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1. The Plimsoll
4.8
Exceptional(282)
$$$$
• Pub • Highbury
Booked 53 times today
A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Lunch: Thursday to Saturday 12-5pm Sunday 1-8pmDinner: Monday to Saturday 6-10pmKitchen open for takeaway burgers on Men’s Arsenal home games.
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2. Carmela’s Pizzeria
4.8
Exceptional(93)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • Angel
Booked 30 times today
Welcome to Carmela's, East-Coast inspired pizzeria.
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3. BOBO & WILD - Shoreditch “Neapolitan Pizza & Wine”
5.0
Exceptional(1)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • Hackney
We’re an independent cafe, tucked away, alongside Shoreditch Park. Here we serve up Brunch by day and Pizza by night. We don’t take ourselves too seriously but we are serious about what we put on every plate (and in every cup). We make all our decisions based on quality, never settling for just ok.
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4. Westerns Laundry
4.7
Exceptional(1821)
$$$$
• Modern European • Holloway
Booked 17 times today
Westerns Laundry is a cozy spot that's a firm favourite on the London dining scene. Reviewers consistently praise its warm, welcoming ambiance, often describing it as 'lovely', 'cosy', and 'relaxed'. The atmosphere is a mix of industrial and rustic, set in a beautiful 60 cover dining room and a charming 20 cover cobbled courtyard. It's a perfect spot for a comfortable, well-curated dining experience.
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5. The Granary Square Brasserie
4.2
Awesome(9382)
$$$$
• British • King's Cross
Booked 67 times today
The Granary Square Brasserie is described as 'cozy' and 'welcoming' in multiple reviews. It's praised for its relaxed atmosphere, sumptuous decor, and 'ivy-esque' feel. The ambiance is often referred to as 'buzzy', but not overly loud, allowing for easy conversation. The staff is consistently called 'friendly', and the food is always of 'the finest quality'.
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6. Hare and Hounds
4.2
Awesome(52)
$$$$
• Pub • Islington
Booked 6 times today
Hare & Hounds is your Islington hub, the kind of place you drop into for a pint, stay for some food, and end up lingering longer than planned. It’s a friendly, relaxed pub where everyone’s welcome, whether you’re popping in for a quick drink, meeting mates, or settling down for something to eat.The menu is all about fresh, comforting pub food alongside smaller bits to nibble on.Sundays are what we’re best known for, in-season roasts each week with all the trimmings, done properly and served generously. From weekday catch-ups to lazy weekend lunches, Hare & Hounds is a pub you can rely on.
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7. La Petite Auberge
4.7
Exceptional(740)
$$$$
• French • Angel
Booked 7 times today
Kindly note guests under the age of 7 are not permitted in La Petite Auberge after 5pmLa Petite Auberge traditional French restaurant found in the heart of Islington evokes an atmosphere equal to any warm and welcoming tavern found in the French countryside.Best French Restaurant awarded La Petite Auberge transforms your ordinary supper into an experience, a memory and a dish to talk about with all your friends. Found at 283 Upper Street, you can slip into rustic France for a memorable meal, courtesy of La Petite Auberge.Once you’ve stepped inside, been warmly welcomed by our friendly team and seated at your cosy table, you will feel like you’ve come home. Sipping your exquisite French wine and nibbling on the perfectly satisfying hors d’oeuvre; you’ll remember your dining experience at La Petite Auberge for years to come.
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8. German Gymnasium
4.4
Awesome(2734)
$$$$
• German • King's Cross
Booked 52 times today
Home of the first London Olympic games gymnasium, our breathtaking Kings Cross home is now a temple to German cuisine with the buzzing atmosphere of a traditional Grand Café. Our all day menu includes London’s finest schnitzels, sausages, seasonal delicacies and tortes. German Pilsner and wines are available on our alfresco terraces; all accompanied by outstanding hospitality. Part of the Evolv collection
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9. Primeur
4.8
Exceptional(1176)
$$$$
• Farm-to-table • Stoke Newington
Booked 17 times today
Primeur is described as a 'cosy, informal dining' spot with a 'very well put together environment'. The 'lovely atmosphere', 'candles and lighting' create a warm and welcoming ambiance. Reviews also mention a 'low-key neighbourhood vibe' and 'intimate environment', further emphasizing the cozy nature of the restaurant.
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10. The Pig and Butcher
4.3
Awesome(163)
$$$$
• Gastro Pub • Islington
Booked 3 times today
The Pig and Butcher occupies a handsome pub built in the mid 1800’s when Islington was a village outside London. The area around the pub used to be fields used by farmers to rest and feed their livestock before being sent to Smithfield’s Meat Market for sale. We take our inspiration from farmhouse tables across Europe. We use the best farms and suppliers in the country and present a weekly changing menu that reflects the most seasonal produce the country has to offer. We have an in house team that hand pick and deliver our fruit and vegetables each morning from New Spitalfields Market. We butcher all of our meat on site daily in our specially built butchers room downstairs. Our team have worked hard on curating a wine list that changes regularly. Our wine selection features some of the best wines from family-owned vineyards and larger winemakers from across the world that we have used since the mid nineties. We also offer a selection of beers.
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