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London Dining / Italian Cuisine |
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Carluccio's
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305-307 Upper Street,
Islington, London, N1
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| Carluccio's are springing up all over the place, from Bluewater to Brent Cross, spreading the gospel of good fresh superior Italian food. Each restaurant is... More
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London Dining / Turkish Cuisine |
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Iznik
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19 Highbury Park,
Islington, London, N5
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| This first-rate Turkish restaurant is brilliantly well-run - the elegant dining room, affable efficient service and imaculate presentation all add to the enjoyment of a... More
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London Dining / Spanish Cuisine |
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Laxeiro
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93 Columbia Road,
Tower Hamlets, London, E2
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| Superior rough-and-ready Spanish restaurant that is always packed. Laxeiro is a tiny place with a hectic pace, especially on the weekends - and Sundays in... More
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London Dining / Indian/South Asian Cuisine |
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Masala Zone
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80 Upper Street,
Islington, London, N1
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| Spice up the end of summer with a trip to the Islington branch of this highly respected modern Indian. Authenticity is at the core of... More
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London Dining / Cafes and Delis |
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Ottolenghi
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287 Upper Street,
Islington, London, N1
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| This southern Mediterranean restaurant and deli has become a cast-iron favourite with Islington's socialites, who love the all-white decor, the sharing tables and the exotic... More
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London Dining / Vegetarian Cuisine |
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Saf Restaurant
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152 Curtain Road,
Hackney, London, EC2A
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| Although vegetarians are relatively well catered for in the capital, eating out as a vegan presents more of a challenge. It's not often you find... More
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London Dining / Middle Eastern Cuisine |
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Shish Hoxton
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313-319 Old Street,
Hackney, London, EC1V
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| Opening a 'Turkish brasserie' on Old Street among the scores of established take-aways is a bold move by Shish, the original branch of which is... More
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London Dining / Gastropub |
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The Alma
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59 Newington Green Road,
Islington, London, N1
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| There's more to The Alma than meets the eye.
At first glance it's simply a smooth, successful, expertly managed gastropub with the decor, drinks and... More
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London Dining / Gastropub |
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The Royal Oak
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73 Columbia Road,
Tower Hamlets, London, E2
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| You might just recognise this pub off the telly - it has featured in the Kray's film, sitcom Good Night Sweetheart and even Blue Peter.... More
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London Dining / French Cuisine |
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Almeida
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30 Almedia Street,
Islington, London, N1
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| This popular D & D London (formerly Conran Restaurants) eatery is renowned as Islington's top restaurant, a much sought after plaudit given the area's sheer... More
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London Dining / Gastropub |
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Duke of Cambridge
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30 St Peter's Street,
Islington, London, N1
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| This pioneering organic pub has done a good job of going gastro without losing the atmosphere of a proper boozer. In part, this is... More
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London Dining / Cafes and Delis |
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E Pellicci
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332 Bethnal Green Road,
Tower Hamlets, London, E2
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| Pellicci's is a classic example of fifties post-war cafe and a slice of East End history. The art-deco interior with wood-panelled walls which date back... More
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London Dining / Italian Cuisine |
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Fifteen
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15 Westland Place,
Hackney, London, N1
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| The King of Pukka Tukka, champion of school diners and Turkey Twizzler basher continues his bid for super celebrity chefdom. But not with just another... More
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London Dining / South American Cuisine |
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La Piragua
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176 Upper Street,
Islington, London, N1
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| La Piragua is revered by Islington locals for excellent steaks, great prices and friendly, personal service. The menu is classic and simple, featuring dishes from... More
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London Dining / Cafes and Delis |
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Little Georgia
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87 Goldsmiths Row,
Hackney, London, E2
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| There aren't many Georigian-inspired restaurants in the capital which is one reason at least to visit this one. Another reason would be that it's really... More
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London Dining / Gastropub |
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Marquess Tavern
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32 Canonbury Street, Islington,
Islington, London, N1
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| The Marquess Tavern opened May 2006 and has subsequently won a number of awards including Time Out Gastropub of the Year the very year it... More
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London Dining / South American Cuisine |
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Rodizio Rico Islington
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77 Upper Street,
Islington, London, N1
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| Rodizio Rico now operate two of these South American-style 'churrascarias', in Notting Hill and Upper Street. They are ambassadors for this hugely enjoyable cuisine to... More
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London Dining / British Cuisine |
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S&M Cafe
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4-6 Essex Road,
Islington, London, N1
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| 1950s style sausage and mash café-come-restaurant.
If you know what you want from a meal and what you want is good old, British sausages and... More
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London Dining / Turkish Cuisine |
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Sariyer Balik
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56 Green Lanes,
Hackney, London, N16
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| Many of the best Turkish restaurants are located in the travel blackspot that is Stoke Newington, making a casual visit an unlikely and time-consuming undertaking.... More
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London Dining / South East Asian Cuisine |
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Song Que
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134 Kingsland Road,
Hackney, London, E2
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| One of the best Vietnamese in town and also one of the cheapest, this hugely popular place offers over 150 dishes, all excellent. It’s in... More
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London Dining / Cafes and Delis |
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That Place On The Corner
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1-3 Green Lanes, Newington Green,
Hackney, London, N16
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| A children's cafe with dressing up cupboard, That Place on the Corner in Newington Green in Newington Green was set up by two mums who... More
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London Dining / Cafes and Delis |
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The Flea Pit
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49 Columbia Road,
Tower Hamlets, London, E2
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| Cafe with a selection of light organic vegetarian dishes and cakes. While you settle down to a bite to eat you can also enjoy poetry... More
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London Dining / Cafes and Delis |
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The Grocery Cafe
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54-56 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch,
Hackney, London, E2
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| This Shoreditch cafe on Kingsland Road is a great spot for the full English. You can breakfast on poached eggs, cooked tomatoes and succulent sausages... More
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London Dining / Gastropub |
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The House
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63-69 Canonbury Road,
Islington, London, N1
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| One of a trio of pubs and restaurants owned by the Meredith Group, The House is an Islington favourite. It's pricier than your average gastro... More
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London Dining / Gastropub |
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The Prince Arthur
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95 Forest Road, London Fields,
Hackney, London, E8
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| The Prince Arthur is the most pub-like of all the Tom and Ed Martin gastropubs, with a bustling bar dominating the small dining room, and... More
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London Dining / British Cuisine |
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Water House Restaurant
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10 Orsman Road,
Hackney, London, N1
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| The eco-friendly restaurateurs who brought us Acorn House, Arthur Potts Dawson and Jamie Grainger-Smith, have extended into the east with this their second venture. The... More
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London Dining / Gastropub |
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William IV
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7 Shepherdess Walk,
Hackney, London, N1
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| Off the beaten Old Street track, this surreal and spellbinding pub has obviously won a loyal following within months of opening. The friendly management are... More
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London Dining / South East Asian Cuisine |
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Au Lac
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104 Kingsland Road,
Hackney, London, E2
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| One of a small number of London’s ethnic restaurants to have a branch in its native country, Au Lac is a large Vietnamese eatery a... More
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