Don Ciccio Osteria Italiana

Don Ciccio Osteria Italiana welcomes guests into a warm, homely atmosphere, nestled in the heart of Highgate, London. This charming Italian restaurant offers a delightful dining experience, where every dish is crafted with the finest ingredients to showcase the essence of Italian cuisine. The passionate and attentive team at Don Ciccio ensures that every guest feels like part of the family, offering exceptional service while indulging in classic plates of pasta, delicious pizzas, and signature house specialities, each bursting with the authentic flavours of Italy.

Start your culinary journey with the deep-fried calamari or the burrata with cherry tomatoes and rocket, an ideal way to awaken your appetite for the upcoming courses. For pasta enthusiasts, don’t miss the spaghetti alle vongole, a classic with clams, or the tagliatelle al sugo di cinghiale, a rich wild boar ragu. Risotto lovers will savour the seafood risotto, made with a flavourful shellfish stock.

Vegetarian options shine with two standouts: Don Ciccio’s melanzane alla parmigiana, served with fresh focaccia, and the tagliatelle with wild mushrooms and truffle oil. For seafood lovers, the fish guazzetto with clams, mussels, squid, and prawns in a savoury tomato sauce provides a symphony of flavours from the sea. Meat lovers can enjoy the cotoletta di vitello alla Milanese, a traditional veal Milanese paired with either pasta or vegetables.

No meal is complete without a sweet finish. Indulge in a classic tiramisu or a decadent chocolate brownie with a scoop of homemade gelato. With a diverse range of dishes designed to satisfy every palate, Don Ciccio offers an authentic Italian dining experience, celebrating superb cuisine and the warmth of true Italian hospitality in the heart of Highgate.