the elk in the woods in Islington

My brother and his family were visiting from abroad and I decided to take them for a quick bite to eat after walking all day. We were turned away because of my infant nephew whom was by the way, 3 years old and sleeping in his chair. It is incredible that a city like London still have businesses in its centre town, have a no children policy.

Fuimos a Alces en los bosques para la cena con un grupo de 8 amigos en una noche de martes. El restaurante no estaba lleno. He pedido la fuente getarian', que era básicamente un plato de color beige, la comida insípida relleno de papa (pieles), pan tostado, pitta empapados, chapuzón ahumado (sin sabor), berenjena chapuzón de crema agria. . Pequeña porción de la remolacha era la única cosa fresca en el plato. Nada era sazonada y cuesta 15 libras!

We popped in here for coffee. Our first time. It is very friendly, quirky and quaint. It was the best coffee we have every had. Very clean and comfortable. Would have liked to have eaten here but didn’t have time. Hopefully next time.

I’ve been here a few times, and it always delivers! My breakfast today no exception, not was my coffee.

Morsomt interiør, god mat og drinker. Service på topp. Vi storkoste oss en hel kveld på denne perlen. Anbefales!

Been here two or three time and its always good. Cool interior Friendly staff Great cocktails Get the butchers board and sticky toffee pudding - they were amazing! I always recommend to friends and colleagues

Sono stato con amici e devo dire che il menu offre diverse alternative per diversi gusti! Io ho provato il panino col granchio e devo dire che merita!

A quirky interior and great service are combined with great coffee and excellent food in this Islington gem. Interesting european variations on the brunch classics provide some genuine taste triumphs.

There is something primal feeling about Elk - the spare lines, concrete, old planks and mishmash of décor as if it was scavenged from somewhere and pulled together into this dining space. Likewise with the food. Sourced from small farms and producers, the menu has that sense of dishes that were made out what was available - emphasizing fresh ingredients and creativity. From the craft cocktails and small plates to entrees - we found it delicious, thoughtful and interesting. The menu changes all the time - but everything we had was great. Good service, loved the atmosphere, easy to get to by underground. Please eat here!

We found this place by chance last year after the breakfast club was full and we have just visited it again on a day trip to London. 2 of us had the full English and 1 had poached eggs on toast. The food was lovely and the place has a nice atmosphere with good service. We did book in advance and glad we did as it was busy. Good quality food at a good price.

Entrance unmarked, it's a plain street door. Hatchet faced member of staff. Place almost empty at lunchtime. We left and crossed street to one of the many busy and welcoming venues on Camden Passage.

Went to Elk in the Woods last week when I was visiting. The food was great. the tables were a bit close together, but it is a small shop and I don't think they had too much room to work with. It was a beautiful day and people were sitting at tables outside. We got a table by the window and were able to people watch.

Popped in for a light bite and were happy we chose this place. My friend had the soup which was very rich and full of flavour. We also shared meatballs with fennel, calamari with chorizo mayo and some chips. All the food was well cooked and full of flavour. Beer on draft was great too. Pleasant ambience and very, chatty staff. Great place

My daughter and I visited for a quick breakfast - both had the diving bacon brioche butties and a cup of delicious and reviving coffee.

We were looking forward to a family meal and chose Elk in the Woods as it had a good selection of meat and fish. We had a selection of dishes but the meat dishes were poor. The pork belly was really just fat and it was put on top of the chips so that all the fat ran into them. The staff were pleasant and helpful but it was let down by the quality of the food.

Tuve el almuerzo en una soleada tarde de viernes con un amigo por su cumpleaños. Teníamos una mesa fuera y Josie nuestra camarera tomó nuestros pedidos. Ella le dijo a mi amigo que toda nuestra comida estaba en la casa porque su confit de pato no era tierna. Tuve el plato vegetariano y era suficiente para 2 personas y absolutamente deliciosa. Sin duda volveremos porque se preocupan por sus clientes y tener una actitud realmente estupenda para lo que es aceptable y un buen servicio. La comida era sin duda vale la pena visitarlo!

Desayunamos allí un día y el almuerzo el otro. Me pareció que el personal era muy amable y servicial. La vajilla y un diseño precioso. Restaurante muy agradable y acogedor en un lugar estupendo en Islington

The girl on the phone didn't even let me finish my sentence before hanging up on me. What a waste of time.

I had heard about this place for a long time and have been meaning to go, but just not got there . We went as a party of 12 and the staff were really friendly and helpful, the food was really good,I had the soft shell crab sandwich which was perfect, all the food was great and i will defiantly be going back again soon.

This place has an air of casual dilapidation that is somewhat at odds with the prices. Reading the menu suggests that the food is out of the ordinary and that usually carries a premium. When it arrived, however, the food could not be called 'extraordinary'. The calamari came in a delicate tempura coating and worked well with the chorizo mayonnaise, while the fennel flavoured meat balls and chutney were well received. Less happily, the wrong artichoke dish appeared but the fault was soon remedied and the correct alternative was declared 'tasty'. Our second courses flitted around the menu; a beef burger came from the sandwich section, and one had a second starter. The soft shell crab with avocado and brioche was no more than a glorified burger but was tasty, while the Iberico ribs in cooked in a sweet glaze were much appreciated. The ubiquitous chips, however, were limp affairs that won no prizes. The accompanying French Pinot noir was pleasant and was reasonably priced; needless to say it wasn't a Burgundy! Altogether this was mixed experience with some good dishes let down by occasional failings. With more attention to detail this could be considerably better than average.

I love this restaurant. It's great for brunch. The veggie full english is delicious. Thoroughly recommend it!

We spent £80 and left feeling very underwhelmed. The 'Scandinavian' seafood platter for £26 was a rip-off, a langostine, a few prawns and some poor quality mussels and cockles in a pot of watery sauce. The duck special was average and the deserts were ok but for the price we paid it really wasn't worth it. The service was really slow even though the restaurant wasn't that busy. The decor inside is a bit quirky and it seems to appeal to the local hipsters.

Situé dans une rue piétonne très agréable, le resto est décoré avec goût L'accueil est agréable La carte est sympa, on trouve facilement son bonheur !Les prix sont moyens Je recommande !!!

My husband and I both had the pork belly and shared a side of green beans with goat curd. It was all delicious and the portions were very generous. We each had a glass of wine, too, and the bill came to about £55, which was perfectly reasonable for the quality of the food. Very friendly staff, too. I'll be back!

Il quartiere di Angel è meraviglioso, con il suo mercatino e tutte le chincaglierie che si possono scovare..è una zona di Londra in cui si può sfuggire al caos dei luoghi più gettonati. Gironzolando in compagnia di un'amica ci siamo imbattute in questo bel locale del quale posso solo scrivere cose positive. Ottima scelta per chi voglia consumare un vero brunch inglese. Gli arredi e l'atmosfera poi sono veramente belli, legno ovunque, pulizia e cordialità lo rendono una sosta ideale per una vera pausa inglese.

pancakes with maple syrup and bacon...so, so good! topped with blueberry ice-cream, for breakfast??? Absolutely delicious! The elk in the woods is such a lovely place to sit, very quirky, really nice service...finished off our trip to London very nicely!!

Situé dans un piétonnier, quartier Angel. Super brunch, Bloody Mary à goûter absolument et service très souriant. N'oubliez pas de demander les "specials" du jour! Terrasse dispo.

Wow we weren't disappointed with our lunch - avocado, poached eggs, goats cheese curd, etc. Absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly and the service was efficient. Nice atmosphere.

Lovely spot for brunch/lunch. The Elk in the Woods has a fantastic brunch menu as well as some delicious small plates which are perfect for sharing for lunch. Sitting outside in Camden Passage is glorious for summer whilst the interior is perfectly cozy for winter

One came to this restaurant with one's partner, Minty, after a morning of rare antique shopping along Camden Passage. We were particularly ravenous and parched, having just disembarked from our private jet from Saint Tropez.The cadre were particularly accommodating, looking after out 18th century painting by William Hogarth whilst we appreciated the cuisine. I ordered the Vanilla Pancakes, which arrived promptly, and well presented. The eclectic fusion of blueberry, vanilla and maple syrup was exquisite! One almost forgot to collect ones Florentine ebony chest on the way back to the Range Rover!

Food is amazingly good with a lot of flavors. Staff is nice and friendly. The wait is a bit long but the taste of the food makes you forget it pretty quickly. The decoration and atmosphere are unique. Very cosy and calm!

Tijdens een wandeling door Londen terechtgekomen. Zit in een zeer leuk straatje met diverse, niet standaard winkeltjes en eettentjes. In de buurt zijn ook antiekwinkeltjes. Alleen een kopje thee gedronken en de krant gelezen. Maar er is van ontbijt tot avondeten een kaart. Vriendelijke bediening.

Agreable restaurant dans une petit ruelle pietonne du quartier de Angel .nous y avons pris un delicieux et original petit dejeuner . Nous avions ete ravi et nous y sommes retourne le lendemain pour le souper .Ce restaurant propose des plats vegetariens mais aussi de nombreux menu originaux a base de poisson de viande et de gibier. Le service est parfait , souriant . a recommander .

Excellente soirée dans ce restaurant situé dans une rue tranquille. Très bonne cuisine et personnel très aimable!

Pleasant lunch with family (including Baby) - cosy restaurant. Staff are friendly and attentive. Good place to eat if you are in the Islington area

Fun little Nordic style restaurant in Angel.For dinner I went for the soft shell crab brioche roll and my friend had The Butchers Board which was HUGE.Dinner was nice and I can't complain about the food but I have heard this is really a place to go for breakfast/brunch as it looks as though that's what they do best.Some really interesting twists on classic food here and I will definitely be returning for some pancakes!Really friendly staff and great service!

Very busy on the Saturday we visited. With booking a table if you're going.There is a nice cosy atmosphere and the food we had was delicious I'm not particularly expensive. One of our party was very happy with her vegetarian "full English" while my two sons were more than happy with their carnivore "full English". I had a delicious salmon and avocado dish with creamy cheese as I need gluten free. The portions are generous and my sons declared it one of the best breakfasts they've had… Apart from the absence of baked beans!The staff are young, friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.

I went here for New Years lunch with my old school friend, we meet up a couple of times a year and thought this would be a nice place to visit. The service was excellent, atmosphere was again above standard. The food on the other hand - would of been great - if it was hot. we had to wait quite a while for our order ans when it came it was cold, real shame as it was tasty. They gave me new hot fries but my burger had tartare sauce in so had to be eaten cold, i left half of it.That said, i would go back but just check food before being consumed.

I came here as a group of 11 for an evening meal on a Friday. It's not a huge place so I recommend booking. It's in a gorgeous little alleyway in Islington with some quirky shops. We were put on a long table in the back corner, which was perfect as we weren't squashed in and didn't have people pushing past us. I loved the decor in there. Lots of natural wood and simple style. The menu selection seemed good for meat eaters but a little limiting for vegetarians. Many of the group went for the £35 Christmas menu but I went for a la carte. The portion sizes of the main meal on the Christmas menu was ginormous! None of them managed to eat it all. I had a lovely veg platter with goats cheese, beetroot, salad etc which I did enjoy but found quite rich. I had the chocolate bomb for dessert which again was very rich but delicious! We were all so stuffed by the end of the meal that we had no room for cocktails, which was a shame. The staff were attentive, friendly and didn't rush us at all. Overall, it was a really lovely evening and somewhere I'd like to try again. It's worth noting that the toilets are downstairs. I don't recall seeing a disabled toilet, so would be worth checking first if you would need this facility.

...and come to The Elk instead! Great brunch. We had grilled half avocado, perfectly ripe, with poached eggs on toast plus pancakes w blueberry ice cream. Both dishes were delicious.

I really fancied an english breakfast along Camden Passage, we were served quickly an the menu seemed really varied and interesting but when the food arrived we realised how average it was. I ordered the veggie breakfast, it didn't seem exciting but then again it was words on a menu and I thought the actual food might taste different. It was bland, boring and lacked any kind of flavour. The spinach was literally a mush, the bread they serve tastes awful. This is one of those average food serving places that tries to be cool. Looks fab on inside, but food is crap. Not worth the money.

My friend and I had popped in here for a light bite weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I decided to come again a couple of weeks later to bring my mum and her friends. Out of interest I checked trip advisor to check on recent reviews and was nearly put off by some very mixed reviews. We took a chance and booked a table for 8 anyway, and I'm so glad we did. We had a really enjoyable evening, the service was very friendly and helpful all night and the food was delicious. I had the special (I think it was duck, if I remember correctly) and my mum had the vegetarian platter - I was almost envious as it was very tasty, but mine was definitely better. I'd come here again and definitely recommend it. It's a shame to see a few bad reviews but both times my experience of this place has been very good!

Celebrating a family birthday. Atmosphere was cosy although dimmed lighting and colour of menus made them almost impossible to read. Staff were helpful. Unfortunately one of our meals had to be sent back (the beef ribs) as it was so fatty. The other portion of beef ribs was fine.Desserts and wine were good.

came here and ordered the 2 platters for sharing with my friend. Great food, great wine, I'll definitely be back. Right in the heart of Islington. Definitely book as it's only small and busy.

Highly would not recommend this place as the staff seemed most unhelpful. I did complain to the manager who apologies which I appreciate however I've no interest in returning. Heads up if you are going to call ahead and reserve a table.

I really wanted to like this place! It is on Camden Passage in Angel, which is an adorable pedestrian thoroughfare filled with boutiques. Easy to find, just near Breakfast Club and off the Islington Green. We visited for dinner and had looked at the menu in advance, thought it sounded so great and our tummies were rumbling when we sat down. We had a just-ok pinot noir, one of the more expensive wines at £30 --I had the beef short rib with bbq sauce, sweet potato mash and 'bacon slaw.' I wondered what this would be, picturing a delicious tangy cole slaw with crumbles of delicious bacon. No...it was, I suppose, literal slaw-boiled cabbage with some limp bacon on top. (I know, English bacon is not typically crumbly, but this was not good). The short rib was fine, a bit dry, very fatty, unremarkable 'sauce.' The mash was awful! I am not a good cook, and I can do better at home. We also had starters--the cauliflower, the deer sausages (which were interesting, mostly they just seemed like greasy skinny sausages to me but the mustard dip was nice), and the calamari with chorizo mayo which was again just blah. He had the pork belly--the apple sauce was delicious but the overall verdict was, again, blah. A shot of digestif came with the pork, also wasn't great and felt pretentious (without adding anythin g to the experience). Our friend had the veggie plate with goats cheese and beetroot and hummus, which appeared to be huge when it arrived but was also described as disappointing. The staff seemed nice and the hostess chased us outside when one of us left something in the restaurant!

We had the small plates which were amazing, the deer kebab and sausages were particularly good. The staff were friendly and very attentive and the restaurant is very inviting, will definitely be back!

Nice staff, good location, very good food!! First a visit to Loop and the bookstore for some funkopops!

I've lived in the area for a few years, so this place has been a long term favourite brunch place of mine. A few months I went with my boyfriend and was disappointed - the food was lower quality in produce and preparation. As I've liked The Elk for so long I decided to go back a couple of weeks later with friends to give it another go. I won't go back again. The spinach on my meal was gritty and clearly hadn't been washed, so it was inedible. The food overall was badly prepared, not enjoyable and felt thrown together. They also completely forgot about my friend's meal which arrived 20 minutes after everyone else's, with barely an apology. There's too much competition in the area for food and service below standard.

We visited on 13 November for breakfast. Had been wanting to go for a while but we were very disappointed. The staff were rude and the service was extremely slow. We walked in, asked for a table for two without a reservation and were pretty much laughed at. Offered their low coffee table, which we took. A couple walked in in the same situation whilst we were eating, and were offered a table that had a reserved plaque on it. They obviously had not checked to see what time the reservations were for. Pretty irritating to have eaten at this awkward table surrounded by empty normal ones. Beyond this though, my food was appalling. Eggs were overcooked, muffins stale. I barely touched it, but no one asked me if my food was ok or why i hadn't eaten it. The bloody Marys were really bland as well. Never going back.

We visited the Elk before and had a great brunch so I thought I'd take my family who was visiting from abroad... We were turned away as we had a child with us. That was embarrassing trying to explain that, unfortunately unlike Paris where EVERYONE is welcome ( even dogs), certain places in London have a no children policy. Considering that it was a week end and it's casual dinning, was quite baffling... This is in London... In 2016...

Had a nice coffee, but went for the granola and plums. Was a pathetic serving in a tiny cup, with a tiny sprinkling of museli really disappointed. . Service was a bit sliw.

Great friendly staff except had to keep asking them to remove empties from the table; they seemed happier chatting amongst themselves rather than paying attention to the customers needs. The food was very nice except the elk, very dry and chewy. Staff weren't very good at making drinks (gin and tonic), we needed to guide them and they kept having to use Google to tell us about particular gins; obviously badly trained....lovely place though and the food was really good (we kept eating different starters through the couple of hours we spent there). Not sure we would go again; undecided.

Used to think - 10 years ago - that this place was the height of class and quality food. Sadly having been back for the first time in about 4 years it has gone seriously downhill. Not only did the ambience make it but the food was excellent - whilst the former is still true, the latter is sadly not. It's like when your parents say to you they're not angry they're just disappointed. That's usually the worst. My wife and I visited this week on a Tuesday had a number of the small plates which, whilst large in size, were just poor. The mains are so expensive that we went for the small plates - and like the mains whilst they sound incredible on the menu they just don't live up to expectation. We had undercooked chips (unforgivable), calami that was soggy, measly portion of sausages, polenta chips with Parmesan and truffle oil that was not too bad, and fig with nectarine and blue cheese on toast, sadly the cheese made the toast incredibly soggy.Such a shame but they have seriously tested on their laurels.

Delicious brunch! If you want to make sure to get a table quickly, it is highly recommended to book it! Otherwise you will wait for 30-40 minutes (the neighborhood being really charming, it is not a real problem)

My boyfriend and I visited this lovely restaurant for a date night. We we're very impressed with the food, ambiance, service and the overall experience. The food was very well priced, it was such good quality they really could charge more.We would highly recommend this eatery.

Small, but food very nice and service good. Tables are a little close together, but to be expected in a small place, I guess. Down a small street off the main road. Very enjoyable.

Living very close to this venue and passed it so many times, today we decided to give it a try was NOT disappointed, love the decor reminds me of home back in ireland, woody feel is amazing, will definitely be back again, the service was great, they had bookings operated sytem but they fully managed to give us a seat at a shared table which is a great idea! Awesome job guys thanks !

Was looking for a quick but nice bite with a friend and ended up in this cool, laid back place where I'm deffo coming back! Tried the smoked deer sausage with fig (I'd loved for it to have more than one though) and the elk kebab - tasty, balanced, beautifully cooked! Plus an asparagus and beans salad side, which, when it comes to sides, I found particularly uncommon (this goes for the majority of their sides) and very pleasant indeed. My friend was not overly impressed with the day special of sirloin steak with chips and veggies, although the broccoli had a very tempting green colour and the chips looked handcut so I'll have to try that for myself. Desertnis maybe the least original in the menu but it is beautiful in presentation and flavour both. And last but not least, the staff: chilled, nice, smiling... a pleasure to be around! As I said: I'll definitely be back!

Whether it's a Saturday lunch or a weekday evening meal this fabulous gastro pub/restaurant has it all. Superb location in the heart of Islington, excellent food and some of the loveliest staff around. Heartily recommend this interesting and innovate place.

I've eaten here a few times now. The food has always been tasty.Seating's not excellent. It feels a bit like sitting in a school classroom from the 80's with everything being wooden and a little uncomfortable.There's outdoor seating if the weather is good, which makes for a great spot to sit and take in the world.

Wow what a find ! My daughter and I came here for lunch on a boiling hot day and found it to be lovely and cool with welcoming staff and amazing food ! We couldn't have asked for a better experience . We shared 3 starters which to be honest was a plate too much so we got loads and it was all so yummy. We also had a lovely fruit / mint cocktail to drink which was amazing. If ever we are up in London I would like to think we would come here again. Very reasonably priced as well and the decor is super cool.

Great on a rainy day. It's a nice warm spot. The food isn't as great as it used to be - or as good as the menu makes it out to be unfortunately. My meal was supposed to come with an aperitif - and it was literally 2 drops. The rest of it was average. I'd go back for a pint and the ambience. If I go back at all.

Located in a car free street it provided good wine and excellent vegetarian choices. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit and the deserts are special.

Came hear on a business event. Very jolly place. Good service given there was 16 people between two tables. Food was OK. My pork belly was alright but person next to me found her steak was over done.

The restaurant is situated in a quiet little side street, away from the hustle and bustle of Islington. Went for a late Sunday lunch with a large party and found the staff extremely helpful and accommodating and the food very good. Would certainly return and recommend.

The restaurant was half full and the atmosphere a bit lacking - soggy summer night and probably much cosier in winter. The starters were tasty but the mains a bit disappointing. The steak would have been much better with a sauce rather than an unexciting mushroom and the chips quite limp. My two friends left half the pork belly and we had to smile when the waitress warned them not to try the small glass of a "never before drink" on the side which came with it. " nobody seems to like it " she said . A couple more were added to the list. The chocolate sphere pudding was delicious and the service honest and responsive . Loved the decor .

Super brunch entre potes. J'ai choisi le Venison Burger. Tres bon. Les frites sont extra. Petit bémol: l'attente pour être servi.

Bel locale, molto accogliente e con piatti molto buoni! Ho preso una fantastica colazione all'inglese (vedi foto). Consigliatissimo se vi trovate a Angel!

Had a group booking for breakfast. A great place to eat. Breakfast choice was varied and everybody enjoyed what they ordered. Well worth the visit.

Lovely tables outside (but only 4)Nice menu, with tasty food.The restaurant is situated in a little street with no cars.Friendly service

Amazing homemade food and a beautiful decor. Very friendly staff and quick service. Will definitely come back.

Stopped off for a quick snack and a glass of wine whilst shopping in Islington. Had a window seat which was good as plenty to watch as the world wandered by. Very rustic interior, good atmoshere. Had grilled haloumi with lemon which was tasty. Wine was nicely chilled. The service was friendly if a little slow. Would return if passing.

Second time to elk in the woods. Its totally chilled out there. Had the vegetarian platter with chips - absolutely delicious and a glass of wine each. Good service, good food, good wine I mean you can't ask for anything else. Its also an independent restaurant in an area which has become quite dominated by chains so well done to it for having a bit of soul.

I somewhat converted a business trip to pleasure family and my in-laws took us to this place. We had to sit outside and dodge smokers because there were no tables available inside.The food seemed pretty authentic Danish to me (had the Ginger Smash with Gammel Dansk) and I'd highly recommend this place. The environment is cozy and perfect for the December day we visited.

HelloJust want to say loved this restaurant or do you say hang out nowadays, took my long suffering partner there, I say long suffering as it took me an hour to decide where to lunch, am extremely fussy, suffice to say will be coming back. The staff were lovely, would divorce for those waffles.

My friend and I ended up in Angel on Marathon day looking for somewhere to eat when we came across this lovely eatery.I loved the wooden tables and simple décor but most impressively was the menu which is quite unique. Loved the deer sausages and the Elk kebabs. Plenty of staff and service was good. So is the Malbec :) Lovely experience. Thank you.

I found this establishment cosy and inviting. The meal I ordered was a duck egg ( I choose fried) with Coriander Toast topped with avocado mash and Grilled asparagus....Very nice!

Always wanted to go here as I live in the area. Sat outside and the table cloth was filthy and then the water bottle was old and cloudy. Food was nice - Brioche bacon and egg rolls £5.50 - I felt the place was a bit dirty. Oh well I suppose you are pay for the area!!

A simple snack was disappointingly bland, small and expensive. We were sat in the pathway of the door despite many empty tables and we asked for a particular butter but didn't get that and no acknowledgement! Truly poor value for money. Won't be going back.

I've been coming here for the last 3 years, our office is located nearby, so great for lunch with clients and I visit at the weekends.Very first impressions were poor, staff can be a bit hit and miss, brilliant at times, mardy and rude at others.The last 3 occasions have been brilliant, the venison burger and chocolate sphere are stand out!Brunch is good and plenty of variety in the menu, try several sides as a sharing lunch.You are spoilt for choice on Camden Passage... Kipferl opposite is a favourite, really amazing sushi along the way and the much hyped Breakfast Club (great, but I wouldn't queue). Elk In The Woods is definitely one you should try, if you get an outside table for a sunny lunch, even better!

Walked past looking for breakfast / brunch on a Saturday morning, it was busy, and the food looked good so we decided to go in - and it’s all downhill from there...Staff very rude, just didn't want to know - even if they were busy a smile and a nod wouldn't go a miss. Busyness is no excuse for rudeness.Once we got a table, waited 15mins for table to be cleared, another 10 mins for menu, another 10 mins before being served, food arrived before the drinks - of which my coffee was cold and filled under half the cup, and the food was standard at best - all in all it was a bit of a shambles. Felt like a bit of a tourist trap. Might just be me but thought £4.50 for a small glass of squeezed orange juice was a bit of a joke. Much better places to eat further up Upper Street.

A group of us went here for lunch. The service was terrible! They wouldn't seat us away from the door despite having made a reservation half a week before and we could see available tables further in, they didn't give us menus for 40 minutes, when I noticed a hair in my food, the waitress didn't even apologise. In terms of food - the calamari was good, starter of potatoes with cheese was burnt and didn't have much flavour. I ordered the pulled pork in brioche bun, never have I eaten such dry tasteless pulled pork before, my earl grey tea was so watery I had to ask them to give me more leaves. In the end we only gave a 5% tip and that was being generous. The only thing this restaurant has going for it is the location.

Wanted lunch as busy shopping in Islington, this restaurant is so hectic reservations are required. We were fortunate & a table was promptly found for my freind & myself.I ordered the vegetarian breakfast which consisted off 2 eggs, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, 2 Vegetarian sausages & a large slice of very delicious bread, my freind had a sandwich with houmas, grilled haloumi cheese, soaked raisins & lettuce.The service was prompt, the staff very nice & efficient, I must say that this restaurant was a most pleasant find, the total bill was just £22:00, exceptional value. 10 out of 10 will most certainly eat here again.

Not sure what has happened to this place. We like to come on the weekend for a quick brunch because we live nearby and we have always loved the food. It's quite busy on the weekends so a lot of time we get turned away which is fine and completely understandable. What annoyed me with this last visit is the service. Only one single person in the entire cafe was able to tell us whether or not tables were available. If that weren't ridiculous enough, we had to wait 20 minutes for him to even speak to us to tell us there was a 20 minute wait. Not sure if there's been a change in management but I'm feeling no real rush to go back. Very disappointing. Kipferl directly opposite is a good bet for delicious food and prompt service.

Lovely service, eclectic vibe, good food. Scandinavian twist on breakfast, nice hangover cure. They do a Bloody Mary with bacon in it, I didn't have one though, so don't know why I'm mentioning it really. Chorizo crossed with black pudding (I think) was very tasty.

I've been meaning to go here for a while but I was quite disappointed. We shared the calamari and both had the hakkebof (meatballs) and a couple of side salads, which were really tiny. The food was ok but nothing very special. There was a good beer selection and the place is pretty cosy and informal.

It was my first visit to Angel although I travel to London frequently. This cosy restaurant is located in the lovely Camden passage not far from Angel tube station. It is advisable to make reservations as it gets quite crowded after working hours. Food is delicious - I had a venison burger with chips and it's a great value for money. I find this place great for having a relaxed chat with a friend because it is not so noisy as other places might be when crowded. I really recommend it for a relaxed night out.

Sono stato in questo ristorante dove servono cibo danese/scandinavo. E devo dire che ci siamo trovati molto bene. Ho mangiato polpette scandinave, salsicce di cervo e l’Hakkebof (specie di hamburger) bagnato da birre danesi. Ottimo cibo con prezzi decisamente accessibili. A due passi da Angel station.

Très déçu, nous sommes venus entre amis 6 personnes, nous avions choisi ce restaurant au vu des avis, mais nourriture vraiment bof bof, pas de goût et surtout temps d'attente après la commande (45 minutes) donc vraiment déçu.personnel sympa, mais qui doit gérer le fait que nous ayons du à attendre plus de 45 min pour 6 plats.

Went here twice in 3 days. The food is lovely, however, the first day the service was extremely slow. Took longer to get a cup of tea than to get our food. Second visit, lovely food again, but they refused to provide more hot water to dilute my tea (I like it very weak!) and I had to pay for a pot of tea, but without the tea!! Outrageous policy and incredibly miserly.

Went here for lunch whilst my wool was being wound at Loop. Staff friendly and attentive. Theme seems to be Scandi - both in decor and food. I had grilled halloumi in tortano with houmous, pickled raisins and carrot. Food good, as was the coffee, which was served after my food as requested, without prompting. I moved to one of the easy chairs to drink my coffee and read and felt very relaxed. Like the ambience of this place.

The food here is excellent and the service is very friendly. The café had a really warm welcoming feel to it and the décor is really fun. If you go at the weekend though either make a reservation or expect to queue!

Been here for a friend's birthday and had a nice brunch. The poached eggs with salmon were very tasty, although the muffin was a bit fluffy. We also tried eggs with asparagus, avocado on coriander bread, which was equally good. Both anchovy and herb butter with bread is also worth a try. One small remark: although it may look good, serving eggs on wooden dishes is not really salutary. Anyway, nice find!

Perfectly nice staff. Nice place. But I think there 's a reason there are queues outside the Breakfast a Club next door and this place has table availability. The coffee at Elk in the Woods isn't very nice and the breakfast is big but the mushrooms were salty, the sausages full of fat and the tomatoes were burnt. Not for me.

Shame. Been here a few times in the past and the food was always good. I have to say it's really gone down hill and I won't be returning. I ordered a dish I had several times before but it didn't even resemble anything I had before it was a pork chop badly cooked and very dry. In fact I gave it to my boyfriend who will eat anything and he wasn't impressed either. He had a steak which was supposed to be ribeye was mediocre at best. Cocktails not what they used to be. Has this place changed hands perhaps? Real shame as it used to be my absolute favourite. As I said, won't be going back sadly.

Had a business lunch here and really enjoyed it. We only had the 'Chicken & Bacon' sandwich but it was deliciously tasty and reasonable value at GB£8.00 each. My colleague had a Latte Coffee which he said was very good, cost was GB£2.55Located down the interesting Camden Passage this is a pleasant Cafe with outside seating for those fine days... Inside the decor is nice and 'quirky' with loads of mirrors, wood lined walls, Elk skulls and a solid concrete server counter... A great trendy place for coffee with friends or that relaxed informal business lunch. Recommended and would certainly stop here again.

the menu is Danish it seems but anyway there are interesting options at fair prices, and they say the food is from an ethical source... the pork chop with its trimmings including a shot of fruit liqueur was certainly a winner!

I ordered a pineapple crumble and a pot of tea as I'd already had lunch and my pudding arrived covered in what looked, smelled and tasted like parmesan cheese. It destroyed the whole dessert and so it was inedible. I raised this with the waitress who told us it couldn't possibly be parmesan as they use it in the kitchen but either way something had gone seriously wrong in the preparation of the food. She didn't offer to rectify the situation at all and left the item on the bill too. A bit disappointing as I live locally and have always wanted to try this place out. Won't be returning.

Camden Passage in Islington has a few small café/restaurants and this is one of the best. We walked past the Breakfast Club with a long queue of tourists holding on to their guide books that had obviously recommended it, and thought, '' How strange, only a few yards away there is an equally good café, which has no queue, but these people can't actually use their own minds to pick a place to eat without help from a book?'' Anyway, there is a set menu of fancy breakfasts in the ''ELK'' but you can just order what you want and they'll price it accordingly. If you want a bacon butty, they'll do it. Maybe that's what puts people off, they think they must order the fancy stuff from the displayed menu. Great service, reasonable price, comfy in a cold Dec day, good food plain or fancy.