Vivo (Islington)

• Italian bakery and restaurant Vivo brings a touch of Milanese chic to Islington with authentic regional food and slick
• Vivo is in good company with Upper Street&rsquo
• Hearty mains and artisan cakes not only look tempting but are exceptionally tasty
• We ordered a slice of Pizza Bianco with Prosciutto
• Chewy texture and the toppings were authentic with bold flavours
• My only criticism is that the denser potato filled pizza slices should be heated in the oven for longer
• I was told is a best seller at Vivo
• Rocket and radicchio were mixed with chunks of soft
• Large pieces of walnut and finished with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• Dessert is the best ice breaker
• Now all you need is a location
• So where can you find a place where all the desserts are displayed right in front of you where you can shamelessly wander around pondering which one you want
• I am always a bit weary with cream heavy desserts
• Sometimes the cream is too bland or there's just too much of it
• I needn't have worried the strawberry cream pastry was perfection
• Needless to say the other two danish pastries were gone in seconds
• The melon and Parma ham was great and they also have a nice selection of cocktails
• It has a lovely atmosphere and it is a quiet and classy place
• They have a really nice selection of food to have a snack with your drink
• I tried their lasagna and thought it was quite good
• Not too heavy and with a great bolognese
• You have to get your own drink and food but the service is quite good
• The barman was helpful and made some good suggestions
• Great service and a beautiful roof terrace which is a hidden gem in the centre of Angel in the summer
• I'd also heavily recommend their martini and prosecco cocktails the entire list is my favourite
• S main selling points is its heated terrace upstairs
• S a great space which is open until about 11 which is great for relaxing drinks all year round
• The pricing of the drinks here is particularly reasonable
• A glass of Prosecco is less than £
• Ve tried both the vegetarian and meat lasagne both of which are delicious and come in huge portions
• My only criticism is that given the relaxed dining style
• 8.50 price tag is seems slightly expensive
• The ambience is calm and relaxing
• S centre which is casual but sophisticated
• All in all Vivo is a great little spot that is suitable for popping in for just a cake and coffee or for after work drinks
• The interior is extremely modern
• Serves a range of tasty cocktails and a glass of prosecco is a bargain at only £
• If you are a smoker there is also a great heated roof terrace
• That mirrors the modern interior with its all wood decking
• With plenty of hot and cold options available (along with a drool worthy selection of patisserie and cakes)
• The portions are generous in size
• I ordered a caesar salad mixed with their giant cous cous salad and the "
• The salads were pretty tasty
• Though my caesar salad leaves were a bit limp and soggy
• This didn't deter me from enjoying the lunch overall and I'd definitely go back again if I was stuck for a place to meet
• Angel in particular is the home of the yummy mummy/ single young person scene
• All the food is out on display which avoids the awkward &ldquo
• With chunky Roman pieces at one end (seriously they were like foccacia with topping)
• A wealth of salads and hot dishes at the other we really were spoilt for choice
• We ended up with a citrusy sweet combination of orange
• Strawberry and caramel topped with passion fruit seeds and ice
• Flavoursome and packed with different textures
• May explain why were were sat there for so long
• My beef lasagne was lovingly layered with soft
• The top was packed with cheese it was not at all greasy and brought a real crunch to each mouthful
• The salads were also fantastic and I would thoroughly recommend getting a mix of these for lunch if you&rsquo
• My favourite was the endive
• Pomegranate and fresh mozzarella topped with a light olive oil
• I saw fresh mozzarella on Saturday Kitchen several weeks ago and was really intrigued by its milky
• The salad at Vivo really lived up to my expectations and the cheese contrasted really well with the crunch of the endive and pop of the pomegranate
• I have been to places with better more quantity for cheaper prices
• I had the melanzane parmigiana which was very tasty while my boyfriend had the lasagna
• I also tried the cannoli but I was but disappointed as it taste of cream cheese instead of ricotta cheese
• This is an Italian spot that is pretty funky with a serious attitude towards the food and its presentation
• The food display started off with calzone pizzas
• A great place to meet with friends for a light bite and drinks
• I love the creamy sauce given with the burger meal as it complements the chips very well

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