Vivo

Great place to eat and drink specially in summer as it has a rooftop bar. The cocktails are very professionally made and nicely presented. Apart from the mozzarella, the pizza was excellent. The base of pizza was the best base I've tried in London and the tomato sauce was fresh. Pizza prices very reasonable.

I ended up having lunch in Vivo because the restaurant I was going to was closed on a Tuesday. It was a very pleasant surprise. Seating is more communal high tables and seats than luxury. Choice of food was limited but plenty for vegetarian or meat eaters. You made your selection at the counter and paid. The food was then brought to where you were sitting. We were there for a late lunch so had a whole table, about 12 seats, to ourselves but I could imagine at times you are sitting with strangers. This sort of arrangement is quite common at the cheaper end of the food market in London these days. No concern but don’t expect the sort of chat that I’ve come across in similar setups in Sydney or midwest USA. Food was certainly Italian influenced but quite eclectic with flat breads and middle eastern salads alongside the pasta. It was good to eat and not very expensive, though not quite at the ‘meal deal’ level. Still the decor was nice, if slightly dark, and welcoming enough. Staff were helpful so certainly a place I would visit again if I was in the areas. Overall a good lunch at a reasonable price in a place that was a cut above average.

I visited on a Wednesday night for a quick bite to eat. The restaurant has a laid back ambience, and the waiters were all very attentive. I had a pot of tea and the vegan mushroom/lentil burger with courgette fries. Everything was delicious; the 'fries' were light and perfectly crispy, and the burger wasn't dry at all. I'd recommend everything :) the only drawback is the cocktails are a little pricey, but I think they have a happy hour.

This hidden Italian oasis has stunning interiors and one of the best kept hidden secret terraces in London! The staff are extremely friendly and a good selection of Italian eats from small salads to large pasta and pizza dishes. The food was amazing, check out the photos to see the quality. We were very impressed and eat out a lot! We stopped for drinks and a cake in the terrace and it was lovely. A bit pricey but that is reflected in the quality of the place.

I've tried the beef ravioli and pork belly here and both were amazing - I would highly recommend them. The staff are great; they're helpful when trying to make a choice from the menu (which has too many good choices!) and really make you feel welcome. All in all, great food, unique and tasty cocktails, all for a very reasonable price considering the quality of the food, drink and service. Will definitely be back.