Restaurants

Gem

This Kurdish restaurant is less pretentious than much of the competition on Upper Street and remains popular. The decoration is agricultural, with authentic Kurdish...

Islington: 265 Upper Street, N1 2UQ

Distance: 0.3 mls

Ziloufs

Nestled amongst the chic boutiques and furniture stores along Upper Street in Islington, this modern restaurant with its spacious lounge area is the ideal spot to...

Highbury: 270 Upper Street , London, N1 2UQ

Distance: 0.3 mls

Maghreb

Away from the frenetic busier end of Upper Street, chef-owner Mohamed Faraji plays modern riffs on traditional Moroccan dishes. They may not always hit the right note,...

Islington: 189 Upper Street, N1 1RQ

Distance: 0.3 mls

Sen Nin Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant

Those who find the act of sitting in a regular restaurant a bit boring should experience Sen Nin Teppanyaki Restaurant in Islington. Never heard of Teppanyaki-style...

Highbury: 206 Upper Street Islington , London, N1 1RQ

Distance: 0.3 mls

Morgan M

This very personal operation – Morgan Meunier is the chef patron and the room feels like the dining room of his home – is one to cherish as a bastion of...

Holloway: 489 Liverpool Road, N7 8NS

Distance: 0.3 mls

House

A spacious street-corner terrace is one of the House’s prime assets, bringing a touch of café society to Canonbury summers. Inside, the decor is mellow chic: far...

Islington: 63-69 Canonbury Road, N1 2DG

Distance: 0.4 mls

The House

The House is an exciting pub with a dining room that has undoubtedly become a home away from home for Islingtonians in the know. It's the brainchild of...

Highbury: 63 - 69 Canonbury Road , London, N1 2DG

Distance: 0.4 mls

Dastarkhan

Kazakh party restaurant above a pub

Holloway: above Phibber's Bar, 203 Holloway Road, N7 8DL

Distance: 0.4 mls

Marquess Tavern

The Marquess is a dining destination, certainly, but unlike so many gastropubs has retained a relaxing, local-pub character. Even if you’re planning to feast on the...

Islington: 32 Canonbury Street, N1 2TB

Distance: 0.4 mls

Grand Union Bar & Grill

Islington: 153 Upper Street, N1 1RA

Distance: 0.4 mls

Drapers Arms

Relaunched Barnsbury gastropub

Islington: 44 Barnsbury Street, N1 1ER

Distance: 0.5 mls

Ottolenghi

Towering stacks of snowy meringues, reckless plates of crisp chocolate tarts and lavish deep-dish cheesecakes all practically scream ‘eat me’ at passers-by. But...

Islington: 287 Upper Street, N1 2TZ

Distance: 0.5 mls

Raj Moni Indian Cuisine

Located in Angel’s buzzing Upper Street, Raj Moni Indian Cuisine is a fabulous spot for a cosy curry. The bright dining room, with wooden floors, vibrant orange...

Islington: 279 Upper Street , London, N1 2TZ

Distance: 0.5 mls

Almeida

The Almeida is an ex-Conran restaurant that’s now part of the D&D group, and for our money one of its best, with prices at the lower end of the scale (in set deals...

Islington: 30 Almeida Street, N1 1AD

Distance: 0.5 mls

La Porchetta

Islington: 141 Upper Street, N1 1QY

Distance: 0.5 mls

Le Mercury

This sweet French restaurant is an ideal option for a budget meal in a charming setting. The rustic dining area, cosily lit by dripping candles, is frequently packed,...

Islington: 140A Upper Street, N1 1QY

Distance: 0.5 mls

Viet Garden

Well away from Islington's main drag, and with suburban-style half-timber and plaster walls, Viet Garden is unlikely to stop trendsters in their tracks. We were...

Islington: 207 Liverpool Road, N1 1LX

Distance: 0.5 mls

Fig Restaurant

Set inside a former grocer’s shop in Barnsbury, Islington; Fig is a stylish and contemporary restaurant run by Danish chef and owner Christoffer Hruskova. His modern...

Islington: 169 Hemingford Road , London, N1 1DA

Distance: 0.5 mls

Antonio's Ristorante

Located on Upper Street in Islington, Antonio’s is a family-owned restaurant that has won the hearts of locals with its friendly service and authentic Italian food....

Islington: 134 - 137 Upper Street Islington , London, N1 1QP

Distance: 0.5 mls

FishWorks

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Islington: 134 Upper Street, N1 1QP

Distance: 0.5 mls

Gallipoli Again

Three Gallipoli restaurants are scattered along a hundred yards of Upper Street, and are undoubtedly the most popular Turkish restaurants in Islington. The bill of...

Islington: 120 Upper Street, N1 1QP

Distance: 0.5 mls

Isarn

The bustling long narrow dining room of this Upper Street joint is often packed. Judging from our experience, the attraction has more to do with the location than the...

Islington: 119 Upper Street, N1 1QP

Distance: 0.5 mls

Pomegranate

Greek bar and grill on Upper Street

Islington: 139 Upper Street, N1 1QP

Distance: 0.5 mls

Iznik

A chain mail surcoat and helmet hang just inside Íznik’s door, preparing visitors for an interior full of fascinating clutter. The restaurant has built a strong...

Highbury: 19 Highbury Park, N5 1QJ

Distance: 0.5 mls

Carluccio's Caffè

Islington: 305-307 Upper Street, N1 2TU

Distance: 0.5 mls

Pasha

Last year Pasha changed its generally traditional look to a slicker, more modern style befitting the Angel location. Rich dark greys and low lighting are now the order...

Islington: 301 Upper Street, N1 2TU

Distance: 0.5 mls

Akari

This pub-turned-bistro-turned-izakaya still looks like its first incarnation, with a matt-black exterior, expansive windows, high ceilings and a bar running up one...

Islington: 196 Essex Rd, N1 8LZ

Distance: 0.6 mls

Peri Bay

Bright and buzzy, this Mexican kitchen and bar on the Essex Road in Islington is a fun place to share meals and catch up with friends and family. Only a stone's throw...

Highbury: 164 Essex Road , Islington, N1 8LY

Distance: 0.6 mls

La Fromagerie

Highbury: 30 Highbury Park, N5 2AA

Distance: 0.6 mls