Cuisine Guide

Near Me — Best Italian in North London

Discover handpicked Italian restaurants in North 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.

13 restaurants

1
Casa Felicia

Italian · £££ · Queen's Park

87Signal

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Aubergine Parmigiana

Not your typical layered dish, this version uses "tempura eggplant" with a batter that is "light and crisp," described as a "molten, cheesy embrace."

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Ida

Italian · ££ · Queen's Park

86Signal

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Tagliatelle al Ragù Marchigiano

The mainstay of the menu, this dish is made traditionally with chicken hearts and gizzards and simmered slowly into what critics call a 'comforting delight.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Trullo

Italian · £££ · Islington

79Signal

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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.

4
East West

Indian-Italian Pizza · ££ · Tufnell Park

78Signal

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C.T.M

Winner of 'Britain’s Top Takeaways', this reimagined classic is a 'perfectly balanced' mix of savory, smoky, and tangy flavors that manages to feel 'both familiar and exciting'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Anima e Cuore

Italian · ££ · Kentish Town

74Signal

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Fresh Ravioli & Malfatti

Harden's describes the pasta as "mostly great," specifically noting that the "ravioli, malfatti, tortellini and so on are of a freshness and stuffed with flavours you would otherwise have to get on a plane to find."

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

6
Noci

Italian · ££ · Islington

72Signal

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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.

7
Rossodisera

Italian (Le Marche) · ££ · Hampstead

70Signal

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Olive all’ascolana

The signature snack of the Marche region—deep-fried olives stuffed with meat—praised as the best outside Italy.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
Bottega Italia

Italian Deli & Café · £ · Archway

70Signal

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The meaty one

Packed full of meat panini with red peppers

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

9
Salvino

Italian Deli · £ · Tufnell Park

55Signal

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Deli Sandwich

Freshly made with a variety of fillings and praised as a neighborhood staple.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

10
La Tana

Modern Italian · ££ · Tufnell Park

55Signal

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Homemade Sourdough with Chlorophyll Butter

Described as "divine" by the reviewer, this starter is highlighted as a standout way to begin the meal.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

11
La Rosetta N16

Italian · ££ · Stoke Newington

55Signal

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La Rosetta

This namesake trademark dish is a mini pizza cooked in a small pan that 'puffs up like a rose.' It features truffle cream, ham, and mushrooms, and is described as being 'crispy on the outside and full of flavour.'

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

12
Giovannina

Italian Deli · £ · Hendon

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Parma Ham & Mozzarella

A classic, highly-rated combination listed as a popular favorite.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

13
Giacobazzi's

Italian Deli · £ · Hampstead

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Fresh Pasta

The enchanting smell of handmade pasta hits you at the door; widely considered dreamy and restaurant-quality.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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