Best Cozy Restaurants in Highbury/Islington

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1. FKABAM

4.6

Exceptional(61)

Price: Very Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Highbury/Islington

Booked 11 times today

FKABAM is a place for fun. We take our food seriously, but not ourselves. Tables are close together, and the atmosphere is loud and vibrant. Reservations are available four weeks in advance for parties of 1 to 4 guests. For parties larger than this, please email info@blackaxemangal.comWe keep a few spaces free for walk-ins as first come first served.We serve an A La Carte menu which is published on our Instagram @fkablackaxemangal. Limited numbers of new and old fave dishes will be available to add to your meal each night. We also have options for vegetarian/vegan diners available upon request as well as some Gluten Free options- unfortunately we cannot cater for soy allergies.Please note our cancellation policy and do not ask us to waiver fees if you forget to cancel within the time frame.

2. Clos Maggiore

4.6

Exceptional(15181)

Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 53 times today

Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties. The conservatory has a fully retractable glass roof creating a bright and airy dining space. Our extensive cellar at Clos Maggiore includes over 2,000 labels and was extended earlier this year to include an additional 400 wines at a low – mid price range. We are very proud to have been awarded the “Best of Award of Excellence” consistently since 2003 by Wine Spectator.

3. The Drapers Arms

4.7

Exceptional(1592)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Angel

Booked 33 times today

GARDEN BOOKING VIA PHONE OR EMAIL ONLY.The Drapers Arms is a lovely 1830s pub in a residential area of IslingtonVery much a pub we are as welcoming to one person sitting with a beer and a paper as to a group having a special meal. In an informal and relaxing atmosphere we nonetheless take our food, drink and service seriously.Our food is all freshly prepared and our menu changes every day and across the seasons. With a focus on being enjoyable, honest and seasonal we are also affordable - our wine list available on our website is among the very best in London.

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4. The Lore of the Land

4.7

Exceptional(815)

Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Fitzrovia

Booked 13 times today

A traditional pub serving contemporary English food in the heart of Fitzrovia. The Lore is composed of The Pub on the ground floor, The Kitchen on the first floor and Private room with bar on the top floor.All of our food is freshly prepared by Head Chef Michal Kaszuba and his brigade in the Lore kitchen on the first floor. Our menus have been created especially to reflect the seasons, when ingredients are at their very best.Our legendary Sunday roast is slow-cooked with delicious trimmings.THE PUBA copper and pewter topped bar serving a range of beers, including our very own Gritchie brews, premium spirits, cocktails and selected wines. The walls are adorned with eclectic and original artwork. THE KITCHENOpen plan but still intimate. Experience the sight and sound of our open kitchen with the Chefs cooking on our bespoke, charcoal fuelled oven and char-grill. THE PRIVATE ROOMA wonderful private room with private bar on its own floor.

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5. Blacklock Shoreditch

4.8

Exceptional(4158)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Shoreditch

Booked 95 times today

Blacklock Shoreditch is set an old furniture factory in the heart of London’s East End. Expect the usual highest quality meat from Phillip Warren in Cornwall for unbeatable value and always lots of fun.On Sundays it's our award winning Sunday Roasts, almost as good as Mum’s.Monday - FridayBookings and Walk-ins from 12pm - 10:30pm Saturday Bookings and Walk-ins all day from from 12pm - 11pmSundayBookings from 11:45am - 8:00pmSome Walk-ins available

6. Scott's Mayfair

4.8

Exceptional(1948)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Mayfair

Booked 90 times today

Scott's Mayfair is a cozy restaurant with an 'urban sophistication' vibe that customers love. It's often described as having a 'fabulous atmosphere' with a 'nice decor'. Reviewers also appreciate the 'welcoming' ambiance and 'great selection of sea food'. The staff is consistently praised for their 'attentive' and 'exceptional' service, making Scott's a 'favourite' spot in London.

7. Blacklock City

4.8

Exceptional(4456)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Bank

Booked 110 times today

Blacklock is a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old electricity substation on the site of London"s oldest meat market. We take the best meat in the country from the award-winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Roast almost as good as Mum's.We have limited spaces for Walk-ins, so we encourage booking in advance to avoid disappointment during busy times.Monday - FridayBookings & Walk-ins for lunch - 12pm - 3pmBookings & Walk-ins for dinner - 5pm - 10pmSaturday Bookings & Walk-ins all day - 12 - 10.30pmSundayBookings & Walk-ins - 12pm - 5:45pm

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8. Little Duck The Picklery

4.7

Exceptional(96)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • Dalston

Booked 23 times today

A restaurant, wine bar and fermenting kitchen - we're open for lunch Wednesdays to Sundays and dinner all week. Our menu changes monthly and our cooking is simple and seasonal. It's here we make all our seasonal ferments, pickles and drinks - all of which you can buy ready jarred from our fridge. Our large kitchen counter is the centrepiece, and you’re invited to grab a seat, order something to eat and enjoy the workings of life in our kitchen. In the evening, the lights go down, dinner is served and you can enjoy wines by the glass and bottle from our ever-changing wine list of natural and biodynamic wines.

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9. Paro Indian - Covent Garden & Strand

4.6

Exceptional(1829)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Covent Garden

Booked 73 times today

Embark on an unparalleled dining experience at Paro, distinguished as one of Esquire Magazine's '59 Top Restaurants to Dine In,' sharing the spotlight with renowned establishments across London. Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, adjacent to the iconic Lyceum Theatre, London's latest culinary gem eagerly awaits your presence. Immerse yourself in the opulent ambiance reminiscent of a Calcuttan village, indulging in the exquisite Indian-Calcuttan cuisine that defines Paro.Chef Patron Niaz invites you on a journey filled with the warmth of Calcuttan love. Drawing from years of expertise at the award-winning 'City Spice' in Brick Lane, Chef Niaz has meticulously crafted a menu that promises to tantalize your taste buds.With a spacious capacity for up to 120 guests, Paro provides an ideal setting for pre-theatre, company socials and private parties. Paro caters for: Halal, Gluten-free, Vegan, Soy, Dairy-free

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10. The Pig and Butcher

4.4

Awesome(145)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Islington

Booked 7 times today

The Pig and Butcher opened its doors in 2012 and has become a bit of an Islington institution. A laid back country style pub with a stunning private dining room and honest cooking showcasing the best farms in the UK. In the bar we serve craft beers, wine from family-owned vineyards only, aperitif cocktails and a selection of local hand pulled ales.

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melanie
South Wales •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food amazing, great taste and value for money. Staff really friendly and attentive and we were made to feel extremely welcome. We are only in London for the weekend but will definitely be back or give your other venues a try and will be recommending them to everyone we know. I wish we had something like this in Cardiff it would go down a storm!!
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Blacklock ShoreditchPrice: Moderate• Steak• Shoreditch
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4.8
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Graham
Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
First time at The Lore of the Land. Blown away by the quality of food, wine and service. We had a group of 7 friends dining for lunch, had an enjoyable pre lunch drink in the bar, and then an amazing 3.5 hours of incredible lunch experience. Particular call out for our waitress, Cher, who served us for the entire 3.5 hours. Great knowledge of the dishes, good sense of humour, and really made the experience top drawer for us. Definitely going again soon.
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The Lore of the LandPrice: Very Expensive• Gastro Pub• Fitzrovia
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4.7
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Diannevip
Toronto / Ontario •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Met all our expectations in terms of special festive ambience! So gorgeous! Service was attentive and helpful, and our lunch wasn’t rushed in any way. Food was delicious but unfortunately not hot. We didn’t mind because our experience was wonderful overall. Treat yourself to this special restaurant and you won’t forget it.
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Clos MaggiorePrice: Expensive• French• Covent Garden
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4.6
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Will
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It’s always an experience and it’s always a tasty one. I love black axe to the moon and back.
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FKABAMPrice: Very Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Highbury/Islington
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4.6
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William
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Lovely service, delicious food- particularly the steak, and wonderful wine list!
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The Drapers ArmsPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Angel
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4.7

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508 restaurants available nearby

1. FKABAM

2. Clos Maggiore

3. The Drapers Arms

4. The Lore of the Land

5. Blacklock Shoreditch

6. Scott's Mayfair

7. Blacklock City

8. Little Duck The Picklery

9. Paro Indian - Covent Garden & Strand

10. The Pig and Butcher

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