Kipferl in Islington

What a pleasure to taste good Austrian cuisine sauerkraut sausage and condiments a guaranteed change of scenery, and to finish in style with an excellent choice of Austrian cakes we chose the excellent one with chestnuts. As for the perfect service, the waiters are very pleasant and smiling, I recommend +++++ Daly

Cosy space with good comfort food, all day service and hefty portions. Specify if you want your apple strudel warm!

Sachertorte looks great, but tastes like an average chocolate cake, not a sachertorte. They won't put a note in the package to say who it is from, want me to pay £3.50 for an ugly card.

Thank you Hubert & Team for looking after our team of 20 during our Xmas lunch. Everybody loved it - fresh, tasty food; cosy atmosphere; attentive service. High five.

Food is brilliant - best place for schnitzel in London followed by their delicious Sachertorte. If you are really hungry you can also start with the lovely goulash soup. It’s a regular dinner spot for us.

Great place with a really good and unique vibe!

I absolutely love this restaurant. If I lived closer to Angel I'd probably eat there twice a week. The food is fantastic, it feels homemade, non-processed, fresh and absolutely delicious! I'm a huge fan of food from this region, so it's great to have this restaurant in London. I'm working my way through the menu and honestly couldn't choose one thing over another as each dish has been so tasty. The service is friendly and professional and the restaurant itself is quaint and homely! I'm excited to try the desserts one day!

Having spent a lot of time in German-speaking countries, it is a delight to dine at and order from Kipferl. It is genuinely Austrian in a way I haven’t encountered elsewhere in the UK (not for German or Swiss restraunts/cafés either). It's an experience not to be missed, but, indeed, repeated!

I always love visiting Kipferl it has a truly good atmosphere of continental Europe - caffè culture par excellence

We had a wonderful evening at this restaurant. The food was truly delicious. We were well looked after and the location is really charming, a small pedestrianised lane with lots of atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant and will def come back again, also just for coffee and cake!

Excellent place with an Austrian atmosphere. Must eat apple pie.

Somewhat unfriendly service! They made it pretty clear they wanted the table back ASAP from the minute we arrived which put me off my meal. We were only there for an hour in the end. I asked if they could close the door because it was cold and all I got was a 'No', later someone else asked and they closed it. No-one bothered to look as we were leaving or say thanks for coming. Food was nice but I won't be going back.

I enjoyed my visit at Kipferl very much. The service was very good und friendly and the food delicious - especially the Kaiserschmarrn. It tasted just like in Austria. Many thanks and I'll be back soon!

I'm from Austria myself and it felt like home. Kaiserschmarrn and apple strudel were very good, I'll definitely be back.

I am from Austria and unfortunately the food wasn't great. It might be alright for a dinner cooked by your friend's mum, but to pay for it in an actual restaurant, it's not doing our counrty any favours. The soup of the day was odd, a mush of lumpy mushroom soup without much seasoning. The Käsespätzle again didn't have much taste, were overcooked and somehow way too greasy. I don't think they use fresh potatoes for their potato salad. The cakes were ok, but nothing special. The only nice thing were the wine and beer. The staff tried to be friendly, but I didn't feel the Austrian hospitality. The interior is trying to imitate the charm of an Austrian restaurant, but isn't convincing. I'd visit again for the drinks, just without the food. The place could be amazing, with some more effort.

Cené aquí cuatro veces. Estaba cerca de mi hotel y disfruté charlando con el personal de camareros. Comí schnitzel de ternera, schnitzel de pollo y salchicha y cuatro pasteles diferentes. Es un pequeño restaurante agradable y estaba cerca de mi hotel. Para Londres pensé que esta comida era buena. ¡Regresaría!

One of the cosiest and most atmospheric cafes/ restaurants in London. They really capture the magic of an Austrian mountain hut and top it up with amazing authentic food. A great little journey back to the last ski holidays

Servus! As an Austrian away from home, Kipferl is my favourite spot in London for my comfort foods when I’m feeling homesick. The food tastes just like home, the service is great- and being able to take home an Almdudler and a slice of Sachertorte is so nice :) Thank you for the lovely little corner of Tirol you’ve been able to craft in London

Delicious cakes and friendly staff

Great original food (as an Austrian I can confirm its authenticity), fantastic choice of cakes and Austrian wines, warm and authentic chalet atmosphere and very friendly personnel. Absolutely recommended without hesitation!

A worthy dedication to Austrian cuisine that diversifies London's restaurant range. Come at least every now and again for a reminder of apple strudel and Sachertorte. Ample seating inside and out, but busy at the weekends.

Super nice place in a charming area of ​​London. Traditional Austrian food was delicious, especially the cakes were sensational. Price/performance very good for London standards. Will go again when I'm in London. Absolute recommendation!

Great sausages and cake… and the Spätzle is a must have! Traditional Austrian food with a great atmosphere. Five stars!

Wonderful evening in every respect. We have often enjoyed cake and coffee at Kipferl in the past, but this was our first visit for a full meal! Kipferl really does excel. Cannot think of anything to improve the experience!! My partner sends a Kipferl Sachertorte to his (soon to be 97 yr old) mother every Christmas. She has high praise for it!

Vegan frankfurter was really good and the service was the best I've had in forever. Multiple staff interacted with us and all were great. Good price too. Will be returning 😁

The price is expensive but the portions are rather HUGE. The Sachertorte was good.

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.

Tengo grandes expectativas de este lugar, ya que he estado en Austria muchas veces y sé cómo debería saber la comida y la bollería. Schnitzel no era lo suficientemente salado y Sacher torte no sabía como original. Simplemente no parece que la comida sea preparada por el chef austriaco o cualquiera que sepa a qué apuntar. El pastel de queso era esponjoso y el goulash y el roesti eran decentes, pero no deliciosos. El vino Muskateller era excelente, pero £ 28 para media botella estaba empinado. No haría ningún esfuerzo especial para regresar. Bill costaba 105 libras por dos. El lugar es popular y muy concurrido. Hacía frío y abrieron la puerta de entrada permanentemente, lo que lo hizo incómodo. Definitivamente era conveniente para el personal, no tan agradable para los que están dentro.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Visitamos el 23 de septiembre para el cumpleaños de mi esposa antes de una noche en Sadlers Wells. Muy decepcionante. El pollo de mi esposa (Paprikahendl) era duro, la fuente insípida. Uno de mis schnitzels era espeluznante. Cuando la camarera nos preguntó ‘Cómo fue su comida’ le dimos esta opinión. No nos ofrecieron recompensa. En retrospectiva, por supuesto, deberíamos haberlo devuelto. Un restaurante para evitar a menos que estés solo fuera para tomar café y pastel!

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

Me senté en una zona de estar vacía a la derecha del edificio que parecía pertenecer a una tienda cerrada para alquilar. Tengo problemas de espalda, y solo necesitaba sentarme un minuto, así que elegí un lugar que estaba totalmente vacío de gente y de ninguna manera parecía afiliado a este lugar. Me acercó alguien que cortésmente me informó que era su área de estar. Fui a mudarme y me dijeron que necesitaban ‘mantener las apariencias’. Esto me pareció increíblemente molesto y totalmente innecesario, mis amigos también estaban bastante sorprendidos por esto porque de nuevo, no me había dado cuenta de mi error, y de ninguna manera parecía alguien indeseable. Mi sugerencia si usted está buscando comer aquí - ir increíblemente vestido para no arruinar las apariencias.

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

Este puede ser un fabuloso lugar de brunch, y la ubicación en Camden Passage es genial. Pero nuestra experiencia con la cena fue un verdadero fracaso. La habitación y los asientos pueden ser perfectamente aceptables durante el día. Pero por la noche se sentía un poco apretado y descuidado. Además, la comida no estaba a la altura de nuestras expectativas. Si sirves la cena, debes esforzarte por variar / mejorar el menú, mejorar el lugar para una multitud nocturna y básicamente hacer que la experiencia gastronómica se sienta más especial. ¡Puedes hacerlo, Kipferl!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

Marion is the best waiter evaaaa

Good ambience, very good location