Kipferl in Islington

We were there only for cake and we were both disappointed. My "cheesecake" was very dry. Every mouthful was a struggle. The apple strudel was bland and the pastry was soggy.

Gosh the worst Austrian food I v ever had … undercooked sausages , ignorant service

Got the veal schnitzel and spicy sausage. Amazing quality in a great setting but ultimately we felt it was quite overpriced for what it is.

Breakfast was cold, bacon undercooked, sausage hard to chew… we v tried many Austrian and German restaurants in london and this one truly underperform… came here a few times thinking to give them another chance but the food quality was consistently poor…. And the service was even worse, especially the young lady who happened to serve us twice and always gave wrong info, indifferent attitude and ignorant throughout. If you want true Austrian food go to Notting Hill there is one lower ground restaurant (can’t remember the name) with live music, super super nice home made food and hearty service, that’s what you called a real german Austrian experience.

This is a wonderful corner of Austria on Camden Passage. My daughter-in-law, born in Vienna, gives the Frittatensuppe an enthusiastic thumbs up, and I really enjoyed my chicken Wiener Schnitzel. For homesick Austrians and those with good memories of their skiing trips, the deli has great wines as well as Almdudler.

The Wienerschnitzl was good. Sadly, our lunch was interrupted but the alarm who went off.

I had cake & some Austrian soft drink. It was ok, cake was a bit dry though. Place was very calm & quiet yet full of people, which was nice. I came here on a first date, and the waiter kept interrupting our conversation, which was annoying.

Authentic Austrian restaurant in London. Great place, excellent food, attentive service.

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. edit on 09/24 : recently been to the place again and toiletis still in the same condition, not clean, bin is loaded with items on the floor

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.

Loved the food! The waiters were extremely friendly and we were able to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. If you want authentic Austrian food, this is the place to go. Highly recommend the chicken schnitzel and the spatzle!

Best gluten free cakes and egg noodles were so good!

Kipferl is our favorite Austrian restaurant in London. They recently baked 10+ cakes for our Civil Partnership celebration and that cake was amazing. Extremely well received by all guests - especially the ones coming from Bavaria. =D Thanks again to everyone, great service - kudos!

Authentic food, wonderful service and food! We will come back.

I've been to this restaurant multiple times and have never been let down! Friendly service and relaxing ambience. I love their patisserie offerings, my favourite in particular being the Esterhazytorte. Their brunch options are also really hearty - my recommendation for vegetarians such as myself is the Rosti and egg :). Definitely on the pricier side but I do think it's worth it for authentic Austrian cuisine!

Just lovely. Very nice food and ridiculously good cakes. Highly recommended.

Went for a friday night dinner, first time trying austrian food and they didn't disappoint. Ordered a schnitzel and rindsgulasch to share and ofcourse Steigal for drinks. The portion of food was more than enough for two of us and everything was cooked to perfection. Also tried the Sachertorte which was perfect ending to the meal. Overall a great experience and excellent service. Would surely go back again!

A wonderful schnitzel and great Austrian wine in a cozy setting. It was my partner’s bday and they surprised him with a slice of cake…it’s these small touches that make a difference!

The staff were friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed the chicken schnitzel, which was cooked perfectly. I just wished the portion was bigger.

Great place to find a bit of 🇦🇹 Austria. They’ve even got Almdudler !

One of my favourite restaurants in London! Food was delicious and authentically Austrian. Thank you for such a memorable meal.

What a find! Delicious, authentic Austrian cuisine served by very friendly and helpful staff. We had a lovely evening in Kipferl - there was a real buzz about the place. Can’t recommend highly enough!

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!

The food was nice and the staff were great.

Had Saturday lunch at Kipferl, we shared a chicken schnitzel which was excellent. I loved the sides and potato salad was good but had too much vinegar to my personal taste. One of the waitress was great and quick service. I tried affogato, but wouldnt recommend. All other desserts looked amazing so worth trying. We were to full to try more. They have a good selection of wines too and an awesome outside area so if it’s warmer Id recommend staying outside. P.s. bathroom could use a little cleaning

UPDATE.... 24/8/24 Have been several times over the last year but as we sit here once again, having completely over indulged in our usual 'gut schmeckendes Essen' followed of course by Sachertorte. I just had to say, it's great to see how busy it is here even in the pouring rain. Consistently good, consistently a great treat. The staff as always, are pleasant, helpful and courteous. It's good to be back. . . Once again I can't help but comment on Kipferl. Sadly we had not been able to visit over the last couple of months. We are not local but we made the journey especially on 24/8/22, for lunch. Is there a reason for returning? Definitely, for the BEST, authentic Austrian food that we know of and I say this with my partner being Austrian. She said that the Wiener Schnitzel was amazing but no matter what we have as our main course, there is only one thing we always have when we visit and that is a slice of Sachertorte. It is the best and probably the only place, outside of the Hotel Sacher, in either Vienna or Salzburg, that truly knows how to make it authentic. Well done Kipferl! A great team of staff who are always helpful and friendly. As regular customers we are already looking forward to our next visit. . . 16/6/22 Have eaten lunch here several times and it has always been excellent. Just finished another and our only complaint was, we wish we could start over! Everything is authentically Austrian as confirmed by my Austrian partner. We have promised ourselves a return visit one evening. She is already asking, when? 🙂

A little jewel we found while we were staying in Angel. Excellent food and service. We shared the noodles that came with the goulash they were so delicious. Unique experience.

All our expectations were met in this small restaurant nestled in the heart of this charming passage. Revisit the Austrian version of the traditional full English breakfast that we shared as a couple because it was very hearty and we wanted to taste the wonderful pastries (from memory, about ten different cakes...difficult to choose!). All with impeccable service. Really a great find!

Lovely little restaurant. The food is delicious and the staff incredibly courteous. Very happy I found this place!

Delicious authentic Austrian food which transports you to Tyrolean hills and Vienna. The schnitzel and Sachertorte were divine! Loved the Hugo spritz too.

Great good, friendly service and the cakes were amazing! So many choices we will definitely have to return to try some more.

Ordered a Sachertorte for my Husband's Birthday. Packaging excellent. Cake is 100% Fresh and authentic. However complained to DHL because the cake was damaged due to impact of having being dropped or thrown. DHL - feeble response was, if the contents are damaged complain to the retailer. If I was Kipferl I'd want a full refund for the damage caused. Maybe use a different courier?

Great Austrian food right here in London. Almost like a taste of home!

Great food and great service, especially from Kiley (I hope I've spelt their name properly!). Thank you for the lovely conversation and service, Kiley!

It’s expensive, but it’s doing something different from other cafes in the area and so I think justifies it. The space is the right side of stylish without becoming pretentious. My cake was tasty and the service was good

This place did exceptional breakfast. Very Austrian, very friendly. Loved it.

Very good schnitzel restaurant in Islington. Cosy, warm atmosphere with tasty food. But beyond all, the service was very very good. Especially thank to Alice for the excellent service.

Totally overpriced. 7.50£ for a small piece of cake.

We had breakfast on site. Quite and interesting Austrian atmosphere. Friendly and professional staff. We enjoyed our food particularly the Austrian croissant/brioche. We'll be back to taste dinner menu.

Had the French toast and it was perfect! Service was great. And the food was fantastic

Been here a few times over the years and always enjoyed it!

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!

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

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

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!

Tasty and quite large portions for the main dishes.

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! 😉

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

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😅

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

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!

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!!

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!!

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.

Excellent vegan-friendly Austrian food

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!