Osteria Antica Bologna

Rustic Italian restaurant Osteria Antica Bologna has been serving diners in Battersea for more than 20 years. If you want to eat traditional dishes in a warm and cosy setting with a neighbourhood feel, this will be right up your alley. The dining room is simple and inviting, with dark wooden furniture, brown leather banquettes, and wooden ceiling beams. You can expect cheerful service, appealing surroundings, and food that gives you a genuine Italian experience.

This restaurant offers diners seasonal and considered menus of classic Italian recipes. Specials are available each day to reflect the freshest and highest quality produce available. Here you have the choice of working your way through the traditional Italian courses, or ordering a larger portion of pasta as a main dish. The menu features antipasti like zucchini fritti, arancini, and fried goat’s cheese with beetroot. A variety of pasta and risotto recipes are on offer, plus ethically-sourced fish of the day, grilled octopus, and steaks. Homemade Italian desserts are also available, including an Italian cheese platter. A special set lunch is also served.

Most of the wines are Italian at Osteria Antica Bologna and there’s a varied range to satisfy different palettes and preferences. Some options are available by the glass, carafe, or bottle. Aperitifs, Italian beers, and soft drinks are available here too, plus coffee to round out a meal. It’s a simple and comfortable place where you can explore Italian cooking in detail.