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Rossella, London,

Rossella

4.7
4.7
1303 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 12 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 1,303 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 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.

1,303 Reviews
  1. Ashley

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hadn’t been to this restaurant for several years and now regret this negligence. Excellent value for money. Generous portions and good quality of food. The wine is severed in 175ml glasses not the 125ml that other restaurants use to short change diners. I had a Primativo which was surprisingly good. Well done

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  2. Julia

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A pre-gig meal was enjoyed at this neighbourhood favourite . Perfectly situated a short walk from the Forum , Rosellas was welcoming with very friendly staff and delicious food to match. The prawn and Crab tortellini was full of flavour and left us wanting more. The Tiramisu to finish was the perfect end to a lovely meal. Dine here, you won’t be disappointed.

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  3. Gary

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very convenient for a meal before going to O2 Kentish Town. Food and wine very tasty - recommend Bruschetta di Pomodoro, Zucchini Fritti, Pizza Verde (apparently the Pollo Crema e Funghi was also excellent) and the house red from the family vineyard. Staff very friendly and efficient. Relaxed atmosphere even though very busy. Will definitely go again.

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  4. Tim

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice, reasonably priced meal. Attentive yet unobtrusive service. Good pre gig venue.

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  5. marian

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always bring families with children to Rosella because the staff are so kind and the icecream menu is impressive. They have never been disappointed.

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  6. Tamar

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    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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  7. 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 6 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 1303 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 12 times today

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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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