manteca Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to manteca, a culinary gem nestled in Shoreditch, London, where authentic Italian cuisine meets innovative flair. The atmosphere buzzes with energy as diners savor dishes crafted from fresh, quality ingredients. Highlights from the menu include the renowned kale pasta and the must-try fazzoleti, celebrated for their exquisite flavors and artisanal preparation. Diners love the interactive experience of sitting at the counter, offering a front-row seat to the chefs at work.

  • Focaccia: A perfect starter, often praised for its freshness.
  • Pig skin ragu: An inventive twist that delights the palate.
  • Old Fashioned cocktails: A complement to the vibrant dining experience.

With impressive service and a warm ambiance, manteca promises memorable meals whether it’s a birthday celebration or an intimate dinner. Make sure to reserve a spot and indulge in this culinary adventure!

food

coppiette

[each] roman-style pork jerky

$£1.50

wildfarmed focaccia

rosemary

$£3.50

fried olive

[each] nocellara olive, pork sausage.

$£3.00

house-cured salumi

wild coastal radish fritti

house bottarga

$£7.00

duck liver parfait

black date jam, grilled bread

$£7.50

agretti & fennel salad

seaweed, chilli

$£8.00

house-made ricotta

courgette, chilli.

$£8.50

new season asparagus

preserved lemon, dill, cured egg yolk

$£9.00

spring pea salad

kohlrabi, mint, ticklemore

$£9.00

confit hogget belly ribs

salsa verde

$£9.00

porchetta tonnato

cold roast pork, tuna sauce

$£9.00

beef battuta

raw beef, hot sauce emulsion, pangratatto

$£10.00

‘nduja steamed mussels

cream, parsley

$£13.00

spicy lumache

“alla vodka”, tomato, chilli

$£11.00

strozzapreti

brown crab cacio e pepe

$£13.00

wild garlic chitarra

egg yolk, parmesan

$£14.00

ziti

ragu genovese

$£15.00

wood-roasted whole red gurnard

[300g]

$£13.00

portland hogget rump

wild garlic

$£24.00

slow cooked pork blade

tropea onions, three cornered leek

$£26.00

white park beef

flourish farm salad

$£6.00

grilled greens

$£6.00

pink fir potatoes

salumi brown butter

$£6.00

escarole

shallots, chilli

$£6.00

zeppole

forced rhubarb cream, bay leaf sugar

$£7.00

amarena cherry & almond cake

vanilla gelato

$£8.00

chocolate cake

whey caramel, whipped cream

$£8.00

dessert

dessert - little things

beef fat fudge

[each]

$£1.50