Strada

Strada opened its doors in West Hampstead earlier this month.

Located on West End Lane, it offers diners a stylish setting to enjoy a break from shopping or for a romantic evening meal.

The restaurant is also perfect for business lunches, informal parties and functions.

Strada is a group of contemporary, Italian restaurants and is dedicated to providing authentic Italian dishes that offer diners a true taste of Italy, using only the finest and freshest ingredients.

Key premium elements such as extra virgin olive oil, Parma ham, Speck, fresh fish and vegetables are sourced to provide exactly the kind of rustic, traditional dishes one would expect to find from travelling around the country.

Notable dishes on the menu include: Risotto ai frutti di mare - southern Italian risotto with fresh squid, mussels, prawns and fresh clams, finished with chilli, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

Filetto di manzo al pepe verde - panroasted fillet of beef with a creamy shallot and peppercorn sauce served with buttered green beans and roasted cubetti potatoes.

A range of traditional pizzas - each one theatrically spun by hand - is an integral feature of Strada's menu.

Options include the Rustica, a mouthwatering pizza topped with chargrilled Neapolitan sausage, oven roasted baby artichokes, capers, roasted Italian tomatoes, caramelised onions and fresh oregano.

Desserts are also faithful to the authentic theme with classics such as Pannacotta - traditional Italian vanilla pannacotta pudding served with a mixed berry coulis.

Strada serves purely regional Italian wines, as well as premium beers and spirits, which have all been carefully chosen to complement the menu.

In addition, every table receives complimentary bottled filtered water.

Signature dishes:

• ● Antipasto Misto. Antipasto of Speck, prosciutto crudo and Napoli salami with buffalo mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes and olives. Served with chargrilled ciabatta. £5.95
  ● Risotto ai frutti di mare Traditional southern Italian risotto with squid, mussels, prawns and clams. Finished with chilli, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. £9.95
  ● Rustica Pizza Tomato, mozzarella, oven roasted Italian sausage, baby artichokes and Italian tomatoes with caramelized onions, capers and fresh oregano. £8.95
  ● Pannacotta Traditional Italian vanilla pannacotta pudding served with a mixed berry coulis. £4.50