RestaurantsLondonIslingtonN1

survey result

Summary

£48
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “small and crowded” grill on Islington’s main drag serves “reasonably priced Turkish, Kurdish and Greek-style food” and is “clearly a local crowd-pleaser”. The ‘Hidden Gem’ basement is available for private parties.

Summary

£45
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The name sums it up!” say fans of this busy spot near Angel serving “great Turkish grills with handmade relishes and sides” alongside “excellent” Greek and Kurdish dishes. Its ‘Hidden Gem’ basement can be booked for private parties.

Summary

£45
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This busy little place near Angel lives up to its name, with friendly staff who look after their customers well, serving them “cheap and cheerful” meals from a menu listing dishes from Greece across Turkey to Kurdistan.

Summary

£39
    £
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Friendly, with decent nosh” – this Turkish-Kurdish café near Angel “really is a little gem, with prices that are more than fair for the quality of the food”. The exceptional value for the locations means it “can get very crowded”.

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265 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ

Restaurant details

Entertainments,Highchair,Menu,Portions
Yes
80
No dress code
137

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always £26.95 £33.95

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£7.40 £19.40 £3.95
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £24.95
Filter Coffee £2.95
Extras  
Service 10.00%
265 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑12 am
Tuesday12 pm‑12 am
Wednesday12 pm‑12 am
Thursday12 pm‑12 am
Friday12 pm‑12 am
Saturday12 pm‑12 am
Sunday12 pm‑5 pm

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