Best Restaurants In Stoke Newington

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By Marcus Sanigar Food, Drink & Events Copywriter, DesignMyNight 10-year hospitality, travel and events expert, writing for Expedia, Trainline and more. Last updated on 12th February 2026

We know looking for the perfect spot to get a bite to eat can be time-consuming. Whether it's cheap eats for mid-week meals with friends you're after, or the opportunity to splash the cash on a full feast, we've got you covered. Boasting everything from pizza to tacos, here is a list of the best restaurants in Stoke Newington. 




The Jolly Butchers

The Jolly Butchers not only serve a great selection of craft beer and ale, but also contemporary North Indian food and Sunday roasts. Try out their extensive menu, which includes everything from from tandoori machii with grilled salmon to papaya and mint pudhini lamb chops.

Calong

Right in the heart of Stoke Newington, Calong serves up some serious pedigree with its comforting dishes. Helmed by Chef-Owner Joo Won, formerly of Galvin at Windows, this place holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand among its many accolades.

Its regularly changing plates are refined yet relaxed and unfussy at the same time. Think Joo's Fried Chicken, and Cornish pollock with mooli jorim.

Escocesa

Tapas bar Escocesa combines a love of Scottish seafood and Spanish cuisine, with a name that even means 'Scottish' in Spanish topping it all off. Not only will you get produce like Orkney hand-dived scallops, Cumbrae oyster (which are only £1.50 each before 7pm on weekdays and all day Sundays), and fresh octopus, but also slow cooked Iberian pig cheek and patatas bravas. Plus, executive chef Pablo Rodriguez has a background at Michelin star restaurant Jean Luc Figueras in Catalunya, so you know you're in safe hands.