Located by Finsbury Park, La Saporita is a go to restaurant in North London offering everything you could possibly want from an Italian menu. It’s a traditional restaurant, and you’re guaranteed tobe spoiled for choice with options of delicious antipasti, pasta and pizza.
Starters include marinated olives with garlic and chilli in olive oil, grilled bread with garlic, chopped tomatoes, basil, rocket and shaved parmesan, and sardine fillets with Tuscan bread and balsamic vinegar. Italian favourites such as insalata caprese, arancini and minestrone soup are also on the starter menu. Pasta dishes include all the classics, such as spaghetti alla bolognese, carbonara, and lasagne. For something a bit more indulgent, try the smoked salmon tagliatelle with a creamy sauce, penne with Italian sausage and garlic, or linguine with jumbo prawns and asparagus.
Secondi options include a lamb steak with sauteed potatoes and French beans, spaghetti with a pan fried veal escalope in breadcrumbs, and t-bone steak. From the fish section, the fritto misto sounds like a great option, including a mixed selection of deep fried fish. If you fancy pizza over pasta, try the quattro formaggi and get a taste of four delicious cheeses, a classic Margherita, pepperoni or mushroom and ham, or the tutta carne with salami, bresaola, parma ham, chicken and pepperoni.
If you're swinging by at lunchtime and want something a little lighter, order one of the fantastic salads. Along with a traditional insalata tricolore, there's one with parma ham, gorgonzola cheese, figs and mixed leaves, and another made with chicken breast, lettuce, croutons and anchovies - a bit like a Caesar salad. Whether stopping by for a quick bite to eat, looking for a casual date night spot, or just hoping to try brilliant pasta La Saporita is a crowd-pleasing favourite.