Il Guscio
231 Blackstock Road, Highbury
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Brick is exposed through plaster at this lively neighbourhood destination for Italian cooking. Summary via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Il Guscio
Il Guscio sits on Blackstock Road in Highbury, serving Italian cooking in a neighbourhood setting where exposed brick shows through plaster walls. The kitchen turns out pizza, bruschetta and steak in generous portions alongside a vegetarian selection. Diners note the reliability of the menu and the welcoming atmosphere.
The restaurant takes bookings and accommodates groups and families, with a children's menu available. It offers outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway and delivery. Coffee, beer, wine and cocktails are served alongside desserts, and live music features regularly. Meals cost under £30.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
What's nearby
- Arsenal supermarket next door
- Miss Pem Florist Finsbury Park next door
- Bank of Friendship next door
- The Gunners Pub next door
- Highbury Square 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious Italian food, including pizza, bruschetta, and steak, with generous portions and a reliable menu. They also highlight the welcoming and authentic atmosphere, making it a beautiful place to share and enjoy with family. Guests mention the polite, attentive, and friendly staff, who provide excellent service.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- International
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (419 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Highbury