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1. Bellanger
4.4
Awesome(560)
Price: Expensive
• French • Islington
Booked 7 times today
An informal, southern French restaurant and bar in the heart of Islington. Open from lunch through to dinner, with live music on Wednesdays and Thursday and brunch on the weekends, the menu features all-day seasonal, southern French dishes. The large terrace is perfect in the summer months and a convivial cocktail bar celebrates the French tradition of L’Apéro – ideal for pre-and post-supper drinks. If you cannot find the table you are looking for, please visit the restaurant's website directly, or call 020 7499 6776.
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2. The Drapers Arms
4.7
Exceptional(1613)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Angel
Booked 26 times today
GARDEN BOOKING VIA PHONE OR EMAIL ONLY.The Drapers Arms is a lovely 1830s pub in a residential area of IslingtonVery much a pub we are as welcoming to one person sitting with a beer and a paper as to a group having a special meal. In an informal and relaxing atmosphere we nonetheless take our food, drink and service seriously.Our food is all freshly prepared and our menu changes every day and across the seasons. With a focus on being enjoyable, honest and seasonal we are also affordable - our wine list available on our website is among the very best in London.
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3. Frederick's
4.8
Exceptional(4031)
Price: Expensive
• British • Angel
Booked 28 times today
Frederick's is a family-run restaurant that is now fifty-five years old. Frederick's is a relaxed, contemporary restaurant and bar with private dining options. Serving a modern, crowd-pleasing menu, with familiar yet focused service and an enviable wine list Frederick's continues to be run by the Segal family. We are proud to be regarded as an Islington Institution, and continue to work hard to ensure that this is the case for years to come.Frederick’s is open from Tuesday through to Saturday with full hire parties bookable on Sunday and Monday (fifty plus guests). Our familiar team is looking forward to seeing you; we can’t wait to shake you a martini or decant a fine wine for you to enjoy.Should you have any queries about a forthcoming booking, or if you are planning on organising a party please email andreea@fredericks.co.uk we will get back to you
with pleasure.
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4. La Petite Auberge
4.4
Awesome(763)
Price: Moderate
• French • Angel
Booked 1 time 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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5. Sticks'n'Sushi - Islington
4.5
Awesome(85)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Angel
Booked 31 times today
Overlooking the beautiful Islington Green, you’ll be welcomed by a spacious and inviting atmosphere with a large open-plan dining room and kitchen, a lounge and bar to relax for a cocktail or two, as well as seating outside to watch the world go by.Serving our signature quality sushi and sticks, along with an extensive drinks menu of cocktails, sake and Japanese teas – there’s something to suit every taste.Near or far, we can’t wait to welcome the fine people of Islington and our lovely neighbours from Hampstead, Belsize Park, and Highgate.
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6. The Old Queens Head
4.7
Exceptional(379)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Islington
Booked 9 times today
We take online reservations for parties of up to 6 guests for Sunday Roasts. If you'd like to book for a group of 7+ for a roast please email bookings@theoldqueenshead.com.Any other days feel free to walk in anytime, all our tables in the pub work on a first come first serve basis.
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7. The Pig and Butcher
4.4
Awesome(150)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Islington
Booked 5 times today
The Pig and Butcher opened its doors in 2012 and has become a bit of an Islington institution. A laid back country style pub with a stunning private dining room and honest cooking showcasing the best farms in the UK. In the bar we serve craft beers, wine from family-owned vineyards only, aperitif cocktails and a selection of local hand pulled ales.
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8. Humble Grape Islington
4.4
Awesome(163)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Islington
Booked 2 times today
We’re an independent wine merchant and tasting event company specialising in boutique, hand-crafted wines from small vineyards. At our bar, shop and events you will get the opportunity to taste highly sought after “small lot” wines, discover the classics and the unusual, learn a thing or two and maybe find a new favourite along the way. Our events are curated and tailored for you but are always governed by the simple philosophy that wine should be fun and approachable.
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9. Yauatcha Soho
4.5
Awesome(6833)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Soho
Booked 19 times today
Yauatcha Soho, located in the heart of vibrant London, is an all-day dim sum teahouse offering a wide selection of modern authentic dim sum alongside European patisserie and an extensive range of teas, wine and cocktails. The design of the restaurant is a modern interpretation of the old Chinese teahouse. At the same time, the lighting and seating embodies the atmosphere of a vibrant ‘chatter shop’, similar to the traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurants. The restaurant offers Cantonese dishes with a modern influence, with an extensive range of steamed, baked, grilled and fried dim sum such as Yauatcha’s signature dishes of Scallop shui mai and Venison puffs.
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10. Clos Maggiore
4.6
Exceptional(15323)
Price: Expensive
• French • Covent Garden
Booked 64 times today
Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties. The conservatory has a fully retractable glass roof creating a bright and airy dining space. Our extensive cellar at Clos Maggiore includes over 2,000 labels and was extended earlier this year to include an additional 400 wines at a low – mid price range. We are very proud to have been awarded the “Best of Award of Excellence” consistently since 2003 by Wine Spectator.

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