Villa Marchese is an Italian restaurant at 47 High Street in Chipping Barnet. Its classic dining style and broad menu make it suitable for family celebrations, an evening meal or a relaxed lunch built around familiar Italian courses.
Antipasti provide a natural beginning through vegetables, cheese, cured meat and seafood preparations. Pasta and risotto then bring sauces and carefully cooked grains to the centre of the meal, with choices designed to suit both lighter and richer appetites.
Fish and meat main courses extend the menu beyond pasta, while vegetable dishes provide substantial alternatives. The kitchen follows recognisable Italian combinations, letting ingredients and traditional methods carry each plate rather than relying on unnecessary complexity.
Desserts and a full drinks list complete the progression from starter to after dinner coffee. Villa Marchese is a dependable choice for diners seeking the variety and pacing of a traditional Italian restaurant in the heart of Chipping Barnet.
Address: 47 High Street, Chipping Barnet, Barnet EN5 5UW, England
Villa Marchese Menu
Pasta & Risotto
PENNE ARRABBIATA
Spicy Tomato Sauce With Garlic, Chilli & Basil
RISOTTO VEGETABLE
Peppers, Pomodorini, Courgette, Asparagus, Parmigiano, Butter
GLUTEN FREE PENNE
Chicken, Spinach, Garlic, Chilli, Mushrooms in a Light Cream & Tomato Sauce
RISOTTO MUSHROOM
Wild Mushrooms, Butter, Parmigiano
PENNE POLLO CREMA
Sliced Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
Traditional Beef Ragu in a Red Wine & Tomato Sauce
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Pancetta, Parmesan Cheese & Egg Yolk in a Creamy Sauce
LASAGNA
Traditional Beef Ragu, Béchamel, Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheese
SPAGHETTI POLPETTE
Traditional Beef Meatballs in Basil & Tomato Sauce
GNOCCHI SALSICCIA E FRIARIELLI
Italian Sausage with Tender Steamed Broccoli, Garlic & Chilli in a Tomato Sauce
SPINACH RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Double Cream, Spinach
LINGUINE MARE E MONTI
King Prawns, Baby Prawns, Zucchini, & Cherry Tomato in a White Wine Sauce
TAGLIATELLE SALMONE
Shallot, Salmon, Red Sauce, Double Cream
PESTO PENNE
Parmigiano, Pesto, Double Cream, Burrata
PRAWNS RISOTTO
Prawns, Courgette & Saffron in a White Wine Sauce
LINGUINE VONGOLE
Clams, Garlic, Chilli & Cherry Tomatoes in a White Wine Sauce
LINGUINE FRUTTI DI MARE
King Prawns, Baby Prawns, Clams, Calamari, Mussels, Garlic with a Touch of Chilli in a White Wine & Tomato Sauce
RISOTTO FRUTTI DI MARE
King Prawns, Baby Prawns, Clams, Calamari, Mussels, Garlic with a Touch Of Chilli in a White Wine & Tomato Sauce
Pollo – Chicken
POLLO E PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese Wrapped in Parma Ham, Served with Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce
POLLO CREMA E FUNGHI
Chicken Breast in a Creamy Porcini Mushroom Sauce Served with Mixed Vegetables
POLLO ALLA MILANESE
Chicken Breast in Breadcrumbs, Served with Spaghetti Napoli
DUCK LEG
Served with Baby Potatoes & Spinach
Carne – Meat
LAMB SHANK
Slow Cooked Lamb with Potato Puree
COSTOLETTE DI ANGELO
Grilled Rack of Lamb Chops Served with Homemade Gravy, Spinach & Mash Potatoes
RIBEYE STEAK
Served with Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Grilled Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus, & Peppercorn Sauce
VEAL MARSALA
Veal in Marsala Sweet Wine Sauce Served with Mixed Vegetables
VEAL AL LIMONE
Veal Escalope with Wine & Lemon Sauce, Served with Baby Potatoes
MIXED MEAT GRILL FOR 1
Ribeye, Chicken, Lamb Chops, Italian Sausage, Served with Chips
MIXED MEAT GRILL FOR 2
Ribeye, Chicken, Lamb Chops, Italian Sausage, Served with Chips
Pesce – Fish
PAN FRIED SEA BASS
Fillet Of Sea Bass, Mussels, Served with Sautéed Potatoes & Spinach
MERLUZZO CON ASPARAGI
Pan Fried Cod With Asparagus & Shallots in a White Wine Sauce Served with Spinach
GAMBERONI FARFALLA
Grilled Butterfly King Prawns in a Garlic, Chilli, Butter & White Wine Sauce Served with Mixed Vegetables
SALMONE ALLA CALABRESE
Pan Fried Scottish Salmon Cooked With Cherry Tomatoes, Shallots in a Chilli & White Wine Sauce Served with Spinach
GRIGLIATA DI PESCE
Mixed Grilled Fish (Sea Bass, Scottish Salmon, Cod, Prawns, Calamari, Mussels & Octopus) & Chips
Soups
FISH SOUP
Clamari, Mussels, Prawns, Clams, with a Touch of Chilli & Tomato Sauce
Salad
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Grilled Chicken Breast, Crouton, Romaine Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan Cheese & Caesar Dressing
OCTOPUS SALAD
Octopus, Mixed Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Balsamic Sauce, Romaine Salad, Lemon Dressing & Olive Oil
TRICOLORE SALAD
Avocado, Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella & Fresh Basil
EXOTIC SALAD
Baby Spinach, Mayonnaise, Honey, Exotic Fruits
SEASONAL SALAD
Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Olives, Feta Cheese, Mixed Salad
Sides
CHIPS
MIXED VEGETABLES
SAUTÉED POTATOES
SPINACH
ZUCCHINI FRITTI
MASHED POTATOES
SAUTÉED GARLIC MUSHROOMS
Starters
GARLIC BREAD
GARLIC BREAD TOMATO
GARLIC BREAD CHEESE
BRUSCHETTA
Chopped Tomatoes, Garlic & Fresh Garlic on Homemade Bread
BRUSCHETTA MUSHROOM
Homemade Bread, Mushrooms, Goats Cheese, Sundried Tomato
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE
Oven Baked Aubergine with Tomato, Basil Buffalo Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese
MUSSELS PROVENCAL
Tomato, Garlic, White Wine & Fresh Parsley
ARANCINI BALLS
Breaded Mozzarella & Spinach Cheese Balls Served with Tomato Sauce & Chilli
BURRATA
Cherry Tomatoes, Rocket Salad, Pesto
POLPETTE AL SUGO
Traditional Beef Meatballs In Basil & Tomato Sauce, Chilli
CALAMARI FRITTI
Deep Fried Calamari Served with Tartare Sauce
VILLA MARCHESE PRAWNS
Prawns With Garlic, Chilli, White Wine, Tomato Sauce & Touch of Cream
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Served on a Bed of Rocket & Lemon Dressing
MIX PLATE
Arancini, Octopus, Vegetables, Goats Cheese
FRITTO MISTO DI PESCE
Deep Fried Calamari, Whitebait & King Prawns Served with Tartare Sauce
MIX PROSCIUTTO & CHEESE
Pecorino, Parmigiano, Gorgonzola, Taleggio, Parma Ham, Mortadella, Salami Picante, Grapes, Sun Dried Tomatoes
GRILLED GAMBERONI & CALAMARI FRITTI
Served with Tartare Sauce & Sweet Chilli Sauce
Kids Menu
MAC & CHEESE
9 INCH MARGHERITA PIZZA
9 INCH VEGETARIAN PIZZA
CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPS
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
BEEF BURGER & CHIPS
Spirits
SMIRNOFF
ABSOLUT
VANILLA VODKA
GREY GOOSE
Classic Cocktails
NEGRONI
Gin, Martini red, Campari
PORNSTAR MARTINI
Vanilla Vodka, Passoa, Pasion Fruit Purée, Prosecco
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso Coffee
OLD FASHIONED
Bourbon Whiskey, Bitters, Sugar
Beers
PERONI (330ml)
MORETTI (330ml)
CORONA (330ml)
HEINEKEN 0% (330ml)
Tea
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
GREEN TEA
LEMON AND GINGER
CAMOMILE
Coffee
ESPRESSO
MACCHIATO
AMERICANO
FLAT WHITE
Soft Drinks
STILL WATER
Acqua Panna (750ml)
SPARKLING WATER
San Pellegrino (750ml)