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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Italian restaurants in Islington, London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
2 restaurants
Italian · £££ · Islington
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Pappardelle with Wood Pigeon
Described as the 'true stars of the piece,' these wide, butter-yellow ribbons of pasta are served in an earthy stew and a ripe gravy that 'insinuates itself into every corner of the dish.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Italian · ££ · Islington
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Silk Handkerchiefs
The chef's signature dish that he became known for at Bancone, this pasta features jagged-cut sheets in a walnut butter sauce topped with a confit egg yolk. Critics call it 'simply irresistible' and 'simple yet compelling'.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.