Pizzeria Pappagone

"This is a lovely Italian restaurant with plenty of seating, as it’s quite a large space. There’s also outdoor dining, which must be buzzing in the summer. It’s located on Stroud Green Road, just a short stroll from Finsbury Park station. The atmosphere is great, with cool Italian tunes playing, and the staff are friendly. I was recommended the scialatielli ai straccetti di manzo, a homemade pasta with thin strips of beef. It was absolutely delicious, and I’d highly recommend it if you’re looking for a pasta dish that’s full of meat and flavour. There’s a great selection of alcohol — wines, spirits, beers, and cocktails — and they even serve Italian ice creams. There are toilets at the back. This place works well for dining solo, in groups, on date nights, or with family."

"This place truly feels like our second home. Every time we leave church, we come here and they always make us feel like part of the family. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is fantastic. Highly recommended!"

"Absolutely loved it !!! Its always busy so myself and my daughter chanced our arms this evening, no booking, and got a table !!! Staff are very well mannered, and food is genuinely too cheap, very authentic atmosphere. 11 out of 10.."

"I came here for the night before my birthday to cheat tonnes of pasta with my family - Anna our server was phenomenal, she truly made our experience fantastic and we had so much fun, my sister who is normally a picky eater adored the food and we celebrated with a tiramisu at the end, it was such a pleasure and we cannot thank Anna enough for her hospitality and the whole establishment for their generosity!! Unbelievable place to eat, a must go in Notth London!!"

"You can’t go wrong with Pappagone! Great Service, Amazing Food, especially Pasta - cooked to perfection Big shout to Erin for taking a good care of us"

"Papa Gone has been my favourite Italian restaurant in London for over twenty years. I was first introduced to it through mutual friends and from that moment it has consistently exceeded expectations. The food is eccellente…honest, uncompromising and rooted in genuine Italian tradition. Each dish reflects cucina vera, prepared with care, restraint and confidence, allowing quality ingredients to speak for themselves. This is not a place of pretence, but of substance. The restaurant itself is modest and unembellished. One should arrive without expectations of luxury or modern aesthetics; the sole promise is that one will eat exceptionally well and that promise is unfailingly honoured. While investment in refurbishment could undoubtedly elevate the setting, it is by no means essential. Il locale è sempre pieno, a testament to its reputation and the loyalty of those who value authenticity over appearance. In an age of over-designed dining concepts, Papa Gone remains refreshingly unchanged semplice, autentico, affidabile. It is a rare establishment where consistency, integrity and quality have prevailed for decades and for that it deserves the highest praise. Una vera gemma."

"I just love going to Pappagone — the energy feels like you’ve stepped into a restaurant in Italy. I always have the calamari for starters, the Parmigiana pizza, and the garlic king prawns. The staff are welcoming, and it’s great value for money too. Keep up the amazing food and hard work — we really appreciate you all!"