Zizzi is an ideal spot for a pre-concert dinner. With it being right inside the O2 Dome, you don’t have to travel far to get a much-needed energy boost before dancing the night away to your favourite artist or band. With musical influences all over the restaurant, and its signature contemporary and colourful décor, it will put you in the mood way before your chosen artist for the evening has even done their warm up.
Look out for the song lyrics dotted all over the walls and doors and see if you can recognise where they come from – a great game to play while you wait for you food to arrive. Make sure you leave enough time before your gig to sample the full three courses – it won’t disappoint.
When it comes to Italian food, Zizzi know what they are doing. Expect all your classic dishes such as calamari, lasagne and spaghetti Bolognese. But also look out for its exciting twist on your favourites. Their pizza rustica (like a normal pizza but bigger) will be sure to help you carb load for the night. Better still; the spiedini pollo – a hanging skewer with spicy harissa chicken, roasted vegetables, herby baby potatoes and an avocado salad with Caesar dressing – will leave you begging for more. For a sweet energy boost to fully prep you for your gig, the peanut butter and chocolate fondant with butterscotch ice cream will hit the spot, while the prosecco panna cotta will get you suitably buzzed for a night of singing at the top of your lungs.
The best part is that after all that indulging, you don’t even have to worry, because you’re sure to burn it all off during your concert anyway. Talk about the best of both worlds.