The best restaurants in Holloway Islington London

Como viajero vietnamita que visita Londres desde los Estados Unidos, tenía grandes expectativas para la cocina vietnamita aquí. Ya que había disfrutado de muchos excelentes platos del norte y sur de Vietnam en Chinatown hace unos días, estaba seguro de probar la comida vietnamita en cualquier restaurante. Sin embargo, esta experiencia fue terrible en términos de comida, ambiente y servicio. Pedí “Bún Bò Huế” (Vermicelli de arroz de estilo matiz) por £ 11. 50 , que tiene un precio razonable en comparación con Chinatown o Russell Square. Desafortunadamente, el plato era terrible. La sopa sabía a fideos de arroz chinos instantáneos en lugar de auténticos vermicelli vietnamitas. Carecía del aroma distintivo de la pasta de camarones o de cualquier sabor matizado: era simplemente picante. Las rodajas de carne de res olían desagradable, como la carne vieja, aunque el cerdo (o jamón de res) era al menos comestible. El servicio fue igualmente decepcionante. El camarero, que llevaba AirPods y parecía medio dormido, tomó mi pedido con una comunicación mínima. El restaurante en sí era inquietantemente tranquilo, casi como un templo budista, sin música ni ruido de fondo. Recé silenciosamente para que nunca volviera a este lugar, ni siquiera si me ofrecían una comida gratis. ¡Qué pena!

Amazing Dim Sum. Especially the coriander one. Fresh, homemade and beautiful dim sum. Fantastic service too.

Great vibes but food is expensive for what it is, and the quality does not live up. We’ve been twice as we hoped we were just wrong the first time, however even with a change of menu we were underwhelmed the second time too. And for that price, you don’t want to be underwhelmed. Maybe stop there for a drink instead.

Once you have been passed the vetting and profile procedure (not as bad as the rumours would have you believe) Then you are greeted at the front door like an old friend. It's amazing what the new management has done with the place and it has gone through an extensive refurbishment and I have to say they have done a great job. There is a great selection of fine wines from around the world and the chef is very knowledgeable and provides great recommendations to go with with your choice of topping. Be prepared for a long wait for your pizza as this spot gets very popular on a sunny afternoon the sophisticated switched on crowd seem to know when they are onto a good thing and don't mind the long wait, once you get your pizza you will have to be quick as they are quite delicious judging by the speed they disappear at. It's not that the crowd are greedy gobble gannets, it's because the pizzas are handcrafted with the best ingredients and the chef has only just qualified as a Pizzaiolo as is still finding his feet. I would be thrilled to receive another invite to this restaurant in the future and look forward to some more tasty pizza!

The meal was up to normal golden arches standards. the restaurant was very clean and the wifi strong. the coffee was acceptable. The staff were positive and helpful. what's not to like

Went to the theatre and just popped in for a quick drink and a bite before the show started. Nothing quick about it! There was a Christmas party or something as it was crazy busy with people who were on a tab. Anyway, I asked for 2 cocktails, they were doing 2 for one as it was happy hour. First it took ages for someone to actually look at me and get served, Im short but they could see me there! When a girl took my order she said ok hold on?!!? then another guy came and I told him I wanted the 2 cocktails and a pizza, he said ok hold on.... you need to order food from this girl... took AGES for her to come to me!! So frustrated! So when she finally came I said I have 15 minutes if I get a pizza will it come in the next 5-10 minutes so I can eat and go, otherwise I'll get chips. She said fine no problem. Ordered a pizza. the guy who took my cocktails order was off doing I dont know what, finally got my drinks (took about 30 minutes to get to this from the moment I walked in). Then he wanted to charge me full price... I said no, its happy hour - oh is it, he said! So i showed him the sign and the bit on the menu for the cocktails to show its part of it! ahhhhh anyway, finally paid and stood waiting for my food - oh yeah thats right the first person I asked about food they said 'well theres no seats, are you gonna eat standing?' really rude! Food came as the play started, I have never munched on anything like I did that pizza and carried the last could of pieces out. Annoyed!

En conjunto, este lugar parece la parte. Una gran mesa de pasteles surtidos te saluda al entrar. Y el Orange obligatoria máquina aprieta y máquina de café italiano da una sensación de confort de café. Pero este es el lugar donde la ilusión termina.