Just opened: Ballaro

Set in leafy Belsize Park, this neighbourhood restaurant features a menu of seasonal Sicilian and Mediterranean dishes created by Italian chef Carmelo Carnevale.

Opened 21 October

Owner Carmelo Carnevale and Massimo Pascale

General manager Gianni Di Bellis

Head chef Carmelo Carnevale

Average spend £40 to £50 per head

Capacity 60

Designer Sally Yeoh

Typical dishes Ricotta Gnudi with saffron pecorino and pistachios; dried broad bean and pumpkin seed soup with truffle oil; and roasted calf's belly with chestnuts, fennel seed and Marsala

Typical drinks Sicilian and other Italian wines, beer and prosecco and cocktails

Address 154 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 2AY

Telephone 020 7586 1107

Websitewww.ballaro.co.uk