Scalini London is an Italian neighbourhood restaurant at 1–3 Walton Street in Chelsea. Established in 1988, it has served the area for more than thirty five years with an emphasis on tradition, generous hospitality and a broad seasonal menu. The polished but welcoming dining room suits both relaxed lunches and longer evening meals.
Antipasti range from aubergine parmigiana and mozzarella in carrozza to grilled langoustine, mussels and calamari in a spicy tomato and garlic sauce. Pasta is similarly varied, moving between ricotta and spinach ravioli, linguine with clams, homemade lasagne and tagliolini with fresh black truffle. These choices allow a table to stay with familiar Italian combinations or explore richer seafood and truffle dishes.
Fish and meat receive substantial sections of their own. Mediterranean style cod is paired with cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon and garlic, while veal Milanese is identified as a Scalini signature. Vegetarian dishes appear across the antipasti and pasta selections, and anyone with allergies should confirm current ingredients because dairy, gluten, shellfish and nuts occur throughout the menu.
Classic tiramisu, panna cotta, homemade chocolate mousse and Italian cheeses provide traditional ways to finish. The wine list is designed to accompany the regional breadth of the food and supports a leisurely meal rather than a quick service format. Scalini London’s long Chelsea history, extensive menu and warm approach to service define its enduring neighbourhood character.
Address: 1–3 Walton Street, Chelsea, London SW3 2JD, United Kingdom
Scalini Menu
Pasta
TORTELLINI GORGONZOLA (V)
Cream sauce with fresh asparagus
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE
Clams, tomato sauce & garlic
GNOCCHI DELLA NONNA (V)
Arrabbiata, Aurora, Gorgonzola, Pesto, Tomato or Sorrentina
SPAGHETTI GENNARO (V)
Courgette, radicchio, spicy tomato sauce
SPAGHETTI ALLA PESCATORA
Mussels, clams, jumbo prawn, shrimps, squid
PAGLIA E FIENO DUCA DIACONO
Shrimps, mushrooms, asparagus, mozzarella & cream
RIGATONI E RICOTTA (V)
Tomato sauce and ricotta
LINGUINE CAPESANTE E GAMBERETTI
Linguine with scallops & prawns with fresh tomato
TAGLIOLINI ALLA POLPA DI GRANCHIO
Tagliolini with crab, garlic & chilli
PAPPARDELLE CON POLPETTINE E BURRATA
Veal meatballs with tomato sauce, creamy burrata
SPAGHETTI ALL’ASTICE
Spaghetti Lobster with spicy tomato sauce
LASAGNA FATTA IN CASA
TAGLIOLINI TARTUFO (V)
Tagliolini with fresh black truffle
FETTUCCINE AL RAGU BIANCO TARTUFO
Fettuccine with veal ragu & fresh black truffle
RAVIOLI RICOTTA E SPINACI (V)
Tomato or butter & sage sauce
RAVIOLI DI GRANCHIO
Crab ravioli with ruccola, carrot & creamy sauce
FETTUCCINE AI DUE SALMONI
Fettuccine with fresh & smoked salmon
PACCHERI AI FUNGHI (V)
Porcini, shitake mushroom with cream
GARGANELLI CON BRESAOLA
With rocket salad, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts
Carne & Pollame
FEGATO VENEZIANA
Sliced calves’ liver with onions
POLLASTRINO RUSPANTE
Grilled baby chicken (allow 30 minutes)
CARRE DI AGNELLO
Rack of lamb with demi-glace and garlic sauce
FEGATO DI VITELLO BURRO E SALVIA
Calves’ liver in butter & sage
NEEJ’S SCALOPINE ALL’UOVO CASA
Veal escalope tomato sauce, capers, olive & fried egg
PETTO DI POLLO ZARINA
Stuffed breast of chicken with butter & garlic
OSSOBUCO ALLA MILANESE
Served with risotto & gremolata
NODINO DI VITELLO BURRO E ROSMARINO
Veal chop (600G) in butter & rosemary (Allow 20 minutes)
FILETTO DI MANZO ARLECCHINO
Fillet of beef with green pepper corn & cream sauce
MILANESE DI VITELLO
Veal Milanese (Scalini signature)
PICCATA AL LIMONE
Veal escalope with butter & lemon sauce
TAGLIATA DI MANZO
Entrecote steak with mustard, breadcrumbs, rocket, olive oil & lemon
MEDAGLIONI DI MANZO CON FUNGHI
Beef medallions with mushroom & red wine sauce
350G RIBEYE ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled ribeye
BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA
T Bone steak (800g) grilled with herbs and black pepper sauce on the side
Pesce & Frutti di Mare
SOGLIOLA
Dover sole with lemon butter sauce Price: Market price
ASTICE THERMIDOR
Whole lobster with creamy mustard sauce & mushroom
MERLUZZO ALLA MEDITERRANEA
Cod fillet, cherry tomatoes, mixed olives, capers, lemon & garlic
SALMONE CON GAMBERETTI
Salmon in butter & lemon sauce with prawns
BRANZINO AL CARTOCCIO
Fillet of sea bass with extra virgin olive oil, herbs & balsamic vinegar
GAMBERONI FRA DIAVOLA
King prawns in a spicy garlic & butter brandy sauce
Contorni
Roast Potatoes
New Potatoes
French Fries
Mash Potato with Fresh Black Truffle
Rucola with Cherry Tomato & Parmesan
Zucchini Fritti
Broccoli
Green Beans
Spinach
Zuppe
MINESTRONE
Vegetable soup
PASTA E FAGIOLI ALLA VENETA
Thick pasta & bean soup
PESCE E CROSTACEI
Fish & crustacea soup with lobster, prawns, cod, crab
Dolci
FLAN DI MIELE
Apple Flan with vanilla ice cream
TIRAMISU
Classic Tiramisù fatto in Casa
CHEESECAKE AI FRAGOLE
Strawberry cheesecake
PANNA COTTA
Panna Cotta with strawberry coulis
CREME CARAMEL
Crema caramella
MOUSSE AL CIOCCOLATO DELLA CASA
Homemade chocolate mousse
ARANCIA MARINATA
Marinated Orange slices with cinnamon
FRAGOLE FRESCHE
Fresh strawberries with ice cream, whipped or double cream
FORMAGGIO MISTO ITALIANO
Gorgonzola, Pecorino, Taleggio with crackers, celery, marmalade