Insalata Dell’artista
$ 9.6
Large house salad with mozzarella, avocado, tuna, prawn cocktail, tomatoes, and olives.
Insalata Dell’artista
Large house salad with mozzarella, avocado, tuna, prawn cocktail, tomatoes, and olives.
Bruschetta Classica
Toasted bread topped with chopped tomatoes, basil, and garlic.
Insalata Tricolore
Mozzarella with tomatoes and avocado.
Gamberetti in Coppa
Prawn cocktail.
Avocado Con Gamberetti
Avocado with prawns in cocktail sauce.
Mozzarella Di Bufala e Prosciutto
Buffalo mozzarella with parma ham and rocket.
Bresaola e Scaglie Di Parmigiano
Cured beef slices on a bed of rocket with parmesan shavings.
Anipasto Misto
Mixed cured meats with mozzarella and giardiniera.
Prosciutto e Melone
Parma ham and melon.
Melanzane, Zucchine and Mozzarella e Prosciutto
Aubergines, courgettes, mozzarella, and parma ham.
Calamari Alla Luciana
Squid in in a tomato sauce with a dash of wine and cherry tomatoes. Served with toasted bread.
Garlic Pizza Bread Rossa Con Mozzarella
Garlic pizza bread with a tomato sauce and small amount of mozzarella.
Garlic Pizza Bread Rossa
Garlic pizza bread with a tomato sauce.
Garlic Pizza Bread Bianca Con Mozzarella
Garlic pizza bread with a small amount of mozzarella.
Garlic Pizza Bread Bianca
Garlic pizza bread.
Melanzane Alle Parmigiana
Baked aubergine with tomato sauce.
Focaccia Al Rosmarino
Flat bread with rosemary.
Gamberoni Orientali
Battered deep fried prawns with a mild spicy sauce.
Pepata Di Cozze
Mussels in a tomato and garlic sauce with a dash of wine.
Fritto Mediterraneo
Deep fried squid, king prawns, and courgettes.
Guazzetto Di Vongole and Cozze e Gamberoni
Clam, mussels, and king prawns in a tomato and garlic sauce.
Festa Del Bosco
Baked wild mushrooms topped with cheese and a light tomato sauce.
Minestrone
Vegetable soup.
Gamberoni Alla Riccione
King prawns in a tomato sauce with porcini mushrooms and cherry tomatoes.
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta and bean soup.
Linguine Ai Gamberi
Linguine pasta with king prawns and cherry tomatoes with a rocket garnish.
Tagliatelle Alla Carbonara
Tagliatelle pasta with egg, bacon, cream, and parmesan sauce.
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
Spaghetti pasta with beef and tomato ragu.
Spaghetti Con Polpette
Spaghetti pasta with meatballs in a tomato sauce.
Penne Al Pollo e Funghi
Penne pasta with a chicken, mushroom, and cream sauce.
Pappardelle Pollo e Broccoli
Pappardelle pasta with chicken, broccoli, and cream sauce.
Fusilli Alla Rusticana
Fusilli pasta with Italian sausage, broccoli, garlic, and cherry tomato.
Tagliatelle Alla Marinara
Tagliatelle pasta with clams, mussels, squid, and small prawns in a tomato sauce.
Fusilli Alla Sorrentina
Fusilli pasta in a tomato sauce with mozzarella.
Linguine Al Pesto
Linguine pasta with a basil, pine kernel, and parmesan sauce.
Rigatoni All’amatriciana
Rigatoni pasta with bacon, onions, and tomato sauce.
Tagliatelle Ai Funghi
Tagliatelle pasta with a cream and mushroom sauce.
Fusilli Zozzona
Fusilli pasta with Italian sausage and tomato sauce.
Rigatoni All’ortolana
Rigatoni pasta with courgettes, aubergines, garlic, and tomato sauce.
Fusillli Al Dolcelatte
Fusilli pasta with gorgonzola, asparagus, mushroom, and cream sauce.
Linguine Allo Scoglio
Linguine pasta with king prawns, half a lobster, mussels, squid, clams, and cherry tomatoes with a rocket garnish.
Risotto Ai Funghi Porcini
Risotto rice with porcini mushrooms and cream.
Risotto Alla Marinara
Risotto rice with clams, mussels, squid, and small prawns in a tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Con Vongole
Spaghetti pasta with clams in a light tomato sauce with a dash of wine.
Gnocchi Ai Quattro Formaggi
Gnocchi with gorgonzola, emmental, parmesan, and mozzarella sauce.
Gnocchi Agli Asparagi e Gamberetti
Gnocchi with small prawns, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes.
Pappardelle Mare e Monti
Pappardelle pasta with porcini mushrooms, small prawns, and cherry tomatoes.
Penne Con Zucchine e Gamberoni
Penne pasta with king prawns, courgettes, cream, and tomato sauce.
Linguine All’aragosta
Linguine pasta with half a lobster and cherry tomatoes with a rocket garnish.
Ravioli Alla Fiorentina
Ravioli pasta filled with spinach and ricotta in a cream and spinach sauce.
Ravioli Di Zucca
Ravioli pasta filled with butternut squash and ricotta with a cherry tomato sauce.
Hawaiiana
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, ham, and pineapple.
Artista Speciale
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, parma ham, and rocket. (Parma ham and rocket in separate bag for takeaway)
Quattro Stagioni
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, pepperoni sausage, artichoke, olives, and ham.
Ruspante
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, chicken, mixed peppers, and sweetcorn.
Vegetariana
mozzarella cheese, tomato, mushrooms, onions, mixed peppers, olives, and artichokes .
Diversa
Half pizza and half calzone. Folded part stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, and ham. The outer part topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and rocket.
Contadina
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, Italian sausage, gorgonzola, and rocket.
Calabrittana
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, Italian sausage, and porcini mushrooms.
Napoli
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, anchovies, olives, and capers.
Regina
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, ham, and mushrooms.
Salsicce e Broccoli
mozzarella cheese, tomato, Italian sausage, and broccoli.
Capricciosa
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, anchovies, ham, mixed peppers, olives, and an egg in the middle.
Fiorentina
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, spinach, and an egg in the middle.
Bresaola e Rucola
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, cured beef slices, and rocket. (The beef and rocket in a separate bag for takeaway)
Farcita
Mozzarella cheese, aubergines, courgettes, and Italian sausage (no tomato sauce).
Cotoletta Alla Milanese
Veal escalope in breadcrumb.
Pollo Agli Asparagi
Chicken breast topped with mozzarella, asparagus tips, and wine sauce.
Costolette D’agnello Impanate
Breaded lamb cutlets with a garlic and rosemary sauce.
Pollo Alla Valdostana
Chicken breast topped with mozzarella, ham, and tomato sauce.
Costolette D’agnello Alla Griglia
Grilled lamb cutlets.
Pollo Alla Cacciatora
Chicken breast with a tomato, peppers, onion, and mushroom sauce.
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Veal escalopes topped with parma ham in a sage and wine sauce.
Pollo Dell’artista
Chicken breast with a tomato, cream, and mushroom sauce.
Scaloppine Alla Crema e Funghi
Veal escalopes in a cream and mushroom sauce.
Scaloppine Al Limone
Veal escalopes in a lemon sauce.
Zucchine
Deep fried courgettes.
Cauliflower Cheese
Baked in a cheese sauce with a dash of tomato.
Nestled in the heart of Letchworth Garden City, L'Artista is a charming Italian restaurant located at 9 Eastcheap, known for its inviting atmosphere and generous, homestyle dishes. The L'Artista Menu offers an impressive range of classic and contemporary Italian fare, making it a solid choice whether you're in the mood for a romantic evening or a family celebration.
From the moment you step inside, the warm and lively interior sets the tone. The menu immediately impresses with its diversity-featuring hand-stretched pizzas with a perfectly blistered crust, rich and creamy pasta dishes like tagliatelle al salmone, and hearty mains such as pollo alla Milanese. For those with dietary preferences, the menu includes a reasonable selection of vegetarian options and gluten-free alternatives, a thoughtful touch that broadens its appeal.
One standout element of the L'Artista Menu is its consistent focus on quality and portion size. Dishes arrive generously served, beautifully presented, and with the sort of flavour that suggests attention to detail in the kitchen. The seafood risotto, in particular, is worth noting-perfectly cooked with a balance of saffron and fresh shellfish that rivals more expensive London trattorias.
Service is another strength. The staff are attentive without being overbearing and are more than happy to recommend wine pairings or explain lesser-known dishes on the menu. For the price point, the value here is commendable. Starters average around £6-£8, while mains sit comfortably in the £12-£18 range.
What sets L'Artista apart from local competitors is its authenticity and consistency. While some Italian chains tend to cater to the masses with watered-down options, L'Artista feels rooted in tradition, offering robust, flavourful dishes that celebrate Italian cuisine rather than simplifying it.
In summary, L’Artista is a dependable and delicious dining option in Letchworth Garden City-ideal for those who appreciate honest, well-executed Italian food.