Lina Stores Italian Restaurant & Deli King's Cross

"The only thing standing between you and the respect of your flatmate is a decent meal. And Lina Stores meal kits include three types of fresh pasta, homemade sauces, and even parmigiano to sprinkle on top. Thankfully they’re delivering everything from meal kits and Italian sausages, to bacci brownies across London." - heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak

"Fresh truffle ravioli or that bag of dried penne that has been in your cupboard since Westlife were in the charts? Decisions, decisions, but somehow, we have a feeling we know which one you’re going to go for. Lina Stores is not only delivering fresh artichoke and truffle ravioli nationwide, but their entire online shop is basically handmade ravioli heaven. There’s pumpkin ravioli. There’s nduja and scamorza ravioli. There’s even fresh veal ravioli. We’re going to stop saying ‘ravioli’ now, but you should also know that they’ve also got big family-ready pasta kits and the classics like pappardelle and homemade basil pesto covered too." - heidi lauth beasley

"For:Panettone and essential festive supplies, Italian style. We’re pretty sure the only festive thing you can’t order from Lina Stores’ online shop, is Will Ferrell to dress up as your very own elf. They’ve got boozy hampers, pasta hampers, chocolate hampers, cheese hampers. Okay, we’re going to stop saying ‘hampers’ now and just tell you that we’re planning on ordering their panettone for everyone we know and love. Especially as they’re delivering nationwide and prices start at a very reasonable £10." - heidi lauth beasley

"We have taken small humans to Lina Stores in King’s Cross and it was an absolute success. The legacy of our visit probably remains in crayon on the mint green booth in the corner—an exceptional piece of artwork we’re calling Dead Pigeon I Saw In The Canal. Even this moving artistic display didn’t cause a single server to bat an eye as they offered more crayons and suggested the orecchiette con salsiccia d’agnello for the grown-ups. The Italian restaurant is a retro pastel daydream and you’ll usually see a couple of buggies parked by the adjoining deli. Plus, thanks to its location it’s still got a decent buzz even if you’re heading here for an early dinner. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager

"Both the original Soho and the King’s Cross locations of Lina Stores are open in deli form. There’re a load of fresh pasta options for you to choose from (and then squirrel away), like artichoke and fresh truffle ravioli, casarecce, plus homemade sauces you can heat up at anytime. Look for yourself here." - jake missing