Chicchi

Relaxation is an art form perfected by the Italians, and bringing this concept to London's Roman Road is Chicchi, a trendy cafe and art lounge where you can linger over a cup of fragrant coffee and a slice of cake, either alone or with friends. The atmosphere is unhurried and mellow and the quiet background music helps you feel at ease whether you're there for a quick snack or a lazy lunch.

A look at the menu could cause a bit of dilemma because you might want to try a bit of everything, but since that's not easy, you could try some of the tasty salads with avocados and prawns or turkey and bacon. They have some delicious pasta dishes as well as homemade beef lasagne whilst the pizza sandwiches with ham, cheese and tomato are exciting. Toasted waffles come with a range of different toppings while ice creams are a popular choice for dessert. Apart from milkshakes and smoothies, Chicchi serves a number of Italian wines and beers.