Dream-worthy havens like the lively streets of Bologna and the picture-perfect landscapes of Tuscany are the inspiration behind Aviary Rooftop Bar’s new menu, designed by chef de partie Stephano Rullo (a true pizza wizard) to take us all on a delicious trip throughout Italy. Order a negroni and start with the colourful caprese salad with prosciutto or the gluten-free eggplant marinara with oozing mozzarella, before turning your attention to the authentic regional Italian pizza offering.

Mortadella lovers (we absolutely fall under this category) will want to get acquainted with the Blissful Bologna pizza, a mouth-watering combination of mortadella, smoked mozzarella, burrata and pistachio – traditional, hand-made and cooked to perfection. The menu takes a lean toward to the coastline with the Amalfi Coast pizza, which sees Aviary’s signature hand-leavened base topped with ricotta, zucchini blossom, white anchovies, semi-dried tomatoes and lemon-infused olive oil. You can escape to central Italy with the Taste of Tuscany (pancetta, asparagus, wild mushroom and mozzarella) or live on the edge with the Don Capo (Sambuca-spiked pulled pork, roast potato, bacon, fennel and artichoke puree). There’s also the Truffled Vegan pizza for the plant-based eaters and curious carnivores – it involves truffle tapenade, roasted cauliflower, wild mushrooms, vegan mozzarella and hazelnuts. To finish? A Nutella calzone to share (or not) sprinkled with coconut chips and fresh berries.

Ready to sample the authentic flavours of Italy on the rooftop? Jump to our Stumble Guide for Aviary’s opening hours, location and contact details.