La Vita e Bella in Islington

We have visited it quite a few times and it is amazing as always. Their menu is a classic Italian menu, with loads of vegetarian options too. The food tastes amazing and feels fresh quality wise. The ambience of the restaurant feels like you are actually sitting in Italy and the staff is very sweet and friendly. In terms of dishes - I highly recommend their Mushroom risotto, Bruschetta and Zuchhini fries. I had their Banoffee pie and tiramisu both were marvellous. Do try this place!!!

Beautiful atmosphere - gorgeous place. Grace served a big group of us and was super attentive and lovely!

Grace is the best server and the pasta was delicious

Came for my friends birthday and the service from grace was amazing ! We had the best time, downstairs is perfect for big group of friends!!!

Grace was amazing! Will be back

The most awful pasta I have ever tried in my life. Terrible quality, went straight to the bin. Will never order again from this place. I can’t believe you dare to have a restaurant with such an awful food quality.

Visiting from Toronto and celebrating a birthday! Amazing, highly attentive service from the entire staff and owner! Delicious food!!! Will definitely come back on future visits!

Amazing. I will being going again, again, and again. Some of the best Italian I've had in London. Also thank you to the staff for the wonderful service.

Delicious food (we had the supreme chicken and chicken Milanese) and incredible tiramisu. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The general vibe and ambience is authentic and lively upstairs. I would just avoid the downstairs area at all cost. It feels claustrophobic as it definitely can’t accommodate the number of people they are trying to.

The pizza + bruschetta were delicious and the lady that served us was lovely, definitely recommend!

£22.80 for spaghetti bolognese on Ubereats.......

Food was great! Pasta and seafood cooked to perfection. Atmosphere and service was great too. Will definitely return to try other dishes on the menu 😋

Lovely Italian restaurant, great value food even better wine! Fantastic service, couldn’t do enough for us. Highly recommended

Really nice Italian restaurant. The food is delicious, the service is good. Enjoyed prawn pasta and Caesar salad. Brownie is a must for dessert.

Superb Italian Restaurant in a London Prime Location. The food is tasty and the decor is great. You can also sit outside to enjoy your food and drinks. Washrooms are aesthetic beauty. Service is a bit on the slower side, if you are a larger group, getting your order can take huge time. Life is Beautiful!

Really like this restaurant - gorgeous interior, such friendly service and delicious food!

Very tasty and truly italian food. They were very careful with the intolerances and allergies, perfect for gluten free too. Highly recommended!

Great service here from amazing staff

Fabulous lunch with friends! The food,wine and the service were wonderful! I had the three coloured salad and seafood linguine 👌

The decoration’s creative, mixing modern and ancient vibes. Standard Italian food, fast service. Staffs were enthusiastic and professional

great food and ambience! the owner was super funny haha and they were very attentive - always putting water in our glasses. We had a great time!

Seafood linguine is very tasty, great and prompt service. Had a great lunch and thanks to the chef and the water for the great experience.

I've been here 4 times and I really love it! Everything is delicious, the place is nicely decorated, the music is mellow and at a comfortable volume, and the staff is always warm and welcoming. One of my favorite restaurants in London.

Amazing place, the food was delicious and the service was exceptional…

Friendly and timely service. Great food too

Amazing food and atmosphere. Carlos the waitor provided great service which made for a very enjoyable evening. Highly recommend

Awesome place and the staff were so lovely. The owner took our baby off us and walked around the restaurant with him so that we could eat...lovely place, highly recommend!

Late lunch whilst exploring the area. This restaurant was so welcoming, the staff attentive and the food delicious. We had the lunch special which was brilliant value for money

My family ate here and it wa so good! The food is delicious especially the fresh spaghetti and salad. The garlic bread and crème brûlée were my favorites. The atmosphere is amazing and has a warm and cozy feel. Staff is also so nice!

Amazing food, lovely atmosphere. Attentive staff.

The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and it is ideal for lunch and dinner. The staff is very welcoming and they want to make sure everything is in order. The food really good and they have great offers for the lunch menu.

Dropped in on spec while we were in London for a birthday celebration. The staff were really lovely and the food was amazing. Had such a lovely evening.

Very friendly staff, nice food and atmosphere

Beautiful food. Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. There were 6 of us and the staff were very accommodating. Would go again and recommend you do to.

Amazing food, atmosphere and service!

A gem of an Italian. Quality of the food was fantastic and service was lovely. Bit of a tardis as it looks quite small from the outside but tables are well spaced and feels much bigger on the inside. Lovely atmosphere and decor to go with it

Wonderful atmospheric place, delicious food and incredibly courteous staff. Went for the first time last night and had a great time. All the other diners seemed to be loving the experience too. Great pizza.

I don’t usually review places, but this restaurant had a great atmosphere and good service. Our food arrived a little late but that’s because we came at a busy period and the staff were quick to apologize and make up for it. The chef in particular, is a very lively and joyful man who is very entertaining and friendly. As a whole the restaurant not only has good food that’s authentically italian, but also an amazing atmosphere with good service which could make you forget you’re in Britain for a moment. All in all, I suggest you try it out.

Best authentic Italian food.Friendly team..Pizzas are to die..We will definitely be back.

Great compact Italian bistro with a limited but good menu and some daily specials worth looking at from the South of Italy. Food and service were both good (although a quibble with the beef stew could do with cooking longer for that cut of meat) and for Islington the prices were just below average. It's a small venue so not much space between diners and with a tiled floor can get a little noisy but these are only minor issues and don't detract from the overall experience. Service charge was 13% and added to the bill. Advise booking in advance to be sure of a table if visiting and it is worth a visit.

Friendly staff. . Food was great too.

Very nice restaurant near angel and Highbury. Staff were top class and the service was quick. The food was absolutely delicious especially the mussels and veggie charcuterie board. The prices are on the more expensive side but the tasty and large portions felt good value for money.

had lunch here and it was excellent. it's beautiful inside and very friendly staff. and it doesn't break the bank. came with kids and they enjoyed it too

I visited this place with my friends Food was good , service was good But we are so disgusted by the owners attitude towards his staff , very arrogant owner and rude and disrespectful, i heard he was swearing so badly to his staff in Turkish language , we will never come back and wont recommend anyone to visit this place .

Might be good for pizza but the chicken schnitzel and the fried calamari rings weren't great. Almost worse than pub food unfortunately. Quite disappointed as I was hoping for much better quality for the price.

Great value, especially for lunch. Attentive service.

Excellent meal at this great Italian restaurant. Friendly, experienced staff, delicious food all beautifully presented. Definitely recommended.

Very nice evening, welcoming and helpful staff, delicious dinner, beautiful atmosphere typical of Italy. 💯

Just simply the best Italian in London

Brilliant place. Very good service, great food and super accommodating - we were a group of 12 with two babies and they were incredibly nice helping us manage. Good wine as well.

Overall, we had a wonderful time at La Vita e Bella on Saturday evening. The food was good as well as the service. It was our first time there. Amreto, the manager was helpful and friendly. The waitresses, Mara and Carmen, both were helpful. We were very disappointed when the bill came. They had charged us for drinking hot water :). £1.00 per mug of hot water. We had five mugs between my husband and myself, so they charged £5.00 for that. It's ridiculous charging your guests for drinking water. No other restaurant charges for water in this day and age. We have been to so many restaurants but have never been charged for drinking water. We would appreciate if the management can look into this matter and think hard before charging people for drinking water?

I have found my new favourite restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was exceptional. The restaurant itself is quite small so I would recommend booking before but it is beautifully decorated and perfect for a nice meal out. The food was maybe slightly higher price than average but it was worth every penny. I will definitely be back when I am in the area!

The best Italian in the Upper st area, hands down. Used to average service, small and pricey portions in the area, this one blew our minds for the food and the spectacular service, especially the care and kindness they showed with our little one. Bravo.

Terrible cooking, overcooked pasta, lukewarm seafood, over-seasoned dishes. Avoid

It's was my 2nd time there and was better than the first time. Honestly the people there are lovely. The food was good and nice atmosphere. Recommended

We dine complicated, gluten free and lactose intolerant and my group was able to eat here. We had a great time.

My wife and I have made this is our standard date night spot when we go to Islington for movies or shows, we love the food (the veal escalope is quite good), the ambiance of the place (especially in the evening), and the staff are super courteous and care about their restaurant.

Great place for a chill meal. Prices were great for the quality that is delivered in this place, from starters to dessert. Knowing lots of Italian restaurants in the city, this one is definitely one to remember as the food had lots of taste in a very welcoming ambient. Definitely a recommendation for anyone in the area.

Great food and amazing staff, loved the vibe of the restaurant!

Been here twice with my partner now and both times everything was exceptional, amazing, attentive staff, always smiles on their faces, the food is amazing especially for the prices, 10/10 lunch menu, would recommend to everyone.

Mauro is a true Italian don. Best pizza is town

Lovely food, lovely service, lovely friendly smiley jokey staff!

Best restaurant in town! Delicious food scrumptious cannot wait to return 💕✨

Absolutely incredible, service was top class and the food was delicious! Gorgeous little restaurant with a lot of character. Mauro was the BEST!

BEST RESTURENT IN THE WROLD! I LOVED IT 🤍🤍

Loved our time here! Great food, great staff and 10 * +

food was amazing everyone in my family LOOOVED it i definatily recomend it .

Had the 3 course lunch menu which was amazing value, loved the restaurant setting, and food was delicious. Great service as well. Would definitely recommend!

Great gluten free options - all the pizza and most pasta dishes can be gluten free! The waiters were really kind and careful when taking my order and spoke to the kitchen specifically about me being coeliac. The food was lovely so would definitely recommend.

Amazing place, great food , warm and welcoming atmosphere ! Second time we did a family party of 13pax and once again everything was so perfect from the start to the end ! All the staff and manager was so welcoming and food was amazing thank you to all the team for a such a great day ! We will be back

Amazing place, great food , warm and welcoming atmosphere ! Second time we did a family party of 13pax and once again everything was so perfect from the start to the end ! All the staff and manager was so welcoming and food was amazing thank you to all the team for a such a great day ! We will be back

The staff was super attentive and extremely friendly. I appreciate that they have real candles which adds to the ambience and feel. The tiramisu is to die for! The other food and particularly the wine was great! Really charming, authentic Italian owned place.

We had been here once years ago and still remember how incredible the food and atmosphere here is. Finally managed to go back and were not disappointed. The design and decor (like a cave) creates a lovely intimate atmosphere. The staff are so friendly and approachable - they treat you like an old friend! They'll happily recommend dishes etc you'd like. Service is quick and good does come fairly quick. The food is some of the best Italian I've had - 3 days later I still can't stop thinking about it. If you're thinking of going here, definitely go!!

Outstanding! The lasagne was some of the best I've had. Very reasonable prices. We will be back for sure.

Espectacular, amazing service, great food. Bombastic treatment

Absolute legend of a restaurant - best night out I’ve had in while! Fantastic bombastic!

Love this place. Very homie both food and atmosphere.Lamp chops cooked to perfection. Tiramisu is also delicious Prices a bit on the higher side but ok. Gets quite loud on the weekend, but we enjoyed it very much. Also they have great lunch menu on weekdays until 5pm. Shnitzel is very good.

Fantastico!!! Excellent place, great food, drinks and service!

Cute little place that had tasty food and darling decor. A little crammed in there but otherwise everything was nice. The food was tasty and they were family friendly.

I had an authentic and unique experience at La Vita è Bella, enjoying the authentic flavors of Italy, in an unforgettable gastronomic experience. The welcoming and familiar atmosphere creates an ideal environment for sharing special moments with friends and family. The warm and attentive staff helped make our visit even more enjoyable. From the start, we were greeted with a genuine smile and impeccable service. Variety of authentic and delicious Italian dishes. The menu offers a vast selection of starters, first and second courses, all prepared with high quality ingredients and presented with care. They also pay particular attention to vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, paying attention to possible contamination. In conclusion, La Vita è Bella proved to be an authentic Italian culinary gem in London. If you are looking for a gastronomic experience that transports you directly to Italy, this is the right place. The combination of delicious food, welcoming atmosphere and impeccable service makes this restaurant an excellent choice for lovers of Italian cuisine.

Incredible dining experience this evening with fantastic starters, mains and (don’t skip dessert!!) one of the tastiest panna cottas I’ve enjoyed. They had top tier service and were very attentive and thoughtful including service to my child.

My favourite restaurant in Angel. We usually come a couple times a month at least. The pizzas are amazing, everything I’ve tried has been great and the staff are really good with little ones too.

Lovely, authentic atmosphere in the heart of Islington. The decor is cute and the restaurant is cozy. Friendly service and great to meet the chef and see him walking around. We go here every time we’re in Islington.

The food was divine, and very generous portions, I even saved some to take home. The cocktails was also fantastic. I would come back as the service was friendly and warm. They checked on us often and made jokes with us. We thoroughly enjoyed our night last night!

Cozy authentic Italian restaurant, the food was delicious, the service and the atmosphere were great as well. Will definitely come back again!

One of my favourite Italian restaurants in London. I would highly recommend it. The food is really good and it's not expensive. It's great value for money. I hosted a surprise 40th birthday lunch for my brother a few weeks ago, with around 20 guests in attendance. We were given the downstairs private area and they even gave a free meal to one of the kids. The food was awesome, the service was fantastic and it was all-around positive vibes. The team are super accommodating. They allowed us to hang a happy birthday sign and I forgot to buy candles so they gave me some. They also helped me cut the cake and then gave us containers to take the cake away. Whether you're looking for a local Italian, meal with friends or to host a private dinner party I'd highly recommend La Vita e Bella. I've eaten here for years and I've never been disappointed just delighted.

We booked a place for Valentine's evening in advance to celebrate both our first Valentine's in the city and our first week after moving to London. We arrived on time and found out the prices are about 3 times more than usual, without an option to order from the regular menu (40£ per person, not including drinks), but we decided to stay because we wanted to have a good time. About half an hour after ordering, our waitress realised she made a mistake and didn't enter our order. Still, we said it's OK and decided to wait. We waited another 30 minutes, receiving only water, no one offered us wine, bread, another starter or anything other than water during this time we were waiting. So after an hour of waiting, our waitress said we will get compensation in the end, but we were too hungry already to enjoy the meal, so we decided to leave. They did apologize many times, but it was too late...

Wow what a wonderful meal celebrating our time on London! The food was incredible and the staff were amazing definitely recommend! As Mario said “I’ll be back!”

Vilket fantastiskt ställe, trevligt och familjärt! Mycket god mat, bra personal. Kan verkligen rekommendera andra att gå hit.

I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere at La Vita é Bella. Olives were very fresh. Pepperoni pizza and the glass of Nero D’Avola was excellent. What stood out even more than that was the hospitality. As a solo traveler it can be intimidating to dine alone. The staff at La Vita é Bella made me feel like I was being welcomed into their home from the moment I walked through the door. They were all very friendly, gave me a nice table near the window for optimal people watching (vs sticking me somewhere uncomfortable and out of the way), and checked in on me regularly. It was such a contrast in the best way possible from other solo dining experiences I have had. This restaurant is a gem. I would enthusiastically recommend and will be returning when I’m in the neighborhood.

Fundamentally, the name is beautiful and also Italian. one star is even too much to avoid. more than the restaurant, totally inadequate to represent with excessive and unmotivated autism a country known for varied excellence and which has always distinguished itself in the world and from the world throughout the history of nations. For this reason I would consider the attempt to appear to be desperate because of the staff who manage the place, who have nothing Italian about them other than the tragicomic connotation and the audacious effrontery of aiming to present themselves to the customer as Italian. I do not recommend humanly and professionally. Vulgarity and mediocrity reign supreme in a miserable attempt to pass themselves off as good people. An experience to forget.

I like to look at pictures and reviews beforehand and they did not do enough justice for this place. The cute cave feel with Italian decor was definitely IG material. The owners welcomed us in immediately and you can tell that they loved their restaurant and wanted to share their passion for food. They have an awesome lunch deal 3 for £20 before 5pm. Appetizers we got the mozzarella sticks and calamari. They were light and crunchy. Main entree, seafood linguini and pepperoni pizza. Both were so good but we couldn’t finish it. We would have taken to go but were going to a concert after. The owner showed off his pizza tossing skills and taught me how he made the pepperoni from scratch. I also told them I love spicy so I got grounded red chili pepper, fresh red chili pepper and red chili pepper oil. I was in heaven. We could not fit 2 desserts in our stomach but shared a bishoff cheesecake. The dinner staff was rolling and were they just happy to be there. They were as friendly as the owners and you can tell they loved working there, that’s rare these days. There was also a lady there that told us she’s there once a week for the past 14 years. My husband and I are definitely coming back.

This place does not get the recognition it deserves. Absolutely amazing pizza from here, the owner is very friendly and so genuine he will greet you like a true Italian gentleman. This goes a very long way and he is passionate about his art in cooking that he is very good at. The taste of the pizza was 7 star. Truly sensational thankyou guys I will be coming back to enjoy again. Chow for now!!

Amazing food and service! Third visit in a week (we are an exhibitor at the London Art Fair at BDC)

Very friendly service , first time here . Food is great .

Amazing Italian food with great customer service. Would highly recommend. Went for a date night with my girlfriend and we loved it. The starters were lovely & the pizzas were amazing. Thanks for having us!

Lovely, cozy little place with authentic Italian food.

I absolutely love this restaurant - great food and incredibly friendly staff :)

The food was amazing and the service was excellent! Thank you.

We had tasty and delicious Italian food with exceptional service. Highly recommend seafood linguine.