Casa Tua is a small, independently-owned Italian restaurant in King's Cross that's primed and ready to host Christmas parties. Sitting a short walk from King’s Cross and Euston stations, this Southern Italian restaurant brings together homemade pasta, stone-baked pizza, regional cooking and a warm bistro atmosphere - all bellissimo for bringing people together this Christmas.
The name Casa Tua means 'your home' in Italian and it's clear that this special brand of hospitality runs through the restaurant. The King’s Cross site offers group dining and private hire, with a downstairs space available for parties and events (up to 40 guests), or hire of the ground floor for 50.
The sharing menu is especially well suited to groups. Start with plates such as crispy polenta with Gorgonzola cream and mushrooms, bruschettona on toasted Altamura bread with cherry tomatoes and pesto, or Casa Tua arancini filled with wild mushroom and truffle and served with a Gorgonzola dip. From there, guests can move on to lighter mains including aubergine parmigiana, homemade lamb meatballs in tomato sauce, slow-cooked cod with peperonata and black olive sauce, or rosemary, thyme and garlic-roasted porchetta.
Fresh pasta is a cornerstone of Casa Tua’s menu. Options include maccheroncini with broccoli, chilli and garlic oil, artisan gnocchi with pumpkin purée, Parmesan, truffle and crispy sage, tonnarelli all’Amatriciana, and Casa Tua carbonara made with guanciale, free-range eggs, Parmesan and black pepper.
Wine is treated with enthusiasm and care, with a list built around Italian producers and a strong sense of provenance, authenticity and sustainability. Desserts such as tiramisu, cannoli and homemade ice cream keep things classic, while bespoke celebration cakes can also be pre-ordered, including vegan options.
Another thing: Casa Tua has its own deli, bringing their favourite, trusted Italian products to Londoners. What better inspiration for Christmas presents or the office Secret Santa? You could even ask the restaurant to select some gifts for your group beforehand, and have each one laid out for them ready.