In my Battle of the Student Food article I declared Tower Bar the winner because of its atmosphere, discount and its cleanliness.

I want to continue this in a battle of Italian food. Both Ask Italian and Zizzi’s line the Brayford Waterfront.

I am in love with Italian food, I’ve been to Rome, I’ve been to Venice and yes, I have judged these two restaurants on my high Italian standards.

Lets start with price, both of these are reasonably priced with starters around £4 – £7 and mains from £8 to £15. Ask Italian offers 25% off food on Sunday – Thursday whereas Zizzi offers 25% off your WHOLE BILL on Sunday – Thursday. Therefore making Zizzi’s one up.

Next is the menu choice. I always say that Zizzi’s would easily win a year ago because of their fabulous menu. However, since then they have changed it and removed classic dishes such as dough sticks with garlic butter. (Why Zizzi’s? Why?). As its an Italian you get to choose from pizza, pasta and meat dishes. I would call this a tie.

Best dish at Zizzis – Pollo Prosciutto (Chicken wrapped in ham with potatoes)

Best dish at AskItalian – Bruschetta (Crusty bread with tomatoes)

Lastly, atmosphere and service. Both of the restaurants have really polite staff who are always around to ask for another drink or whatever you need. However I think Zizzi’s edges AskItalian out on atmosphere simply because it is a more popular restaurant so when you eat there you aren’t the only ones which can always be an awkward situation.

The winner is Zizzi’s with a score of 3-1

Have a glass of Prosecco on me (treat yourself!!)