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The Italian community of the UK has been around for centuries – as anyone who’s been to Roman Road in East London will know – and one of the most noticeable traces of the community is the plethora of Italian restaurants that can be found all over the country. Up in Barnet, on Friern Barnet Road, one can find a superlative example of the genre in the form of Santa Lucia Pizzeria, where they offer a menu of favourites from the bel paese, and from Naples in particular. That means great pizzas – pomodoro base, mozzarella and fresh basil, plus all the toppings you could want – and pasta from the oven too, as well as salads and Italian favourites like calamari, straccetti and even a tiramisu to top it all off. There’s a full wine list too, and beers, so head on over to Friern Barnet Road in North London – close to New Southgate overground station – to enjoy the best in Italian at Santa Lucia Pizzeria.