Bufi is an Italian pizzeria at 84 High Road in East Finchley. A wood fired oven sits at the heart of the restaurant, supporting an approach centred on Neapolitan pizza, fresh ingredients and familiar Italian hospitality. The menu is broad enough for a quick pizza, a family dinner or several antipasti and main dishes shared across the table.
Pizza begins with marinara and margherita before moving through combinations such as buffalo mozzarella with cherry tomatoes, sausage with friarielli, ham and mushrooms, anchovies with capers, and spicy nduja with pancetta and aubergine. Vegetable toppings include peppers, courgette, mushrooms, olives and roasted aubergine. Folded calzone and gluten free bases provide further ways to enjoy the dough.
Antipasti include olives, focaccia, bruschetta, burrata, fried calamari and meatballs in tomato sauce. Pasta choices cover tomato and garlic recipes, arrabbiata, Bolognese, carbonara, pesto, Norma and baked gnocchi, alongside lasagne and chicken Milanese. Aubergine parmigiana, salads and vegetable sides give diners alternatives to pizza and pasta.
Nutella and ricotta roll, hazelnut tiramisu and chocolate cake complete the meal, while Italian beer, wine, sparkling water and soft drinks accompany the savoury dishes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free sections make ordering easier for mixed groups. Bufi’s focus on the oven, generous toppings and recognisable regional recipes gives the restaurant a warm neighbourhood identity.
Address: 84 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 9PN, United Kingdom