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Rossella, London,

Rossella

4.7
4.7
1298 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighborhood 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 &amp; 214 passing.<br /><br />Closest parking spots: <br />You can park on Lady Somerset Road (less than 5min walk) after 6pm, before this time there is a pay &amp; 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

What 1,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Neighborhood gem

  • North London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rossella, a charming Italian restaurant, is celebrated for its "great food and friendly service." It boasts a lively atmosphere and offers a wide variety of dishes, with standout pizzas and pasta. Regulars appreciate its affordability, making it a favorite neighborhood spot. The welcoming expansion enhances the dining experience.

1,298 Reviews
  1. Tamar

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going. Was not disappointed and will return. Lovely inside, great service and excellent food. Thank you.

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  2. Janine

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always! Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere
    RossellaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Janine. Lovely comments. looks like we ticked all the boxes. Hope to see you again soon regards The Rossella Team.

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  3. Paul

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent local Italian restaurant that offers generous potions of comfort food at sensible prices with friendly service.

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  4. sharon

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal. Pizza is always perfect! Thank you x
    RossellaResponded on November 13, 2024
    Thank you Sharon. YOU are perfect! regards \The Rossella Team

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  5. Jonathan

    London

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another delightful dinner at our wonderful local Italian restaurant. Always a pleasure!
    RossellaResponded on November 13, 2024
    Always a pleasure to see you too Jonathan. Hope to see you again soon. Regards The Rossella Team

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  6. Soraya

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing and tastes so fresh. Friendly and attentive service from all. Would recommend to all for a great family or date night dinner
    RossellaResponded on November 13, 2024
    Thank you Soraya. What a delightful review. What e cant wait to welcome you back to Rossella Regards The Rossella Team

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  7. Ella

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite Italian. Food and service are incredible every time!

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  8. Theresa

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
     Excellent family owned Italian restaurant with fantastic food, wonderful service and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended and has become a local of mine. .

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  9. Roger

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We go regularly to Rossella and are never disappointed. The quality of their £11 weekday dishes presents great value for money. When we push the boat out , the £17 risottos are among the best in London. The family wine is superb.

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  10. Sasha

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A firm favourite of ours anyway - the pizzas are delicious as always. Great opportunity to buy delicious goodies from the deli and take advantage of the 10% off offer. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Has been refurbished to a high standard also!

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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 4.7 stars by 1298 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rossella

103 Highgate road, London, NW5 1TR

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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