Fantozzi Restaurant Southgate

£19 - £52 / Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian options

100-102 Chase Side, London

Awards

Excellent Pasta 2024

Opening hours

5PM-10PM

Sunday 2PM-10PM
Monday 5PM-10PM
Tuesday 5PM-10PM
Wednesday 5PM-10PM
Thursday 12PM-3PM & 5PM-10PM
Friday 12PM-3PM & 5PM-11PM
Saturday 12PM-3PM & 5PM-11PM

Regale in Authentic Italian Culinary Delights!

Dining at Fantozzi is akin to stepping into a lively Italian haven tucked discreetly amidst the bustle of Southgate. Save for a few swirling anecdotes of chaotic service and culinary inconsistencies, Fantozzi largely keeps its patrons under a robust enchantment with its time-honored recipes that coax satisfied smiles both from stalwart regulars and new visitors eager for a taste of la dolce vita. Walking in, one is enveloped in the tantalizing aroma of therestaurant's renowned pizzas and classic pasta dishes, which indicate that while some clamor about the atmosphere veering towards the boisterous when busy, there's no shortage of gastronomic delight within these walls.

Service can sometimes waver as brightly as an Italian pop tune, enthusiastic yet occasionally offbeat; this, however, rarely overshadows the delightful authenticity of the culinary offerings. Indeed, the wood-fired pizzas ensure Fantozzi stands tall with their thin, flavorsome crust, crafted by experts stationed charmingly by the entrance, where sparks fly in honest anticipation of flavorful satisfaction. For those opting beyond the pie, rich layers of their lasagna or their expertly seared calamari are bundled with delicate attention to produce freshness on each plate—a feat food faithfuls continue celebrating. While testimonials are split regarding service warmth, suffice it to appreciate Fantozzi's fare as vibrant, spirited, and endowed with passionate Italian whispers turning faint critiques into quibbles lost amid streams of satisfied hums. — Nigel Gourmet