Overview
- Don Ciccio on Hampstead Lane closed last week after six years, with a website post saying it shut "due to a lack of customers."
- The farewell told Highgate residents "thank you for never supporting us, not even once" and rebuked neighbors who chose deliveries from elsewhere.
- The owners accused the Highgate Society of ignoring collaboration proposals, while the volunteer-run group said it cannot always follow up on requests.
- The restaurant pointed to Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice honors in 2023–2025 and a roughly 4.7 Google rating based on about 700 reviews.
- Reports note recent online critiques of slow service and small portions, even as the owners praised staff for enduring empty dining rooms.