Volume in Islington

This place is a hidden secret and by me writing a review about it, half of me hopes that it still stays a secret, but it's just too good to not tell others about. Go for the coffee, I haven't found a place anywhere near or far that takes the attention and care for their coffee as this place. I've only been for breakfast but I've been meaning to go back and try all their other stuff because it all looked so good. It's just worth the drive, early in the morning take the other half for a quiet, delicious breakfast and you'll keep going back.

Nothing bad about this place, it's very tired and food is okay and nothing to write home about. Shame as that extra little effort on the dishes with some flavours, more fresh produce would make a big difference for what they charge. The hole where evidently there was a lamp on every table being pat he'd up pretty much says it all, must have taken time and effort but a new table cloth (even if still plastic!) may have looked smarter. £40/head okay for location, just shame that little extra effort would shine considering its right in the City.

You have to eat here! It's. That. Good. My husband eats here whenever he visits London on business, and I finally was able to join him last Friday. What an incredible dinner! From the homemade puffed ravioli and carpaccio starters to the homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta, butter and black truffle sauce, to the pan fried fillets of branzino with a pistachio/basil sauce (see pic below), every bite was a pleasure! The wine paired perfectly, Giorgio was the perfect host and Mario was the exceptional chef. We savored each course and topped it off with their delicious gelato for dessert and weere the last guests to leave that night. It was an exceptional experience from start to finish and I highly, highly recommend eating here!

My daughter and I stopped here for lunch. We shared a plate of trofie with pesto and a pizzetta with speck and potato. The trofie was al dente and the home made pesto was delicious. The pizzetta had a lovely crust and was adorned with thick slices of speck. This restaurant is part deli and sells a variety of meats, cheeses and wine to go. We had a glass of Malvasia each, which was light and refreshing and inexpensive at £5.25 for a 175ml serving. The service was friendly and attentive and I can't wait until I can eat inside. A really lovely place for lunch.

No more the quality and flavour of food they had before the change of ownership. FABRIZIO'S on Higate Hill is as good as ever