The best restaurants in Barnsbury Islington London

Aunt made a booking here on the most blisteringly cold evening, and boy was I glad she did. The owner (I assume) was helpful with taking us through the menu, and even warned me about leaving my phone on the table - "not safe!" I ordered the chicken tagine with rice and her the spicy lamb sausage with cous cous. We had the mint tea which was stuffed with fresh and dried mint leaves, perfect for digesting the meat heavy meal. Both dishes and tea were incredibly warming, satisfying and like a delicious hug on the inside. Prices were very affordable for Islington.

Friendly staff, homely atmosphere and delicious battery cod. The fish was delicately cooked and retained its sweet subtle flavour. It’s the best fish I’ve had in a long time. Highly recommend.

Tasty food and was popping hot to my mouth which was enjoyable. Considering food arrived early and I was happy it that it came early. Just sadden they didn’t give me no salad for the curry’s and rice. I also didn’t receive any sauces for poppdoms and had to it it dry. Although everything was to a good point.

Great selection of food. Very well kept ales!! Sunday roast is to die for

The best dish this side of the Thames, truly a one of a kind experience

The recent refurb was done very well, moving toilets upstairs with a soon to be open new kitchen installed. Can't wait to try the food. The same wonderfully friendly service from bar staff makes The Alma our first choice for drinks in Angel, schhhhh! Great, friendly service. Good selection of drinks, including alcohol free. Super friendly and chill staff. Planning on trying the food (Asian) soon!

Must stop for me when in London. Great pint of Guinness

great food, great signs and everyone was lovely!

ALWAYS worth the wait Don’t be discouraged-mushroom and spinach on toast is the best

Me and my team had a wonderful lunch here this week. Amazing pizza, fantastic service and a lovely atmosphere. In my view the best pizza in London. Thanks for a great time!

I'm in 2 minds whether I would recommend this place. It is very popular and indeed food is good although not mind blowing. Their cheese and bread starter is great and I was happy with my trout main. However, it is one of those places where you feel you're just a number and time is precious. 10 minutes before your 2 h reservation comes to end , you're reminded you have to leave. Service is ok but nothing special. Nobody ever came up to ask if our food was fine. I was shocked to discover that my beer cost over 9 pounds. There is a service charge as well. Nice Georgian place and lovely decor but not really a place to relax.

Great place to have a drink and something eat before going upstairs to watch the gig ..

We were really looking forward to our visit to The Castle on our recent London trip. However it fell far short of our expectations sadly. The atmosphere was lively, if rather too noisy overall. Our food order was taken fairly speedily and the wait was not too long but the food was very disappointing. We both chose fish and chips. The dish came to table very hot, which is something I always appreciate-(not always the case). However, although the chips were very nice, the fish batter was extremely overcooked and in parts hard and inedible. The mushy peas were not mushy but hard still and very dry and totally inedible. We did not receive a visit to our table to ask if the food was okay at any point and as the place was soo busy it was difficult to pin the 2 waiters down. Nobody came near us until we had finished eating what we could. At that point we mentioned the inedible peas and the reason for the excessive fish food waste and our waiter explained the peas were marrowfat and that is what happens - (if not prepared&cooked properly we said!) and he gave a cursory apology. We still received a full bill for our meals and we left very dissatisfied. Our overall feeling was that The Castle is overstretching itself as a food destination. It is really just a busy pub that provides food which is not the best. The chef looked frazzled and the table staff were few and far too stretched to give a proper service. Something needs to change. I dont like to give bad reviews but on this occasion I felt it necessary.

Such lovely staff!!! Millisa and Nathan were great!

One of our favourite cafes to come to after classes. The staff is polite and knowledgable. Clearly have a passion for coffee! The filter coffee was delicious and the coffee beans were also available to buy.