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Fiena's branded outdoor screens on Judd Street
Italian restaurant near the Postal Museum and Mail Rail: Fiena on Judd Street
Under the streets of Clerkenwell runs a tiny railway that once carried London's post, and today you can ride it. The Postal Museum and Mail Rail are at 15-20 Phoenix... Read more...
A green banquette and a framed portrait on the wall at Fiena
What are profiteroles? Choux pastry and Chantilly cream at Fiena, King's Cross
Light, crisp pastry and a cloud of cream inside: profiteroles are one of the great desserts to share after dinner. They're on the dessert menu at Fiena, our family-run Italian... Read more...
A server grinding black pepper over a pasta dish at Fiena, King's Cross
What is penne arrabbiata? Rome's 'angry' chilli pasta at Fiena, King's Cross
Tomato, garlic and chilli, and a name that means "angry": penne arrabbiata is one of the simplest pasta dishes in Italy, and one of the most loved. It's on the... Read more...
Fiena's shopfront and outdoor seating on a sunny, tree-lined Judd Street
Italian restaurant near Platform 9¾ at King's Cross: Fiena on Judd Street
Inside King's Cross station, under a Platform 9¾ sign, a luggage trolley sits halfway through a brick wall. If it's on your London list, Fiena, our family-run Italian cafe, bar... Read more...
Cheesy garlic bread being pulled apart on a wooden board at Fiena, King's Cross
What is spaghetti bolognese? Ragù alla bolognese explained at Fiena, King's Cross
Few pasta dishes are as loved in Britain as spaghetti bolognese, and few cause as many arguments in Italy. It's on the main menu at Fiena, our family-run Italian cafe,... Read more...
Two spritzes, a Hugo with mint and an Aperol with orange, raised over a marble table at Fiena
What is insalata caprese? Buffalo mozzarella, tomato and basil at Fiena, King's Cross
Three ingredients, no cooking, and nowhere to hide: the Caprese is one of the simplest dishes on any Italian menu, and one of the best tests of a kitchen's ingredients.... Read more...
Hugo and Aperol spritzes on a table at Fiena, King's Cross
Italian restaurant near the London Canal Museum: Fiena on Judd Street
Tucked beside Battlebridge Basin on the Regent's Canal, the London Canal Museum at 12–13 New Wharf Road, London N1 9RT, is one of King's Cross's smaller and more unusual museums.... Read more...
A pepperoni pizza on a green marble table at Fiena, King's Cross
What is a pizza capricciosa? Ham, mushroom, olives and artichoke at Fiena
Every Italian pizza list has its classics, and the capricciosa is one of the most loaded of them: ham, mushrooms, olives and artichokes on a tomato and mozzarella base. It's... Read more...
A server grinding black pepper over a pasta dish at Fiena, King's Cross
What is linguine alle vongole? Pasta with clams at Fiena, King's Cross
Some of Italy's best-loved pasta dishes come from the coast, and few are as simple, or as easy to get wrong, as pasta with clams. Linguine vongole is on the... Read more...
Fiena's branded outdoor screens on Judd Street, King's Cross
Italian restaurant near the British Museum: Fiena on Judd Street
The British Museum on Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, is one of the most visited places in the country, and a visit can easily fill a whole day. If... Read more...
A green banquette beneath a large framed portrait inside Fiena, King's Cross
What is lasagna? Ragù, béchamel and pasta layers at Fiena, King's Cross
Few dishes say comfort quite like a lasagna: layers of pasta, meat sauce and béchamel, baked until the top turns golden. It's on the main menu at Fiena, our family-run... Read more...
Breakfast at Fiena on green marble: an egg skillet, a granola and fruit bowl, eggs Benedict and fresh orange juice
Cappuccino, latte or flat white? A guide to the coffee list at Fiena, King's Cross
Stand at any coffee counter in London and you'll hear the same small debate: is a flat white just a small latte? What actually makes a cappuccino a cappuccino? At... Read more...
Fiena's shopfront and outdoor seating on a sunny, tree-lined Judd Street
Italian restaurant near the Charles Dickens Museum: Fiena on Judd Street
The Charles Dickens Museum at 48 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX, is the only one of Dickens's London homes still standing. If you're planning a visit and want a proper... Read more...
A server grinding black pepper over a creamy pasta dish at Fiena, King's Cross
What are ravioli? Ricotta and spinach ravioli in sage butter at Fiena
Some pasta is about the sauce. Ravioli are about what's inside. At Fiena, our family-run Italian cafe, bar and restaurant at 4 Medway Court, Judd Street, London WC1H 9QX, near... Read more...
A pizza topped with Parma ham, rocket and burrata at Fiena, King's Cross
What is a pizza Margherita? Tomato, fior di latte and basil at Fiena, King's Cross
If you only order one pizza in your life, it should probably be a Margherita. It's the simplest pizza on the list, and it's the one every pizzeria is judged... Read more...
A guest with a cocktail at Fiena's green marble bar, on a leather bar stool
Whisky, bourbon and tequila at Fiena's bar near King's Cross
Most people know Fiena for coffee, pasta and spritzes. Behind the bar, though, there's a short but serious list of spirits, from Japanese whisky to aged tequila. Here's a guide... Read more...
Fiena's shopfront and outdoor seating on a sunny, tree-lined Judd Street
Italian restaurant near the Francis Crick Institute: Fiena on Judd Street
The Francis Crick Institute at 1 Midland Road, London NW1 1AT, sits right next to St Pancras station. Around 1,500 people work there, and plenty more come for meetings, events... Read more...
Black pepper being ground over a creamy pasta dish at Fiena, King's Cross
What is spaghetti carbonara? A Roman classic at Fiena, King's Cross
Carbonara is one of the best-known pasta dishes in the world, and one people love to argue about. It's on the pasta list at Fiena, our family-run Italian cafe, bar... Read more...
Fiena's shopfront and outdoor seating on a sunny, tree-lined Judd Street
Italian restaurant near the Wellcome Collection: Fiena on Judd Street
The Wellcome Collection at 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE, is one of the most interesting free days out in this part of London: a museum and library about health... Read more...
A green banquette beneath a large framed portrait inside Fiena, King's Cross
What is saltimbocca alla Romana? Veal, Parma ham and sage at Fiena
Saltimbocca is one of those Italian dishes with a name that makes people smile when they translate it. It means "jumps in the mouth". It's on the meat section of... Read more...
A plate of bresaola and burrata with bread, held over a marble table at Fiena
What are arancini? Mushroom and nduja arancini at Fiena, King's Cross
If you've seen arancini on an Italian menu and wondered what turns up, here's the short answer: golden, crisp balls of rice with a filling in the middle. There are... Read more...
Fiena's shopfront and outdoor seating on a sunny, tree-lined Judd Street
Italian restaurant near Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard: Fiena on Judd Street
Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard are some of the busiest corners of King's Cross, with fountains, the canal, shops, offices and plenty of people. If you'd like to finish... Read more...
Two spritzes raised in a toast over a marble table at Fiena
After a ceremony at Camden Town Hall: celebrate at Fiena on Judd Street
Camden Register Office is based at Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE, on the corner of Euston Road opposite the British Library and St Pancras. Weddings, civil partnerships... Read more...
Eggs Benedict with sourdough on the side at Fiena, King's Cross
Breakfast meetings near King's Cross: Fiena on Judd Street
A breakfast meeting needs three things: a table you can actually talk across, coffee that keeps coming, and food that doesn't get in the way of the conversation. If the... Read more...
A green banquette beneath a framed portrait inside Fiena, King's Cross
The Fiena burger: a smashed beef burger near King's Cross
Not every table wants pasta. Sometimes one of you is set on a pizza, another wants the lamb cutlets, and someone else just wants a really good burger. That's why... Read more...
Fiena's branded outdoor screens on Judd Street, King's Cross
Italian restaurant near Great Ormond Street Hospital: Fiena on Judd Street
The streets around Great Ormond Street are busy all day with hospital staff, families and visitors, and sometimes what you need most is a proper sit-down meal and a change... Read more...
A pepperoni pizza on a green marble table at Fiena, King's Cross
Spicy Italian food at Fiena: nduja, Diavola and arrabbiata
Italian food has a reputation for cream, cheese and comfort, but the south of Italy loves chilli too. If you like a bit of heat, there's more of it on... Read more...
Two spritzes, a Hugo with mint and an Aperol with orange, raised over a marble table at Fiena
Date night at Fiena: an Italian dinner for two in King's Cross
A good date-night restaurant needs a room you're happy to sit in for a few hours, food you can share, and a drinks list with something for the toast. At... Read more...
Fiena's terrace and shopfront on Judd Street on a sunny day
Italian restaurant near Russell Square: Fiena in Bloomsbury
Russell Square is surrounded by hotels, university buildings and some of London's best museums, and a lot of people staying or studying there end up asking the same thing: where's... Read more...
Cheesy garlic bread being pulled apart on a wooden board at Fiena, King's Cross
Vegetarian and vegan Italian lunch and dinner at Fiena, King's Cross
Italian food has always been kind to vegetarians, and at Fiena, our family-run cafe, bar and restaurant at 4 Medway Court, Judd Street, London WC1H 9QX, that carries on well... Read more...
A server with a giant pepper mill over creamy linguine at Fiena, King's Cross
Chicken at Fiena: Linguine Fiena, pollo alla Milanese and more
Chicken is the order that pleases almost everyone at the table, and it turns up all over the menu at Fiena, our family-run Italian restaurant at 4 Medway Court, Judd... Read more...
Fiena's dining room with olive banquettes and marble tables, set for a cosy autumn dinner
Autumn comfort food at Fiena: lasagna, ragù and mushrooms
The clocks go back on Sunday 25 October, and the walk home from King's Cross gets darker. That's when the main menu at Fiena, our family-run Italian restaurant at 4... Read more...
The bar at Fiena on Judd Street, King's Cross, where mocktails and fresh juices are poured
Alcohol-free drinks at Fiena: mocktails, fresh juice and Peroni 0%
Not every table wants a Negroni. Some guests are doing Sober October, some are driving, some have an early train or simply don't drink. At Fiena, our family-run Italian cafe,... Read more...
Fiena on Judd Street, a short walk from St Pancras International
Italian restaurant near St Pancras: Fiena on Judd Street
St Pancras and Eurostar days have a hard clock. You need somewhere close enough to walk, calm enough to sit, and quick enough that you still make your train. Fiena... Read more...
Fiena dining room available for private hire and celebrations near King's Cross
Private hire and celebrations at Fiena, King's Cross
Birthdays, team dinners, family gatherings and private events need a room that feels like a restaurant — not a hotel function suite. Fiena offers private hire of the full restaurant... Read more...
Fiena outdoor seating on Judd Street in King's Cross, where well-behaved dogs are welcome
Dog-friendly Italian restaurant in King's Cross
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in our outdoor seating on Judd Street, and we are happy to bring a water bowl on request. If you are looking for a dog-friendly Italian... Read more...
Evening dining room at Fiena King's Cross with olive banquettes and marble tables
After-work Italian dinner near King's Cross
The working day around King's Cross rarely ends at five. Meetings run long, trains are missed, and you still want a proper dinner rather than another station sandwich. Fiena is... Read more...
Sunny outdoor seating and shopfront at Fiena on Judd Street, King's Cross
Outdoor seating on Judd Street: spritzes and Italian food al fresco
When the weather is kind, Judd Street becomes one of the more pleasant places to eat near King's Cross. At Fiena we have outdoor seating in front of the restaurant... Read more...
Fiena cafe bar and restaurant shopfront with outdoor seating on Judd Street near Euston and King's Cross
Italian restaurant near Euston: pasta and pizza on Judd Street
Euston is busy. Platforms fill, taxis queue, and the cafes under the station can feel rushed. If you want a proper Italian meal within a short walk of Euston station,... Read more...
Creamy pasta at Fiena in King's Cross; gluten-free penne available for every pasta dish
Gluten-free pasta and pizza at Fiena
Eating Italian when you avoid gluten should not mean a sad side salad. At Fiena, our family-run cafe, bar and restaurant at 4 Medway Court on Judd Street, gluten-free penne... Read more...
Fiena shopfront and outdoor tables on Judd Street near King's Cross
Pre-theatre dinner near King's Cross
If your evening ends at a West End show, a concert nearby, or a performance around Bloomsbury and King's Cross, you need a kitchen that understands the clock. We are... Read more...
Quiet dining room at Fiena in King's Cross with olive-green banquettes and marble tables
Dining alone at Fiena, without feeling alone
Not every meal in King's Cross is a table for four. Plenty of our guests walk in alone: on a work trip, between trains, or simply because they fancy pasta... Read more...
Hands pulling apart cheesy garlic bread on a wooden board at Fiena, a family-run Italian restaurant in King's Cross
Family-friendly Italian dining in King's Cross
We are a family-run cafe, bar and restaurant, so we love seeing families around our tables, whether that is a late breakfast after a morning out, a quick bite before... Read more...
Fiena's shopfront and outdoor tables on tree-lined Judd Street in King's Cross on a sunny day
A day around the British Library, from Judd Street
Our corner of King's Cross is easy to rush through. Most people head straight from the station to somewhere else. But stay on foot for a few hours and the... Read more...
Fiena dining room in King's Cross with olive-green banquettes, marble tables and a large framed portrait
What guests love about Fiena, in their own words
We are a family-run Italian cafe, bar and restaurant at 4 Medway Court on Judd Street, a few minutes' walk from King's Cross. We love reading our reviews, because they... Read more...
Set tables waiting for guests inside Fiena, King's Cross
How to book a table at Fiena, and when to just walk in
Booking Fiena in King's Cross: reserve online for up to 8 guests, walk in whenever there is space, contact us for groups and private hire. Open 8am daily. Read more...
Fresh salad bowl with burrata and leaves at Fiena, King's Cross
Salads and lighter lunches, from Caesar to goat cheese
Light lunch in King's Cross: chicken or salmon Caesar, goat cheese salad with walnuts and honey mustard, and vegetable sides at Fiena on Judd Street. Read more...
Fiena cafe terrace on Judd Street, King's Cross, where NHS staff and students get 10% off
10% off for NHS staff and students, every day
NHS staff and students get 10% off the bill at Fiena in King's Cross, every day of the week. Show a valid NHS ID or student card at the table. Read more...
Sharing plates and bread on the table at Fiena, King's Cross
Group dining in King's Cross: sharing menu for 5 to 24
Group dining in King's Cross: Fiena's sharing set menu for 5+ guests at £35pp with welcome prosecco, antipasti to dessert. Private hire available. Read more...
Fiena dining room, King's Cross: green banquettes, marble bistro tables and a large portrait painting
Inside the room: green marble, banquettes and that portrait
Inside Fiena in King's Cross: green marble tables, olive banquettes, a framed-panel wall and a room that moves from cafe mornings to candlelit dinners. Read more...