Terra Moderna is a modern Italian restaurant at 2B England's Lane in Belsize Park. Its cooking is rooted in Italian tradition and shaped by Australia's multicultural food culture, with Asian ingredients adding brightness and contrast to familiar flavours. Pasta and focaccia are made fresh on site each day, while local and sustainable suppliers support a menu built around the seasons.
Antipasti combine classic technique with contemporary detail. Dishes can include Akami bluefin tuna with oyster mayonnaise and tobiko caviar, sea bream ceviche with mango, daikon and a seaweed rice cracker, or burrata with tomato and basil. These lighter openings sit comfortably beside richer preparations and give diners several ways to begin a shared meal.
Handmade pasta is a defining part of the menu. Tagliatelle with slow cooked ox cheek ragù and Barolo brings deep, comforting flavour, while wakame pappardelle with prawns introduces a maritime character and a subtle Asian influence. Rigatoni with red datterino tomatoes and basil and melanzane alla parmigiana preserve the simplicity of well known Italian combinations.
Seafood, meat and creative vegetable dishes broaden the selection beyond pasta, with grilled and oven baked preparations reflecting the kitchen's seasonal approach. TerraMisu provides the restaurant's distinctive interpretation of tiramisù, and the wine list gives the meal a considered finish. Lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner service make the dining room suitable for both relaxed neighbourhood visits and special occasions.
Address: 2B England's Lane, Belsize Park, London NW3 4TG, United Kingdom