Essenza – Italian Restaurant in London

Opening hours

Opening hours of Essenza, Monday to Sunday
Monday Today	12:00–23:30
Tuesday	12:00–23:30
Wednesday	12:00–23:30
Thursday	12:00–23:30
Friday	12:00–23:30
Saturday	12:00–23:30
Sunday	12:00–23:30

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

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An estimate for a typical Saturday, based on usual demand at restaurants of this type and this venue's opening hours. It is not based on live visitor data.

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Price level: £££ (upmarket)

Starters

Fresh home made vegetable soupBruschetta con Pomodorini e Rucola£12.20
Bruschetta con Pomodorini e RucolaChar grilled Italian bread with vine and cherry tomatoes.£16.80
Caprese di BufalaBufala caprese, tomato, artichokes, tomatoes and rocket salad.£17.30
Burrata PuglieseHand made mozzarella from Puglia with a touch of cream, served with avocado, artichokes , tomatoes and rocket£17.30
Melanzane Alla ParmigianaBaked layers of aubergines, mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil topped with parmesan£18.30
Prosciutto e Mozzarella di BufalaWell seasoned, traditional Italian parma ham with buffalo mozzarella£18.50
Carpaccio di ManzoThinly sliced raw fillet of beef with rocket, cherry tomatoes, parmesan£18.50
Deep fried squid rings and prawnsCozze e Vongole£18.90
Cozze e VongoleMussels and fresh royal clams sauteed, in white wine, tomato and garlic£18.90
Tartare di TonnoDiced and raw first quality tuna, marinated with extra virgin olive oil and lemon, served with avocado and rocket£18.90
Antipasto ItalianoParma Ham, sun-dried tomatoes,pecorino toscano, marinated olives and salami£19

Pasta

Spaghetti alla CarbonaraSpaghetti with bacon, egg and a touch of cream£19.90
Pasta quills with tomato sauce and chilliSpaghetti Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino£20.50
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, PeperoncinoSpaghetti with garlic, extra virgin olive oil and chilli£20.50
Potato dumplings with four cheese sauceSpaghetti alle Vongole£20.90
Spaghetti with fresh royal clamsSpaghetti con Pomodori Arrostiti e Pesto£21.70
Spaghetti con Pomodori Arrostiti e PestoSpaghetti with roasted tomatoes, rocket pesto, pine nuts and oregano.£21.90
Fettuccine Porcini e PancettaHand made, wide flat pasta with porcini mushrooms and bacon£22.10
Tonnarelli all’AmatricianaA thicker version spaghetti freshly made using free ran=ge spaghetti, with bacon, onions and tomato sauce.£22.10
Tortelloni in salsa AuroraHand-folded fresh pasta filled with ricotta and spinach in a tomato and basil sauce£22.10
Tonnarelli alla GriciaA thicker version of spaghetti freshly made using free range eggs,with guanciale (cured pork cheeks) and pecorino cheese.£22.30
Risotto ai GamberoniRisotto with saffron, shrimps, courgettes, and King Prawns£22.70
Spaghetti cacio e pepeA typical dish from Rome, simple made with tasty sauce of pecorino cheese and black pepper£22.90

Meat

Vitello Crema e FunghiVeal escalopes with cream and mushrooms served with peas£24.40
Pollo alla GrigliaGrilled breast of chicken with roast potatoes, rocket, artichokes and cherry tomatoes£24.40
Saltimbocca alla RomanaVeal escalopes sautéed, topped with 18 month matured prosciutto crudo and sage served with peas£26.20
Vitello alla ParmigianaDeep fried veal escalope in breadcrumbs with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese served with spaghetti£27.40
Filetto di Manzo alla GrigliaFillet of beef with porcini sauce, served with mash potatoes£33.10
Ossobuco alla MilaneseeOven roasted veal ossobuco served with saffron risotto£40.40

Seafood

Spigola alla GrigliaWhole sea bass, filleted and char grilled with extra virgin olive oil and herbs, served with steamed broccoli£28.20
Trancio di TonnoSeared tuna with chilli and extra virgin olive oil, served with fried courgettes£30
Calamari alla GrigliaChar grilled fresh squid with chilli, rocket and cherry tomatoes£31.30
Guazzetto di PescatriceSautéed monkfish, king prawns with tomato sauce and shallots£31.90
Grigliata di CrostaceiSelection of char grilled, monk fish, squid, king and tiger prawns£33.50

Sides

Tomato, onion and basil saladFagiolini all’Agro£6.50
Steamed French beansBroccoli al Vapore£6.80
Steamed broccoliPatate Arrosto / Fritte / Puree£6.80
Potatoes sautéed, French Fries or MashPiselli Pancetta£7
Steamed peas sautéed, with baconPiselli Bolliti£7
Steamed peasSpinaci Saltati / Bolliti£7
Spinach, sautéed or steamedInsalata Verde / Mista£7
Insalata Verde / MistaSelection of green or mixed leaves with avocado£7
Deep fried courgettesRucola con Parmigiano£8.10
Rucola con ParmigianoRocket salad, parmesan flakes and cherry tomatoes£8.30
Vegetali GrigliatiChar grilled aubergines, red peppers courgettes, Belgian chicory£8.90
NapoletanaSide portion of spaghetti with tomato sauce and garlic£9.80

Desserts

1 scoop, 2 scoops or 3 scoops£4.70
TartufoA sabajon semifreddo ice cream ice cream choccolate coated with crushed hazelnuts and cocoa.£8.90
Panna CottaPerfectly homemade creamy with a choice of caramel, strawberry, choccolate sauce or lemon sauce.£8.90
TiramisuHome made Tiramisu with pasteurised eggs, cream, savoiardi biscuits, chocolate and coffee.£9.10
Fresh pineapple served with lemon sorbet£9.20
AffogatoVanilla ice cream, espresso with a touch of amaretto£10.10

Opening Times

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Essenza, 210 Kensington Park Road, Colville, London W11 1NR

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About Essenza

Located in Colville in London, Essenza is an Italian restaurant. The address is 210 Kensington Park Road, W11 1NR. Administratively, the address belongs to Kensington and Chelsea in London. The W11 postcode district has 56 further listings on UK Rest, shown below.

In its own words: “Italian restaurant serving great quality fresh food and delicious wine.” The published menu lists 54 dishes across 7 sections, with prices from £4.70 to £40.40. Expect a upmarket meal – £££ out of £££. It opens seven days a week. Monday is the late night, with service until 23:30.

It offers table bookings and takeaway. Facilities noted for this venue: gluten-free options. The Food Standards Agency register shows a hygiene rating of 5 – very good – dated 21/03/2025. The telephone number is 020 7792 1066.