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London Dining / Italian Cuisine |
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Amaretto
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116 Tottenham Court Road,
Camden, London, W1T
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| Amaretto is a two-level family-owned Italian pizzeria set in the heart of the West End. The simple but warm Tuscan décor of this establishment projects... More
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London Dining / Indian/South Asian Cuisine |
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Anakana
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1 Olivers Yard, City Road,
Islington, London, EC1Y
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| Formerly serving Indian cuisine, Anakana has switched to offering Thai street-food although the décor remains as vibrant and stylish as before with its spectra red... More
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London Dining / Cafes and Delis |
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Bea's of Bloomsbury
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44 Theobald's Road,
Camden, London, WC1X
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| On the busy Theobald's Road, Bea's of Bloomsbury's afternoon teas and cup cakes provide something of an oasis for the weary traveller turning off the... More
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London Dining / Cafes and Delis |
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Breakfast Club
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31 Camden Passage, Angel,
Islington, London, N1
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| Following the success of their Soho cafe, opened in 2005, The Breakfast Club started a second pitstop in 2007 on the delightful Camden Passage in... More
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London Dining / French Cuisine |
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Cafe du Marche
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22 Charterhouse Square, Charterhouse Mews,
Islington, London, EC1M
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| Le Cafe Du Marche is three restaurants under one roof - Le Cafe, Le Grenier and Le Rendezvous. Le Cafe is on the ground floor,... More
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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 / Spanish Cuisine |
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Cigala
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54 Lamb's Conduit Street,
Camden, London, WC1N
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| This expensive Spanish restaurant is in a lovely corner of town, and serves authentic and delicious fare, cooked to consistently high standards. However, many many... More
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London Dining / French Cuisine |
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Comptoir Gascon
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63 Charterhouse Street,
Islington, London, EC1M
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| Comptoir Gascon operated as a deli with a few tables until they switched things around in October 2005, reducing the deli counter and installing enough... More
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London Dining
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Eastside Inn
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40 St John Street,
Islington, London, EC1M
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| Vic Naylor's is longer. In its place on St John Street sits the Eastside Inn, the first solo venture from Michelin-starred chef Bjorn van der... More
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London Dining / Indian/South Asian Cuisine |
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Hason Raja
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84 Southampton Row,
Camden, London, WC1B
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| There are so many curry houses serving the same food badly these days that it makes a change to visit a restaurant that does what... More
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London Dining / British Cuisine |
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Hix Oyster & Chop House
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36-37 Greenhill Rents, Cowcross Street,
Islington, London, EC1M
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| After 17 years as chef director Mark Hix left Caprice Holdings, famous for The Ivy, J Sheekey, Daphne's and a few other well known London... 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 / Cafes and Delis |
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Konditor & Cook
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46 Gray's Inn Road,
Camden, London, WC1X
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| Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city.... More
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London Dining / International Cuisine |
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Konstam at the Prince Albert
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2 Acton Street,
Islington, London, WC1X9NA
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| Locally sourced, seasonal food is the environmentally friendly focus at this well known restaurant on the corner of Kings Cross Road and Acton Street. It's... More
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London Dining / Italian Cuisine |
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Lena
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66 Great Eastern Street,
Hackney, London, EC2A
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| There's live jazz every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at this elegant Italian on Great Eastern Street set up by Alex Foley, owner of The Chapel... 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 / International Cuisine |
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Meals at Heal's
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196 Tottenham Court Road,
Camden, London, W1T
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| Oliver Peyton clearly picked up his ideas about naming businesses from somebody in the hairdressing trade. 'Meal's at Heals' now joins his 'In the Park'... 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 / British Cuisine |
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Quality Chop House
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94 Farringdon Road,
Islington, London, EC1R
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| The Victorian warehouses and industrial buildings of Farringdon have been restored to their former glory, but these days the locals are more likely to be... 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 Ambassador
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55 Exmouth Market,
Islington, London, EC1R
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| The Ambassador is one of the more special among of the gastro pubs in Exmouth Market thanks to its short but eclectic menu. It also... More
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London Dining / Gastropub |
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The Easton
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22 Easton Street,
Islington, London, WC1X0DS
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| Freezing cold and slightly wet, we took shelter in this welcoming pub for a bite to eat... but they practically had to roll us out... More
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London Dining / Gastropub |
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The Princess
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76 Paul Street,
Hackney, London, EC2A
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| Take the spiral staircase up out of this busy Old Street boozer and you find yourself in a small, chic dining room with big picture... More
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London Dining / Mediterranean Cuisine |
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The Zetter
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St John's Square, 86-88 Clerkenwell Road,
Islington, London, EC1M
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| This airy Italian restaurant attached to the boutique hotel of the same name is definitely designed with summer in mind. Huge plate glass windows, overlooking... More
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London Dining / South East Asian Cuisine |
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Wagamama
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N1 Centre, 39 Parkfield Street,
Islington, London, N1
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| Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high-quality, fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy... More
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London Dining / South East Asian Cuisine |
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Wagamama
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1 Ropemaker Street,
City, London, EC2Y
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| Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high-quality, fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy... More
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London Dining / International Cuisine |
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06 St Chad's Place
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6 St Chad's Place,
Camden, London, WC1X
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| Tucked away behind the Thameslink in King's Cross 06 St Chad's Place is a cafe, restaurant and bar in a striking architecturally designed conversion of... More
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London Dining / British Cuisine |
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Acorn House Restaurant
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69 Swinton Street,
Camden, London, WC1X
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| When your restaurant wins the 'Best Newcomer' award at the Observer Food Awards 2007 and is described as "The most important restaurant to open in... More
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