Harden's survey result
Summary
“Delighted to see this has survived the pandemic!” – this little Sardinian local, not far from the Arsenal ground, delights its Highbury fanclub. They say it serves “Islington’s top pizza”.
Summary
This “great little Sardinian restaurant” in Highbury serves up “excellent food (large amounts of it), in a very convivial atmosphere”. It’s “the perfect local for when we can’t face cooking, or want a midweek treat, or are meeting friends, or want a quick pre-dinner drink... in fact, it’s good on pretty much any occasion”. Kids are welcome, and will love the “amazing pizzas”.
Summary
This “great little Sardinian restaurant” in Highbury serves up “excellent food (large amounts of it), in a very convivial atmosphere”. It’s “the perfect local for when we can’t face cooking, or want a midweek treat, or are meeting friends, or want a quick pre-dinner drink... in fact, it’s good on pretty much any occasion”. Kids are welcome, and will love the “amazing pizzas”.
Summary
“My local Italian and I love it!” – this tightly packed Highbury fixture serves “really tasty pizza” as well other affordable Sardinian-inspired dishes. All this plus “friendly service, and it’s child-friendly too!”
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Restaurant details
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
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Service | 10.00% |
231 Blackstock Road, London, N5 2LL
Opening hours
Monday | 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
Tuesday | 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
Wednesday | 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
Thursday | 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
Friday | 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
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