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Read the storyAperitivo hour on Judd Streetspritz season never ends
Aperitivo is the most exportable of Italian habits, and on our stretch of Judd Street it starts at 10:30 every day. The spritz department of the Fiena drinks list runs four deep: Aperol, Campari, limoncello and the Hugo, elderflower, fresh mint, prosecco and soda, the one in every terrace photo.
The supporting cast
Padron peppers, arancini and a caprese from the starters list turn a drink into an aperitivo properly. Guests praise the creative drinks here, and the mocktail list, the Fiena Signature runs bubblegum syrup, passion fruit and pink grapefruit soda, means nobody is left holding tap water.
Golden hour, tree included
The terrace catches the late sun through the trees, and the room behind it keeps going until 10pm, 9pm on Sundays. Five minutes from King's Cross station, which has rescued many a delayed-train evening.
Book a table at 4 Medway Court, Judd Street, or trust the walk-in gods.
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Book a table on Judd Street.
Breakfast from 8am, the full Italian menu from midday. Walk-ins are always welcome whenever we have space.
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