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Michelin Guide Recommended
2025

Authentic Italian Dining in Muswell Hill

Enjoy warm hospitality, authentic flavours, and a true Italian family restaurant experience in North London.

Fresh Ingredients & Handmade Pasta

At Il Porcino, our chefs prepare fresh dishes daily using quality ingredients, maintaining the tradition of a fresh pasta Italian restaurant while delivering the best Italian food experience for families and guests.

Perfect Setting for Lunch and Dinner

Whether visiting for an Italian lunch restaurant experience or an evening meal, Il Porcino offers relaxed Italian dining in Muswell Hill, ideal for families, friends, and special occasions seeking authentic Italian cuisine.

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A Taste of Distinction Where Flavor Meets Artistry

Experience authentic Italian cuisine where fresh ingredients, handmade pasta, and traditional Italian food come together to create a refined dining experience.

Begin your meal with classic Italian starters prepared using fresh ingredients, inspired by authentic Italian food and traditional flavours loved across North London.

Our main courses feature homemade Italian pasta and classic Italian dishes, offering a rich and satisfying Italian dinner restaurant experience for every guest.

Enjoy traditional Italian desserts crafted to complete your meal perfectly, combining sweet flavours and elegant presentation for a memorable dining experience.

Discover a curated selection of Italian wine and beverages, carefully chosen to complement handmade pasta and enhance your overall Italian food experience.

Appetizer

ITALIAN MIX OLIVE (V , VG , GF)

A selection of marinated Italian olives

£ 3.5

GARLIC BREAD (v)

Pizza base topped with tomato sauce , fior di latte mozarella , garlic and oregano

£ 7.45

MIX CURED MEAT AND CHEESE

Curated selection of finest cured meat and cheese

1 per: £ 9
2 per: £ 16.5

BRUSCHETTA POMODORO (V , VG)

Two toasted ciabatta topped with fresh tomatoes marinated with garlic, oregano and olive oil

£ 5.95

HOMEMADE BREADBASKET (V , VG)

Freshly baked assorted bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

£ 3.5

ARANCINI WITH PORCINI MUSHROOM

Crispy rice ball with porcini mushroom and truffle oil served on truffle mayonnaise

£ 7.95

Starters menu

CALAMARI FRITTI WITH AIOLI

Deep fried squid served with garlic,lemon mayonnaise

£ 8.95

GAMBERONI AGLIO, OLIO E PEPERONCIO (GF)

King prawns cooked in a chilli, garlic, parsley, wine and butter sauce

£ 8.95

MUSSELS MARINARA (GF)

Cherry tomato, garlic, lemon, chilli and white wine sauce

£ 8

INSALATA TRICOLORE WITH BURRATA (V, G)

Fresh tomatoes, soft avocado, Burrata mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil

£ 9.20

MELANZANA PARMIGIANA (V)

Baked Aubergine with fresh tomato sauce, basil, fior di latte mozzarella and parmesan cheese

£ 8.45

BEEF CARPACCIO WITH ROCKET, LEMON AND SHAVED PARMESAN

Thin slices of prime Rib eye, finished with squeeze of lemon and extra virgin olive oil, topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.

£ 8.90

DEEP FRIES BOCCONCINI WITH ARRABBIATA SAUCE

Deep-fried buffalo mozzarella covered with a spicy tomato and garlic sauce (arrabbiata) served on rocket.

£ 6.95

MELANZANA PARMIGIANA (V)

Baked Aubergine with fresh tomato sauce, basil, fior di latte mozzarella and parmesan cheese

£ 8.45

HOMEMADE FRESH PASTA

SPAGHETTI POMODORO (v)

Fresh pasta in a rich tomato sauce

£ 12

RIGATONI ARRABBIATA (v)

Spicy tomato sauce with garlic and chilli

£ 12

PENNE BOLOGNESE

Traditional meat ragu

£ 12

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Crispy Guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino cheese, black pepper.

£ 14.20

PACCHERI AL TONNO

Large, tube-shaped pasta with Tuna, red onion, black olives, capers, chilli, touch of tomato sauce.

£ 13.20

TORTELLONI AL LIMONE, CREMA DI ZUCCHINE, MENTA, ALMOND FLAKES

Fresh pasta filling with ricotta and lemon in a fresh zucchini and mint cream, to finish with a crunchy toasted almond flakes.

£ 14.50

RAVIOLI AL PORCINO (v)

Stuffed pasta with porcini mushrooms in a creamy sauce

£ 14.40

PACCHERI AI FRUTTI DI MARE

Large, tube-shaped pasta with prawns, mussels and calamari

£ 18.5

RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE

Creamy risotto with mixed seafood

£ 18.5

RISOTTO PORCINI

Creamy risotto with truffle and porcini mushrooms

£ 17.5

LASAGNA

Layered pasta with meat sauce and béchamel

£ 15

Mains

CATCH OF DAY

Freshly sourced daily selection

£ 22.5

FRITTO MISTO DI MARE

Deep fried calamari, prawns and small fish served with aioli mayonnaise.

£ 21.5

RIB EYE WITH ROAST POTATO AND CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Grilled rib eye served with roast potato and a vibrant, uncooked herb sauce

£ 22.5

ROAST SPICY BABY CHICKEN

herb-roasted chicken with grilled vegetables and spicy chicken jus

£ 19.5

MILANESE DI POLLO

Breaded chicken cutlet with spaghetti pomodoro

£ 17.5

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Iceberg lettuce with grilled chicken breast, crouton and shave parmesan and caesar sauce.

£ 16.20

BEEF CARPACCIO WITH ROCKET, LEMON AND SHAVED PARMESAN

Thin slices of prime Rib eye, finished with squeeze of lemon and extra virgin olive oil, topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.

£ 15.90

SIDES

CHIPS £4.50
GREEN SALAD £5

Pizza Menu

MARINARA (v, vg)

Simple and aromatic tomato-garlic pizza

£ 7.95

MARGHERITA (v)

Classic pizza with fresh tomato sauce, Fior di latte mozzarella, and basil

£ 8.95

NAPOLETANA

Anchovies, capers, and olives on fresh tomato sauce and Fior di latte mozzarella

£ 11.95

CAPRICCIOSA

Ham, mushroom, artichokes, black olive, fresh tomato sauce and Fior di latte mozzarella

£ 12.95

HAM AND MUSHROOM

Ham, mushroom, fresh tomato sauce and Fior di latte mozzarella

£ 12.95

DIAVOLA

Spicy salami and chilli on tomato sauce and Fior di latte mozzarella

£ 11.95

VEGETARIANA (v)

Grilled seasonal vegetables on fresh tomato sauce and Fior di latte mozzarella

£ 11.95

TONNO E CIPOLLA

Tuna, red onion and capers on fresh tomato sauce and Fior di latte mozzarella

£ 11.95

FOCACCIA WITH MORTADELLA AND BURRATA

White pizza seasoned with oil, garlic, and maldon salt, finished with pistachio mortadella and soft burrata

£14.95

PRIMAVERA

Parma Ham with rocket, shave Parmesan on fresh tomato sauce and Fior di latte mozzarella

£ 15.95

Planning a special meal?

Reserve your table at Il Porcino today and enjoy authentic Italian dining in North London.

A Taste of Distinction

Where Flavor Meets Artistry

Experience authentic Italian cuisine where fresh ingredients, handmade pasta, and traditional Italian food come together to create a refined dining experience.

desserts

Tiramisu

Mascarpone cream, ladyfinger, cocoa powder

£ 6.5

Panna Cotta with forest fruits

Double cream, vanilla and forest fruits

£ 6.5

Nonna`s Cake

£ 6.5

Mini Doughnuts Chocolate

£ 6.80

Mini Doughnuts Pistachio

£ 7.80

Ice Cream 1 Scoop

£ 1.5

wine list

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Prosecco Extra Dry Serena 1881, Veneto, Italy – Glera

Fresh and elegant, this Prosecco has bright acidity, with notes of crisp apple, citrus and white flowers.

Glass (125 ml): £ 4.9
Bottle: £ 32

APERICENA PROSECCO, ITALY

Delicate and aromantic, fresh peach, pear and an elegant zest

Bottle: £ 36

Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut, Col de’ Salici 2023, Veneto, Italy – Glera

A sophisticated, vinous Prosecco, with aromas of spring flowers and stone fruit.

Bottle: £ 40

Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Ed. 46, Ca’ del Bosco 2021, Lombardia, Italy – White Blend

Rich flavours of toasted brioche, butterscotch, baked apricots and almonds with suitable herbaceous notes.

Bottle: £85

Rosé Wine

Pieno Sud Rosato, IGT Puglia 2023, Italy, Negramaro

Notes of red fruits and orange blossom, dry but of flavour with a bit of spice.

175ml: £ 7
250ml: £ 9
Bottle £ 26

COTE DES ROSES GERARD BERTRAND 2024, SUD FRANCE

175ml: £ 8.5
250ml: £ 11.9
Bottle £ 35

Calafuria Negroamaro Rosato, Tormaresca 2024, Puglia, Italy – Negroamaro

Peach petal pink in colour, fragrances of pink grapefruit, peaches and violets.

Bottle: £ 43

White Wine

Catarratto Buonsenso, Tasca 2024, Italy – Catarratto

Intense and aromatic with Sicilian brightness, pink grapefruit aromas, fresh apple acidity and lovely richness on the finish.

175 ml: £ 7
Bottle: £ 26
250 ml: £ 9

PICPOUL DE PINET, 2024, ORMARINE, FRANCE

Picpoul de Pinet a snappy nose of lemon and lime fruit, with vibrant green apple. A racy wine with a lip-tingling finish.

175ml :£ 8.5 250ml: £ 11.5 Bottle: £ 32

Gavi di Gavi La Contessa, 2024, Italy, Cortese

Fresh melon and orchard fruit flavours are Piedmont perfectly complemented by the rich texture and creamy notes

Bottle: £36

Serra da Estrela Albariño 2024, Spain – Albariño

Straw-yellow with green reflections, aromas of pear, apricot and exotic fruits, complemented by floral scent and vibrant citrus notes.

Bottle: £ 38

Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2022, Australia – Chardonnay

Aromas of bright Victoria grapefruit and a hint of savoury spice, flavours of nectarine, lemon oil, cashew and fennel-like finish.

Bottle: £ 52

Cervaro della Sala, Antinori 2021, Umbria, Italy, Chardonnay

Intense, complex aroma with notes of white flower and flint balanced by a hint of vanilla. Full-bodied and well-structured palate with notes of toast, citrus and mineral. Elegant and persistent in the mouth, this is a wine with a long life ahead of it.

Bottle: £150

Red Wine

Montalto Organic Nero d’Avola 2022, Sicilia, Italy – Nero d’Avola

Notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices and liquorice.

175 ml: £ 7
250 ml: £ 9
Bottle: £ 26

MOZZAFIATO PRIMITIVO, ITALY

This Primitivo has a mouth-coating palate of dried prune, date and cherry, with notes of sweet spice and a lick of chocolate. Great structure from the good balance between soft tannins and acidity.

175 ml :£ 8.5
250ml :£ 11.5
Bottle: £ 32

PINOT NOIR, NAUDIN PERE&FILS, FRANCE

A fruity bouquet with notes of wild strawberry, cherry, raspberry, and subtle floral or earthy hints.

175ml :£ 8.5
250ml :£ 11.5
Bottle £ 33

Corbières, Via Nostrum 2023, France – Languedoc-Roussillon

Succulent blackcurrant and blackberry fruit.

Bottle: £ 35

Frescarripa Bardolino Classico, Veneto 2023, Italy

Fresh nose with aromas of cherries, wild Veneto strawberries and blackcurrant.

Bottle: £ 36

Tor de Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Umani Ronchi 2022, Italy

Flavours of ripe plums and red cherries with balsamic and savoury notes.

Bottle: £ 38

Conde Valdemar Rioja Reserva 2018, Spain – Tempranillo

Complex aromas with subtle spicy notes and Rioja ripe black fruit touches, leading to a generous palate full of plums, raisins and chocolate.

Bottle: £ 44

Brentino Merlot/Cabernet, Maculan 2023, Italy – Bordeaux Blend

A Bordeaux-style blend with depth and Veneto concentration, plums and spice, with Merlot rounding out the Cabernet’s backbone.

Bottle: £ 50

Kooyong Massale Pinot Noir 2022, Australia – Pinot Noir

Bright, aromatic and complex with red and dark berry flavours, raspberry and cherry, layered with savoury spices and dried herbs.

Bottle: £ 55

Barolo, Ricossa 2019, Italy – Nebbiolo

A fruit-forward and subtly spicy nose, with hints of Piedmont red cherry, strawberry, rose and dried violets.

Bottle: £ 60

Macán Clásico, Rothschild/Vega Sicilia, Spain – Tempranillo

Pure expression of Rioja Tempranillo, with a red-fruited core supported by muscular tannins and noteworthy freshness.

Bottle: £ 80

Tignanello, Antinori 2020, Tuscany, Italy, Sangiovese

Intense ruby red colour and a bouquet of ripe red fruits notes, and hints of roasted coffee and cocoa. The palate is vibrant with a layered mouthfeel and silky tannins, complemented by a spicy note of pepper and liquorice.

Bottle: £ 200

spirits

BOURBON/TENNESSEE

JACK DANIEL

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

JIM BEAN

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

FOUR ROSES

SINGLE: £ 6
DOUBLE: £ 11

BUFFALO

SINGLE: £ 6
DOUBLE: £ 11

Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Ed. 46, Ca’ del Bosco 2021, Lombardia, Italy – White Blend

Rich flavours of toasted brioche, butterscotch, baked apricots and almonds with suitable herbaceous notes.

Bottle: £85

BLENDS

JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

BELLS

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

JAMESON’S

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

THE FAMOUS GROUSE

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

BUSHMILLS THE ORIGINAL

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

BUSHMILLS BLACK BUSH

SINGLE: £ 5.5
DOUBLE: £ 9.5

SINGLE MALT

GLENMORANGIE

10 years old

SINGLE: £ 6.5
DOUBLE: £ 12

LAPHROAIG

10 years old

SINGLE: £ 5.5
DOUBLE: £ 9.5

BRUICHLADDICH THE CLASSIC LADDIE

10 years old

SINGLE: £ 6.5
DOUBLE: £ 11

BRUICHLADDICH ISLAY BARLEY 2012

8 years old

SINGLE: £ 7.5
DOUBLE: £ 13

GLANGOYNE

10 years old

SINGLE: £ 5.5
DOUBLE: £ 9.5

BRANDY

JULES CLAIRON

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

MARTELL

SINGLE: £ 5.5
DOUBLE: £ 9.5

SOBERANO

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

E&J

SINGLE: £ 6
DOUBLE: £ 10

Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Ed. 46, Ca’ del Bosco 2021, Lombardia, Italy – White Blend

Rich flavours of toasted brioche, butterscotch, baked apricots and almonds with suitable herbaceous notes.

Bottle: £85

RUM

BACARDI CARTA BLANCA

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

BACARDI SPICED

SINGLE :£5
DOUBLE: £9

CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

MALIBU

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

COCKSPUR BARBADOS

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

TEQUILA

SIERRA

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

JOSE CUERVO SILVER

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

JOSE CUERVO GOLD

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

CAFÉ PISTON

SINGLE: £ 6
DOUBLE: £ 10

VODKA

SMIRNOFF

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 8

STOLICHNAYA

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 8

ABSOLUT

SINGLE: £ 5.5
DOUBLE: £ 8.5

BELVEDERE

SINGLE: £ 7
DOUBLE: £ 11

FINLANDIA

SINGLE: £ 6
DOUBLE: £ 9

Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Ed. 46, Ca’ del Bosco 2021, Lombardia, Italy – White Blend

Rich flavours of toasted brioche, butterscotch, baked apricots and almonds with suitable herbaceous notes.

Bottle: £85

GIN

GORDON’S

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

GORDON’S PINK

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

TANQUERAY

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 9

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE

SINGLE: £ 5.5
DOUBLE: £ 9.5

BATHTUB

SINGLE: £ 7
DOUBLE: £ 12

LIQUORS

APEROL

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 8

BAILEY’S

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 8

CAMPARI

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 8

DI SARONNO

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 8

MARTINI

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 8

COINTREAU

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 8

KALUA

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 8

GRAN MARNIER

SINGLE: £ 5
DOUBLE: £ 8

COCKTAILS

MOJITO

Rum, brown sugar, mint leaves, fresh lime juice and soda water

£ 11.5

TEQUILA SUNRISE

Tequila, orange juice and grenadine

£ 11.5

BLUE LAGOON

Vodka, blue curaçao and lemonade

£ 11.5

MARGARITA

Tequila, fresh lime juice and triple sec

£ 11.5

MARGARITA SPICY

Tequila, fresh lime juice, chilli and triple sec

£ 11.5

APEROL SPRITZ

Aperol, prosecco and soda water

£ 11.5

LEMONCELLO SPRITZ

Lemoncello, prosecco and soda water

£ 11.5

ESPRESSO MARTINI

Vodka, espresso, kahlúa, sugar syrup

£ 11.5

DRY/REVERSE/PERFECT MARTINI

Dry gin, vermouth

£ 11.5

NEGRONI

Gin, vermouth, campari

£ 11.5

BLOODY MARY

Vodka, tomato juice, tabasco sauce, salt and black pepper

£ 11.5

OLD FASHION

Whiskey, sugar, angostura bitter, splash water

£ 11.5

AMARETTO SOUR

Disaronno, lime juice, sugar syrup

£ 11.5

DIGESTIVE 25 ml

AMARO

£ 5

AMARETTO

£ 5

SANBUCA

£ 5

FERNET-BRANCA

£ 5

LIMONCELLO

£ 5

GRAPPA

£ 5

Taylor's LBV Decanter, Portugal

Dense and smooth, with flavours of blackcurrant jam, mint, cigar box and cedar.

25 ml: £ 2.4
50 ml: £ 4.8

Château de Suduiraut 2022, Sauternes, France

A honeyed, toasty blend of Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc with woody, spicy notes.

25 ml: £ 2.8
50 ml: £ 5.6

Soft Drinks

BOOTLE BEER/CIDER

MORETTI 330 ML

£ 4.5

MORETTI 0% 330 ML

£ 4.5

PERONI 330 ML

£ 4.5

CORONA 330 ML

£ 4.5

INCHS 500 ML

£ 6

JUICE

ORANGE

£ 3.5

APPLE

£ 3.5

PINEAPPLE

£ 3.5

TOMATO

£ 3.5

SOFT DRINK

STILL/SPARKLING WATER (75CL)

Bottle: £ 4

COKE/DIET/ZERO

Bottle: £ 3.5

SPRITE

Bottle: £ 3.5

SODA WATER 200ML

Bottle £ 3

TONIC WATER 200ML

Bottle £ 3

SAN PELLEGRINO LEMONADE

Bottle £ 3.8

SAN PELLEGRINO ORANGE

Bottle £ 3.8

HOT DRINK

ESPRESSO

Bottle: £ 2.5

DOUBLE ESPRESSO

Bottle: £ 2.9

FLAT WHITE

Bottle £ 3.5

MACCHIATO

Bottle: £ 2.6

LATTE

Bottle: £ 2.9

CAPPUCCINO

Bottle: £ 3.5

AMERICANO

Bottle: £ 3.5

HOT CHOCOLATE

Bottle: £ 3.5

FRESH MINT TEA

Bottle: £ 2.8

HERBAL TEA

Bottle: £ 2.8

Il Porcino is a trusted Italian family restaurant in Muswell Hill, known for homemade pasta, authentic Italian recipes, and warm hospitality in North London.

Drink List

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Prosecco Extra Dry Serena 1881, Veneto, Italy – Glera

Fresh and elegant, this Prosecco has bright acidity, with notes of crisp apple, citrus and white flowers.

By Glass (125 ml): £4.9
Bottle: £32

Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut, Col de’ Salici 2023, Veneto, Italy – Glera

A sophisticated, vinous Prosecco, with aromas of spring flowers and stone fruit.

Bottle: £40

Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Ed. 46, Ca’ del Bosco 2021, Lombardia, Italy – White Blend

Rich flavours of toasted brioche, butterscotch, baked apricots and almonds with suitable herbaceous notes.

Bottle: £85

Rosé Wine

Pieno Sud Rosato, IGT Puglia 2023, Italy – Negroamaro

Notes of red fruits and orange blossom, dry but full of flavour with a hit of spice.

By Glass:175 ml: £5.7
250 ml: £8
Bottle: £26

Calafuria Negroamaro Rosato, Tormaresca 2024, Puglia, Italy – Negroamaro

Peach petal pink in colour, fragrances of pink grapefruit, peaches and violets.

By Glass:175 ml: £8.3
Bottle: £35
250 ml: £11.9