Richard Ehrlich

A Filipino mini-empire, a pork crackling-filled bap, new-school and old-school caffs, and more.

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Richard Ehrlich, Oliver Feldman & Jake Missing

November 10, 2022

Yipin is an upscale Chinese spot in Islington. The menu has a lot of options, but you should focus on the Sichuan and Hunan dishes.

Clipstone in Fitzrovia serves creative small plates and is a great place for anyone looking to dip their toes into fine dining.

Kipferl is an Austrian cafe in Islington that’s perfect for a weekday lunch or quick coffee run.

Anima e Cuore is a local Italian spot and one of the best restaurants in Kentish Town.

Oldroyd is a mix of French, Italian, and Spanish, and the best restaurant in Islington. It’s also very small, so plan accordingly.

Like the others, the Notting Hill location of Granger & Co has healthy-ish salads, sandwiches, and small plates perfect for breakfast and lunch.

Like the others, the King’s Cross location of Granger & Co has healthy-ish salads, sandwiches, and small plates perfect for breakfast and lunch.

Taquería’s excellent tacos, strong margaritas, and fun vibes make it one of the best places in Notting Hill for a dinner with your mates.

Mac & Wild is all about the Scottish pursuit of wild food. The menu uses venison and haggis as the basis for some fantastic cooking.

You’ll want to make fun of Farm Girl’s macadamia butter, but you’ll also probably like it. Head to this Notting Hill spot for a quick, healthy meal.

Hereford Road looks modern, but the food is traditional British. And despite being in Notting Hill, it’s very reasonably priced.

Indian Veg is a no-frills, all-you-can-eat buffet spot in Islington. It’s pretty good, and very cheap.

Chinese restaurant Phoenix Palace is one of the most upmarket of London’s old-school dim sum restaurants, with great versions of Cantonese classics.

Chicken Shop does posh rotisserie chicken and sides, in a vibey Kentish Town restaurant.

Books for Cooks is a cookbook shop in Notting Hill that also runs a cafe at lunchtime. Check their Twitter feed to find out what’s cooking.

Little Georgia in Islington has fun vibes, friendly waiters, and an excellent Georgian menu. Come for a group dinner or date night.

The Tabernacle is the place for a hang in Notting Hill. Go here for a casual, simple meal.

Bengal Lancer has been Kentish Town’s best Indian restaurant for quite some time.

Junction Tavern is a Kentish Town gastropub that takes both the gastro and the pub parts of the label seriously.

The Gate is a vegetarian spot in Islington that meat-eaters won’t complain about. And if you don’t feel like going healthy, have some cocktails.

Alpino is an old-school caff in Islington that serves enormous breakfasts and lunchtime pastas. And all at crazy low prices.

The Ottolenghi in Islington is a reliable place for salads and delicious pastries.

The Covent Garden location of fried chicken specialists Chick ‘n’ Sours comes complete with a cool basement and plenty of space.

El Inca Plebeyo in Islington serves Ecuadorian food in a simple space that’s covered in colourful paintings, tiles, and tablecloths. Be sure to get the hornado.