Il Guscio Highbury

Il Guscio is a popular Italian restaurant at 231 Blackstock Road in Highbury, a neighbourhood fixture that has built a loyal local following. Reviewers call it "fast becoming our Friday night staple" and praise its "unpretentious, great traditional setting" that is "always busy with locals." The food is reliably good -- pizza, pasta, classic Italian mains -- with generous portions and a cosy, convivial atmosphere. A garden at the back provides outdoor seating in summer. Yelp updated December 2025.