Restaurants

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: 0.2 mls

Tbilisi

Tbilisi remains a mystery. Even after years of favourable reviews from us, a well-priced menu, stylish dark-red decor, and a laid-back jazzy soundtrack – it rarely...

Holloway: 91 Holloway Road, N7 8LT

Distance: 0.3 mls

Shillibeers

Shillibeers restaurant and bar is a bit of a London hideaway – actually a big, bright space retrofitted into a former omnibus depot – but surrounded by industrial...

Islington: North Road , London, N7 9EF

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: 0.6 mls

La Fromagerie

Highbury: 30 Highbury Park, N5 2AA

Distance: 0.6 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: 0.6 mls

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: 0.7 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: 0.7 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: 0.7 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: 0.7 mls

Apollo

Apollo is the ancient Greek god of the sun and you will find a warm and sunny welcome here at the Apollo restaurant. This is a traditional Greek eaterie, with a little...

Finsbury Park: 134a Seven Sisters Road , London, N7 7NS

Distance: 0.7 mls

Garufa

Argentinian food near the Arsenal

Highbury: 104 Highbury Park, N5 2XE

Distance: 0.7 mls

Drapers Arms

Relaunched Barnsbury gastropub

Islington: 44 Barnsbury Street, N1 1ER

Distance: 0.7 mls

Le Rif

Many people stop by this unassuming caff for a cappuccino or can of Coke. A sign on the window advertises English breakfasts; there's a list of panini, jacket potato...

Finsbury Park: 172 Seven Sisters Rd, N7 7PX

Distance: 0.8 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: 0.8 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: 0.8 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: 0.8 mls

Olive Tree

It's all about cooking like mamma used to at Olive Tree. Run by Athenians, this Greek restaurant does a nice line in the kind of experience you'd expect to get at a...

Finsbury Park: 177A Blackstock Road (entrance on Mount Grove Road), N5 2LL

Distance: 0.8 mls

Il Bacio Highbury

Highbury: 178-184 Blackstock Road, N5 1HA

Distance: 0.8 mls

Grand Union Bar & Grill

Islington: 153 Upper Street, N1 1RA

Distance: 0.8 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: 0.8 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: 0.8 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: 0.8 mls

La Porchetta

Islington: 141 Upper Street, N1 1QY

Distance: 0.8 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: 0.8 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: 0.8 mls

Canecao @ New Market

Located between Camden and Islington in north London, Canecão is a brilliant Brazilian pub and restaurant renowned for its killer cocktails, live music and lively...

King's Cross: 17 York Way , Camden Town, N7 9QG

Distance: 0.9 mls

Exquisito

Though not on a stretch of the street saturated with fine restaurants, it's worth hunting out this amiable Mexican joint on Blackstock Road. There's a...

Highbury: 167 Blackstock Road, N4 2JS

Distance: 0.9 mls

Yildiz

You’ll find Yildiz a little away from the main drag of Finsbury Park, amid a parade of restaurants. The place has been recently redecorated, and now has cream walls...

Finsbury Park: 163 Blackstock Road, N4 2JS

Distance: 0.9 mls