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Rossella, London,

Rossella

4.8
4.8
1352 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian
103 Highgate road, London, NW5 1TR

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Rossella is the pride and joy of owner and local Kentish Town resident Luca Meola, the result of family tradition dating back decades:

1960: the Meola family opened the first Rossella restaurant in Benevento, Italy, combining products from their family vineyard with their love for food.

1978: Luca’s father moved to the UK, made London his home and opened a trattoria where young Luca learned the ropes and discovered his talent for cooking.

2011: Luca seized the chance to open his own restaurant aged just nineteen, naming it after the original Rossella restaurant in homage to his roots, and was swiftly embraced by the Kentish Town community. Not only linked by name, they share the same family feel, passion for simple classic Italian dishes with fresh ingredients, not to mention wine from the same family vineyard in Benevento!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Luca Meola
  • Catering
    We offer outside catering for all kinds of events, please contact us at contact@rossella.co.uk to discuss further.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private hire and events, please contact us at contact@rossella.co.uk to discuss further.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Kentish Town
  • Parking details
    There is free street parking available after 7.00pm and pay and display meters during the day.
  • Public transit
    Both Kentish Town underground and Gospel Oak overground are within 5 minutes walking distance. Alternatively bus stops are located nearby with busses C2 & 214 passing.Closest parking spots: You can park on Lady Somerset Road (less than 5min walk) after 6pm, before this time there is a pay & display in front of 70, highgate Road (less than 5min walk) otherwise Chetwynd Road (5min walk) after 12pm.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Rossella's Pasta & Wine Tasting Menu

    £79.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 28, 2025 only
    Multiple times
    Join us for an exclusive Pasta & Wine Tasting Menu on Monday, April 28th at 7:00 PM. For £79 per person, enjoy a memorable evening hosted by Michael, a seasoned expert with over 40 years of experience in the food and wine industry. Don’t miss out on this special event! Guests will enjoy a six-course meal with four handmade pasta dishes, a tasty antipasti selection, and a classic Italian dessert. Each course is paired with a 50ml glass of carefully chosen wine to enhance the flavours. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy handmade Italian dishes, expertly paired with wines and guided by one of the UK’s top wine specialists. Vegetarian menu available upon request.
    Rossella's Pasta & Wine Tasting Menu photo
  • A Night at the Opera

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 19, 2025 only
    We’re thrilled to host A Night at the Opera featuring the incredible opera singer Yuri Sabatini. 📅 When: 7:30 PM - 9 PM 📍 Where: Rossella NW5 Guests are welcome from 6:30 PM to settle in and start their dining experience. We are offering a special set menu with two courses for £30 or three courses for £37.
    A Night at the Opera photo

What 1,352 people are saying

Rossella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Best Value

  • North London

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • North London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rossella is a delightful local Italian restaurant in Kentish Town, offering "great food" and "welcoming" service. Patrons rave about the "authentic Italian food," "friendly atmosphere," and "excellent value." Highlights include fresh pasta, tiramisu, and family vineyard wines. Ideal for family meals and pre-gig dining, Rossella is a "neighbourhood gem."
1,352 Reviews
  1. Martin VIP

    London107 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Buzzing family run restaurant, busy early Wednesday evening, everything as it should be

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  2. Harp

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, amazing people, amazing food. I love this place!

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  3. Jonathan VIP

    London41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another brilliant evening at Rossella's. It never disappoints!

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  4. Alison

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently brilliant - love this place …the food and the people!

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  5. Liz VIP

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as usual. We eat at Rossella at least twice a month.

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  6. Jackie

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great little find for dinner before a gig at the O2 Kentish Town. The food was fabulous and the service was superb. Definitely recommend
    RossellaResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you Jackie. Hope you enjoyed your concert as much as your meal in Rossella. See you again soon we hope. Regards The Rossella Team

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  7. Paul

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service today was very slow, perhaps because we were in the corner by the exit door. Theveal chop at £29 was not as good value as the steak at £28. The potatoes were overcooked. However the deserts were a pleasant surprise - creme brûlée and cheesecake with berries.
    RossellaResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hi Paul. Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry that we were a bit slow today. Also that your potatoes were overcooked. I sincerely hope we get back up to a 5* the next time you are in. Regards The Rossella Team

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  8. Mark

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rosella’s is a lovely local Italian restaurant with all the great Italian food you’d expect - pizzas, pastas, and some really well done mains. Great for lunch and I highly recommend the organic coconut ice cream for dessert.
    RossellaResponded on April 3, 2025
    Thank you Mark. We appreciate you taking the time to review the restaurant on your last visit. Please let us know how we bring the score up to a 5 start next time. Regards The Rossella Team

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  9. Catherine

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely restaurant with a great ambience. Great service and beautiful food. What more can you ask for?

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  10. Marie

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my son 14, nephew 25 and my 94 year old mum and we all loved it. Great food, welcoming/friendly staff, will definitely be back. Wonderful local Italian. Well done!
    RossellaResponded on April 3, 2025
    Thank you Marie. We have passed your lovely comments on to John. He said it was lovely to meet with your mum and to chat with her last Saturday. We hope to see you and your family back in the restaurant again soon. Regards The Rossella Team

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FAQs

Rossella offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Rossella also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7267 9797.

Rossella is rated 4.8 stars by 1352 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Rossella

103 Highgate road, London, NW5 1TR

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kentish Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is free street parking available after 7.00pm and pay and display meters during the day.
  • Public transit
    Both Kentish Town underground and Gospel Oak overground are within 5 minutes walking distance. Alternatively bus stops are located nearby with busses C2 & 214 passing.Closest parking spots: You can park on Lady Somerset Road (less than 5min walk) after 6pm, before this time there is a pay & display in front of 70, highgate Road (less than 5min walk) otherwise Chetwynd Road (5min walk) after 12pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luca Meola
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer outside catering for all kinds of events, please contact us at contact@rossella.co.uk to discuss further.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private hire and events, please contact us at contact@rossella.co.uk to discuss further.
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