Stecca is an Italian neighbourhood restaurant at 14 Hollywood Road in Chelsea. Chef patron Stefano Stecca leads a kitchen rooted in regional Italian cooking, using seasonal ingredients in a comfortable dining room that suits both a relaxed local meal and a more considered occasion.
Antipasti introduce the menu through ingredients such as burrata, aubergine, calamari, king prawns, tuna and veal. The cooking generally keeps the presentation focused, allowing good produce and familiar Italian combinations to carry each starter.
Pasta is a particular strength, with preparations such as paccheri cacio e pepe with black truffle, tagliolini with crab, and pappardelle with duck ragout. Main courses may include sea bass, yellowfin tuna, rib eye, chicken Milanese and veal, supported by simple vegetable sides.
Italian wine, sparkling wine, classic cocktails and digestifs complement the food, while dessert and coffee provide a natural finish. Menus change with the seasons, and guests with allergies should discuss current ingredients and preparation with the restaurant before ordering.
Address: 14 Hollywood Road, Chelsea, London SW10 9HY, England