Pesantissimo

Restaurant · PizzaPrimrose Hill

No dishes marked gluten free

69 dishesmenu read 11 Novpesantissimo.com

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Antipasti

  • Olive Miste

    Mixed olives

    Vegetarian

  • Alette di Pollo

    Hot honey chicken wings

  • Melanzane Parmigiana

    Layers of fried aubergine, mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano, basil and parmesan baked in our pizza oven

    Likely dairy

  • Caprese Burrata

    Tomato, imported burrata, basil and sea salt

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Straccetti di Pollo

    Salt and pepper shredded chicken

  • Polpette

    Home made pork meatballs in tomato sauce topped with parmesan and fresh basil

    Likely dairy

  • Calamari Fritti

    Pineapple-cut squid pieces in a crispy salt and pepper coating

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Mozzarella Bread

    Thin crust pizza base bread topped with mozzarella and garlic

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pomodoro Bread

    Thin crust pizza base bread topped with tomato sauce & garlic

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Gamberoni alla Mugnaia

    Pan fried prawns in rich butter, garlic, chilli (no shell)

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Tricolore

    Cherry tomato and lemon sauce, avocado, buffalo mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes

    Likely dairy

  • Mortadella

    Mortadella salami, burrata, kalamata olives and pistachio

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Minestrone

    Minestrone (my way)

Pasta

  • Penne all'Arrabbiata

    Cherry tomato, garlic & chilli in tomato sauce

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Risotto Funghi

    Mushrooms, garlic and parsley in butter and parmesan sauce. Optional addition: chicken pieces

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Ravioli Pomodoro

    Pasta filled with ricotta and spinach, cherry tomato and garlic in tomato sauce with a dash of cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Penne al Pistachio Pesto

    Homemade pesto made with pistachio, fresh basil, garlic, EVOO, parmesan, sea salt and ground pepper

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Gnocchi Gorgonzola

    Potato dumplings, gorgonzola, mushrooms in cream sauce with a touch of cream. Optional addition: chicken pieces

    Likely dairy

  • Tagliatelle Mortadella

    Mortadella salami, tenderstem broccoli, kalamata olives in cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti Pesantissimo

    Tenderstem broccoli, courgette, asparagus and chilli. Optional addition: burrata Pugliese (added after)

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Tagliatelle Polpette

    Home made pork meatballs, mushrooms and N'duja in tomato sauce. Optional addition: buffalo mozzarella (added after)

    Likely gluten

  • Risotto Vegetariano

    Asparagus, courgette, tender stem broccoli, garlic, butter and parmesan. Optional addition: chicken pieces

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Tagliatelle Verdure

    Courgette, spinach, cherry tomatoes and garlic in tomato sauce with dash of cream. Buffalo mozzarella added after

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tagliatelle Salsicce e Broccoli

    Italian sausages, tenderstem broccoli, cherry tomatoes, garlic & chilli in buttery parmesan sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ravioli Fiorentina

    Pasta filled with ricotta and spinach, in spinach and cream sauce

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Risotto Zafferano

    Arborio rice, artichoke hearts, asparagus and saffron in butter and parmesan

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Risotto Rosso

    Arborio rice, chicken pieces, N'duja and spinach in touch of tomato sauce

  • Penne Chicchi Ricchi

    Chicken pieces, mushrooms and garlic in cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tagliatelle Salmone

    Salmon fillet chunks, baby spinach leaves, capers, garlic, butter, parsley and cream sauce with a dash of lemon juice (may contain bones)

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Gnocchi Rustica

    Potato dumplings, Italian sausages, N'duja, cherry tomatoes & garlic in tomato sauce and a dash of cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti Funghi e Gamberi

    Chestnut mushrooms, prawns, red chilli, garlic, butter and parsley in white marinara sauce (without shell)

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Spaghetti alla Bolognese

    Spaghetti classic with bolognese sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Lasagne

    Layers of flat pasta, bolognese, mozzarella, parmesan and bechamel

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tagliatelle Marinara

    Squid, mussel meat, octopus and prawns in tomato marinara sauce (without shell)

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Spaghetti Spigola

    Homemade pesto made with pistachio, fresh basil, garlic, EVOO, parmesan, sea salt and ground pepper (with a touch of cream), kalamata…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely fish

  • Tagliatelle Gamberoni

    Prawns, cherry tomato, garlic, butter and parsley in tomato marinara sauce (without shell)

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Pizze

  • Margherita

    Tomato, basil & mozzarella

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Quattro Formaggi

    Tomato, gorgonzola, goats' cheese, mozzarella, parmesan

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Funghi

    Chestnut mushrooms, mozzarella and tomato

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Cotto

    Ham, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, garlic, mozzarella & tomato

    Likely dairy

  • Polpettine

    Home made pork meatballs, spinach, mozzarella and tomato

    Likely dairy

  • Carciofi e Formaggi di Capra

    Artichoke, goat cheese, Kalamata olives, mozzarella & tomato

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Fiorentina£18.95

    Tomato, spinach, Kalamata olives, egg & mozzarella

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Bianco

    Asparagus, gorgonzola, red onion and mozzarella (no tomato)

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Pizza N'duja

    N'duja, tomato sauce, pepperoni, Parma ham & rucola (no mozzarella). Added after burrata Pugliese: parma ham, rocket and cherry tomatoes.…

    Likely gluten

  • Mortadella Pizza

    Sliced mortadella salami (no tomato). Added after: creamy burrata and pistachio

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Vegetariana

    Tender stem broccoli, artichokes, asparagus, spinach, mozzarella and tomato. Or with vegan mozzarella instead

    Vegetarian optionLikely dairy

  • Capricciosa

    Mozzarella, tomato, ham, anchovies, egg and kalamata olives

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Napoli

    Tomato, anchovies, kalamata olives, capers & mozzarella

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Sofia

    Chicken, pepperoni, Italian sausages, mozzarella, tomato and chilli

    Likely dairy

  • Hot Americana

    Pepperoni, chilli, tomato & mozzarella

    Likely dairy

  • Quattro Stagioni

    Mushrooms, pepperoni, imported Italian ham, artichokes, mozzarella & tomato

    Likely dairy

  • Miele Caldo

    Hot honey, pepperoni, goat cheese, mozzarella and tomato

    Likely dairy

  • Squid

    Pineapple-cut squid pieces in a crispy salt and pepper coating, tomato & mozzarella

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Insalata

  • Insalata

    Mixed leaves + pomegranate dressing, plus 7 choice of additional options (single portion per choice): red chicory, tenderstem broccoli…

Secondi

  • Tagliata di Manzo

    Sliced ribeye steak topped with rocket leaves, cherry tomato and shaved parmesan, drizzled with EVOO and balsamic glaze (cooked medium)

    Likely dairy

  • Salmone Avocado

    Pan fried salmon topped with avocado, cherry tomato, drizzled with tomato and buttery lemon sauce, + mashed potato

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Spigola

    Pan fried sea bass fillet in buttery cherry tomato lemon sauce, served with french fries

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Branzino

    Pan-fried sea bass fillet topped with prawns, cherry tomato lemon sauce, served with tender stem broccoli

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Salmone Fiorentina

    Poached salmon in spinach and cream sauce, + mashed potato

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Milanese di Pollo (Spaghetti Pomodoro)

    Pan fried breaded chicken breast with spaghetti pomodoro

    Likely gluten

  • Milanese di Pollo (Penne Arrabbiata)

    Pan fried breaded chicken breast with penne arrabbiata

    Likely gluten

  • Milanese di Pollo (Spaghetti Bolognese)

    Pan fried breaded chicken breast with spaghetti bolognese

    Likely gluten

Contorni

  • Ciabatta

    Likely gluten

  • French Fries
  • Mashed Potato
  • Tender Stem Broccoli
  • Tomato & Red Onion Salad

    Tomatoes, red onion and basil + pomegranate dressing

  • Rocket Salad

    Rocket leaves, shaved parmesan + pomegranate dressing

    Likely dairy

The menu’s own key: (V) marks vegetarian dishes as printed; no other dietary legend is printed on the menu

What the menu saysWe cannot guarantee that traces of allergenic food never occur due to kitchen setup and food equipment. The venue states it uses celery, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites, and nuts, and does not accept responsibility for traces.
  • We cannot guarantee that traces of allergenic food never occur due to kitchen setup and food equipment. The venue states it uses celery, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites, and nuts, and does not accept responsibility for traces.

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address148 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, NW1 8XN
AreaCamden
KindRestaurant · Pizza
Phone+442075869100
Websitepesantissimo.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from pesantissimo.com
Hours
  • Monday11:30am–10:30pm
  • Tuesday11:30am–10:30pm
  • Wednesday11:30am–10:30pm
  • Thursday11:30am–10:30pm
  • Friday11:30am–10:30pm
  • Saturday11:30am–10:30pm
  • Sunday11:30am–10:30pm
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What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Pesantissimo

Does Pesantissimo have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Pesantissimo coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “We cannot guarantee that traces of allergenic food never occur due to kitchen setup and food equipment.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Pesantissimo open?

Monday: 11:30am–10:30pm. Tuesday: 11:30am–10:30pm. Wednesday: 11:30am–10:30pm. Thursday: 11:30am–10:30pm. Friday: 11:30am–10:30pm. Saturday: 11:30am–10:30pm. Sunday: 11:30am–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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