Tia Rosa is a Portuguese-Mediterranean restaurant in King’s Cross, London, serving traditional regional dishes in a relaxed, modern setting. Just a short walk from the station, it’s open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and offers a generous menu inspired by the flavours of Portugal and southern Italy.
The kitchen prepares every dish from scratch using seasonal ingredients, with a focus on freshness and simplicity. Wherever possible, ingredients are sourced from local suppliers. The result is a menu that blends authenticity with sustainability. The meal begins with petiscos, Portugal’s answer to tapas. Starters include scrambled eggs with Portuguese sausage, grilled vegetables, garlic bread, squid, king prawns and red wine-braised chouriço (Portuguese sausage). There’s also a rotating selection of soups, Iberian ham dishes and cheese plates.
Main courses at Tia Rosa are hearty and full of flavour. Highlights include arroz de marisco, a seafood rice dish and cataplana de peixe, a rich fish stew cooked with prawns and white fish. Other favourites include monkfish and king prawn stew, salted cod with prawns, grilled sea bass, veal, suckling pig, mussels in tomato sauce, seafood paella and a mixed grill. Lighter options such as salads, pasta dishes and omelettes are also available, with vegetarian and vegan choices clearly labelled.
Desserts continue the traditional theme, with biscuit cake (bolo bolacha), chocolate mousse, coconut cake (bolo de coco), Portuguese custard tarts (pastel de nata) and gelado (ice cream). The drinks list features a thoughtful selection of Portuguese wines, including vinho verde and full-bodied reds.
Tia Rosa's decor is bright and unfussy, with Mediterranean touches like blue and white tiling, light wood furniture and playful artwork. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, ideal for a casual lunch or dinner with friends, family or work colleagues.