Bona Ventura

Kentish Town · London

Mario's Cafe

CaféLocal favourite

A British-Italian caff on a pastel-painted street, run by Mario Saggese's family since 1989 on a site that has been a cafe since 1958, and the subject of Saint Etienne's 1993 song. Locals are greeted by name over full Englishes and aubergine parmigiana.

Address
6 Kelly Street, London NW1 8PH
Hours
Wed-Sat 08:00-16:00; closed Mon, Tue, Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Morning · About 45 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
£

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Try the Italian mains, not just the fry-up.
  • Check days: Google lists it as closed Sunday to Tuesday.

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