Best Casual Restaurants in Islington

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1. The Old Queens Head

4.6

Exceptional(366)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Islington

Booked 11 times today

We take online reservations for parties of up to 6 guests for Sunday Roasts. If you'd like to book for a group of 7+ for a roast please email bookings@theoldqueenshead.com.Any other days feel free to walk in anytime, all our tables in the pub work on a first come first serve basis.

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2. Humble Grape Islington

4.4

Awesome(162)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Islington

Booked 1 time today

We’re an independent wine merchant and tasting event company specialising in boutique, hand-crafted wines from small vineyards. At our bar, shop and events you will get the opportunity to taste highly sought after “small lot” wines, discover the classics and the unusual, learn a thing or two and maybe find a new favourite along the way. Our events are curated and tailored for you but are always governed by the simple philosophy that wine should be fun and approachable.

3. Grillshack

3.6

Very Good(5)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Angel

Welcome to Grillshack.We are a family-run steakhouse restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Angel, Islington! Indulge in the finest Scottish steaks sourced from a family-run establishment in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. We’re a close-knit team with a passion for great food and drink and our menus reflect the fun we’ve had curating top-notch products. Join us for a culinary experience that celebrates quality flavour and memorable moments.

4. Bursa Kebap Evi

4.7

Exceptional(1)

Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Canonbury

Booked 1 time today

Bursa Kebap Evi is a restaurant chain serving Turkish cuisine, providing services with its 130 branches present in Türkiye, England, Germany, Czechia, Canada, the United Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan. In the UK, IGC GROUP (INTERNATIONAL GOSTRONOMY COMPANY) acquired the Master Franchise rights of the brand in 2021 and has contributed to the growth of the BURSA KEBAP EVİ brand in the UK with its experience of more than 20 years in the sector. The first goal of the IGC GROUP is to reach 5 branches in London and 20 branches in the UK as soon as possible. The group began its journey with 2 branches under construction in Central London.

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5. Vineyard Islington London

4.0

Excellent(2)

Price: Moderate

• British • Islington

The Vineyard is a beautiful and quirky bar that oozes style and decadence yet still maintains that welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Whether you are looking for somewhere to relax with a quiet meal to relax with friends and family or are kicking back with one of our amazing selections of drinks and cheering on your favorite sports team. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers, and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila and we can’t forget our artisan cocktails and superb coffee! In the spirit of tradition, our food is all about tapas, hand-stretched pizza, and burgers however you will find we offer the ‘usual suspects’ and lighter dishes too! No matter your cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...

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6. Steam Passage London

4.0

Excellent(2)

Price: Moderate

• British • Angel

Booked 1 time today

Located in The heart of London The Steam Passage is a great city pub great for all times of the day, a traditional yet modern pub we are the perfect place to meet with friends and family for a relaxing meal to escape the hustle and bustle and treat yourself. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers, and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila and we can’t forget our extensive wine list, cocktail sharers, and superb coffee! Our food is all about sharers, tapas, our amazing subs, and burgers however you will find we offer the ‘usual suspects’ some pub classics and lighter dishes too! No matter your Cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...

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7. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4075)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 48 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

8. The Plimsoll

4.8

Exceptional(66)

Price: Expensive

• Pub • Highbury

Booked 29 times today

A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.

9. Fatt Pundit

4.6

Exceptional(1126)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 35 times today

Hello from Fatt Pundit, the “Chinese-Indian 'Hakka' restaurant you never knew you needed”. We look forward to welcoming you!!!Please inform the management if you have any food allergies while reserving your table. Please note we won’t be able to serve guests with SEVERE ALLERGIES.

10. Westerns Laundry

4.8

Exceptional(1666)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Holloway

Booked 20 times today

Westerns Laundry is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant focusing on seafood & natural wines. The restaurant is located in the Islington/Highbury neighbourhood of North London. It opened in 2018 and is housed in a 1950's industrial building which used to be home to the largest commercial laundry in North London. It now boasts a beautiful 60 cover dining room, which opens onto an open 20 cover cobbled courtyard with olive trees as well as an intimate private dining room. Westerns Laundry has won numerous awards for excellence and originality and is a firm favourite on the London dining scene.

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Catherine
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Booked online and visited Bursa Kebap Evo Restaurant, seat was beautifully decorated and reserved for my daughter’s 25th birthday attended by 5 people. The staff were very professional and welcoming. The food was warm, very well presented with variety of different dishes, and drinks were ordered to our choice and taste. We felt we’re in Turkey- Honestly, it was a taste of Turkey 🇹🇷. The environment was quiet, close to bus tops and easy to reach. The staff made it a memorable day for my daughter and family and food price was reasonable. I will always recommend Bursa Kebap Evo Restaurant to friends, well wishers and family.
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Bursa Kebap EviPrice: Expensive• Turkish• Canonbury
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4.7
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Gordonvip
London •150 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
As always, a lovely experience. Top service, good roasts and a white chocolate and ginger cheesecake worth the visit alone. Highly recommend.
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The Old Queens HeadPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Islington
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4.6
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Tess
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Oct 2024
Love coming here, the food the wine and the service is always top tier. Will be back very soon
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Humble Grape IslingtonPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Islington
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4.4
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Inès
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 Sept 2024
Music a bit too loud for a restaurant but very cheap and good value.
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GrillshackPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Angel
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3.6
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LesleyC
London •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 Apr 2023
The Vineyard is opposite the Town Hall and we were able to watch various weddings that took place - great people watching place. Very friendly and efficient and the food was really good. Seating outside is good.
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Vineyard Islington LondonPrice: Moderate• British• Islington
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494 restaurants available nearby

1. The Old Queens Head

2. Humble Grape Islington

3. Grillshack

4. Bursa Kebap Evi

5. Vineyard Islington London

6. Steam Passage London

7. St. JOHN Smithfield

8. The Plimsoll

9. Fatt Pundit

10. Westerns Laundry

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