North London
Ruby Violet takes ice cream to the next level: flavours are wonderfully original (masala chai, raspberry and sweet potato) and toppings and hot sauces are…
Must-see restaurants in North London
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In addition to working entirely with sustainable small fisheries and local suppliers, Hook makes all its sauces on-site and wraps its fish in recycled…
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This is food chemistry at its absolute best. Chefs prepare the ice-cream mixture and freeze it on the spot by adding liquid nitrogen. Flavours change…
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Trullo's daily homemade pasta is delicious (pappardelle, fettuccine), but the main attraction here is the charcoal grill, which churns out the likes of…
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Mountains of meringues tempt you through the door of this deli-restaurant, where a sumptuous array of baked goods and fresh salads greets you. Meals are…
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The neon sign pointing you in the direction of this pocket-sized basement restaurant doesn't look too promising but the queues do. It's all about roti…
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The UK’s first certified organic pub is a great place to avoid the crowds, as it’s tucked some way down a side street in Islington where casual passersby…
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This tiny, intimate Andalusian bodega specialises in sherry and tapas. Novices fear not: the staff are on hand to advise. They're also experts at food…
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As authentic a Chinese restaurant as you'll find in London (it's usually full of Chinese diners – a good sign), Yipin specialises in the spicy and…
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An utterly unique London experience: this sustainable social enterprise is set within a spacious climbing centre, itself set within a wildly eccentric…
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This B&W-tiled establishment both sells the freshest of fish and shellfish as a fishmonger's and serves it as a restaurant. Consult the ever-changing…
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Sambal Shiok calls itself a laksa bar – and indeed it makes the tastiest laksa this side of Kuala Lumpur. A fragrant coconut noodle dish, laksa is its…
North London
This lovely little pizzeria is run by two Italian guys – Nicola chefs and Matteo serves – who import most ingredients from their homeland. The pizzas are…
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This huge South African restaurant dominates two floors in Camden Lock Market. The food is heavily themed (obviously) on South African cuisine, and if you…
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Cheery Addis serves pungent Ethiopian dishes such as ayeb be gomen (cottage cheese with spinach and spices), ful musalah (crushed fava beans topped with…
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In this lovely, light-filled pub, elegantly turned out in dark wood and whitewashed walls, you'll find a meaty menu of international dishes, all imbued…
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Flavour-of-the-month chef, Israeli Assif Granit, has this as his latest venture. This wonderful restaurant is housed in the mid-19th-century Fish & Coal…
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One of the best Indian vegetarian restaurants in London, Diwana specialises in Bombay-style bhel poori (a tangy, soft and crunchy ‘party mix’ dish, £3.95)…
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Housed in the lofty Granary Building, the King's Cross redevelopment's first tenant (2012) is a vast industrial-chic destination for tasty fusion bites…
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Working the culinary trend of the moment – Levantine food meets modern European cuisine – the Good Egg, with its long opening hours, is many things to…
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Part of chef Gordon Ramsay’s culinary empire, this lively hotel brasserie serves British classics in its light-filled dining room from breakfast (£11 to …
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Carnivores rejoice; this is one of the finest places in London for a steak (though all toppings and sauces are extra). There are a half-dozen branches of…
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This lovely cafe on a quiet alleyway is a long-standing Hampstead favourite for its excellent coffee, simple but delicious food and light, airy set-up…
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Perfect for grabbing ingredients for a picnic by the canal, this branch of the upmarket supermarket isn't your typical grocery shopping experience. Not…
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Although everything is of a high standard, if there's one thing you should try at Namaaste, it's the kebab platter: the meat and fish coming off the…
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This popular gastropub has a surprisingly modern interior, given its traditional exterior. The menu is proper posh English pub grub – Cumberland sausages,…
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This tiny eatery on Upper St in Islington serves up some of the biggest-flavoured Mediterranean dishes in town. The choices are as limited as the seats,…
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An excellent and very central budget French eatery, Le Mercury seems to have everything you could need in its winning formula: romantic atmosphere, with…
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This delightful and very chouette (cute) French restaurant is an excellent budget option in pricey in Hampstead, with such Gallic comfort food as onion…
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Tucked away on a side street, this upmarket little place does a brisk trade in inventive vegetarian and vegan cooking. The menu features mouth-watering,…
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The largest of the three branches of this high-viz chippy serves reliable fish (choose from a half dozen types) and chips to up to 110 diners over two…
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There are dozens of food stalls in the West Yard of Camden Lock Market, offering every imaginable cuisine – from French and Argentinian to Japanese and…
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This vibrant market in front of King's Cross station brings together two dozen gourmet food stalls three times a week. You can get anything from lovely…
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If you're wondering what all the fuss is about English pies, there's no better place to sample some than this simple little eatery. Choose from the usual…
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On a strip of so-so ethnic eateries, Iberia stands out for its pleasant surrounds, friendly service and excellent and very traditional Georgian fare. If…
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Part cafe, part restaurant and totally Austrian, Kipferl serves classic comfort food such as Wiener schnitzel (£15.50), Käsespatzle (egg noodles with…
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You probably wouldn't write home to grandma in Bangkok (or Singapore for that matter) about Ekachai, but if you're in the King's Cross area and need a…
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A self-service cafeteria with a more expensive serviced-restaurant section (mains £11.95 to £18.95) side by side offer a range of hot and cold mains –…
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This gorgeous pub in well-heeled Primrose Hill serves up excellent British seasonal food that takes no risks: fish and chips, pies and burgers. But the…
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This shocking-pink South Indian vegetarian eatery is Stoke Newington’s best-known – and most visible – restaurant. Friendly service, a calm atmosphere,…
