Minted Lounge

Embrace some of Italy’s most iconic dishes at this easy-going spot in Finsbury Park. Combining quality cooking with excellent value.

Sourdough pizzas baked in a fiery hot stone oven until the base is pleasingly chewy and topped with anything from anchovies to fresh sausage meat. This is one local spot that is always buzzing.

Comforting pasta selections tell the story of the whole country, from tagliatelle laden with bolognese sauce which hails from Emilia-Romana, to spaghetti with clams, cherry tomatoes and parsley. A nod to the rich fishing traditions of the Amalfi Coast.

Puddings are light-hearted and moreish, with a strong focus on chocolate, coffee and gelato. Milkshakes so thick the straw stands straight-up and slabs of homemade tiramisu will remind you that, when it comes to these three ingredients, Italians do it better.