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Rossella, London,

Rossella

4.8
4.8
1341 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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!

⭐️ 2018 Opentable Top 100
⭐️ 2019 Opentable Top 100
⭐️ 2020 Opentable Top 100
⭐️ 2021 Opentable Top 100
⭐️ 2022 Opentable Top 100
⭐️ 2023 Opentable Top 100

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is free street parking available after 7.00pm and pay and display meters during the day.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luca Meola
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Live Music Night - Claudio & Rafialle

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 7, 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.
    Live Music Night - Claudio & Rafialle Photo
  • 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 1,341 people are saying

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

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. Helen

    Yorkshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a pleasure when we're visiting Kentish Town to go to Rosella's. Great food, atmosphere, service and value. We'll definitely be back.

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    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff and the home made tirimusu was the perfect end to a lovely evening!

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  3. Lynn

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days 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.
    RossellaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much Lynn. What a lovely review. We have forwarded on to our team group chat so that everyone can read it. We are happy and proud that you enjoyed your time with us Regards The Rossella Team

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  4. Jack VIP

    Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go regularly. Excellent food, service and value.
    RossellaResponded on March 5, 2025
    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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  5. Joanne

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 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 on March 5, 2025
    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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  6. Barry

    Essex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and friendly service. Highly recommended
    RossellaResponded on March 5, 2025
    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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  7. Becky

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

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

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  8. Ann

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 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 February 19, 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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  9. Rachel

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  10. Robert

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 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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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 1341 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Rossella

103 Highgate road, London, NW5 1TR

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is free street parking available after 7.00pm and pay and display meters during the day.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luca Meola
  • Delivery & takeout
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  • Terms of Use
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