Bella Ciao
Italian restaurant on The Kingsway serving Sicilian-leaning antipasti, hand-stretched pizza, pasta and risotto, and grilled meat and fish mains.
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- italian
46 The Kingsway, City Centre, SA1 5HG
All opening hours
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 12:00–21:00
- Wed
- 12:00–21:00
- Thu
- 12:00–21:00
- Fri
- 12:00–21:00
- Sat
- 12:00–21:00
- Sun
- 12:00–17:00
Menu — 61 items
Antipasti
15 ITEMSBurrata Caprese
Creamy burrata, sliced tomato, rocket, basil oil & oregano.
- vegetarian
£9
Cazzilli
Homemade potato & herb croquettes served with garlic mayo.
- vegan
£8
Arancine
Homemade saffron rice balls filled with mozzarella served with a spicy tomato dip.
- vegetarian
£8.25
Polpette al pomodoro
Beef & pork meatballs in tomato sauce.
Scoppiata di cozze
Fresh steamed mussels cooked in tomato or white wine cream sauce.
£9.95
Bruschetta Salmone
Smoked salmon, stracciatella, basil oil, pistachios, lemon.
£8.95
Bruschetta Parma
Parma ham, tomatoes, grana padano, balsamic.
£8.50
Bruschetta Pesto
Basil pesto, rocket, sundried tomatoes, goat's cheese.
- vegetarian
£8
Bruschetta Funghi
Mascarpone, mushrooms, crispy onions.
- vegetarian
£8
Bruschetta Siciliana
Traditional Sicilian caponata, toasted pine nuts & fresh mint.
- vegan
£8
Gamberoni
Pan-fried king prawns with garlic, chilli, lemon butter, white wine.
£10.95
Sarde Grigliate
Grilled whole sardines served with salsa verde.
£8.25
Calamari Fritti
Lightly fried calamari rings served with garlic mayo.
£8.55
Bocconcini
Slow cooked pork belly chunks tossed in a brandy, honey & balsamic reduction.
£9
Antipasto
Traditional Italian antipasto board for two to share with prosciutto crudo, pepperoni, roasted peppers.
£18.25
Pizzas
10 ITEMSLa classica
Tomato base, fior di latte mozzarella topped with basil oil & oregano.
- vegetarian
£13.95
Moderna
Garlic butter base, mushrooms, mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio.
£16.95
Dolce e piccante
Spicy nduja, fior di latte mozzarella, cherry tomato, honey drizzle.
£15.75
Carnivora
BBQ base, pepperoni, chicken, nduja, meatballs, mozzarella.
£17.95
Bella Ciao
Tomato base, stracciatella, prosciutto crudo, cherry tomato, basil oil.
£15.95
Parmigiana
Homemade tomato base, fried aubergines, olives, vegan cheese, fresh basil.
- vegan
£14
Boscaiola
Tomato base, mozzarella, peppers, onions, goat's cheese, crispy onions.
- vegetarian
£15.25
Calzone
Folded pizza with mascarpone, pepperoni, mozzarella, basil, garlic oil.
£15.95
4 Formaggi
Mascarpone base, fior di latte, gorgonzola, grana padano.
£15.50
Pizza dips
Spicy tomato or pesto mayo.
£2
Pasta e Risotti
12 ITEMSTagliatelle bolognese
8 hours slow cooked beef & pork ragu' topped with basil. Add meatballs £3.
£16
Spaghetti Carbonara
Pancetta, egg yolk, grana padano, cream.
£15.95
Rigatoni alla norma
Tomato sauce, aubergine, basil, ricotta salata.
- vegetarian
£15.75
Polpette in pentola
Rigatoni pasta baked with meatballs, tomato, mozzarella, bechamel.
£16.55
Cacio e pepe
Chef's special of spaghetti sauteed at the table on half a grana padano wheel.
£16.95
Allo scoglio
Linguine with king prawns, mussels, calamari, clams, white wine, cream.
£19.95
Ravioli
Sheep ricotta & Sicilian pistachio filled pasta served in a white wine cream sauce.
- vegetarian
£15.95
Lasagne
Homemade with beef & pork ragu, bechamel sauce & mozzarella.
£15.95
Arrabiata
Known as the fiery one. Penne pasta cooked in a homemade spicy tomato sauce. Add chicken/pancetta £3.
- vegan
£14.95
Trofie al pesto
Pesto sauce, spinach, cherry tomatoes, chilli, almonds. Add pancetta £3.
- vegetarian
£15.95
Risotto al funghi
Mushroom broth, roasted mushrooms, crispy onions.
- vegan
£15.95
Risotto di carne
Arborio rice cooked with saffron & beef drippings, topped with slow cooked beef brisket.
£17.95
Insalata
4 ITEMSSan Vito
Vegetable couscous, peppers, almonds, chickpeas, dill, lemon dressing.
- vegan
£13
Barbietola
Steamed beetroot, mixed leaves, red onions, goat's cheese & honey mustard dressing.
- vegetarian
£13.50
Rustica
Mozzarella, rocket, tomatoes, Parma ham, grana padano, balsamic.
£14.95
Cesare
Mixed leaves, red onions, avocado, grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, croutons.
£15
Pesce
5 ITEMSSpigola in padella
Baked whole butterflied seabass, served with Mediterranean vegetables.
£20.25
Salmone cremoso
Pan-fried salmon fillet with mussels, white wine, cream, tomato.
£19.25
Cacciucco
Traditional seafood stew with salmon, squid, king prawns, mussels, clams.
£21.55
Sarde Grigliate
Grilled whole sardines served with an olive & red onion salad, salsa verde.
£17.25
Pesce Spada
Traditional Sicilian style swordfish oven baked with olives, cherry tomatoes, capers.
£20.25
Carne
6 ITEMSPollo alla griglia
Grilled chicken breast, green beans, pizzaiola or brandy peppercorn sauce.
£17.25
Pancetta di maiale
Slow cooked pork belly served with buttered leeks, mushroom, whole grain mustard.
£20.25
Gambo di agnello
Slow cooked lamb shank served with creamy mash potatoes, sauteed tenderstem broccoli.
£21.25
Filletto di manzo
8oz fillet steak served with rosemary & garlic roasted tomato, mushrooms. Add prawns £4.50.
£29.95
Costata
10oz ribeye steak served with rosemary & garlic roasted tomato, mushrooms. Add prawns £4.50.
£25.95
Steak sauces
Brandy peppercorn, mushroom & mustard, or Bella Ciao (garlic butter, cream, rosemary, white wine, lemon).
£2.95
Sides
9 ITEMSCestino di pane
Bread basket served with salted butter.
- vegetarian
£3
Insalata
Mixed salad with basil oil & balsamic.
- vegan
£3.95
Vegetali
Sauteed green beans & tenderstem broccoli with olive oil, chilli, lemon & toasted almonds.
- vegan
£5.75
Foccacia
Rosemary foccacia served with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar.
- vegan
£5.75
Patatine fritte
Seasoned chips.
- vegan
£3.50
Patate al forno
Sicilian potato wedges oven baked with onions, herbs & white wine.
- vegan
£5
Olives
Mixed Sicilian olives.
- vegan
£4
Caponata Siciliana
Aubergines, green olives and celery cooked in our homemade tomato sauce.
- vegan
£6.50
Pane e aglio pizza
Garlic bread pizza style. Add cheese £1.
- vegetarian
£6.50
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