Ballarò

Name: Ballarò
Address: 34 Heath Road, Twickenham, Greater London, United Kingdom, TW1 4BZ
Telephone: 020 3261 0003
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

247 Reviews

£25 and under

Italian

Top tags:

Sicilian restaurant specialized in seafood and wood-fired pizzas

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

30 Jun 2022

19:00

Booked 4 times today

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Takeaway

020 3261 0003

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 17:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 17:00–22:00
Phone number
020 3261 0003
Website
http://www.ballaro.co.uk/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
34 Heath Road Twickenham, Greater London TW1 4BZ
Area
Twickenham
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Twickenham rail station is less than 10 minutes walk away
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bruschetta£4.90
Toasted bread with chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, oregano and extra virgin olive oil
Gamberoni Saltati£9.50
Pan fried King prawns with chilly, garlic,white wine and parsley
Polpo alla Palermitana in Salsa Agrodolce£8.95
Steamed and fried Mediterranean octopus served with potatoes and sweet and sour sauce
Calamari e Zucchine Fritte£8.95
Deep fried fresh calamari and courgettes served with homemade tartar sauce
- Main Course Size£15.90
Caprese di Bufala£7.95
125gr buffalo mozzarella served with beef tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Tagliere di Salumi con Formaggi Siciliani£8.95
Selection of Italian cured meats and Sicilian cheeses served with toasted bread

Primi - Pasta

gluten free pasta available on request

Ravioli ai Quattro Formaggi con Vellutata di Fave£12.50
homemade ravioli filled with 4 cheeses served with a delicate broad beans velouté
Tagliolini al Nero di Seppia con Ricotta e Zesta di Limone£12.50
Long pasta with slow cooked squid, black ink, tomato paste, ricotta cheese and lemon zest
Spaghetti con Vongole Veraci ed Asparagi£12.50
Long pasta with fresh palourde clams and asparagus velouté
Mezzemaniche alla Norma£10.50
Short pasta with aubergines, tomato sauce, basil and dry ricotta cheese
Spaghetto di Mare alla Palermitana£12.95
Long pasta with mussels, squid and king prawns in cherry tomatoes and garlic sauce
Pappardelle al Ragu' D'anatra con Funghi Selvatici£13.95
Homemade long pasta with slow cooked duck, wild mushrooms and a touch of cream
Casarecce spada e melanzane£12.50
Short pasta with swordfish, fried aubergines, cherry tomatoes and fresh mint

Secondi - Main

Fritto Misto£17.95
Deep fried squid, king prawns and whitebait served with marinated artichokes and homemade tartar sauce
Grigliata di Pesce con Insalata Siciliana£18.95
Swordfish, King prawns, squid and red mullet served with fennel, orange and black olives salad
Sardine Grigliate con Finocchietto Selvatico, Aglio e Peperoncino£14.50
Grilled sardines with Sicilian wild fennel, garlic & chilly served with mix salad
Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone£15.95
Pan fried Veal with Lemon and butter sauce served with grilled white chicory
Costolette di Agnello in Crosta di Pistacchio con Patate al Forno£16.95
Panfried lamb chops in a pistachio, parmesan and garlic crust served roasted potatoes

Pizze with Tomato Sauce

Margherita£7.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oregano and extra virgin olive oil
Diavola£8.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil and oregano
Il Maestro£10.95
Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, Italian sausage and spinach
Capricciosa£10.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cooked ham, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, basil and oregano
Marinara£7.50
Tomato sauce, anchovies, capers, black olives and oregano
Siciliana£9.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, aubergines, salted ricotta cheese, oregano and basil
Bufalina£9.95
Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil
Frutti di Mare£10.95
Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, mussels, squid, King prawns, garlic, parsley and extra virgin olive oil
800A£9.50
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, red onions, gorgonzola and oregano
Calzone£10.95
Folded pizza with mozzarella, mushrooms, cooked ham, oregano, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and basil

Pizze without Tomato Sauce

Quattro Formaggi£8.95
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, smoked mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Genovese£8.95
Basil pesto, mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, cooked ham
Ortolana£9.50
Mozzarella, aubergines, cherry tomato, mushrooms, spinach and oregano
Crudaiola£10.50
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, parma ham, rocket salad and parmesan shavings
Boscaiola£10.95
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, smoked mozzarella and pistachios
Ballarò£10.50
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, mushrooms, parmesan shavings and oregano

Schiacciate (Filled Focaccia)

Pani Cunsatu£6.50
Ballarò extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, anchovies, oregano
Napoletana£8.90
Smoked mozzarella, spicy salami and napolitan broccoli
Classica£7.95
Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, cooked ham and oregano

Extra Toppings

Toppings #1
Mozzarella, spicy salami artichokes, anchovies, aubergines, cherry tomatoes, cooked ham, gorgonzola, mushrooms, olives, red onions, salted ricotta, smoked mozzarella, spinach
- each£1.00
Toppings #2
Parma ham, rocket, Italian sausage, friarielli (Napolitan broccoli), buffalo mozzarella, pistachio
- each£2.00
Toppings #3
Tomato sauce, fresh chilly, garlic, egg
- each£0.80

Contorni - Sides

Patatine Fritte£3.95
Fried chips
Spinaci£3.95
Sautéed spinach with garlic and Ballarò extra virgin olive oil
Insalata Siciliana£4.20
Fennel, orange and black olives
Caponata Siciliana£4.20
Mix veg cooked with white vinegar, tomato paste and Ballarò extra virgin olive oil – Served Cold
Insalata della Casa£4.20
Mix salad, cherry tomatoes, red onions, black olives, carrots, balsamic vinegar and Ballarò extra virgin olive oil

What 247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Marion
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous find. Concentrated menu doing everything well. Very generous portion size and able to take leftovers home. We all had pizza which were excellent.
GA
GigiA
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As keen foodies, my friend and I wanted a proper restaurant to spend time in prior to the rugby. Firstly, on arrival we were greeted by a friendly member of staff and the restaurant was comfortable and clean. We had a great view of a an impressive wood fired oven dominating one corner of the room, and the smells emanating from the oven were fantastic. The menu is also very impressive. We selected the Arancine and Il Tagliere di Ballaro as starters followed by a pizza and Pappardelle con Crena do tartufo as our mains, delicious! I would highly recommend visiting Ballaro for a truly authentic Sicilian experience, I know I will again. Thank you
JC
JoshC
Liverpool
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location and lovely that the doors open onto the street. Incredible choice of food and the pizzas we got were really authentic. Staff were lovely and hardworking even though it was so hot!
RT
RaniaT
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is a lovely restaurant with superb food and great service! Highly recommended!
DB
DebbieB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, delicious and beautifully presented. Friendly staff and prompt service. Will definitely be back!
KD
KatieD
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was delicious, staff are lovely and great value for money would definitely recommend
M
Magdalena
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 May 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
Very noisy due to a family celebration so we couldn’t hear each other. Our favourite starters were not available so quite disappointed. Rest of the food was very good.
K
Kevu
Liverpool
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Meal was lovely; service was good and price was reasonable.
S
Strider69
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good. Friendly staff and lovely food. Will definitely be dining there again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. We had a lovely evening and loved the bifold door frontage which gave a lovely outdoor feeling to the occasion. Thankyou
DW
DamonW
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous Sicilian adventure , we really enjoyed the food, wine and the service .
LM
LauraM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A lovely setting with beautiful food. Super quiet for a Thursday which is such a shame but the takeaway was popular so I desperately hope they continue. Will forever support them. I made a mistake when ordering and the most amazing young lady looking after us sorted my mistake immediately and with kindness. We will be back soon!
SM
SarahM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food. What more can you want?
C
fionaC
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service excellent, food delicious , super pleasant atmosphere
JW
JW2508
London
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Nice evening.
KK
KiwiKid
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great local Italian. Added bonus is it is Sicilian so some variety from the usual neighbourhood standard. The pizzas here are fantastic. The service is kind and thoughtful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very tasty food and welcoming staff
C
Charlesd
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Pre rugby lunch - great fun, good choices. Friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was lovely, great service and very prompt on a rugby day with a good selection for a set menu
S
Silvasista
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 6 March 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely meal with friendly staff! So glad I finally got to try this local gem.
AW
AndrewW
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Perfect venue for the day in/at Twickenham. Excellent
J
Jill
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met up with 7 friends to say farewell as we were moving to another part of the country. It was the perfect place to do this. Staff were friendly and attentive, food excellent
J
Jillian
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We met for a catch up with friends before the rugby. The service was great and the pizzas were amazing, thank you!
B
Benf
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Cold service, no friendly hello and no thankyou or goodbye and no atmosphere
GM
GMG17
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service as always. A favourite!
JS
JillS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were very late to lunch so it wasn't busy re ambiance - our fault, but you still served us just the same and no rush. Delicious food, and the fresh cooked, home-made tiramisu you boxed up for us and we took home for a treat later. Loved the calming, beautiful music. We will return....
BM
BesM
Surrey
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was lovely, although pizza could have been hotter when it arrived. Main course was slow to arrive but as we had had starters it wasn’t too bad. Menu rather fishy. Would go back though
A
Almac
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service as always, really enjoyed our evening
KS
KevinS
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Very tasty pizza
A
Alice
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great Italian food. Every dish was very tasty, enjoyed every one of them.
S
Sidl
London
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
A really disappointing visit to what has always previously been a good local for me. Especially so, as I was taking a good friend there and had told them how good it usually is. My last few visits have been midweek rather than weekend and I suspect that made a significant different to the quality of service. A salad and sides were enjoyed by my special guest. My fish salad was OK but wasn't as generous as I recall previously having there and one of the pieces of fish was slightly dry/overdone. But the shocker was being told, very apologetically, that the ONLY vegan option they could offer to the other person in our group was spaghetti in tomato sauce. This was not a problem in itself and it was accepted but it was a tiny possibly starter portion and when the bill we couldn't believe we were charged a whopping disproportionate £11 for it. Previously the vegan guest has had pizza and possibly chips at the restaurant and I can't believe they couldn't have offered some simple veg or salad too. Yes it was a busier night of the week but we were early diners and the restaurant was not even half full when we arrived. Service was inattentive once we'd ordered with quite a wait for drinks. Really put off going again any time soon, which is such a shame.
D
Dunnep
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 January 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great food. V busy and popular restaurant. Recommended.
MS
MattS
Hampshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 January 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Good food served at pace . Restaurant was full (7pm) of rugby supporters on a time deadline . Will go again
J
John
London
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
A very pleasant meal and will certainly be back very soon.
SH
SimonH
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Saturday early evening family dinner in mid-Jan, food was great, service friendly and quick (without being rushed) and they were surprisingly busy given the early time slot creating a great atmosphere. Definitely be back
JO
JonathanO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Really good quality children meals as well.
AR
AlisonR
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Love this restaurant - delicious Sicilian food, varying menu, good wines and lovely friendly staff. Just around the corner from where we live and our first choice for when we do not want to eat at home.
PS
PeterS
Surrey
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
8 of us had a pre-Christmas meal COVID rescheduled to January. Top rate time had by all. So much so thinking of another in 6 months time.
P
Philip
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food and everything else about this place is very, very good. The food is authentic and good value.
D
Dddf
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Some of the dishes felt a bit overpriced for the quantity you get, but otherwise everything was delivered and the staff really nice!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Ballarò using the Order Online button. Ballarò also offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Ballarò also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 3261 0003.

Ballarò is rated 4.5 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.