Vasiniko

"On a corner of Burleigh Street in Covent Garden, Italian restaurant Vasiniko makes Neapolitan-style pizzas, with the doughiest, charred crusts that would convert even a no-crusts kind of person. Don’t get distracted by specials like the creamy truffle-based tartufina, because the rich, basil-infused tomato sauce means that you absolutely cannot leave without trying the straightforward margherita. Enjoy it in Vasiniko’s bright and airy holiday-feel dining room, with cosy booths for groups that are going to regret agreeing to share their pizza." - rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna

"Nothing quite makes us work up an appetite like a whodunnit. Especially when it involves EastEnders alumni. Vasiniko, a holiday-feel Italian restaurant on Burleigh Street, is one of our favourite spots for a two-hour post-matinee debrief alongside some of London’s best pizzas. The rich, basil-infused tomato sauce means that you absolutely cannot leave without trying the Neapolitan-style margherita. You should get involved in the pistachio tiramisu, too." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

"On a corner of Burleigh Street that feels removed from the tourist-filled, cobblestoned streets of Covent Garden, Italian restaurant Vasiniko makes some of London’s best pizzas. They’re Neapolitan-style, with doughy, charred crusts that could convert even a no-crusts kind of person. Don’t get distracted by specials like the creamy truffle-based tartufina, because you cannot leave without trying the straightforward margherita with its rich, basil-infused tomato sauce. Enjoy it in Vasiniko’s bright and airy, holiday-feel dining room with booths for groups." - sinead cranna, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager

"Yes we love Vasiniko for its Neapolitan-style pizzas, but the pistachio tiramisu at this Covent Garden restaurant means we never leave without getting dessert. The whipped cream is mixed in with pistachio cream and pieces are sprinkled throughout, making it a cakey, crunchy combination that’s ideal when you’re after a post-dinner pick-me-up." - sinead cranna, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager

"On a corner of Burleigh Street that feels removed from the tourist-filled, cobblestoned streets of Covent Garden, Italian restaurant Vasiniko makes some of London’s best pizzas. They’re Neapolitan-style, with the doughiest, charred crusts that would convert even a no-crusts kind of person to get involved. Don’t get distracted by specials like the creamy truffle-based tartufina, because the rich, basil-infused tomato sauce means that you absolutely cannot leave without trying the straightforward margherita. Enjoy it in Vasiniko’s bright and airy, holiday-feel dining room which has grass hanging down from the ceiling, Amalfi-inspired lemon tiles behind the bar, and cosy booths for groups. Make sure you leave some space for the pistachio tiramisu—it’s a creamy, nutty dessert that’ll be on your mind the next time you’re in the area. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Rianne Shlebak