Harden's survey result
Summary
Tucked away below Primrose Hill, this “boutique Italian” specialises in “delicious, uncomplicated” Piedmontese cuisine. “Simple, quiet and sophisticated”, its “unpretentious food surpasses expectations” – and is “great value”. Top Tip: “the garden is a delight in the summer”.
Summary
“Piedmontese cuisine that’s unusual and very well executed” and some “very good house wines” have carved a dedicated following for this “traditional Italian with a modern twist”, tucked away on the fringes of Primrose Hill – a “romantic” spot, whose “ambience is exceptional in the garden in summer”.
Summary
“Excellent home-made pasta” gets top billing at this “obliging” local Italian on the fringes of Primrose Hill. “Top marks for ambience in the garden (but rather less indoors)”, so it comes into its own in the summer.
Summary
At its best in summer when you can sit in its “attractive garden”, this “small” Primrose Hill local impresses (nearly) all its (older) fanclub with its “interesting” Piedmontese cooking “subtlety prepared from fresh ingredients”.
Owner's description
La Collina is a modern Italian restaurant serving a mix of traditional and innovative dishes. Located in the heart of Primrose Hill, and just a few minutes walk from Chalk Farm and Camden underground station. It is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday from 12pm.
La Collina is a favorite with local residents as well as with the lucky few who have had the pleasure of dining here.
Although open since 2006, La Collina was taken over by Patrick Oberto and his partner Diana Rinaldo in April 2011. Both Patrick and Diana have worked in some of London’s top restaurants alongside some of the best and most revered Italian Chefs and restaurateurs, gaining a vast amount of experience along the way.
When the opportunity arose to take over La Collina, Patrick and Diana did not hesitate, simply because they recognised the potential to stamp their own identity on this jewel in Primrose Hill.
Patrick and Diana’s aim is to simply make its patrons feel relaxed in a homely atmosphere while providing the highest level of service and great food.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £63.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £12.00 | £18.50 | £8.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £18.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
17 Princess Rd, London, NW1 8JR
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm-9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm-2:30 pm, 6 pm-10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm-2:30 pm, 6 pm-10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm-2:30 pm, 6 pm-10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm-3 pm, 6 pm-10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm-3 pm, 6 pm-9 pm |
