA CRISTALLI DI SALE

A crisp Sicilian lager with sea salt crystals, smooth malt, subtle citrus & a clean, refreshing finish 33cl ABV 5%

£6.50

COCKTAILS

ESPRESSO MARTINI

The Espresso Martini is a rich blend of Vodka, coffee liquor, amaretto & espresso ASK FOR DECAF

£12
NEGRONI

Traditional Italian negroni balanced with Malfy gin, Highgate-distilled vermouth & Campari

£12
AMARETTO SOUR

The classic Amaretto Sour is made with Amaretto Disaronno, lemon juice, & cherries in syrup

£11
BELLINI

The famous Bellini from Venice is made with peach puree & Prosecco

£11
ROSSINI

This gorgeous red bellini hails from Venice. It’s made with strawberry puree & Prosecco

£11
LIMONCELLO FIZZ

Our family recipe Limoncello from Naples combined with vodka, a pinch of saffron, topped up with ginger beer

£12
MELONCELLO SOUR

Our family recipe Meloncello from Naples mixed with Sacred Gin, lemon juice, Lillet Rose & topped with soda water

£12
STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI

A classic mix of white rum, strawberry purée & lime, chilled & well balanced

£12
ITALIAN MARGARITA

A smooth Italian twist on the classic Margarita, combining Tequila, amaretto & Cointreau with fresh lime for a perfectly balanced sweet & citrus finish

£13
ROSSELLA OLD FASHIONED

A refined take on the classic, blending whiskey with Angostura bitters & sugar syrup, smooth, rich & elegantly balanced

£13

SPRITZERS

APEROL SPRITZ

Italy’s favourite cocktail, 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol & a splash of soda water, served over ice & garnished with a slice of orange

£12
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ

Our family recipe limoncello liquor topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with slice of lemon & lime

£13
ITALICUS SPRITZ

Italicus liquor topped with prosecco & a splash of soda served over ice & garnished with lemon, mint & olives

£13
WILD STRAWBERRY SPRITZ

Wild strawberry liquor topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with wild strawberries

£13
COCONUT SPRITZ

Coconut liqueur topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with pineapple

£12
ENGLISH AMBER VERMOUTH SPRITZ

Highgate distilled English amber vermouth with delicate floral & distinct notes of sweet orange, topped with prosecco & a splash of soda served over ice & garnished with a lemon twist

£13
CAMPARI SPRITZ

Campari topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with a slice of orange, rosemary & olives

£13
STREGA SPRITZ

Italian herbal liqueur Strega topped with prosecco & a splash of soda, served over ice & garnished with a lemon twist.

£13

MOCKTAILS

PEAR MOJITO

Refreshing mocktail with pear juice, basil, mint & sparkling water

£8
SPARKLING PEACH SUNRISE

Simple & refreshing, the Sparkling Peach Sunrise combines peach juice, lemonade & grenadine

£7
BOTIVINO

Refreshing bittersweet botanical aperitivo bursting with spicy ginger beer

£8
AMALFI FIZZ

Inspired by the Amalfi Coast, fresh lemon, sugar & mint topped with soda. Crisp, zesty & refreshing

£8
LEMON ROAST

A refreshing fusion of rich cold-brew coffee & zesty lemon, perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness

£8
BEE’S KNEES

A refreshing mix of orange & apple juice & honey-cinnamon syrup, garnished with mint & a dusting of powdered sugar

£7

FRIZZANTI

PROSECCO

Rossella Collection, Veneto Delicate yet persistent with a round, very elegant finish. Scents of golden apples & pear, flowing into delicate hints of acacia & wisteria blossoms

£9.50
PROSECCO ROSE

Stelle D’Italia, Veneto A fresh, light sparkling rosé with vibrant red berries, hints of strawberry, a creamy mousse & a crisp finish

£37
ASTI

Fontanafredda, Piemonte A sweeter sparkling wine with a hint of sage & honey, fabulous as an aperitif or with a celebration cake

£42
VEUVE CLICQUOT

Yellow Label Brut, Champagne A happy marriage of apples, pears & hawthorn flowers, enlivened by bubbles

£84
BOLE BIANCO SPUMANTE BRUT

Emilia Romagna A vibrant sparkling wine from Emilia-Romagna, bursting with green apple, pear & lemon zest, with aromas of jasmine, elderflower & citrus

£44

VINO ROSÉ

PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH

Sospiro, Veneto Easy drinking & very refreshing ‘blush’. Delicious on his own or to be paired with light dishes

£8.50
COTES DE PROVENCE

La Vidaubanaise, Provence Delightful, light pink Provençal rosé, awash with wild strawberries, lavender & rosemary. Simply delicious!

£9.50

VINO BIANCO

TREBBIANO

Rometta, Emilia Romagna A delicious fragrant white wine with flavours of white peach, lemon & green apple

£7
PINOT GRIGIO

Via Nova, Veneto A very refreshing light to medium bodied Pinot Grigio, with a floral bouquet & scents of lime & herbs

£8.50
FRASCATI

San Marco, Lazio A classic Italian wine from the region surrounding Rome, with flavours of peach, lemon & honey

£9
CHARDONNAY

Molino a Vento, Sicily Balanced Sicilian Chardonnay, floral & lemony on the nose, honeyed & buttery in the mouth

£10
VERDICCHIO

Castelli di Jesi Classico, Marche Tangy Verdicchio, perfumed with aniseed & a mouthful of pear & apple, with a pleasant, almond-flavoured finish

£12
GAVI DI GAVI

La Minaia, Piemonte The famous Cortese, the grape behind Piedmont’s Gavi, offers aromas of acacia & white peach, with hints of wild herb & a palate of apple, lemon & melon

£15
SAN VINCENZO

Anselmi, Veneto This is a ‘Super Soave’ from Juliet & Romeo town of Verona. Fresh & elegant with notes of peach, citrus & white flowers, vibrant & beautifully balanced

£58
TIMORASSO

Vigneti Volpi, Piemonte A rich & textured wine with notes of ripe pear, honey & citrus, beautifully complex, savoury & mineral with a longlasting finish

£60
ALASTRO

Planeta, Sicily Blend of Grecanico & Sauvignon Blanc, this is a vibrant & aromatic wine with notes of citrus, white peach & wildflowers, beautifully fresh with a crisp, elegant finish

£64
SAUVIGNON BLANC

Puiatti, Friuli A crisp & refreshing white with flavours of citrus, green apple & fresh herbs, bright & lively

£11.50

KIDS MENU

TASTY MINI CANNOLI OR PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE
STRAWBERRIES + CREAM

Bowl of fresh strawberries & yummy whipped cream

Vegetarian Gluten Free
A SCOOP OF GELATO

Made the Italian way! Ask your favourite waiter for the flavours available

EXTRA SCOOP
£2
VEGETABLE + BREAD STICKS

Carrots, cucumber & bread sticks with a tasty tomato dip

£3
JUICE

APPLE • ORANGE • PEAR • PEACH

£2
MILK OR OAT MILK
£1.50
BABYCHINO
£1.50
CHICKEN GOUJONS

Breaded chicken breast with broccoli & roast potatoes or chips

GRILLED CHICKEN

Half grilled chicken breast with cucumber, tomatoes & roast potatoes or chips

SMALL PLATES

GARLIC BREAD

Italians do it best! Freshly baked garlic pizza bread topped with rich garlic butter

Vegetarian
£7
DUO DI OLIVE

Kalamata & nocellara olives marinated in garlic, lemon & oregano

Vegetarian Gluten Free
£4
BRUSCHETTA DI POMODORO

Plum vine tomatoes, basil, olive oil & balsamic glaze on Rossella’s homemade bread

Vegetarian
£7
ZUCCHINI FRITTI

Ribbons of courgette in a crispy batter & topped with aged Parmagiano

£9
ARANCINI AL RAGÙ E MOZZARELLA

Crispy rice balls filled with beef ragù & mozzarella, served with a rich aged Parmigiano sauce

£9.50

DESSERT WINES

RECIOTO VALPOLICELLA

Veneto

£7.50
VIN SANTO

Toscana

£8

DESSERTS

HOMEMADE TIRAMISU

Rossella’s classic homemade tiramisu with coffee-soaked savoiardi, Tia Maria, Amaretto & cocoa

Vegetarian
£9
CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Rich & creamy custard base with a brittle top of melted sugar that cracks when you gently tap it with a spoon

Vegetarian
£7
CHEESECAKE FRUTTI DI BOSCO

Mascarpone & raspberry Chantilly cream, mixed berry cheesecake on a butterry biscuit base

Vegetarian Nut Free
£9
GIANDUJA TORTA

Soft cocoa sponge layered with hazelnut praline, a heart of dark chocolate & a light hazelnut mousse

Vegetarian Nut Free
£9
CLASSIC AFFOGATO

Vanilla gelato topped with a shot of hot espresso

Vegetarian Gluten Free
£7
1 SCOOP
£4
2 SCOOPS
£7
3 SCOOPS
£9

PIZZAS

MARGHERITA

Fior di latte mozzarella, basil & a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Vegetarian
£12
NONNA

Roasted aubergine & rocket topped with smoked stracciatella & toasted pine nuts

Vegetarian Nut Free
£14
NOCCIOLA

Gorgonzola dolce, toasted walnuts, basil & marinated in-house

Vegetarian Nut Free
£15
PEPPERONI PICCANTE

Pepperoni & salami Milano drizzled with a sweet & spicy honey

£16
FRIARIELLI

Sicilian pork & fennel sausage, sautéed friarielli (broccoli rabe) & a touch of red chilli

£16
SALSICCIA

Sicilian pork & fennel sausage with caramelised onions

£15
MEDITERRANEA

White based – sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, goat’s cheese & a drizzle of truffle oil

Vegetarian
£15
DIABLO

Spicy pepperoni, prosciutto cotto, chilli flakes & black olives

£14
NAPOLI

Sicilian anchovies, capers, black olives & Genovese basil

£13
QUATTRO STAGIONI

Pepperoni, artichoke hearts, chestnut mushrooms & black olives

£14
CALABRESE

Spicy Calabrian Nduja, aged Parmigiano shavings & Genovese basil

£14
RUSTICA

Vegan mozzarella, aubergine, roasted red peppers & marinated in-house sundried tomatoes

Vegetarian Vegan
£15

LARGE SALADS

INSALATA POLLO

Chargrilled chicken breast, rocket & spinach, Kalamata olives, Parmesan shavings, sundried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & basil pesto dressing

Gluten Free Nut Free
£15
INSALATA SALMONE

Oven-roasted salmon fillet with rocket, fine green beans, heritage cherry tomatoes & avocado, finished with fresh pomegranate & our honey & mustard house dressing

Gluten Free
£18
INSALATA CAPRINA

Baked goat’s cheese on mixed leaves, beetroot, roasted red peppers, walnuts & pomegranate seeds with house dressing & a drizzle of balsamic glaze

Vegetarian Gluten Free Nut Free
£13
INSALATA FRESCA

Creamy burrata, avocado, sundried tomatoes, artichokes hearts, cucumber, mixed leaves & Genovese basil with house dressing & a drizzle of balsamic glaze

Vegetarian Gluten Free
£14

SIDES

SAUTÉED POTATOES
Vegetarian Gluten Free
£5.50
MIXED SALAD
Vegetarian Gluten Free
£5.50
GREEN BEANS
Vegetarian Gluten Free
£5.50
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
Vegetarian Gluten Free
£5.50
CHIPS

Add Parmigiano & truffle oil +2

£5.50
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH AGED PARMIGIANO
Vegetarian Gluten Free
£7
INSALATA DI RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO
Vegetarian Gluten Free
£7

MAIN COURSES

POLLO SALTIMBOCCA

Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto & fresh sage, pan-seared & finished with a white wine butter sauce, served with sautéed potatoes & tenderstem broccoli

£17
POLLO OR VEAL MILANESE

Chicken or veal escalope panéed with breadcrumbs & oregano served with pici in a light Napoli sauce

£17
BRANZINO AL LIMONE

Pan-fried sea bass fillet in a sauce of baby prawns, brown butter, lemon & white wine served with sautéed potatoes & green beans

Gluten Free
£18
BISTECCA TAGLIATA

Chargrilled & sliced fillet steak drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze, served alongside rocket, sweet cherry tomatoes & aged Parmigiano shavings

Gluten Free
£13
SALMONE AL FORNO

Oven-roasted salmon fillet with lemon & garlic, topped with a vibrant tomato & red onion salsa, served with roasted asparagus & sautéed potatoes

Gluten Free
£19

PASTA & RISOTTO

PICI POMODORO

A classic Napoli sauce with sautéed onions, garlic, plum tomatoes & Genovese basil

Vegetarian
£11
RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE

Creamy Arborio rice, slowly cooked in a classic Napoli sauce with white wine & a touch of chilli, with king prawns, calamari, mussels & clams, finished with fresh parsley & a splash of lemon

Gluten Free
£19
RICOTTA E TARTUFO

Raviolini filled with ricotta & black truffle, served in a wild mushroom, aged Parmigiano, cream & white wine sauce

Vegetarian
£18
BRASATO AL VINO ROSSO

Tortelloni stuffed with slow-cooked beef shin served in a classic Napoli sauce topped with grated aged Parmigiano

£17
TORTELLONI AI GAMBERI

Tortelloni stuffed with king prawns, finished in a white wine & cream sauce with lemon, dill & a touch of chilli

£21
MAFALDE ALFREDO

Sautéed chicken & wild mushrooms in a rich aged Parmigiano, cream & white wine sauce

£14
MAFALDE RAGÙ DI AGNELLO

Slow-braised lamb ragù topped with smoked stracciatella

£15
PENNE ALL’ARRABBIATA

Black olives & chilli cooked in a classic Napoli sauce with Genovese basil

Vegetarian
£13
PICI BOLOGNESE

Ragù sauce made with beef, pork, red wine & tomatoes slow-cooked for 8 hours with parmesan crisp

£14.50
PICI CARBONARA

Crispy smoked pancetta, aged Parmigiano, black pepper & rich egg yolk

£14.50
RISOTTO AI FUNGHI

Slow-cooked Arborio rice with wild mushrooms, truffle oil, white wine, aged Parmigiano & mascarpone

Vegetarian Gluten Free
£18
PICI COZZE E VONGOLE

A mix of clams & mussels sautéed in garlic & white wine with cherry tomatoes, chilli, extra virgin olive oil & a sprinkle of bottarga

£18
LASAGNA AL RAGÙ

Traditional Ragù with béchamel, fresh mozzarella & aged Parmigiano baked to crispy golden top

£14.50
MAFALDE STRACCIATELLA

Sautéed aubergine & cherry tomatoes in a classic Napoli sauce topped with smoked stracciatella

Vegetarian
£14

STARTERS

BURRATA E PESCHE

Creamy burrata served with grilled peaches, heritage cherry tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds & fresh basil

Vegetarian Gluten Free
£9
GAMBERI AL LIMONE

King prawns pan-seared in butter, garlic, white wine & lemon served with homemade focaccia to soak up the sauce

£13
CALAMARI FRITTI

Crispy fried squid served with creamy aioli for dipping

£11
CARPACCIO DI FILETTO

Hand-beaten beef carpaccio, dressed with a classic lemon & mustard vinaigrette, finished with aged Parmigiano shavings

£12
MOZZARELLA FRITTA

Crispy, gooey mozzarella sticks coated in breadcrumbs, served with a rich & tangy tomato dip

Vegetarian
£11
MELANZANA ALLA PARMIGIANA

Layers of slow-cooked aubergine in a tomato sauce topped with mozzarella & aged Parmagiano

Vegetarian
£11

SPECIALIST LIQUORS & SPIRITS

AMARI

50ml Italy’s favourite after dinner ritual Amaro Averna | Fernet Branca | Amaretto Disaronno | Amaro Montenegro | Cynar

£8
DIGESTIVI

50ml Grappa | Frangelico | Antica Sambuca Antica Sambuca Liquorice

£8
BRANDY

Vecchia Romagna | Three Barrels

£7
RUM

Captain Morgan | Bacardi White

£7
WHISKEY & BOURBON

Jack Daniels | Famous Grouse | Jameson Highland Park 12 Years Single Malt Glenfiddich Green Label 12 Years Single Malt Oban 14 Years Single Malt

£7
LIQUEURS

Tia Maria | Cointreau | Strega | Strega Cream Baileys Cream 50ml

£7
GIN

Sacred Gin Malfy Italian Gin

£7
VODKA

Sacred Vodka Grey Goose

£7
APERITIVI

50ml Martini Dry | Martini Rosso | Campari Bitters Crema All’Uovo Aperol | Sacred English Amber Vermouth

£8
COGNAC

Hennessy Courvoisier

£6

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