Upper Holloway, Italian Restaurant Guide

Chef-patron Mario Magli’s “just fabulous neighbourhood gem” near Archway has delighted all-comers for the best part of two decades and is going from strength to strength (accounting for some diners’ best meal of the year, with fans visiting from as far afield as Balham). “Over many years, the quality and consistency has been fantastic” for “traditional trattoria dishes, sometimes with a twist” and “perfect” service, all at “fair prices”. The restaurant takes its name from the Fiat Cinquecento – another “small Italian delight!”

2023 Review: “Two minutes’ walk from Archway tube”, this “tiny Italian” comes “recommended for its homemade pasta and specials” and “delicious Italian sourdough pizza”, all delivered by “polite and considerate staff”. Top Menu Tip – “the olives Ascolana appetiser – fried breadcrumbed green olives stuffed with minced meat”.