Elementi Restaurant

Elementi is a Paddington restaurant focused on Italian cuisine, wine and contemporary pizzas. Its menu moves from small plates and antipasti through pasta, risotto, mains, pizza and dessert, giving diners several ways to build a meal. The restaurant also offers online ordering and gift vouchers for birthdays, milestones or an uncomplicated thank-you.

The pizza list includes familiar classics and more distinctive combinations. Margherita keeps things simple with tomato sugo, mozzarella and basil, while the Preziosa brings together prosciutto di Parma, burrata, cherry tomatoes, parmesan and basil oil. Other options include the spicy Salamino Piccante, the sausage-topped Salsiccia, the pumpkin-based Emilia and the Gamberi with zucchini cream, prawns, stracciatella, lemon zest and sumac. There are also vegetarian and meat-free choices, including Vegetariana with artichokes, red wine radicchio and pecorino.

Beyond pizza, the menu features dishes such as Casa Motta burrata with eggplant caponata, egg tagliatelle with lamb ragù, egg maccheroncini with mushrooms and white truffle sauce, seafood ragù risotto, market fish and a changing cut of the day. Small plates include arancini, fried polenta with chicken liver pâté, and scallop with brown butter and cannellini beans. Sides such as rocket with parmesan, lemon and olive oil provide simple additions to the main meal.

Desserts continue the Italian theme with tiramisù, pannacotta, affogato and Tuscan almond biscuits served with dessert wine. Kids gelato is also listed, making the dessert menu accessible to younger diners. The website does not provide detail about the interior, dining room or people behind the restaurant, but its menu clearly suits guests looking for a structured Italian meal, a pizza-focused visit or something sweet after dinner. Elementi holds a 4.7 Google rating from 415 reviews.