Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in North London

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Marcus Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (656)

£25 and under

Italian

Enfield

About the restaurant

“Best Italian restaurant in the South & East of England Award Winner 2024 ( The Italian Awards )”

“Top 100 restaurant in UK 2024 ( Open Table annual list )”

At Marcus Kitchen & Bar we believe in tradition.

Here you will discover an eclectic mix of typical Neapolitan and Southern Italy recipes and exclusives creations produced with the best ingredients by our chef, served with the same love as "mamma" would have done.

We invite you to dive deep into our culture.
Enjoy the real Italian experience in Enfield Town.

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Vanessa

Dined 5 days ago

Such wonderful food and service in a friendly and inviting environment!

Arte Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (68)

£26 to £40

Italian

Enfield

About the restaurant

At Arte Pizza Restaurant you will enjoy a proper Le Marche tradition!

With over 25 years of experience with our first Arte Pizza in our hometown Ancona, our awarded Master Pizzaiolo and his wife, proudly bring to London a selection of high quality products from Le Marche region, in central Italy since 2017. Our restaurant offers cozy and romantic atmosphere, bringing the best high-quality Italian ingredients.

From handmade pizzas to delicious homemade pastas. We bring to London mostly wines from our hometown region Le Marche, with grape varieties such as Verdicchio, Pecorino and Passerina for whites and Montepulciano and Sangiovese for reds and as well fine wines from other Italian regions. You will also find excellent and traditional products such as the well-known Distilleria Varnelli, from Macerata; and the famous Borghetti, from Ancona; a classic Italian liqueur made from real espresso coffee.
Come and taste a remarkable Marche evening!

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Tricia

Dined 2 days ago

Another wonderful meal at Arte, a must whenever we are in the area.

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Experience

Aperitivo

Tomo Italian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (917)

£25 and under

Italian

Hornsey

About the restaurant

We are a family run restaurant committed to the best freshly made Italian meals in the area. Our food is delicious: hand prepared with the finest Italian ingredients, by chefs as passionate about great food as you are - only with a little more experience! Enjoy a great variety of pizzas, pastas, meat, fish, salads and home made desserts created in our open kitchen, right before your eyes... Come savour the Jazzy music collection and fine Artwork on our walls while you enjoy your meal.

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Samina

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Really attentive and helpful staff. Pitta's were amazing and the prawn starter and garlic bread. Bit too much rich sauce on steak. Went for a birthday and staff bought out the home made cheesecake with candle on the house. Great value for money - paid £65.00 for 2 people for 2 starters, 2 mains, 3 mocktails and a coffee. Would defo go back for the pittzas .

Rossella

4.8

4.8 (1372)

£25 and under

Italian

Kentish Town

About the restaurant

Rossella is the pride and joy of owner and local Kentish Town resident Luca Meola, the result of family tradition dating back decades:

1960: the Meola family opened the first Rossella restaurant in Benevento, Italy, combining products from their family vineyard with their love for food.

1978: Luca’s father moved to the UK, made London his home and opened a trattoria where young Luca learned the ropes and discovered his talent for cooking.

2011: Luca seized the chance to open his own restaurant aged just nineteen, naming it after the original Rossella restaurant in homage to his roots, and was swiftly embraced by the Kentish Town community. Not only linked by name, they share the same family feel, passion for simple classic Italian dishes with fresh ingredients, not to mention wine from the same family vineyard in Benevento!

⭐️ 2018 Opentable Top 100
⭐️ 2019 Opentable Top 100
⭐️ 2020 Opentable Top 100
⭐️ 2021 Opentable Top 100
⭐️ 2022 Opentable Top 100
⭐️ 2023 Opentable Top 100

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ManningVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Cosy vibe, attentive staff, and authentic food as always - gem of the community.

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Popular dish

Homemade Tiramisu

Villa Bianca

4.7

4.7 (98)

£41 and over

Italian

Hampstead

About the restaurant

Nestled in a quaint side street, La Villa Bianca stands out as a gem of Italian cuisine, offering an exquisite dining experience. Renowned for its authentic dishes crafted from locally-sourced ingredients, the menu takes diners on a journey through Italy’s culinary traditions, from homemade pastas to succulent mains. The ambiance combines elegance with comfort, featuring a décor that evokes a traditional Italian villa, complete with al fresco dining on its terrace during warmer months. What truly sets La Villa Bianca apart is its impeccable service and the personal touch that makes each visit memorable.

Situated in Hampstead, a neighborhood known for its vibrant cultural scene, La Villa Bianca offers not just a meal, but a destination where food, culture, and community intertwine, making it a must-visit for both locals and tourists.

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Pasi

Dined on May 26, 2025

Villa Bianca is definitely the best Italian restaurant in Hampstead. The service is excellent, and the food, from starters to dessert, is delicious. It's a fantastic choice for anyone seeking great service and authentic Italian cuisine.

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Experience

Weekday Lunch Set Menu

Piccola Ristorante Pizzeria

4.7

4.7 (38)

£25 and under

Italian

Hampstead

About the restaurant

Have the full Italian experience in London. Italian cooking, Italian staff and Italian ambience.

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martha

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

The best Italian in London. Wonderful meal every time and great for kids too.

Giacco's

4.7

4.7 (22)

£26 to £40

Italian

Highbury

About the restaurant

Giacco's is a cosy and intimate neighbourhood wine bar and restaurant in Islington, a few steps from Finsbury Park. Focusing on high quality and seasonal ingredients, combined with a contemporary approach to Italian cuisine tradition, you will find a daily and always renewed proposal for a continuous discovery of freshness distinctive features. Add to all of this a wide selection of low intervention wines and signature cocktails, everything particularly taken care of in the smallest details, and the picture is complete.

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Millie

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Delicious food and fantastic service - we had a wonderful evening, thank you!

Terra Rossa - Angel

4.6

4.6 (994)

£26 to £40

Italian

Islington

About the restaurant

Terra Rossa brings the flavours of Puglia to London. The land in the south of Italy has been lovingly tended by farmers producing the most sun touched delicious food for generations.

At Terra Rossa, we want you to eat our beautifully cooked dishes and taste the ‘Masseria life’ where time slows down enough for you to relax and enjoy the homely taste of simple cooking… and of course with a glass of Puglian wine.
Proudly, we are a family-friendly and dog-friendly restaurant.
We have and a gluten-free menu and plenty of options for Vegetarians and Vegans. For parties larger than 12+ please get in touch via email on info@terrarossa-restaurant.co.uk

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Bernadette

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food, lovely location and wonderful staff. We had an excellent evening and will definitely be returning. If you are looking for good Italian food on Upper Street, Islington I highly recommend.

La Torre Restaurant Crouch End

4.5

4.5 (46)

£25 and under

Italian

Crouch End

About the restaurant

We are a family run business whose passion is to dedicate ourselves in making authentic and high quality homemade Italian recipes. Our excellent Chef holds more than 30 years of experience in the prestigious restaurants of Italy and his only desire is to deliver the pure and the original Italian taste, making the old generation proud of keeping the traditional Italian dishes. We would love to hear you say “Mamma Mia”

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julia

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

La Torre was amazing, my husband and I had a lovely date night at La Torre. The food was impeccable and the service was lovely and welcomed with a big smile. I order seafood pasta, as for my husband he order linguine with lobster and was delicious. In the end we had some some homemade desert with another of their amazing pistachios snow ball ice cream. We loved the atmosphere it was calm and relaxing. Can not wait to bring my family very soon. Thank you, La Torre 🍷

Terra Moderna

4.6

4.6 (134)

£26 to £40

Italian

Belsize Park

About the restaurant

Terra Moderna is an Antipodean, Modern Italian restaurant in Belsize Park. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the restaurant brings a combined taste of Italy and Australia to London. Terra Moderna's menu is carefully crafted to balance the flavours of Italian and Antipodean cooking. The restaurant take pride in their commitment of using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. With Antipodean cuisine being a main influence, the menu features an array of seafood, meat and plant-based produce, with an emphasis on bold flavours and vibrant colours. The Terra Moderna team are dedicated to providing our guests with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, creating the perfect retreat for all occasions.

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George

Dined on May 17, 2025

Lovely restaurant with a lovely ambience. I put in a request and it was delivered perfectly. 100/10. Would visit again for sure🤝🏾

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Experience

Set Lunch & Early Dinner Menu

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