Noci in Islington

This has to be the best value quality lunch in Islington. £15 for focaccia, a delicious plate of pasta and a glass of wine is a really affordable weekday treat. I ate outside overlooking Islington Green with my dog who was given water and a treat. The veal and pork ragu was gorgeous. I will return again soon but may struggle to order anything other than I did today!

This was a great spot for lunch. The staff were very friendly and coped well with the children. I had strozzapreti, which was very well constructed and presented. For pudding I had a budin, which was delicious, although for my tastes I would prefer more custard and less cream. Service was quick and charming. My apero spritz was about £8.60 and the meal for four adults and two children came to £180 with the service charge of 12.5% which was included in the bill although it was discretionary. As a country boy this seemed expensive to me, but to my son, who lives in London it was normal.

We went for lunch and the starters were really nice, the main food as well and the service was lovely, maybe the portions are quite small but is very tasty!

6 of us dined here last night. It had the potential to be really good but a there was a few things that just let it down. Firstly, the portion sizes are tiny. Not just a little but small but miniscule. I would compare them to tapas sized dishes. We had 3 courses each plus foccacia for the table, so we did go all out. The service was also a bit lacklustre. Don't get me wrong the waiters were really friendly but we had to remind them about the bread and olives so they didnt end up coming out until after we had eaten our starters, the wine we ordered didn't get brought out until after the main course (we ordered this in advance) and we couldn't get their attention to get dessert menus for ages so we had to go up and ask. Nothing major but just could be improved. Some of the food was incredible (the open lamb ravioli dish and the silk handkerchief dish for example) but then others just needed a bit more oomph, such as the veal ragu. It had the base there to be amazing but lacked seasoning and was a bit boring. Also, the pannacotta dessert was wild, and not in a good way. It had a big blob of what we can only assume was white vinegar mixed with gelatine. I don't know what it was but it shouldn't have been on that plate. To sum it up, it was OK. I probably wouldn't return purely for the fact there is such a large choice of restaurants to choose from nearby.

Liked it so much during our visit to London, that we went twice! Fantastic, amazing food and the service was even better!

We had diner in this NOCI Islington restaurant January 19th. The waiter made an error on the bill (overcharged), and we were obliged to pay twice (wrong bill + revised bill). The "manager" confirmed to us that we would be reimbursed within 2 to 3 days. Since this date, we have sent numerous mails, we went in person to ask to be reimbursed. No reimbursment made as of today (26 February). The manager ignored all our attempts and contacts to obtain reimbursement.This behavior leads us to believe that this restaurant wants to fraudulently keep the money. We will keep posting this info, and will alert CI (consummers International). This is not the first post related to this restaurant, with similar behavior. Other clients had the same issue with this restaurant.

What an awful experience and food! First the made a mistake - brought someone food but we were ok with that but than our pasta and fish came absolutely cold. Myself and my mom asked to change it as it was very cold. They brought it back but it was still lucrume - it did not feel that the pasta was freshly cooked - just heated! The starter live dish was freezing cold bread! But that was not all! In the end the bill came and they charged twice for the dish they brought back!!! I was shocked! I asked to speak to manager as my patience burnt but he did not bother to come - instead sent our waiter back and gave us a 20 % discount!! He did not even bother to say apologies and was aware of all what happened!!! I am totally shocked! I asked what the manager name from waiter his name is Leno! Good luck Leno I think you would not even bother about this review!!!!

Lunched at Noci today with my parents and my child, the place was highly recommended by a friend who raved about it. I have to say, food was lovely and the staff was attentive and nice. We had vitello tornato, salad, cacio è pepe pasta, trofie with borlotti beans, focaccia, and torta fritta. Everything was nice, and even the espresso, which I am usually very fussy about, was really good. The decor of the restaurant was very tasteful as well.

I had a birthday dinner here for 12 of us. The sharing menu was perfect and really good value at £40 per head. The staff were so lovely and so accommodating. They made it really special. Highly recommend for a large group and I would love to go back just for a normal dinner too! Thank you to the staff working on 25th nov!

we have reserved this restaurant recommended from my English friend ! we came from italy !! we had a birthday dinner with family and friends . the place it’s very nice very very cozy beautiful atmosphere and especially Lucia, The owner , was very kind with us like all the staff in the restaurant. The food is excellent especially the pasta dishes very nice and a complete great wine cellar. A big hug to all that I’ve made this birthday fantastic!

My friend and I met for lunch. The set meal costs £15(Mon - Fri 12-3) and includes a choice of focaccia, a plate of pasta (3 choices) and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the staff are so welcoming. Our focaccia was light and tasty with a little dish of olive oil for dipping. I had borlotti beans with trofie and it was delicious and packed full of flavour and my friend had the vegan option of strozzapreti with olives, aubergines and super straccia (vegan mozzarella), which she loved. We had a 125ml glass of Trebbiano and a 125ml glass of Merlot, both were excellent. We were not rushed and spent a lovely couple of hours enjoying a splendid lunch. Such a bargain.

Having enjoyed my first two visits, was super disappointed after lunch today. Warmed up pasta with v little beef for £18. The people next to us commented on the gory age of ragu too. It was lukewarm. Nowhere to hang coats. Seemingly there isn’t room but wasn’t very keen to leave my coat on back of chair where it could be trod on. Service incredibly slow and inattentive I wouldn’t even have left this review if the manager’s response to my main gripe had been met with an apology. My friend had gone to loo and it was backed up. I had only pointed it out so that they were aware, His response was we know. It hardly makes for a healthy appetite. Really disappointing experience, not that it seemed anybody will care.

The food was very tasty and the staff so friendly. Pasta is made in house, We came back and the experience was again very positive. We highly recommend Noci.

My first drink was wrong. One of our 6 meals was forgotten and had to be reordered even though we had gone over our order thoroughly. We then ordered a 2nd bottle of wine between 4 of us only to be told 5 minutes later the table was required back in 10mins. I asked for the service charge to be removed which required a manager to get involved who handled it by confronting me saying we hadn't complained until the bill arrived!! Food was amazing, staff should try to compare

We visited as 2 families wanting a lovely experience. We ordered several starters and drinks to start, all arriving very minimal. The mains where so small, 1 sent back as there was so little sauce. We all thought they were very small portions which was such a shame as they were tasty. Staff did not react well to feed back. We Would not return or recommend.

A great spot, right in the heart of Angel. And a lovely set up-intimate but not over friendly (I’m talking customers). We were greeted & we waited. No rush but we knew we only had a two hour slot & therein lay the first of our grievances. It was just a tad rushed. The food was delicious-not huge portions & maybe could have been a bit more generous-but handmade pasta is just fab. And it was. Pricey but not quite perfect. And we were asked to vacate…not the best way to end an evening.

Food was fantastic, the service excellent and the venue was wonderful ! An all round first class experience enjoyed by everyone in our party !

I was kindly gifted a gift voucher for Noci, Islington. I had finished 6 months of chemo with no taste or appetite so three months later I felt well enough to use the voucher. First impression, very busy and incredibly noisy. When the waiter came to say what wasn’t on the menu I couldn’t hear because of the noise and as he was speaking 3 inches from my husbands ear. There are several aperitivo on the menu so we thought we would have one, we certainly didn’t have time to enjoy it as we the first course arrived right away. Burrata - not the best, in my opinion it’s supposed to be creamy , it certainly wasn’t. The fried mussels were hard to find amongst the veg. No sooner had we finished than the plates were whipped away and the next course arrived within seconds, two different pastas. Unfortunately they were served cold, my husband had very little ragù on the tagliatelle, we weren’t offered parmigiano Reggiana, I had ordered the silk handkerchiefs , so if you can imagine pasta cold, rubbery and not pleasant at all. I mentioned to the waiter that they were both cold and he said I’ll tell the manager. 10 minutes later I am still sat there wondering which bits of the sauce are edible but nothing like what I had hoped for or expected. The manager eventually said these things happen, sometimes food is served cold, we are short staffed , the company model is to move people through quickly . He did bring one replacement dish even though both were served cold. So as there were some deserts missing we asked to settle up and gave him the voucher code. We were there 1 hour which included waiting around to see if the manager wanted to put it right. He didn’t really, he just gave excuses . If you want conveyer belt food served far to quickly in a noisy atmosphere this might be for you. Not me thank you. Ps the waitress serving the aperitivo plonked them down without so much as a word , the only staff member with good customer service skills was the one serving the water and wiping the tables, he should be in charge.

Great food (the portions could be bigger) but terrible service. I understand the restaurant was busy but first of all our side was forgotten until we asked and we then had to ask four times for the bill before leaving which put a dampener on our evening. Thanks to the lovely FOH manager who sorted things for us.

Not the largest menu in the world but enough variety to keep it interesting. Nduja arancini was quite a generous portion with three balls but the veal & pork Genovese paccheri could have done with being quite a bit bigger with the meat portion particularly limited (in my opinion). Pasta cooked beautifully though and the crab ravioli was excellent. Lively and informal atmosphere with tables of differing heights and dozens of conversations filling the air.

Well prepared and non-standard pasta dishes served in this local restaurant. Service was attentive and helpful. Didn’t feel rushed despite the place being full during a weekday. Highly recommend the ragu and the ravioli. Book a table ahead to avoid disappointment

Such a great pasta place! Flavours in our starters (burrata and focaccia) and mains (ragu Genovese, silk handkerchiefs) were just absolutely spot on. Lovely layers of flavour and very keenly priced in my opinion (for the quality and the area). Great drinks too - the...

Pasta was cooked to perfection. Probably one of the most authentic Italian pasta places I have tried so far in London, especially given the affordable prices. Starters were very good as well.

Great food and great service! I would absolutely recommend this place! <3 the veal and pork pasta ess my favorit

Everything was delicious. The ragu pasta was to die for and so was the cheese x Noemi our waitress made the night so special - thank you! 10/10!!!!!

Pleasantly surprised - more than your average pasta restaurant. Nice vibe and delicious food. Staff very attentive without being too formal. Especially Roberto was very pleasant and helpful. All round a great experience

The focaccia was very disappointing. Flavorless and cold. I had the veal and pork pasta, which was far too Al dente for my liking and extremely flavorless. Top 3 worst pasta dishes I’ve had in my life. My girlfriend had the cacio e Pepe, which...

This is a pleasant Italian to stop off by for a nice lunch or dinner. The food is solid and very reasonable. The only slight err for us was the staff conducting a briefing during service, meaning there was no service for the entire restaurant...

The service was excellent, really helpful. Ambience was great, and food as well. It would be better if they would be more gluten free friendly with more options for main courses. All the desserts are gluten free tho that's great!! Would recommend.

Simple, if you appreciate quality ingredients cooked with thought, love and appreciation then may I recommend Noci. A short menu, so that it’s generally seasonal and cooked to perfection . Showcased by attentive service… a jewel of a restaurant. Giorgio, general manager is a delight,...

Warm welcome, wonderful food, great location 10 mins from Angel tube. Tasty pasta main courses - I had the veal and pork. For dessert, brûlée delicious but panna cotta a little grainy - really good response from staff, genuine interest in getting it right -...

This is a small sharing plate Italian. Quality, tasty, pasta dishes. Our waitress was a joy ... welcoming and knowledgeable Booking recommended as it was busy mid week, and will definitely return.

Enjoyable. Group of 4. Excellent service and knowledgeable waitress. Starters all enjoyable and pastas as good as I have had in London. Personally I don’t like the sharing concept, especially for pasta, and would much rather have the option of being able to order a...

I warmly welcome this addition to the Islington eating scene. I even ate there on the shaky opening day a few months ago. I feel it’s got into its stride and now has a confident offering. I really enjoyed the crab & ricotta ravioli with...

The most amazing a nd tastefully pastas I have ever eat until now ! Great service and one of them Lucia made our day by welcoming us 😀 in such a lovely and friendly peaceful atmosphere, big congratulations to your colleagues and especially Lucia that...

Came here with friends - found some pasta dishes delicious (specifically the lamb shoulder and crab ravioli). Nduja arancini was also amazing just a very small portion! Overall slightly expensive compared to other pasta restaurants in London but the restaurant itself had a great atmosphere...

Delicious pasta and starters and desserts and great service from Adreena.. would recommend a visit!!

We have been there last week. Great food, the pasta was very delicious. It was me and my girlfriend, Xhordi served us. Having some allergies, he kindly explained all the dishes to us. We will definitely coming back

I love Noci! I have been about 4 times now since it opened and each time the food has been delicious. The staff have always been lovely but especially one night when I went to celebrate my engagement with my bridesmaids. They really went above...

We went for dinner a couple of weeks ago, we were seated very quickly and given menus. Unfortunately we struggled to order drinks and food despite there being a good number of staff in the restaurant. We ordered a beer and an aperol spritz, which...

Nothing to say about the food, that was really good, but oh my the service! The waiters kept ignoring us, walking past us looking at our empty dishes without taking them away. We asked for water 4 times to 4 different people and none of...

The food is undeniably of good quality but you may want to fill up at Bellanger next door beforehand (or afterwards as we did) as the portion sizes are the size of starters. Whilst the decor is clean and modern, all the clean lines and...

We went to this place a couple of nights ago and I have to say we really enjoyed it. a comfortable environment, very kind staff. We were served by Giorgio and Xhordi and enjoyed it. Very nice place. If I happen to be in the...

A beautiful, modern and sleek interior greets you as you enter the restaurant but don’t get baffled because peculiar and bizarre dishes are about to head in your direction. As I sit myself down and order my food it appears to me that the waiter...

Great food and service as usual. Giorgio e Lucia always super friendly. It’ the perfect spot for lunch. We will definitely come back soon

Such a lovely place, great service and amazing pasta! But my favourite was the burrata starter and the vitello tonnato. Special thanks to Lucia who served us.

Good service. Great pasta. Small portions. Big noise . That sums it up but you have to use 100 characters . Done.

I went there so many times now, I can’t stop from going! Went with husband, whole family, friends… and every time is a joy for our palate! Not Italian in the “traditional” way, a sort of modern twist to it, but in a delicious way!...

I went there because of reviews I saw. Ok I get right too it Felt like a chain restaurant and food was rushed like a fast food restaurant so not a good start. Starters were Ok and two of the main were nice one The...

This Italian inspired place opened a few months ago and was a smart choice for lunch. Easy to get to overlooking the green . We were spoilt by visiting during a nice sunny day and the large picture windows were open giving an atmosphere of...

We popped in on a whim and were presented with one of the nicest pasta dinners we've ever had. Delicious food, fabulous staff, lovely decor, great location. Will definitely be back again - two thumbs up from us

Three of us tried out Noci on Wednesday. We are part of a larger group of Islington friends who mourned the loss of Cote, and were curious to see what replaced it. We were there to report back. Most of the reviews we have seen...

What a delight to have stumbled upon this new gem on the block. A small interesting menu, everything freshly made on the premises and the two wait staff who served us, Stefan and Rony were knowledgeable and totally charming. The food was a joy, every...