Review of Rottura - Where Italian Culinary Heritage Meets Contemporary Gastronomic Flair

Nestled along Brentford Riverside, Rottura is a modern, family-run restaurant that celebrates seasonality, craftsmanship, and the enduring bond between food and family.

Rottura is the dream project of twin sisters Elena and Emily, who grew up in a traditional Italian household where food was central to daily life. Their shared passion for hospitality has been shaped not only by their upbringing but also by global culinary experiences, including time at world-renowned restaurants El Celler de Can Roca and Osteria Francescana.

At the heart of the kitchen is Elena, whose inventive yet grounded approach brings seasonal ingredients to life through a fortnightly-changing menu. Everything is made entirely in-house, keeping the dining experience fresh and dynamic. Inside you will find a calm, contemporary space of soft bleached woods and neutral tones. A long refectory table, dotted with dried florals, anchors the room, while smaller tables and bar seating offer space for both casual coffee and indulgent dinners. With the open kitchen in view, diners can watch Elena at work, while Emily brings hospitality to the floor.

After a warm welcome from Emily, we settled in with drinks and friendly chatter from neighbouring tables, already deep into their meals. The wine list and innovative cocktails are highly alluring, with a pear and honey Margarita on offer, along with curated wines.

To start, we chose chorizo croquettes with red pepper aioli and sticky charred lamb ribs with honey and yoghurt. The croquettes — crisp and golden on the outside, creamy within, cracked open like eggs to reveal their indulgent centre. But the lamb stole the show: beautifully charred and caramelised, the meat was tender and deeply flavoured, perfectly balanced by the sweet, cool yoghurt and honey dipping sauce.  We were tempted by the pillow-soft house focaccia, but resisted, knowing the mains would be generous.

The roasted N’duja chicken, served on the bone, was a showstopper. The skin expertly crisped, the meat succulent. It was the kind of dish you can’t help but eat with your hands, which my partner duly did. As a roast chicken fan, he was blown away by the tenderness of the meat, a testament to great produce sourcing. Alongside this came the Genovese ragu with fusilli and parmesan, slow-cooked beef so tender it melted into the pasta, rich without being heavy, the showering of parmesan topping off this hearty autumn dish.

Sides of rosemary roasted potatoes and a vibrant tomato salad rounded out the meal. Every element, from the herbs to the meat, spoke to the high quality of the ingredients and expertise in produce selection.

Though full, we couldn’t skip dessert, especially not the house special: brandy-infused tiramisu, served straight from the tray at our table. Rich, boozy, and luxuriously creamy, it lingers on the palate like satin. A fresh mint tea closed the meal perfectly, and we left feeling nutritionally satiated.

Both eatery and supper club, Rottura hosts Sunday evening dining events, centred around generous, multi-course feasting menus. These intimate events based around seasonal produce are the best way to experience the full spirit of the restaurant.

With heartfelt cooking, honest hospitality, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger, Rottura is more than worth the trip out of Central London. It’s a place to indulge, to connect, and celebrate the love of good food.

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Written by Claire Bloom

Photography courtesy of Rottura