The Italian cuisine is not only the most popular in today's world, but having developed over more than twenty five centuries, it is also a true antiquity. At Melanzana, occupying the ground floor of The Raven, the oldest public house in Battersea, we promise you a true Italian night.
In a calm and cosy environment, with candle lights and soft music at the background, enjoy our range of delicious Italian seasonal dishes, typical Italian recipes, characterised by their simplicity and quality ingredients, served with your selection of the finest Italian wines.And to complement your experience, mouth-watering homemade desserts are freshly prepared and waiting for you.
In a calm and cosy environment, with candle lights and soft music at the background, enjoy our range of delicious Italian seasonal dishes, typical Italian recipes, characterised by their simplicity and quality ingredients, served with your selection of the finest Italian wines.And to complement your experience, mouth-watering homemade desserts are freshly prepared and waiting for you.
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Straw yellow colour with coppery reflections, floral with notes of ripe stone fruits and hints of flint. Medium body, smooth, fresh, dry with a long finish. Light straw yellow colour with silver reflections, intensely herbaceous, ripe white melon, gooseberry and whiffs of seaspray. Rich and balanced, deep and savoury.
Whether you are planning an intimate dinner with friends and family, or want something on a larger scale, look no further as we cater for different budgets and sizes of events from birthdays and weddings to business meetings and much more. Choose your food from our own authentic Italian menu or let our Chef create something special for you.
Have you ever imagined serving traditional Italian food at your own place! Melanzana offers private catering services for a wide range of events. Be it a birthday, a wedding or a corporate event, we work to ensure that every celebration is one to remember. Choose your food from our own authentic Italian menu or let our Chef create something special for you.
Reviews (27)
Amanda Friggieri
Dec 25, 2021
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I'm sorry but this is genuinely the worst tiramisu I ever tasted. Can't even finish it. Barely any taste of coffee in it and it's bitter almost like it's off or something. Also, the delivery took waaayyyy too long. All you had to do is put a tiramisu portion in a container and some drinks in a bag, nothing I ordered needed to be cooked. I waited too long for this. Not impressed at all!
Bernard Phelan
Nov 11, 2021
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Christina Brown
Oct 22, 2021
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Tony Weston
Sep 29, 2021
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Imad Alqasim
Sep 07, 2021
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Floyd James
Sep 04, 2021
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Rich Orrell
Aug 21, 2021
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Emma Johnson
Jul 02, 2021
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V. & V. W.
Jun 26, 2021
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Very cosy little restaurant with very friendly staff and very Italian food. Pizza caciatora is amazing!!! Tiramisu is a little pricey but great to share among friends as it's in three pieces. Bolognese and carbonara is also good (and look very Italian) but somehow the flavor is a little sour for me.
Guy Konig
Jun 19, 2021
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As usual this little Trattoria outperforms my expectations. Awesome authentic Italian food and pleasant service! Lovely ambience in the restaurant, would give more stars if I could! Value and Excellence!! Thank you Melanzana for never disappointing ❤️ (oh yes and you must try my favourite the gnocchi salsiccia dish) the Nutella fried gnocchi shown in my pic is an awesome dessert!
Bara Ayche
Nov 10, 2019
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The service at the restaurant was very good and friendly. We went with kids and it's a very child friendly. The food was overall very good. I thought my pizza could have been a bit more cheesy though. Would recommend going here. Price was also very acceptable considering we had starters and dessert as well.
Shiraz M.
Apr 27, 2019
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Braden J.
Feb 21, 2019
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This is my favorite restaurant in London. A quaint, welcoming dinning room on the corner of a quiet road in Battersea serving up some incredible food. The real star of this restaurant was the staff, everyone was kind, humorous, accommodating, generous, and professional. My first visit was on Valentine's Day--a busy service. The staff had no reason or obligation to be so personal and engaging, but they did. They didn't treat us like Royalty, they treated us like family, and that is the best service I can ask for.
Adam G.
Aug 13, 2018
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The only thing better than the food were the proprietors. So kind and friendly they embraced us like long lost friends. This was close to our rented flat for a London Trip and we were able to visit more than once. On our first visit with the kids they made a special pizza for my dairy free son. On our second visit we were greeted by name and ushered to a corner table for a lovely pasta dinner. Don't skimp on dessert and be sure to get the tiramisu. Also notable were the lasagne and carbonara. Thanks much to our hosts for making our London experience that much nicer.
Jennel N.
Nov 12, 2017
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Diane M.
Oct 03, 2017
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So far our favorite meal on our London trip. After a long flight from India, we decided to grab a meal close to our flat. We were not disappointed by this choice.
Service was extremely friendly. And the pizza it was out of this world. I got the Proscuitto E Rucola pizza and my husband- the Numero Sei. Thin crust and scrumptious toppings. Thank goodness we had leftovers for a second meal to enjoy.
Truly yummy!
Service was extremely friendly. And the pizza it was out of this world. I got the Proscuitto E Rucola pizza and my husband- the Numero Sei. Thin crust and scrumptious toppings. Thank goodness we had leftovers for a second meal to enjoy.
Truly yummy!
Kim T.
Jun 10, 2017
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We loved the ambiance and the warmth of the
Owner and staff! Our favorite kind of neighborhood
Restaurant! We had the Caesar salad, my husband doesn't like Caesar salad, but he ate just about all of mine. It had a nice garlic flavor, but not overwhelming , the croutons were perfect, not dry like most places , probably one of the best Caesars
I have tasted. (In fact we had one at Harrods recently and it was pretty bad.) Then we shared
A huge calzone with lots of meat light on the cheese, great sauce. The flavor perfect and the crust not too doughy with a nice texture. For
Dessert Tiramisu
Owner and staff! Our favorite kind of neighborhood
Restaurant! We had the Caesar salad, my husband doesn't like Caesar salad, but he ate just about all of mine. It had a nice garlic flavor, but not overwhelming , the croutons were perfect, not dry like most places , probably one of the best Caesars
I have tasted. (In fact we had one at Harrods recently and it was pretty bad.) Then we shared
A huge calzone with lots of meat light on the cheese, great sauce. The flavor perfect and the crust not too doughy with a nice texture. For
Dessert Tiramisu
Matthaeus K.
Mar 28, 2016
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Bill E.
Mar 06, 2015
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Very small, locally owned establishment. Service was very attentive and prompt. Food was extremely good and well prepared. Limited wine list but well priced and we enjoyed our selection. We dined early but by the time we left there was only one open table so reservations should be considered. We had a very nice experience at this small locals restaurant.
N. L.
Sep 27, 2014
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We happened upon this gem while walking in the area. The food was delicious and our waiter was friendly. We're here for only a week, and I hope we will get a chance to return again.
The smoked swordfish salad was unusual, with large slices of the sword fish on top of an arugula base with fresh lemony taste. Between we seven we had pizzas, salads and pastas, and everyone was very happy with their portion, though the pizzas were enough for two.
The smoked swordfish salad was unusual, with large slices of the sword fish on top of an arugula base with fresh lemony taste. Between we seven we had pizzas, salads and pastas, and everyone was very happy with their portion, though the pizzas were enough for two.
Kirsten S.
Jul 11, 2014
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Willa B.
Feb 15, 2013
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Lovely Italian place with gorgeous pastas. There's a really warm atmosphere, the owner comes around often (twice giving me a bit of lemoncello!) and they're unendingly friendly.
I'm a little broke so I can only comment on pastas and starters - i've had the pizzas which are okay, but not amazing. That pasta though...! My top recommendation would be the lamb bolognese. It never goes off the menu and it's spectacular. Other than that, I normally try any one of the specials.
The carpaccio is a really good starter, but my favorite (when it appears) is the tuna tartare
I'm a little broke so I can only comment on pastas and starters - i've had the pizzas which are okay, but not amazing. That pasta though...! My top recommendation would be the lamb bolognese. It never goes off the menu and it's spectacular. Other than that, I normally try any one of the specials.
The carpaccio is a really good starter, but my favorite (when it appears) is the tuna tartare
Wilmer V.
Oct 24, 2012
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Kimberley H.
Jul 04, 2011
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I've had really good experiences here, and they do an excellent latte.
However yesterday (Sunday afternoon) I was witness to a long string of service faux pas...
(1) 5 members of staff, and 3 customers... they didn't manage to seat us after 1 minute so we sat ourselves. It took another 6 minutes to order, and 3 for coffee. I almost walked out since the wait was so appaling.
(2) One waitress was busy at the deli counter... as she cut the meats, she was snacking on them.
(3) The apparent reason they were all busy is because they were preparing late lunch for two of their waitresses
However yesterday (Sunday afternoon) I was witness to a long string of service faux pas...
(1) 5 members of staff, and 3 customers... they didn't manage to seat us after 1 minute so we sat ourselves. It took another 6 minutes to order, and 3 for coffee. I almost walked out since the wait was so appaling.
(2) One waitress was busy at the deli counter... as she cut the meats, she was snacking on them.
(3) The apparent reason they were all busy is because they were preparing late lunch for two of their waitresses
Susan S.
Aug 30, 2010
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My friend scoots by Melanzana every day on the way to and from work, and we decided to pop in on a recent Friday night. It's hidden in Battersea Square, a nice locale that isn't well connected and presumably overlooked by anyone who's not from the area. The place was fairly heaving but we still managed to get a table.
The service was fairly good and we were given a nice little amuse bouche of bruschetta. I started with a caprese salad, which included some of the freshest and most flavourful mozzarella I have had in a long time. My main was a linguine with mussels. Tasty but
The service was fairly good and we were given a nice little amuse bouche of bruschetta. I started with a caprese salad, which included some of the freshest and most flavourful mozzarella I have had in a long time. My main was a linguine with mussels. Tasty but
Robin B.
Jul 18, 2010
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Qype User Gastro
Nov 10, 2009
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Lucio and Jimmy are back on the square with a new partner Paolo.
They had previously been across the road now a Dry Cleaners with a small deli cafe but now have created a Deli , Cafe and Tratoria that serves simple mainly southern Italian cuccina casalinga .
Even though Melanzana opened yesterday I was able to enjoy an excellent plate of pasta a la Norma (Rigatoni with aubergine , tomato and garlic sauce ith Sicilian Ricotta).
The daily changing menu is availble to eat in or take away.
The deli counter has a wide range of salumi , hams and cheeses and there is excellent bread and small
They had previously been across the road now a Dry Cleaners with a small deli cafe but now have created a Deli , Cafe and Tratoria that serves simple mainly southern Italian cuccina casalinga .
Even though Melanzana opened yesterday I was able to enjoy an excellent plate of pasta a la Norma (Rigatoni with aubergine , tomato and garlic sauce ith Sicilian Ricotta).
The daily changing menu is availble to eat in or take away.
The deli counter has a wide range of salumi , hams and cheeses and there is excellent bread and small
