Kipferl in Islington - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This may be a fab brunch spot, and the location on Camden Passage is great. But our dinner experience was a real let down. The room and the seating may be perfectly acceptable during the day. But in the evening it felt a cramped and a little sloppy. Likewise, the food just didn't match up to our expectations. If you serve dinner, you need to make an effort vary /upgrade the menu, smarten the place up for a night-time crowd and basically make the dining experience feel more special. You can do it, Kipferl!

I've never eaten a meal here but coffee and cake are wonderful. Austrians do the best cakes imho. Cafe is simple and modern in style.

Came here for dinner with a friend, and we both agreed that we need to return because the food is simply amazing. The käsespätzle were definitely our favorite - moreish, cheesy and savoury without being heavy. The wienerschnitzel was light and crunchy, comparable to the ones you'd taste in Viennese cafés. The Sachertorte, too, was as nostalgia-inducing as the rest of the meal - and now I can't wait to be back to try more, especially from the cake selection. Honourable mention for the service, too - the staff is attentive, polite and friendly. Would recommend!

Tasty and authentic! Had a full spread from starters to dessert and of course a Stiegl. Friendly staff providing good service. Brought back memories of childhood family dinners in Salzburg. Danke!

Delicious food, lovely service and the dog was treating like a king.

Whatever you do, don’t get a take away from them. This cost me £14.50. It’s just lentils and vegetables.

A nice Austrian style patisserie / restaurant in quaint Camden Passage. We had some of the cafe’s famous Linzer Torte & Esterhazytorte together with a couple of cappuccino. Very happy with our choice. Suit people with sweet tooth like ourselves. Service was good too. Atmosphere casual but quite cozy.

What a find while walking the streets of Islington. After returning from Tyrol in April, this was the perfect place to revive our love of Austria. The food, drinks and ambience were totally authentic and we were transported back to sitting in a posh ski Hütte.

As an Austrian myself I can say with confidence that you get authentic food here. I've been a few times over the years and the food is always delicious. This year I had my birthday dinner here and Hubert was very helpful getting a big table organised. The only minor criticism I would have is that the service is a bit hit and miss. I've had some very lovely staff but also had waiters before that seemed like they couldn't care less if you were there or not. All in all this is my favourite Austrian Restaurant in London so would definitely recommend going!

The best cake outside of Vienna!

Really great place, they have gluten free items too! Sausages were great and so was the soup. Service is oustandingly great!

One of my favourite places in London. It is a little hidden gem in Angel. The cakes are to die for, and the Kipferl cookies are delicious

We visited Kipferl on a Saturday evening - the restaurant was busy and the atmosphere buzzing. We enjoyed every moment! The service exceptional, the food astonishingly good. My husband ordered the schnitzel and I the sausage - we then shared so we could enjoy both dishes which were superb. Great Austrian beer went down a treat and we sampled the sachertorte and strudel to finish. Highly recommend this gem of a place and we will most definitely return. Thanks to all the Kipferl team! What you do is amazing 💫🇦🇹⭐️🇦🇹💫

Tiroler Gröstl highly highly recommended. Save room for torte.

Very lovely staff and delicious food. Didn’t feel at all rushed to leave. Not sure it was because we went at a quiet time but the service was amazing.

We had a great time celebrating a birthday at Kipferl yesterday The food was really authentic and the service was excellent. Servers are very patient and professional. Great experience overall and will definitely be back.

We had late breakfast here today. Omlette and french toast also mozart cake(not sure name) all foods were amazing, my first Austrian food experiences. The thing only I can give advice about there is, welcoming person she is also the waitress wasn’t enough interested in with outside tables. We were sitting outside 1 A so I had to stand up and show myself to her to order. I am sure inside was very busy maybe you need one more staff between these time.

Absolutely delicious food, very authentic Austrian food. As someone who’s visited Austria many times it tastes just like being back there! Additionally wonderful service and great wine choices!

I love Austria and this beautiful Angel brunch transported me across countries to the Alpes of Austria. The Rösti was phenomenal and provided great portions. The staff were friendly and the prices were decent. Added bonus of no wait on a Sunday in Angel (unheard of). Would recommend to all! Get that Austrian cocktail in your hand and a forkful of egg and you will not be disappointed!

Superb place that showcases the pure authentic Austrian and Hungarian cuisine! I loved the wine list too, lots different Austrian wines! The best Schnitzel I have ever tasted! I can’t recommend it highly enough! 😉

Tasty and quite large portions for the main dishes.

The wiener schnitzel is delicious and the shredded pancake was amazing. I left the restaurant with my underwear wet, that’s how good it was! I won’t dare to post photos though😅

Lovely restaurant, loved the food. Something different for a change. Goulash with egg noodles and a traditional Austrian dessert definitely recommend

Mein absolute österreichische Lieblingsrestaurant! Have been visiting Kipferl for a number of years, and never been disappointed. It’s my go to place for brunch or dinners with friends, and a great place for cheeky coffee and cake. Food is amazing, beer is great and cakes out of this world. Staff are super friendly and attentive. If you’re an Austrian food lover, this is a place to try for sure!

Lovely staff, amazing food and the perfect place to celebrate my 50th birthday lunch with the family. Will be returning.

This is a very friendly restaurant. We sat in the spacious room at the back and both had a delicious smoked salmon breakfast with scrambled egg, sourdough bread and salad. The food is very fresh, coffee is great and the service is excellent. In this busy part of Islington it is a welcome oasis of calm.

If you want a little bit of Austria in England this is the place.

Have visited twice for lunch & dinner. Both times this great place had a lovely atmosphere, super friendly service & the food was gorgeous. It’s a brilliant unique place in a lovely spot in Islington. I would definitely recommend!

Very nice food Selen was very nice and welcoming

Good ambience, very good location

Marion is the best waiter evaaaa

I'm from Austria myself and can recommend it 100%! The food immediately took me back to home, just really tasty. And the service was also really friendly. Will be a must visit on any of my future London stays!!

Very authentic Austrian restaurant, where you can find a little bit of home even in London. As a small spitz, I highly recommend paying the Kipferl a visit!!

Just perfect! I found a piece of home in the heart of London and will definitely come back. Super nice staff and very authentic atmosphere. Thank you for the great time and the delicious food!

Excellent vegan-friendly Austrian food

Food was ok, but overpriced. Kaiserschmarrn was expensive, not great, and arrived 15 minutes after the other dessert.

I recently visited this restaurant and had an absolutely terrible experience. The staff was shockingly rude and showed blatant discrimination towards people of colour. Upon arrival, I was told I had to book a seat, despite there being plenty available. After returning 10 minutes later, I was seated but given a ridiculous one-hour time limit, even though it was only 6 pm I ordered a Viennese coffee, which was overpriced at £8.9. When I tried to order another drink nearing 7 pm, the staff abruptly refused service and asked me to leave, despite the restaurant being nearly empty. To add insult to injury, I was charged a service fee for this appalling treatment, resulting in me paying £10.1 for a very normal iced coffee. The level of disrespect and discrimination I experienced as a paying customer was appalling. I came here with a good attempt to spread good words about this restaurant to my colleauges and friends as there are not so many Austrian cafes in central London. I will never set foot in this establishment again, and I strongly advise others to avoid it as well. Management needs to address their staff's behaviour and improve their customer service standards immediately.

The sacher torte was hard as a rock. A big disappointment.

Really lovely food, very authentic and a great wine list as well! Staff were very accommodating when we were running a little late for our booking aswell!

Lovely experience. Delicious authentic Austrian cuisine and wonderful atmosphere. The staff are all great and helpful, and we will definitely be back! Dankeschön!

Was looking forward to an Austrian meal having been to Austria many times. We were sat in good time and had menus. However the staff then seemed to forget us and after trying to get attention and 15 mins had to go and find them to put in drinks and food orders. Almdudler was great to get. Need normal UK shops to sell this. Schnitzel both chicken and veal were fine. Had better and worse. Rest of the bood was ok but overly salty. Generally it was more street food quality. I have no problem with this but with a bill (with desert) for 5 of over £200 it is definitely not street food priced. Again for desert the menu was dropped off and 15 to 20 mins later had to find someone to take an order. Similar when we wanted to pay.

The staff were lovely, the atmosphere was pleasant, and main dishes like salads, soups, sausages are all fine. Unfortunately, the cake was dry and meh, and had to send back the actual kipferl, which was dry, heavy, stodgy, with an overly yeasty flavour - to quote my 10yo daughter, 'disgusting'. Having had a semmel here years ago which was equally awful, I was shocked to find nothing had improved and the establishment's namesake pastry was so rubbish! As a baker myself who loves (properly made) Austrian baked goods, I would fire whoever bakes here, or send them on a course on how to prove and bake brioche dough properly so it doesn't come out like a yeasty black hole.

Staff is extremely nice and helpful. They’re here to help you choose from menu and serve quickly. The food comes to your table in 5-7 mins although restaurant is full. Typical “hausgemacht” Austrian dishes as if you’re sitting in a restaurant/gasthaus in Austria. If you miss Austria or the food I definitely suggest a visit. Location is quite good as well close to the Northern line and in a cosy street for a nice short walk after having your meal.

I don'tmind paying £26 for coffee and cake for two, though its a bit steep. But, the MARONITORTE was dry and crumbly. At £8 for a moderate slice I would have hoped for fresh, not stale. Shame.

Vienna in London! I love this place

Had Maronitorte cake today. If you're going to charge £7 please ensure it is not dry.

Desperate for Schnitzel in London? Great place to go just off Upper Street in Islington

Great wiener schnitzel, apple strudel and linzer torte. Charming waiter.

As an Austrian: Coming here when in London always feels like going to a restaurant at home. Authentic Austrian food and atmosphere, no touristy-cliché vibe, just really chill. The staff are lovely, some even speak German/Austrian! Huge recommendation!

If you're craving schnitzel, this small spot tucked away in a small street of Islington is the place to be. Service was very fast. The goulash was alright, but we loved the veal schnitzel. We got another meat dish to try several dishes, but we wished we got two of the veal schnitzel!

Service was great from the start. I liked that the waitress knew my name without looking at the reservation book. Service was always done with a smile. The food was amazing (especially the Esterhazy cake). We had the Gulasch soup and the salmon to start. Maine was the veal Wiener Schnitzel. Largest portion of schnitzel I have had in London! It was good. Dessert was the Maronitorte and Esterhazy torte. I really liked the atmosphere; it was authentic and this coming from someone who grew up in Wien. Will definitely return soon. (I’m also ordering one of their cakes 😊).

I'm an Austrian, born in Vienna and here is what I think. The Frittatensuppe was good, could have been hotter. The Schnitzel was delicious, the Kaiserschmarrn was more like a cake thing with butter and sugar. Tasted alright, but a Kaiserschmarrn is supposed to be heaven and that wasn't heaven. The apple juice was meh. At least I know where to get a Schnitzel if I need one, will come back to review their cakes ;) Atmosphere is great btw!

Ordered the schnitzel, and although krispy, the veal was rather dry. But the shocking disappointment was the basic boiled potatoes buried underneath. They tasted as if they were made maybe a day before. Chalky texture, musty, and flat. Didn't touch them after a bite. If you're going to be serving a meal with such minimal ingredients, take some pride to execute them well.

Lovely atmosphere and a great restaurant with attentive staff.

Having ordered several delicious cakes and products from Kipferl delicatessen via their online store (living in the Midlands - efficient courier service). I finally got down to London and met up with family to have a delightful Austrian lunch. The atmosphere, service and the food were all perfect. There is not one item we had that I would not give 5 stars. Love Kipferl ❤ 🇦🇹 Exceptionally high quality products and service, in resturant and via online shop.

This patisserie banned laptops on the basis that people stay there for hours having just coffee. What an irrational business policy - they should just have a minimum spend or minimum stay, if that is the issue. I had never spent less than £20 there and never stayed more than 1 hour or so. They lost a loyal customer.

Nice coffee, cakes where a bit too sweet (and I love sweet..), a bit pricey, service was slow.

Visited for a pre-gig meal this time but Kipferl will be the destination next time we‘re in London! Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Hearty mains and sumptuous desserts, plenty of options to return for! Bis nächsten mal, tschüss!

Absolutely delicious! What an amazing meal. I really enjoyed it. Also I got a red wine St something. It was absolutely delicious. It was recommended by the waitress. Love this place, I highly recommend it! Also no pictures of the cakes were taken as we dove right in. We got the apple cake and the Mozart torte. Both were delicious, very moist.

Service was impeccable but unfortunately the food was not so great. Lukewarm meal, watery cocktail, dry bread, and the topfentorte was incredibly dry from about halfway in...also £4 for a small can of Almdudler. The other meal we ordered (schnitzel) was fine but nothing special; very bland and the accompanying potatoes too. Everything arrived a little too fast to be fresh. It feels like we visited a different restaurant to the rest of these reviews!

Amazing Mozart torte.and coffee !!

Lovely place. Just had cake and hot chocolate, but we will be back for more soon.

If you love Austrian food and feel like a reliving your mountain experience then Kipferl in Islington is great. Service is great, and the food very hearty.

This a great little cafe/restaurant, food is outstanding and the service is exemplary. My cheese omelette was class.

Walking into Kipferl is like walking into a ski restaurant in the Austrian mountains . The atmosphere is relaxed , the schnitzel - the best in London and if you have never had cranberry sauce with shnitzel your life will be forever changed ! Camden Passage is both cute and fun with many shops and a market on wednesdays and saturdays . People come from all over and Kipferl is a delightful place all day long and for a relaxed evening meal

Fabulous Austrian restaurant. Both the veal and chicken schnitzels were delicious as was the Mozart cake. Will definitely be back

Very disappointing Kaiserschmarn. It’s more sponge cake than fluffy pancake. Also the dish usually takes 20min if made fresh and not 5.. lastly felt the service was dismissive and not friendly. More of a tourist spot if anything.

Lovely Austrian spirited restaurant. The food was delicious, from the Schnitzel to the Spätzle to the cake. The owner and all staff are very friendly, professional and made us feel very welcomed. We will be there again soon and recommend it to everyone :)

Excellent quality food and service at reasonable prices. Couldn’t fault it. Fantastic. Thanks for our loverly meal today.

Great choice of food and wine selection. To be recommended

We had a fantastic time at Kipferl. It was my first time introducing my partners family to Austrian food, having grown up in Vienna. They absolutely loved the food, and said it was the ‘best they had in London’. It’s like being transported back to Austria and we will be back! Thank you for the lovely experience and service

Sachertorte cake was dry and not worth the £7.50 for a slice. Charging £1 for a singular spray of whipped cream is unacceptable.

An old favourite revisited. Beautiful gluten free cakes presented as part of the normal menu (and just as good as any other cake). Lovely coffee. Nice atmosphere.

The food is great quality and the cakes are the best in London. The cheese cake is amazing! Lovely service as well.

Nice atmosphere and very good service. I had a soup and my daughter had a salad, both very tasty. We both have schnitzels, good portion size, and we ended up taking some of them back home so we could have room for dessert. Great selection of cakes. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes.

I came here on a relatively busy day when they were full. The hostess told me to come back in fifteen minutes. However, when I came back in ten or so, there was a huge line outside so I decided to walk on to allow the full fifteen to elapse. When I came back, another hostess told me she saw me at the back line and saw me leave, which, in her interpretation, meant that I had to restart the waiting cycle even though nobody had called me at any point. I’d eaten here on a number of occasions and while I love their goulash soup, their schnitzel is too thick and generally poorly spiced.

Best place for a decent authentic schnitzel and other delicious treats from Austrian and German cuisine. This place has class and reminds me of home

Have come here a few times before and all times have been excellent. Beautiful display of homemade cakes, in classic Austrian style. Crispy and generous portions of schnitzel and a yummy brunch menu. Recently tried the pastry the restaurant is named after, a “kipferl” — a croissant-shaped brioche (that pre-dates the croissant and apparently inspired it!)

Unfriendly service, we asked for a "Grosser Brauner" and got a milky capucino. The Kaiserschmarrn was not remotley a Kaiserschmarren but some sort of broken up cake. For an Austrian Restaurant not in any way authentic. Staff did not understand German, the whole experience was not what we hoped for

Not my first time there and certainly not the last. Love Kipferl. Great food, outstanding service and cosy atmosphere.

Authentic as heck. Always super busy, booking ahead is best. Can definitely recommend.

A lovely restaurant in Camden Passage, close to Angel Tube Station. The food and wine were excellent. The waitresses were attentive without being intrusive, they were there when you needed them. If you like Austrian food and wine, served with a smile, this is a restaurant you need to go to.

Lovely restaurant with good, hearty food and great staff 👍

Great food and excellent service ! I had the spinach dumplings, they were very tasty but they missed some sauce (in my opinion!). Veal schnitzel was fab, cooked to perfection! They also offer a kids menu, a great wine list and the cakes are to die for. 10/10!

The atmosphere , meal and service was exemplary. Would highly recommend anyone coming here. God bless xx

Excellent hearty winter food with really great service! I got an extra cake to take home for free because I couldn't decided between the 2 delicious cakes they had. Will come back again!

Disappointed 7£ for wine and water and 4.5£ for a flavourless “lemonade in a can

I just Love the warm welcome from the team who is always accommodating! Get a Wiener schnitzel there as it is as good as being in Vienna! We had such a good wine paring recommendation so please speak to the great team who is fantastic with their knowledge! For all the cake lovers out there!! You will be in heaven all of them are outstanding. Can wait to go back!

Had the chicken schnitzel and loved it! I actually expected the apple strudel to be warm but still tasty. Service to me wasn’t the best but nothing bad specifically happened; a bit awkward small space specifically for the bathroom situation (my table was sat by it) but I understand this is quite common in London.

Kids-unfriendly restaurant with a very rude waitress. My husband tried to book a table for 4 and went to the restaurant with a pram. He was said that there was no booking option on Sunday and he can come back when he wants. When we came back within 1hr, we were told that there was no chance to sit with the baby. There is only one table for the baby, they said. No space for the pram...with suggestions to leave a pram on the street. I insisted on getting a table, as somebody told him to come back and we were waiting for 1hr. The waitress was very rude to me and gave us a table with the pram space saying that she was doing an exception as 'I was pushing her' and my husband didn't mentioned a baby (despite being with the baby 1hr earlier).When I was waiting for 2 other people (who were lost and couldn't find the restaurant) and willing to order some food in advance, they came to me saying that I cannot wait for anybody leaving a half table empty... Another waitress came to me saying that I don't have to order anything in advance for 4 people as they prepare food within 10mins. I ordered food 15-20mins after sitting anyway and food came after 20 mins. The rest of the service was ~normal, but when I wanted to pay the waitresses were commenting between each other the pram loudly... I really regret paying over £100 for such horrible treatment/service. Obviously, service charge 12.5% included. Never again...

This is hands down the best schnitzel in London. I absolutely love this place!

We had the best family lunch there today. The owner is charming, the service impeccable, the food delicious, and the atmosphere cosy. We will be back very soon!

Not ever having an authentic strudel experience, they do make a good apple strudel. Everything else that we had, cheesecake, rum cake, and even the hot chocolate lacks the richness you'd expect from these desserts.

Schnitzel with warm potatoes and cakes are really nice. However I was surprised to see the condition of the toilet. This place deserves a better and cleaner toilet.

Nice Austrian food, although we've only tried a soup, some cakes and coffee. Everything was good, we had better Eszterházy torte, but the one they have is very good too.

Not really sure what the fuss is about. Not authentic Austrian dining (if you’re been to Austria). Quality of food was ok. I had a veal schnitzel which I thought was just ok. I ordered a glass of wine which cost 7.50 and they only filled up less than half way. The cake I had was very dry. All the other cakes didn’t look too good. Go to Austria and you will know what I mean. Service wasn’t too friendly either.

Thank you very much for an lovely meal! It was very helpful that you allowed for some changes to the children's menu. And even though the meal portions were very large, the cakes looked so tempting that we tried them also and enjoyed them with a very good "kleiner Brauner". The friendly and relaxed staff made our visit very pleasant.

I recently dined at Kipferl restaurant, and I must say, the quality of the food exceeded my expectations. The dishes were not only incredibly tasty but also remarkably fresh. Each bite was a delightful experience, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to delivering top-notch culinary excellence.

Food good. Beer good. Wine good. Sachertorte great. Service was excellent. Good vegetarian options.

Lovely restaurant. Unpretentious and good atmosphere. Slightly concerned food arrived so quickly suggesting not cooked fresh for us. Staff were really welcoming and attentive.