Probably one of the most relaxing places to be in London in summertime is Bistro Laz cafe on Highgate Hill. It is literally next door to Hampstead heath. Very cosy and Mediterranean, lots of reds and things hanging on the wall, Laz offers traditional Mediterranean food. We usually take the hot mezze platter that has everything needed for a taste of Med. - grilled haloumi, fallafel, kofte, filo pastry, calamari, spicy sausages, served with warm pita, houmous and tsatsiki. The wholesome mezze makes you nostalgic for those days you spend on holiday.
It's great to go there after a strenuous excursion on the heath or a climb to parliament hill. It's open quite late so if you had a George Michael encounter* after hours you can go to Laz for a hot chocolate and succulent, fresh cheesecake.
Done by the same owner is Al Parco Pizzeria. It is linked to Laz like a semidetached house. Al Parco offers italian pizza and pasta with appropriate decoration. You can even request a menu from Laz while you're there if you feel like mixing an Italian entourage with Turkish food. Al parco is litteraly an extension of Laz, hence it doesn't merit a review of it own. However it's as pleasant as Laz and the food is of a reasonable standard..
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