Vecchia Milano
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About Vecchia Milano
In the age of the Super Brand it’s inevitable that Oxford Street eateries are dominated by big names. Happily, just off the famous thoroughfare are a number of noteworthy independents, of whom Vecchia Milano is surely one. Founded in 1971, it’s an old restaurant whose beautiful Belle Epoque somehow best suits the generally older regulars. It specialises in simple, pure northern Italian cuisine such as piccatina Siciliana, a house specialty of veal slices, simmered in fresh orange juice, sultanas, almonds and a dash of Marsala wine, alongside traditional national dishes like pizza margherita and lasagne. Food can be matched with northern Italian wine favourites such as pinot grigio, soave and barolo. Friendly service, led by the charming Riccardo.
Full a la carte
Starter
- Pane, Olive e Burro (Bread and butter with olives) £ 1.50
- Barchetta Saporita all'Aglio (Garlic bread) £ 2.20
- Bruschetta al Pomodo (With tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil) £ 3.30
- Bruschetta ai Pepero (With roasted pepper, garlic, basil and olive oil) £ 3.30
Antipasti:
- Mozzarella di Bufala (Buffalo mozzarella, tomato and avocado) £ 7.50
- Caesar Salad (With anchovies, croutons and Parmesan cheese) £ 5.45
- Rucola, Parmigiano e Pomodorini (Rocket salad with Parmesan shavings, cherry tomatoes and olive oil) £ 5.20
- Prosciutto e Mozzarella (Parma ham with buffalo mozzarella) £ 8.80
- Antipasto della Casa (Parma ham, salami, mortadella, mozzarella, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and black olives) £ 7.50
- Insalata di Pomodoro e Basilico (Tomatoes, red onions, basil) £ 3.75
- Avocado e Gamberetti (Avocado and prawns) £ 3.80
- Insalata Verde (Parma ham with buffalo mozzarella) £ 3.30
- Funghi Grigliati al Gorgonzola (Grilled mushrooms with Italian blue cheese) £ 5.50
- Verdure alla Griglia (Grilled aubergines, courgettes, mushrooms, sweet peppers marinated in olive oil, garlic and parsley) £ 5.40
- Calamari fritti (With anchovies, croutons and Parmesan cheese) £ 5.95
Zuppe:
- Il Minestrone Classico (Freshly made vegetable soup) £3.60
- La Stracciatella della Zia (Chicken broth, beaten eggs, parsley and Parmesan) £3.60
Main Course
Paste:
- Ravioli Pomodoro e Peperoncino (Meat ravioli, tomato and chilli sauce) £ 8.75
- Ravioli alla Viareggina (Meat ravioli, tomato, cream, basil and Parmesan) £ 8.75
- Tortelloni ai Funghi (With cream and wild mushrooms) £ 8.75
- Trenette, Zucchine, Pomodoro e Funghi (With courgettes, tomatoes, mushrooms and chilli) £ 8.50
- Trenette al Pesto (With Parmesan, basil, garlic, pine kernels and olive oil) £ 8.50
- Pennette alla Certosina (With cherry tomato and prawns) £ 8.50
- Pennette Amatriciana (With tomato, bacon, onions and chilli) £ 7.80
- Spaghetti Pomodoro e Basilico (With tomato and basil) £ 6.80
- Spaghetti Carbonara (Crispy bacon, egg yolk and Parmesan) £ 8.50
- Spaghetti alle Vongole Veraci (In a tomato sauce or with white wine, clams, garlic, parsley and chilli) £ 9.50
- Spaghetti Carrettiera (Tuna fish, mushrooms, garlic and a dash of tomato) £ 8.50
- Spaghetti Bolognese (With meat sauce) £ 7.50
Al Forno:
- Lasagne Pasticciate (Meat lasagne topped with bechamel and Parmesan) £ 8.50
- Fettuccine della Zia (House Speciality - Tossed in cream with mushrooms and Parmesan) £ 8.50
- Cannelloni di Magro (Filled with ricotta and spinach, in a bechamel sauce) £ 8.50
- Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Aubergines interlaced with fresh tomatoes, herbs and basil with mozzarella) £ 8.50
Pizze:
- Quattro Stagioni (Olives, rocket, mushrooms, artichokes on a tomato and mozzarella base) £ 8.50
- Margherita (Mozzarella, tomato and herbs) £ 7.50
- Prosciutto e Funghi (Ham and mushrooms on a tomato and mozzarella base) £ 7.50
- Rustica (Spicy sausages, aubergines on a tomato and mozzarella base) £ 8.50
Extra Toppings £ 1.00
Pesce:
- Sogliola (Grilled Dover Sole or pan cooked in lemon, butter and herbs) £ 19.50
- Filetto di Branzino (Grilled fillet of Seabass or with balsamic vinegar sauce) £ 18.70
- Scampi alla Provenzale (Scampi in white wine, fresh tomato, garlic and herbs served with rice) £ 14.70
- Gamberoni alle Erbe (Pan fried king prawns with lemon, butter and fine herbs) £ 16.75
Carne:
- Costoletta burro e salvia (Veal cutlet on the bone served with vegetables) £ 16.00
- Saltimbocca alla Romana (Slices of veal dusted with sage, Parma ham, Marsala wine) £ 12.75
- Fegato di Vitello (Calf's liver sauteed in butter and sage or with onions and white wine- veneziana) £ 12.60
- Ossobuco in Gremolata (Stewed knuckle of veal served with rice and peas) £ 12.35
- Scaloppa alla Milanese (Breaded veal escalope served with spaghetti Napoli) £ 12.60
- Piccatina Siciliana (House Speciality - Veal slices, gently fried, simmered in fresh orange juice, sultanas, almonds and a dash of Marsala wine) £ 12.75
- Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia (Grilled Scottish fillet steak (8oz) with green pepper or Porcini) £ 18.40
- Pollo al Limone (Breast of chicken with lemon butter sauce) £ 11.00
- Petto di Pollo ai Funghi (Breast of chicken in cream and mushrooms) £ 11.00
Contorni:
- Fagiolini (French Beans) £ 2.75
- Spinaci (Spinach sauteed with garlic and olive oil) £ 2.75
- Broccoli (Broccoli sauteed with garlic and olive oil) £ 2.75
Dessert
Dolci:
- Strawberry cheese cake £ 4.55
- Classic Italian Tiramisu (Savoiardi biscuits with mascarpone, coffee and liqueur dusted with chocolate) £ 4.55
- Profiteroles £ 4.55
- Creme caramel £ 4.55
- Insalata di Frutta Fresca (Seasonal fresh fruit salad) £ 4.55
- Torta della Nonna (Vanilla tart with pine kernels) £ 4.55
- Vin Santo e Cantuccini (Dessert wine with almond biscuits) £ 5.40
Gelati:
- Cassata Siciliana (A slice of Italian mixed ice cream) £ 4.55
- Perugino (Chocolate chip ice cream with chocolate sauce) £ 4.55
- Semifreddo Positano (Marsala wine, ice cream, strawberry sorbet and melba sauce) £ 4.55
- Semifreddo anacleto (Hazelnut & coffee ice cream) £ 4.55
- Affogato al Caffe' (Vanilla ice cream served with hot espresso coffee & amaretto biscuits) £ 4.55
- Coppa Mista (Chocolate chip, hazelnut and vanilla ice cream) £ 4.55
Formaggi:
- Formaggi (One portion of Parmigiano or Pecorino or Gorgonzola served with cheese biscuits) £ 3.20
Additional Information
Address:
74 Welbeck Street, W1G 0BA
Nearest tube:
Average Price:
Under £24/€34
Opening times:
Mon - Sat 12pm - 11pm
Dress Code:
Smart Casual
N.B. Bookings can no longer be made for this restaurant through London Online
