La Fontana

Tucked into Leicester City Centre, La Fontana is a love letter to Italy’s timeless kitchen craft.

The menu speaks in the language of simplicity and good taste, where the essentials do the heavy lifting: olive oil that shines, garlic that whispers, and herbs that do not shout. It is an ode to restraint, confident enough to let provenance and technique carry the day.

Antipasti set the tone with focaccia al rosmarino and bruschetta al pomodoro, all crunch, fragrance and ripe acidity. From there, pasta takes a classic turn: spaghetti folded through a slow-cooked beef ragù for a proper bolognese, and ricotta e spinaci ravioli, those soft little parcels, glossed with sage butter for a silken finish.

Pizza brings familiar comfort and careful craft, from the elegant margherita to the indulgent quattro formaggi, where Gorgonzola, parmesan and smoked scamorza find rich harmony. For a heartier tone, gamberoni alla Thermidor arrives with cherry tomatoes and risotto, a plate that feels both generous and neatly poised.

This is Italian cooking that favours clarity over clutter, inviting diners to slow down and savour what is in front of them. Bring an appetite, and let the good times twirl like spaghetti on a spoon.