La Porchetta Muswell Hill

La Porchetta is a friendly family-owned Italian pizzeria and pasta restaurant at 265 Muswell Hill Broadway, serving the Muswell Hill community since 1995. DesignMyNight calls it "one of the best Italian restaurants in Muswell Hill -- a friendly family-owned destination about high quality cooking at an affordable price, a favourite among locals." LondonXLondon agrees: "La Porchetta hits all the right notes if you want delicious pizza or pasta -- every neighbourhood needs a quality pizzeria, and La Porchetta ticks all the boxes." Facebook is active with regular posts and a 20% lunch discount (12-5pm). AllInLondon listed.

The pizza and pasta menus are extensive, covering all the Italian classics alongside some inventive options: penne alla vodka, gnocchi with gorgonzola, four-cheese pizza, grilled aubergine and air-cured beef. Vegetarian pizzas can be made fully vegan with plant-based cheese for just £1 extra. Starters include bruschetta and minestrone. Good value for the quality. Website: laporchetta.uk.