Red Pinsa
Italia Tricolore
Fior di latte, San Marzano tomato, rocket, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil — the colours of Italy on our signature pinsa
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Southsea, Portsmouth
Peperoncino
Italia & Sapori
Authentic Roman Pinsa. Handcrafted with passion.
Our Story
Not Pizza.
Not Pizza.
Something more ancient.
Pinsa Romana is the original Roman flatbread — born centuries before pizza. At Peperoncino we craft our dough from a blend of wheat, rice, and soy flour, fermented slowly for up to 72 hours. The result: a light, airy oval with a satisfying crunch and a soft, cloud-like interior unlike anything else.
Every pinsa is hand-pressed, never rolled. Every topping chosen for balance and season. Every plate designed to slow you down, share, and savour — the Italian way.
Gluten-free pinsa base available with 24 hours' advance notice.
72h
Slow Ferment
80%
Hydration
100%
Hand Pressed
What's On
Dates for your diary
Festive opening, closures, and the nights we do something different.
First Sunday of the month
Polish Food Menu
On the first Sunday of every month we serve our Polish food menu, 1pm–9pm.
Special hours
1 to 31 December
Open every day through December
No day off in December — we are open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Open daily
1, 3, 8, 10 and 15 December
Bingo Night — Win a Trip to Italy
The restaurant is open, but the evening is given over to bingo, so online booking is closed. Call us on 07591 212 143 to reserve your seat.
Book by phone
25 and 26 December
Christmas Day & Boxing Day
We are closed on 25 and 26 December.
Closed
1 to 28 January 2027
Winter break
We are closed from 1 to 28 January and reopen on Friday 29 January 2027.
Closed
From the Kitchen
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Menu Highlights
A selection of our most loved pinsas & antipasti
White Pinsa
Bologna
Mortadella di Bologna IGP, stracciatella, pistachio crumble, extra virgin olive oil
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Pasta
Carbonara
Guanciale, pecorino romano, free-range egg, cracked black pepper — Rome's most iconic recipe
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Our Contest
Now is the time
Now is the time
to win.
A trip to Italy for two, to San Nicola Arcella in Calabria.
- The prizeA trip to Italy for two people, all inclusive
- Tickets£10 per ticket
- How to enterBook a table and take part
Italia & Sapori
The Experience
A Taste of Peperoncino
Opening Hours
Mon: Closed
Tue–Thu: 17:00 – 22:00
Fri–Sat: 17:00 – 23:00
Sun: 12:00 – 21:00
Address
10 Clarendon Road
Southsea, Portsmouth
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Peperoncino
Address
10 Clarendon Road
Southsea, Portsmouth
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- Tue – Thu17:00 – 22:00
- Fri – Sat17:00 – 23:00
- Sunday12:00 – 21:00
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Christmas Menu, £49 per person
Starters, choose one: Squash Soup (squash, vegetables, focaccia croutons, crème fraîche, extra virgin olive oil, grated nutmeg and black pepper; vegetarian). Buffalo Mozzarella Rolls (Parma ham, buffalo mozzarella, rocket salad and balsamic vinegar). Beetroot Salad (beetroot, rocket salad, house dressing, feta cheese, blueberries and mixed seeds; vegetarian, gluten free).
Main courses, choose one: Porcini Mushroom Risotto (rice, porcini mushrooms, white wine, garlic, parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano; vegetarian, gluten free). Truffle and Beef Rigatoni (beef, truffle, rigatoni pasta, cream, Parmigiano Reggiano and parsley). Linguine alle Vongole (clams, chilli, garlic, parsley, butter and white wine).
Second courses, choose one: Lamb Cutlets (lamb cutlets with rosemary potatoes, asparagus and toasted almond flakes; gluten free). Mediterranean Octopus (octopus with potatoes, grilled zucchini, parsley, lemon and extra virgin olive oil; gluten free). Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potato (sweet potato filled with chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, red onion and feta cheese; vegetarian, gluten free).
Desserts, choose one: Homemade Tiramisu. Semifreddo (cinnamon with double cream and mixed berry sauce; gluten free). Pistachio Pavlova (pistachio cream and fresh raspberries).
Please inform our staff of any allergies or dietary requirements when booking. Book via our website or WhatsApp: 07491 740045 or 07591 212143.
Gym Menu: high protein, Italian taste
Main dishes: Chicken Power Bowl £14.95 (about 550 kcal, 52g protein). Italian Beef Power Bowl £16.95 (about 620 kcal, 48g protein). Salmon Power Plate £17.95 (about 650 kcal, 43g protein). Protein Chicken Pasta £14.95 (about 680 kcal, 52g protein). Tuna Protein Pasta £13.95 (about 620 kcal, 42g protein). Chicken and Egg Protein Salad £14.95 (about 520 kcal, 58g protein). Power Omelette £13.50 (about 480 kcal, 45g protein). High-Protein Italian Pizza £15.95 (about 750 kcal, 50g protein).
Build your protein: extra grilled chicken 100g £3.50, extra tuna £3.00, 1 extra egg £2.50, extra salmon 100g £3.50, extra rice £3.00, extra vegetables £3.00, extra avocado £3.50.
High-protein desserts: Sweet Potato Protein Brownie £6.95 (about 300 kcal, 20 to 25g protein). Protein Cheesecake £7.50 (about 320 kcal, 26g protein). Chocolate Protein Mousse £6.95 (about 250 kcal, 25g protein).
Calories and protein values are approximate and may vary depending on portion size and ingredients.
Sunday Roast: a proper Sunday feast, Italian style
Small £10.95: 1 meat, 3 roast potatoes with rosemary, 1 vegetable and 1 Yorkshire pudding. Medium £17.00: 2 meats, 5 roast potatoes with rosemary, 2 vegetables and 1 Yorkshire pudding. Large £21.00: 3 meats, 7 roast potatoes with rosemary, 3 vegetables and 1 Yorkshire pudding. All roasts are served with rich gravy.
Choose your roast meats: Lemon and Rosemary Roast Chicken, Herb-Roasted Beef, Oven-Roasted Pork Loin, Mediterranean-Style Roast Lamb.
Choose your vegetable sides: Carrots and Peas, Roasted Peppers and Baked Potatoes, Aubergine and Mushrooms, Sautéed Courgettes.
Every Sunday, except the first Sunday of every month when we have the Polish menu. To book call 07491 740045 or 07591 212143.
Now is the time to win
A trip to Italy for two people, all inclusive, to San Nicola Arcella in Calabria. Only £10 per ticket. Book a table and take part.