Lizzie's Cucina - Italian Restaurant — Restaurant in London

Lizzie’s Cucina is our go-to place and became more than just a restaurant for us -it’s more like an extension of home. Apart from consistently blowing our minds with excellent food, they give us warm hugs and good laugh:)

When we decided to get married in May, we spent so much time and effort in tasting menus and finding our ideal wedding venue until we booked a reservation at Lizzie’s for an ordinary dinner. Lizzie’s became our comfort place and so familiar without knowing that they cater wedding receptions/special occasions at the restaurant. So when they said yes and confirmed their availability, WE FINALLY FOUND IT and it’s been here the whole time! Luckily weather is also ideal to use their garden for the reception.

Franca, Arian and Chef Carmelo were very helpful recommending local suppliers for our wedding, given our 3 months prep- for flowers, cake and yes even for the suits/gowns (sounds like its a one stop shop😂). From the planning, set up and actual reception-I think kind words won’t give justice to what the team pulled off!

The MENU: We’ve selected our favourite wines from their list (specific brand of red, white and prosecco), perfect for Chef Carmelo’s antipasti, steak with truffle sauce, seafood pasta and roasted sea bass fillet (three of our fav). Gave them the freedom to surprise us with canapé selection - and we’re not only surprised with how good it is, but with generous portions as well.

To the whole team of Lizzie’s Cucina, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you …thank you… and God bless you all🧡

Our special day captured by: Fern Rose Photo Floral arrangements:...

Our first time visiting Lizzies. We were celebrating my mother in laws retirement however the restaurant did not acknowledge this.

The chef is brilliant. All the food was cooked very well and very tender. We had squid, octopus and crab salad for starters, all delicious. For mains we had lamb chops and the prawn/scallops which were delicious. Portions and presentation was very good. Service from waiters/waitress was good. The seabass was very small and there was more tomato and vegetables on the plate then fish. Rated 5/10. The desserts were also very disappointing. The tiramisu was the most disappointing of any Italian restaurant I’ve ever had and was mainly cream with hardly any sponge or alcohol and the chocolate fondant had no fondant and tasted like it was burnt in the microwave.

The restaurant is small and they have crammed too many tables in there. It felt uncomfortable with being so close to the tables next to us and the waiters backside was practically on our table when he was squeezing by to reach their plates.

The cocktail specials are £15 each. We pay less then this in central London.

Our bill came to over £300 in total for 4 people. They actually over charged us 50p on a dessert but we couldn’t be bothered to argue with them about it but watch for this on your bill too.

Both the table to our left and our right where offered a lemonchello on the house however we were not. We mentioned this and then was given one however it felt like we were being treated differently.

No parking for the site however you can park on side roads and close by with some...

Tucked away in the quiet streets of Oakwood, Lizzie’s Cucina is a true gem — a warm, welcoming Italian that brings the feel (and flavour) of a central London hotspot to North London suburbia. With friendly, attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the sort of place you want to return to before you’ve even finished your first course.

The Head Chef, whose impressive CV includes stints at several top-tier London kitchens, brings serious flair to the menu. The ingredients, many imported directly from Italy, speak for themselves — everything is fresh, vibrant, and beautifully prepared.

We started with the burrata and smoked aubergine — silky, rich, and perfectly balanced — followed by the seasonal asparagus special, which was light and full of spring flavour. For mains, the wild boar ragu was deeply comforting and full of depth, while the Cacio e Pepe was a simple dish elevated by excellent pasta and spot-on seasoning. To finish, the tiramisu was one of the best I’ve had — properly boozy and delightfully creamy.

Drinks were no afterthought either. The old-fashioned was smooth and perfectly balanced, while my gin-based cocktail was fresh and zesty — ideal for cutting through the richness of the food.

In short, Lizzie’s Cucina is easily the best Italian in both the immediate and wider local area. It’s the sort of place that makes you glad to stay local — a real treat for anyone in North London. Can’t...