Escape to Italy without leaving London. Noci Islington’s summery menu brings together vibrant seasonal ingredients, fresh handmade pasta, sunshine-inspired cocktails and modern Italian cooking in a joyful celebration of summer flavours.
Rake at Compton Arms
Rake Residency listed in the Michelin Guide Nestled on a quiet side street in the heart of Highbury, Compton Arms is a small pub that is very popular with locals and Arsenal supporters whose temple, Emirates Stadium, is nearby. For those of us who are visitors to the area, the pub is known for incubating […]
Hainan House, Islington
New Spring Menu at Hainan House, Upper Street, Islington There are so many restaurants and eateries now on Upper Street that it would be easy to miss Hainan House. It’s unassuming. Nothing fancy from the outside and next to a fruit and veg shop where the long queue of people blocked the entrance way. My […]
Bistro Sablé, Islington
Classic French fare in Islington at Bistro Sablé The rain was bucketing down when I arrived at Bistro Sablé feeling as damp as the weather. This restaurant was previously a gastropub called The Smokehouse, and its owners, Noble Inns, have recently transformed it into the sort of brasserie you would be happy to stumble upon […]
Carte Blanche at Salut!
Local dining in style at Salut! Islington The brainchild of Martin Lange, who grew up in a family-run restaurant in northeast Germany, Salut! is a small neighbourhood restaurant in Islington, founded in 2016, with Martin running front of house and his brother (and co-founder) Christoph in the kitchen. Although Christoph has returned to Germany, Salut! […]
Sticks’n’Sushi Islington: Restaurant Review
The new Islington Sticks’n’Sushi strikes the perfect balance between conceptual creativity and approachable dining, avoiding any hint of gimmicky
The Peacock – Stunning return to an historical legacy site in Islington
Conveniently located on the busy Islington High Street and next to Angel tube station, The Peacock is a new offering for those seeking a historical visit to a famous London pub location and those looking for high-quality pub fare a stone’s throw from central London.
Humble Grape Islington Sunday Roast
An Excellent Sunday Roast and fine wines in Islington Humble Grape Islington is located just off the famous Upper Street, with its plethora of bars, restaurants and pubs stretching from Highbury Corner down to Angel. Standing out from the crowd in this corner of Islington is therefore as tough a task as any faced by […]
SKÄL – Review
Husmanskost at SKÅL in Notting Hill. It’s a family affair at SKÅL, the new Islington neighbourhood Nordic restaurant serving a contemporary take on traditional ‘husmanskost’ (home-cooked) food with a twist. Dad’s in the kitchen (Chef Lauri Hilli) with mum Angelique and daughter Emma managing the front of house. Situated in a Grade II listed building […]
Terra Rossa Brings Puglia to London
Terra Rossa Islington – Review: Location is an important consideration when opening a new restaurant and the owners of Terra Rossa have chosen well. Diagonally opposite Ottolenghi and sharing a party wall with the wonderful Almeida Theatre, Terra Rossa has pride of place on Upper Street, Islington which is awash with tempting eateries. Having illustrious […]