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Rossella, London,

Rossella

4.8
4.8
1341 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
    020 7267 9797
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Live Music Night - Claudio & Rafialle

    GBP 5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    7 Apr 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music featuring the incredible Claudio, one of the UK's top accordion players, and Rafialle on the classic Italian mandolino! 📅 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.
  • Rossella's Pasta & Wine Tasting Menu

    GBP 79.00 per person

    Prepaid

    28 Apr 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.
  • A Night at the Opera

    GBP 5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    19 May 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.

What 1,341 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rossella stands out as a beloved local Italian restaurant renowned for its "delicious food," "friendly and welcoming staff," and "great atmosphere." Guests praise the "amazing" pizzas and pasta dishes, alongside excellent value and a "lively, homely" environment. Consistently reliable, it's a true neighborhood gem that never disappoints.

1,341 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic and tasty Italian food. Friendly and welcoming - it is really noticeable that this is an independent family restaurant that values its customers.

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  2. Jack VIP

    Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go regularly. Excellent food, service and value.
    RossellaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Jack for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you back in Rossella soon. Regards The Rossella Team.

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  3. Joanne

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all round Italian with a buzzy atmosphere on a Saturday night. A real gem of a find in Kentish Town. We’ll be sure to come back!
    RossellaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Joanne for your lovely review. We are thrilled that you had such a lovely time in Rossella. We cant wait to welcome you back. Regards The Rossella Team

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  4. Barry

    Essex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and friendly service. Highly recommended
    RossellaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Barry. We are very happy that you enjoyed your visit to Rossella. We hope that we can bump the score up to a 5 star on your next visit. Regards The Rossella Team

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  5. Becky

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and nice atmosphere and service excellent!

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  6. Ann

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in gorgeous restaurant. Rosella is always reliable with fantastic staff and great ambience. A lovely local restaurant.
    RossellaResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thank you so much Ann for your lovely review. Such kind words. We are looking forward to your next visit already. Regards The Rossella Team

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  7. Rachel

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Team looking after us were wonderful. We sat at the bar and there was plenty of space / comfy tall chairs. Really lovely evening. Thanks!

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  8. Robert

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, lovely service. Will be back again soon!

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  9. Marc

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a family we have been going to Rosella for years but didn't have a great experience last time.....but I wanted (for old time sake) wanted to give it another go. Well it was well worth it - had such a lovely evening and staff were great as was the food. Perfect in every way so I would highly recommend it albeit I don't want to recommend it too much as I won't be able to get a table next time 🙃
    RossellaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Marc. We are very happy that we appear to have turned around a less than perfect visit to one that clearly was so much better for you. This really means the word to us. Regards The Rossella Team

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  10. Carly

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Rossella’s for every big life event for years. The staff are always so welcoming and make each time feel so special and luxurious. The food is always 10/10 and lovely cocktails. We’ll continue recommending Rossella’s to all our friends, family, and colleagues! Thank you to the whole team.

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FAQs

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

Rossella is rated 4.8 stars by 1341 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rossella

103 Highgate road, London, NW5 1TR

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7267 9797
  • 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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