Restaurants in North London

Choosing where to eat in north London shouldn't be a struggle, not when there are so many options. That's why we’re on hand to provide you with all you need to know around eating at the top of the city, whether you’re looking for BBQ and blues in Camden or comfort foods and bespoke interiors in Islington, we’ll have something for you. Read on for our hand-picked guide to the best places to eat in north London.

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Last updated on 8th January 2025




LULA

Tucked away on Lonsdale Road in Queen's Park, you'll find gorgeous neighbourhood restaurant Lula, spanning across two floors. Whether you're in the main dining room, the pretty loft space or their stunning outdoor terrace, expect simple white furnishings, lots of greenery and natural light. As for the menu? You'll find everything from swordfish schnitzel to grilled tataki salmon and seared scallops here.

Happy Face King’s Cross

Sister venue to the ever-popular SUPERMAX, a 70s-inspired disco cocktail bar hidden beneath, Happy Face King's Cross is a cool all-day dining destination for authentic Neapolitan pizza. Expect dough that's proved for 72 hours, with toppings like smoked scamorza and wild mushrooms on a truffled white base or 'nduja and burrata, alongside lasagne and aubergine parmigiana. 

Sticks'n'Sushi Islington

Located on Upper Street, Sticks'n'Sushi's Islington venue is a sleek Japanese restaurant that boasts stylish Scandinavian design. The open-plan dining room features minimalist wooden tables, warm, earthy tones and an open kitchen, as well as a sultry bar area.

There's all sorts to choose from on their extensive menu, featuring sushi selections like inari tacos, yellowfin tuna nigiri and soft shell crab rolls. They also serve skewers of chicken, sweet potato and more, as well as other tasty small plates and cocktails.

Brewhouse & Kitchen Highbury

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Any restaurant boasting a burger simply known as The Ridiculous is probably worth a mention. Nestled away in Highbury, the Brewhouse & Kitchen wonderfully combines delicious comfort food with an array of home-brewed, small-batch craft beers and ales. Come for pub classics with a twist; each item on the menu comes with a handy recommended beer to help you maximise the tastes and flavours.

Ciro's

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Ciro's is a cosy neighbourhood bar and restaurant in Islington, curating the vibe of an Italian bistro. Expect intimate, candlelit interiors and a vast selection of Italian natural wines, alongside tasty small plates on a regularly changing menu.

Sample dishes include paninis filled with mortadella or roasted red peppers, alongside pesto gnocchi, classic lasagne and build-your-own deli plates.

Spagnoletti

Spagnoletti is the Italian restaurant in King's Cross, North London that's sure to hit the spot. Think an industrial chic vibe backing up the 'pasta lab' menu, alongside a range of secondi spanning everything from tuna steak to stuffed pork belly. Plus, there's signature tiramisu for dessert.

Drake and Morgan at King's Cross

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A gorgeous space featuring two bars, an open-plan kitchen and an outside area for year-round use; Drake & Morgan offers the perfect escape if you were wondering where to eat after a long day in central London. Come in, get comfy and survey a menu stocked with grilled treats, buttermilk chicken burgers and good old fashioned classics like bangers & mash or fish & chips.

Grillshack Steakhouse and Cocktail Bar

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Grillshack is a top choice of restaurants in the Angel area, thanks to an extensive menu that caters to all. While they may be best known for their 28 day-aged Aberdeenshire steaks, you can also get your hands on everything from vegetable enchiladas to chilli con carne or smoked cheeseburgers here. Enjoy your meal with a classic cocktail, while surrounded by quirky decor and lots of greenery.

Prawn On The Lawn

Delving out everything from Porthilly rock oysters to Padstow-sourced crab, Prawn On The Lawn on St Paul's Road is always a winner when it comes to seafood. Just moments from Highbury and Islington station, this rustic venue serves fish that's delivered fresh from Cornwall and Devon daily, in the form of ever-changing small plates and sharing platters. Pair your meal with organic wines from an award-winning Cornish vineyard, or enjoy a spicy margarita instead.

Chuku's

Only a moment's walk from Seven Sisters Sation is Chuku's, the world's first Nigerian tapas restaurant, co-founded by brother-sister duo Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederick. It's a gorgeous contemporary haunt decorated with coral walls, as a nod to adobe clay, and vibrant paintings. Here you'll find creative small plates on the menu, taking the flavours of Lagos and beyond to the next level with dishes such as jollof rice or quinoa, moi moi and dodo (fried plantain tossed in cinnamon sugar).