The Italo's Islington - Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
- $$$
- Italian
- Casual Dining, Family Style, Pizzeria
- Islington , London
About Us
The Italo’s Islington is a traditional restaurant in the heart of Islington. It's a small, family-run business; they make olive oil and hand-pick the best ingredients. Join it to celebrate the best of Italian food.
At The Italo’s Islington, they love to eat and drink. A fundamental part of the concept is seeking out gastronomic gems that reflect the enormous variety of recipes and ingredients specific to each region.
The Italo’s Islington welcomes different party sizes, whether that is a small family celebration or a bigger private event.
Menu
Appetizers
Sourdough Garlic Bread
Focaccia with Garlic, Oregano & E.V.O. oil, Organic Tomato + 1 £, Mozzarella + 1.5 £, Vegan cheese + 1.5 £
Bresaola Punta d’Ance
Bresaola Beef on Rocket with grated Grana Padano DOP, Balsamic cream
Burrata
Burrata, Pesto Genovese, roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Basil leaves and E.V.O. oil
Piatto di Affettati Misti
A selection of Italian Cured Meats with Pickles and toasted Bread
Calamari
Deep fried Squid Rings with Garlic Mayo
Arancini Supplì fatto in casa
Homemade deep fried Rice ball stuffed with Bolognese sauce & Mozzarella
Bruschetta
Homemade toasted Bread, marinated chopped Tomatoes with Herbs & Garlic
Olive Siciliane Marinate
Marinated Taggiasche & Nocellara Olives
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Baked aubergine, Mozzarella Cheese, Organic Tomatoes, Parmesan, Basil Leaves
Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella served with heritage tomato, E.V.O.I.L
Bruschetta al Prosciutto Crudo
Homemade toasted Bread, Mozzarella cheese, Prosciutto Crudo di Parma DOP
Mediterranean Pasta
Spaghetti alle Vongole e Cozze
Venetian Tradition-Spaghetti with fresh Clams & Mussels, Garlic, Parsley, Extra Vergin Olive Oil
Linguine allo Scoglio
Linguine with fresh Salmon, Cream & Chives
Spaghettino con Burrata
The Italo’s Signature Pasta - Spaghetti with sweet plum Tomatoes, Burrata cheese ball and fresh Basil
Italo’s Lasagna fatta in casa
Homemade layered Pasta with mince Beef, Bechamel, Mozzarella, Grana Padano DOP
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Spaghetti in Bolognese sauce served with grated Grana Padano DOP
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti with Guanciale Sorrentino, Egg Yolk cream, Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper
Ravioli Cacio & Pepe
Fresh cacio and pepper Ravioli served with butter, black pepper, Parmesan cheese & E.V.O. Oil
Ravioli Spinach and Ricotta
Fresh Spinach and Ricotta Aromatic Ravioli served with Butter/double cream, Salvia, Parmesan Cheese & E.V.O. Oil
Londinese
Penne with Mushrooms, Cream & Chicken
Penne alla Norma
Penne with Tomato sauce, Cherry Tomatoes, fried Aubergine & Basil
Tortelloni with Beef Shin
Homemade Tortelloni filled with Beef Shin & Red Wine served with Bolognese Sauce
Gnocchi Ripieni Black Truffle
Homemade gnocchi ripieni with Black Truffle in Parmesan Fondue Sauce
Gnocchi Ripieni Beetroot & Goat Cheese
Homemade Gnocchi Ripieni Beetroot filled with goat cheese served with butter and sage
The Italo’s Sourdough Pizza & Pinsa Romana
Marinara
Organic Tomato sauce, Garlic Oregano, Fresh Basil and E.V.O. Oil
Margherita
Organic Tomato sauce, Mozzarella & Basil
Diavola
Organic tomatoes, Mozzarella, Spianata Calabrese, N’duja Calabra & fresh Chily
Carbonara
Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano DOP, Guanciale Sorrentino & Free Range Egg
Mortazza e Pistacchio
Mozzarella, Mortadella IGP, Stracciatella cheese, Pistachio and Basil
Quattro Formaggi
Mozzarella, Grana Padano DOP, Gorgonzola DOP and Basil
Napoli
Organic Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Capers, Anchovies, Black Olives, Oregano & Basil
Vegetariana
Organic Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Aubergines, Courgettes, Peppers and Basil
The Italo’s Bufalina DOC
Organic Tomato sauce, San Marzano sun-dried Tomatoes, Pesto, Buffalo Mozzarella DOC, Basil & Truffle Oil
Crudo e Burrata DOP
Organic tomatoes, Burrata DOP, Rocket, Prosciutto Crudo di Parma DOP, grated Grana Padano DOP, Basil & E.V.O. oil
Siciliana
Organic Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Tuna, Capers, Black Olives and Red Onions
Capricciosa
Organic Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Black Olives, Artichokes & Mushrooms
Al Ragù
Organic Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Bolognese sauce and Guanciale Sorrentino
Bresaola, Rucola e Grana
Organic tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Bresaola, Rocket, Grana Padano flakes & E.V.O. OIL
Second Courses & Sides
Steak & Chips
Garlic Butter, confit Tomato, Chips
Whole Grilled Chicken
Marinated Chicken flame-grilled on Lava Charcoal Grill with fried crunchy Chips & The Italo’s sauce
Petto di Pollo alla Boscaiola
Chicken Breast with Mushrooms, Cream, Red Onions and roasted Potatoes
The Italo’s Black Angus Burger
Black Angus Burger grilled on Lava Charcoal Grill, Italian cheese, Pickles, Onion, Lettuce served in toasted Brioche Bun with Ketchup, Mustard and Mayo
Argentine Black Angus Fillet Steak 7oz
At Angus we use the centre cut of the tenderloin, our fillet is the finest of all the steaks with a soft velvety texture
Meat
Bistecca alla Fiorentina 20 oz
Juicy Italian Black Angus T-Bone steak
Tagliata 8 oz
Black Angus Sirloin Steak on Lava Charcoal Grill with Rocket, Grana Padano DOP and Balsamic Vinegar cream
Lamb Chops
A tender and juicy Lamb Chops on Lava Charcoal Grill, served with roasted Potatoes & Tartar sauce
Fegato alla Veneziana
Venetian Traditional Recipe - Slow Cooked Beef Liver in soft creamy Onions served with Grilled Polenta
Fish
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled Salmon on Lava Charcoal Grill with Broccoli, Salad, Tartar sauce & Lemon
Filetto di Spigola
Grilled fillet of Seabass served with baked Potatoes, mixed Vegetables & Lemon sauce
Salads
Chicken Cesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Breast, Roman Lettuce, cherry Tomatoes, Grana Padano DOP flakes, Cesar Dressing and toasted Bread
Insalata Mediterranea
Mixed Seasonal Salad, Bufala cheese ball, cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onions, Carrots, Avocado & Black Olives
Sides
Roasted Potatoes
Fried Chips
Grilled Vegetables
Mixed Seasonal Salad
Desserts
Tiramisù fatto in casa
Homemade Coffee-flavoured Italian dessert made of ladyfingers dipped in Coffee, layered with Mascarpone & Eggs cream, Sugar and topped with Cocoa
Sweet Pinsa
Homemade Pinsa base, Nutella, chopped Pistachio and Whipped Cream
Vanilla Ice-Cream
(per scoop)
Lemon Sorbet Ice-Cream
(per scoop)
Italo’s Homemade Cannolo Siciliano
Italo’ Homemade Chocolate Souffle
Fondant with ice cream
Coffee & Cream Tartufo Gelato
Semifreddo Torroncino Gelato
Red Berries Mousse
Vanilla cake, Red Berry mousse & Red Berry gel
Affogato al Caffè
Vanilla Ice-Cream with a shot of Coffee and Chocolate cream
Kids Menu
Pasta
Penne al Pomodoro
Penne with organic Tomato sauce and Grana Padano DOC
Penne alla Bolognese
Penne with Traditional Bolognese sauce, made with Beef meat only
Baby Sourdough Pizza 8”
Patatosa
Organic Tomato sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Fried Chips
Margherita
Organic Tomato sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Fresh Basil
Mains
Pollo con Patate
Chicken Breast with roasted Potatoes
Creamy sauce +1£
Polpette & Patate
Meatballs in organic Tomato sauce and grated Grana Padano DOC served with Fried Chips
Water
Still Water
Sparkling Water
Soft Drinks
Mixer (any): £1.60
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Zero
Sprite/Lemonade
Homemade Lemonade
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Tonic Water
Soda Water
Beers
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Guinnes
Birra Moretti
Corona
Camden Pale Ale
Old Mout Cider
(Kiwi & Lime / Berries & Cherries)
Menabrea 0%
Birra Moretti 0%
Hot Drinks Coffee
Espresso
Double espresso
Macchiato
Flat white
Cappuccino
Latte
Americano
Mango & Maracujà
Mocha
Corretto
Coffee with Sambuca | Grappa | Disaronno
(Alcoholic)
- Vegan Milk: Soya & Oat
- Decaffeinated Coffee Available
Tea
English Breakfast
Peppermint Tea
Fresh Mint Leaves
Camomile
Lemon Ginger
Green Tea
Special Cocktails
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco and Soda water
Campari Spritz
Campari Spritz, Prosecco and Soda water
Spritz Mezzo e Mezzo, il Veneziano
Aperol & Campari, Prosecco and Soda
Martini
Gin | Vodka, Vermouth
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, Triple sec, Cranberry juice, Lemon juice
Pornstar Martini
Vodka, Passionfruit liquor, Passionfruit puree, Vanilla Syrup, shot of Prosecco
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Coffee liqueur, Espresso, Simple Syrup
Old Fashioned
Bourbon Whiskey, Sugar cube, Bitter
Whiskey Sour
Ray, Bourbon, Lemon juice, Vegan foam
Mojito Classic
White Rum, Lime juice, Simple Syrup, Mint leaves, Soda water
Negroni
Gin, Vermouth, Campari
Margarita (Classic | Spicy)
Silver Tequila, Triple sec, Lime juice, Vanilla syrup
Bellini (Fruit Puree)
Fruit puree and Prosecco
Long Iceland Ice Tea
Rum, Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Triple sec, Lemon Juice, Coca-Cola, Water
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Espresso Martini
Coffee Spritz, White cane, Espresso and Vanilla Syrup
Virgin Mojito
Mint leave, Lime slice, Sugar syrup, Soda water
Italian Spritz
(Non-Alcoholic)
Aperol Spritz
Orange Spritz, Tonic Water
Non-alcoholic Margarita
Lime juice, Lemon juice, Agave, Salt
Crodino Spritz
Crodino and Ice
Non-alcoholic Coffee Negroni
Coffee spritz, Italian Orange and Aperitif Rosso
Orange Splash
Orange puree, White cane, Salt, Soda water
Italo’s Spritz
Ginger Syrup, Aromatic Syrup, White Cane, Tonic Water
Spirits & Mixers
Spirit - Single Shot
Absolut Vodka
House Tequila
Tequila rosè
Cazcabel | Tequila
Baileys
House Gin
Hendrieks | Gin
Mojito
Monkey 47 | Gin
Maker’s Mark | Whisky
Jack Daniel’s | Whisky
Bacardi | Rum
Captain Morgan | Rum
Kraken | Rum
Non Alcoholic Spirits - Single Shot
Clean Co | Clean G Original
Clean Co | Clean G Pink
Tuscan Tree | Aperol
Superalcoholic Shots
Amaro Montenegro
Amaro del Capo
Limoncello
Sambuca
Fernet-Branca
Grappa Caffo
Borghetti
Disaronno
Selected Italian Wines
The Frizz
Prosecco Extra Dry
Fresh, not too Dry and Clean
Champagne Blanc de Blancs
Light and Crisp with notes of Apple & Quince
White Wines
Pecorino Superiore
Fruity & Dry
Pinot Grigio
Clean and nicely Balance
Soave Classico Levarie
Dry & Refreshing
Grillo Feudo Arancio
Refreshing & Textured
Verdicchio CdJ Class
Aromatic, Fresh & Fruity
Sauvignon Blanc Vette
Distinctive freshness of the Mountains of Trentino
Pinot Bianco
Fresh & Fruity
Vermentino di Bolgheri
Crispness and Breadth with Citrus notes
Chardonnay Bramito
A tautly structured Palate and Fruit aromas
Bianco Corte del Lupo
Fresh with Acacia Honey and Citrus Fruits notes
Rose
Pinot Grigio Rosé
Intense & structured
Negroamaro Rosato
Savoury
Red Wine
Montepulciano Rue de Piane Abruzzo
Round & Fruity
Dolcetto d’Alba
Aromatic
Primitivo Nepriga
Rounded & Soft
Malbec
Strong flavoured, Plenty of Body
Rioja
Berries and Vanilla notes, Nice, Fresh and Balanced
Chianti Classico Peppoli
Fresh & Vibrant
Morlot
Fresh & Vibrant
Terre di San Leonardo
Bottle Aged wine, Grassy background
Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Silky palate
Pinot Nero Meczan
Vibrant, Rounded & Fruity palate
Il Bruciato
Full-bodied and Smooth
Pian Delle Vigne
Multi-layered, Red Fruits & Spices
Guado al Tasso
Silky-Smooth palate
Dessert Wines
Moscato Maculan
Sweet & delicate
Digestives
Amaro Montenegro
Amaro del Capo
Limoncello
Sambuca
Fernet-Branca
Grappa Caffo
Borghetti
Disaronno
Set Lunch Menu
Valid Sunday to Friday from 12 to 4 pm last booking.
Starters
Homemade toasted Bread, marinated chopped Tomatoes with Herbs & Garlic
Marinated Taggiasche & Nocellara Olives
Main
Organic Tomato sauce, Garlic Oregano, Fresh Basil and E.V.O. Oil
Spaghetti in Bolognese sauce served with grated Grana Padano DOP
Spaghetti with Guanciale Sorrentino, Egg Yolk cream, Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper
Penne with Tomato sauce, Cherry Tomatoes, fried Aubergine & Basil
Penne with Mushrooms, Cream & Chicken
Dessert
Map & Contacts
London, EC1V 7LQ