Since its inception in 1992 La Scarpetta has steadily grown in stature. The quality of our food is measured by the number of regular customers and tourists who come back year after year. Our hospitality and service are exceptional. Our chefs strive to make your meal as enjoyable as possible. The extensive menu caters for all tastes. We have a range of vegetarian dishes, pastas, pizzas and fresh fish. For something that little bit different our speciality menu can vary from simple dishes to the more unusual, we have been known to serve Crocodile, Ostrich, and Kangaroo.

Our restaurant has been reviewed by a number of respected critics, each who have commended our food, and also importantly, our service. See our reviews.

Our food - the food of the people - simple, colourful, and cheerful reflects, in the main, the food culture of the area South of Rome and, where appropriate; embodies the result of that wonderful marriage between tomato and basil.
Against the flow to fast food we are proud to subscribe to the slow food cult, using only the freshest ingredients. Food, in our opinion, is not just a matter of sustenance, it is part of the art of living - there should always be a sense of joy when you sit down to a meal. Consequently, some of our dishes take time to prepare; we hope you take time to enjoy them - you will not be dissapointed.

FAVORISCA E BUON APPETITO

With us the cooking in La Scarpetta is an art not a science. Instinct and feel are used, not formulas. There is really no such thing as Italian cooking. It is a more regional expression and Italian cooking is a modern term. Our cooking has more emphasis on the South, drawing specifically from Ciociaria, Abruzzese and Campania. Marcella Hazan says "There is no such thing as Italian haute cuisine because there are no high or low roads in Italian cooking." Casalinga is our term for this.

We try to cater for all tastes, and from our extensive menu you should find something to tickle those tastebuds.

If you like what you see in the menu pages then try our recipe page and see if you can make some of the culinary delights on view. This week Stuffed seabass.

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If you have any questions or comments to make about anything you have seen in this site then why not contact us. We will be only too glad to assist you or listen to your comments.