La Fabrica is an Italian pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan pizzas alongside Italian-Mediterranean fusion dishes. Located in North Finchley, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers a welcoming, child-friendly setting suited to everything from relaxed meals to birthday celebrations and group dining.
The atmosphere is warm and informal, with a sociable feel that works well for both small tables and larger gatherings. The layout lends itself to sharing dishes and spending time around the table, making it a flexible choice for a variety of occasions.
The menu centres around award winning Neapolitan pizzas, made using traditional methods. Classic options include Margherita, diavola and four cheeseS, while more inventive combinations offer something a little different. These include the Vesuvius, a white pizza topped with pancetta, pistachio base, Italian yellow cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, parmesan and crumbled pistachio with fresh basil. Other standout options include aubergine pizza, ham with buffalo mozzarella and the Fabrica pizza, which combines sausage, Greek feta, tomato, tzatziki and lemon zest. Calzones and panuozzos, a Neapolitan-style sandwich made from pizza dough, are also available.
Starters range from pizza flowers and oven baked feta with olives and peppers to burrata with basil oil and balsamic glaze, alongside dishes such as homemade beetroot salad, hummus, fried calamari and pan fried prawns. The cuoppo napoletano offers a traditional street food option, served in a paper cone with a mix of fried vegetables and dough balls. Grazing boards, including Italian, Mediterranean vegetable and fish selections, provide generous sharing options.
Beyond pizza, mains from the grill include chargrilled octopus, fresh sardines with salad, seabass fillet, chicken Milanese, homemade beef lasagna and Mediterranean lamb chops, alongside burgers and salads. Desserts include tiramisu, portokalopita and a selection of Italian gelatos, while drinks feature cocktails such as spicy margaritas, old fashioneds and negronis, alongside soft drinks and a curated wine selection.