Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in North London

OpenTable

Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in North London? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Franks Canteen

4.9

4.9 (416)

£26 to £40

European

Highbury

About the restaurant

***Listed in the Opentable top 100 UK restaurants of 2025***

Franks Canteen serves breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner with the menus being modern using locally sourced ingredients and worldwide in style.

We have a prix fixe lunch Monday to Friday at £22 for a lunch special & a glass of wine or beer.

Free BYO every Wednesday evening!

Happy hour with half price drinks and snacks from 4pm to 6pm Wednesday to Saturday

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Benedetta

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Our favourite place for our dinners in couple, small friends gathering. Every time something new, seasonal and surprising! Service is great. It is one of the best place to eat out in London 100%!

Crudough

4.7

4.7 (56)

£25 and under

Pizza Bar

Islington

About the restaurant

Tucked away just minutes from Sadler’s Wells Theater, Angel Tube station and Islington’s bustling Upper Street, Crudough Angel is a neighbourhood favourite known for its authentic sourdough pizzas, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service.

Our dough is made fresh every day and stone-baked to perfection, topped with high-quality ingredients for a flavour that’s simple, rustic, and full of character. Whether you’re here for a casual dinner, a pre-theatre bite, or drinks with friends, Crudough offers a warm, welcoming space that feels like home.

Enjoy our selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails, or dine al fresco on our outdoor terrace when the weather’s good. Loved by locals and visitors alike, Crudough Angel is the perfect spot to unwind, share great food, and experience the laid-back charm of Angel.

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Trevor

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent place for pizza before show at Sadlers wells. Small menu but everything delicious and wines also reasonable. Service excellent, friendly and timely.

Saperavi Social

4.8

4.8 (58)

£26 to £40

Georgian

Canonbury

About the restaurant

The story of Sparevi Social is deeply intertwined with the rich heritage of Georgian wine, a tradition that dates back over 8,000 years. Georgia, often referred to as the “Cradle of Wine,” holds a unique place in the world’s viniculture history. This legacy has not only shaped the identity of the nation but also left an indelible mark on global wine culture.

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Nino

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food and delicious wine, friendly staff and exceptional customer service. Would recommend anyone who appreciates good wine and good food.

Marcus Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (787)

£25 and under

Italian

Enfield

About the restaurant

Top 100 restaurant in UK 2024 (Open Table annual list)

The Italian Awards 2025
Best Italian restaurant in the South & East of England Award Winner

The Italian Awards 2026
Best Restaurant in London: Top 3 finalists
Best Chef UK: Top 3 finalists - Marco Guarino

At Marcus, we believe in tradition, in the flavours, memories and stories that make Italian food so special.
Here, you’ll discover an eclectic collection of authentic Neapolitan and Southern Italian recipes, prepared with the finest ingredients and inspired by a lifetime of cooking, learning and sharing food with family.

Marcus’s passion for cooking began at just six years old, between Naples and Sicily, standing alongside his parents, grandparents and relatives in the family kitchen, learning the recipes, techniques and traditions passed down through generations…
…all served with the same love as “mamma” would have done!

We invite you to dive deep in our culture.

Enjoy the experience!

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Fran

Dined on Oct 29, 2026

Fab meal and well looked after as ever including free fizz and decorated ice cream plate for anniversary! Food intolerances well cared for as usual!

Arte Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (139)

£26 to £40

Italian

Enfield

About the restaurant

At Arte Pizza Restaurant you will enjoy a proper Le Marche tradition!

With over 25 years of experience with our first Arte Pizza in our hometown Ancona, our awarded Master Pizzaiolo and his wife, proudly bring to London a selection of high quality products from Le Marche region, in central Italy since 2017. Our restaurant offers cozy and romantic atmosphere, bringing the best high-quality Italian ingredients.

From handmade pizzas to delicious homemade pastas. We bring to London mostly wines from our hometown region Le Marche, with grape varieties such as Verdicchio, Pecorino and Passerina for whites and Montepulciano and Sangiovese for reds and as well fine wines from other Italian regions. You will also find excellent and traditional products such as the well-known Distilleria Varnelli, from Macerata; and the famous Borghetti, from Ancona; a classic Italian liqueur made from real espresso coffee.
Come and taste a remarkable Marche evening!

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RayGold

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Just an amazing place to eat! Authentic Italian food with friendly, professional staff giving excellent service.

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4.8

4.8 (102)

£26 to £40

European

Barnet

About the restaurant

Welcome to Judges Restaurant, Barnet
We look forward to welcoming you to join us in a visit that promises to delight your senses and elevate your dining experience, where each dish tells a story and every sip is a celebration. Judges Restaurant will create a journey of discovery with each and every visit. Excellent food and hospitality provided in a space that has all the buzz and atmosphere that you would expect of from ‘the new kid on the block’. Discover our seasonal specials and indulge in a culinary experience that celebrates the best of local ingredients. Reserve your table now at Judges Restaurant – the perfect venue for gathering with friends or celebrating special moments!

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Gail

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was lovely apart from the tortellini that had way too much chilli in it just for future reference. But we had a lovely time. Thank you.

Heath Street Kitchen - Hampstead

4.5

4.5 (79)

£25 and under

Unspecified

Hampstead

About the restaurant

Heath Street Kitchen serves sumptuous food, beer and wine, surrounded by beautiful artwork.

Our menu has been created with great care, sourcing ingredients as locally as possible.

Sharing plates, unique craft beer, and exceptional wines.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Devid

Dined on Oct 23, 2026

That is a lovely lunch at Heath street kitchen. The food was delicious & the environment was beautiful. I had Aubergine & traffle Fries. That’s really nice. Definitely I will come back

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Experience

15% off Mon-Fri

Cinder - Belsize Park

4.8

4.8 (86)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Belsize Park

About the restaurant

Cinder, led by chef Jake Finn, is a double AA Rosette restaurant celebrated for its fire-led Mediterranean cooking. Featured in the Evening Standard, Vogue’s Top 45 Restaurants in London, and the Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants, Cinder has earned wide acclaim for its bold, seasonal flavours. Signature dishes like the crab doughnut and cedar-plank salmon highlight the refined yet playful approach. Located moments from Swiss Cottage in the heart of Belsize Village, Cinder offers an elegant, lively atmosphere with an open kitchen, and heated terrace—perfect for intimate celebrations or vibrant evenings with friends.

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Olivia

Dined 2 days ago

Had the BEST meal here! Such delicious food, I can't wait to come back in a couple of weeks!

Tollington's

4.6

4.6 (247)

£26 to £40

Fish

Holloway

About the restaurant

A small fish restaurant from the Four Legs team (The Plimsoll). A love letter to Spain and Portugal and the inspiration for all of the wet rice dishes now found across menus in the city. Viva la Inspiración.

Tired of the loosely French inspired humdrum of restaurants popping up across the city of London? Do you like holidays? Do you like cold drinks and warm service? If you've answered yes to one or more of these then perhaps Tollington's can refresh both your palate and mind.

The idea came from a mirror in an antiques market and a love for a more informal approach to dining, the result a chippy in North London with church pews bolted to the walls to be leaned on and eaten from. The focus is on fish but the menu transcends just fish, leaving no stone unturned in the never ending quest for flavour.

In the warmer months the pavement becomes alive with customers and the food reflects the weather. In winter people huddle indoors and enjoy the heartier mountain foods of Iberia.

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Derryck

Dined on Oct 16, 2026

Excellent restaurant - nicely informal, great menu and fabulous cooking. Staff were attentive and friendly. Great experience

Andy's Taverna

4.8

4.8 (824)

£25 and under

Greek

Camden Town

About the restaurant

Andy’s Taverna restaurant in a corner of London that could be reasonably nicknamed Little Greek Cyprus is a charming, casual dining spot with all the cheer of the Greek islands. The white-fronted restaurant has classic blue awnings, while a subtler blue and white theme continues indoors to remind you of whitewashed Greek houses and the blue Aegean. This long-established restaurant is famous for its warm staff, pocket-friendly prices and generous portions. Sea bass and sea bream are flown in daily from Greece. The menu includes your favourite Greek breads and dips to start, main courses of grilled Aegean sea bass with potatoes and salad, and selections of classic Greek pastries for dessert.

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stephenGold

Dined on Oct 29, 2026

Nice experience accompanied by mostly attentive staff. Delicious food with generous portions

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