Best London Restaurants within a 5 minute walk of Angel Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

I've photographed wedding receptions at Fredericks multiple times now, and have had such a brilliant time each time. The staff made sure to take care of me, they were polite and lovely. The space itself is a diamond option being so close to Islington Town Hall, as it's able to hold a high capacity of guests, something quite unusual for a restaurant in the Islington area. It's got brilliant light in the dining space, and a unique outdoor area which is useful for the drinks reception and speeches. It also is a rare bit of greenery for any couple or group photos you need. The food is brilliant, but that's a given!!
Marianne Chua Photography - a month ago

It was for my husband's birthday with a couple friends. The atmosphere was perfect, light music at the background and pleasant chattering. The food was impressive, even the most unassuming chicken soup was packed with flavour. The rissotto was also very delicious, perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Everything on the menu was so appealing the group had a bit of difficulty to choose. I personally like a menu with plenty of seafood selection and Frederick's fits the bill. Because it was a birthday, they brought out a candle on an ice cream, this was not rehearsed (they asked the reason of occasion on the booking form and I just answered) and I am glad they did it this way and everything was seamless & effortless. The whole group was very happy and would be more than happy to return again to try other things on the menu.
Winnie Liang - 3 months ago

I have been to Fredericks a number of times and have always been impressed. It is a very tastefully designed minimalist modern British restaurant with great food and great service.The staff are knowledgeable, accommodating and very helpful. On this occasion I started with a salmon and avocado tartare which was Japanese inspired and tasted fabulous. I followed that up with a salmon en croute, roast vegetables and broccoli. The salmon en croute was really good ; crispy pastry, juicy well cooked fish with just the right amount of bechamel sauce. I finished with a creme brulle and a double expresso. The creme brulle was rich and creamy and the expresso strong but not bitter. Fredericks is a bit pricey but it is well worth it IMHO. I would definitely go back if I am in the area and very much enjoyed my meal.
Farid Kazi - 2 months ago

Delightful experience! From outside I thought I was going to enter a very old and antique place but the moment you enter the establishment you see some amazing decor with sublime art and decor. The food is incredible, with a good mix of options but most importantly enough for every palate. Good vegetarian options from starters to dessert! Highly recommend this place if you love good service and customer experience and too notch curated food.
Parth Kotecha - 2 months ago

I was faced with quite a challenge of finding a place to eat for three generations. My grandparents are not much for novelties, unlike me and my partner, my sister is vegetarian and my parents sometimes feel adventurous, but often stick with what they know they like. Fredrick’s turned out to be right in the middle - enough classics, but also some of more interesting combinations. We all ended up enjoying the meal. Between all of us we had fish, steak, duck, lamb, tofu and chicken and there wasn’t a crumb left on any of the plates! I really appreciated how seasonal the menu felt - lots of root vegetables, beans, kale and lentils. Even desserts were very autumnal! Overall - if you’re looking for a culinary extravaganza, that might not be the right place for the occasion. However, the cooking is great, the ingredients are fantastic - what’s more to like? The menu allows everybody to choose something they will enjoy. Not everything in the world needs to be a sensory overload. I felt like the prices weren’t too overboard for what was on the plate. Sure - it’s on the slightly higher end of prices than some of the other places in Islington, but I genuinely feel that the product deserves it. I especially enjoyed my starter of scallops with onion purée and lentils - really nice combo! Finally no peas and lardons on my scallops! :) Also the fig and almond tart with cinnamon ice cream! That was heaven. The recommended wine pairing wasn’t available, but I got offered something that I can’t remember anymore that was so so so delicious with that dessert. It was just perfectly harmonious experience. Thank you Fredrick’s Team!
Marta G - 5 months ago

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Great place across from our hotel.....the staff was fun and friendly. Had my mandatory Scotch egg and they made a Spicy Bloody Mary that was fabulous. We also shared the cheeseburger sliders and wings. The surprise for me was to find something with marmite that I liked. (Try the sausage roll) Finished the evening with a Bakewell Tart cocktail. Definitely a place to return when in London.
Rebecca Henderson - 5 months ago

Came here for Sunday Roast and was not disappointed. Eric was amazing and treated us like we were regulars, not just regular Americans. We will definitely be back, and not just for Sunday Roast.
Derek W - a month ago

Such a fantastic place! Great staff, lovely manager! Food is outstanding (especially fish&chips and amazing Sunday Roast!!!) and don’t forget about a hidden gem - roof terrace! Highly recommended ❤️
Anna Staniak - a week ago

Cracking little pub, stumbled across on our way to the Angel Doubletree hotel, which is right next door,. Popped in for a quick drink and ended up have 3 superb Guinness served by the even more superb Ciara… thanks Ciara.. We will definitely be back again!
Mark Sillitoe - a month ago

Sunday roast, 28 day aged beef. Lovely pub, traditional furnishings, roof terrace, well looked after. Friendly staff. Food was lovely, fabulous cut of beef. HUGE yorkshires, and slightly more up market presentation and delivery (£20). All round great roast, absolutely recommend. Big portion, horseradish to accompany. Extra gravy provided! Guinness was lifeless though, no action and thin.
R Willis - a year ago

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I was tempted to give the food a 4 because of the limited vegan options. But that wouldn’t be fair as it’s not a vegan restaurant and there are sufficient options. Besides the taste and quality is excellent as well as super filling. This was my first time and the staff were great at explaining the process and options. It is fun and reassuring to watch them prepare your meal and be asked what you want included; an anxious vegans’ dream. The decor is super colourful and fun. My only critique of the atmosphere was the music was really loud; which was a little much during the day while the restaurant wasn’t full. Great Latin vibe though. A fantastic experience and I will come again.
Kael Cockcroft - 5 months ago

Despite being a proud Mexican eatery no one speaks Spanish. I ordered the vegetarian burrito. They only had few scraps of the vegetables. The girl said she would give me extra guacamole to compensate. The burrito ended up being really full. I suspected it was going to be a nightmare to eat it as it was, also given the fact that they only wanted to give me, initially, a small napkin. So I asked the girl if she could cut the burrito in half. She said they're not allowed because of "cross contamination". I didn't understand the relationship between my question and her answer... I said: "you can use a clean knife and there won't be any cross contamination". Still she said they're not allowed. It was a very frustrating first experience at this restaurant. The reguetón music doesn't help either. The positives: the girl was very friendly and despite everything she tried to help. The burrito was really good, big and cheap. Nice decoration.
Asela Villar - 2 weeks ago

So we ordered a delivery of 2 hotboxes and a burrito. Although the picture of the hotboxes looked big, I was expecting something quite small . When it arrived, it did appear to be a standard size but there was more than enough food in each rice box to possibly get 2 lunches, out of 1 box. They were enjoyed and would definitely be re ordered. Th burrito was huge and fell apart while I was eating it but very tasty. The waffle fries were very tasty but the portion size was as very small and quite pricey.
Shauna Harron - a week ago

Great place to have tasty burritos. We have been going for many years and have never been disappointed. Food is tasty and quite fresh due to so much demand, plenty of seating, staff is helpful, and music adds to the chill out atmosphere. Its quite easy to get to given the tube and bus stations nearby. There's also a mall with cinema right next to this place for spending more time in the area.
Mayank Pandey - 9 months ago

Found this place by mistake. Great interior design, the staff was friendly. Nice burritos, tried the chilango and steak burritos. We got fries with sauce and it was fresh. Spacious seating areas are available. The restrooms are in the basement and it was clean.
Muge BN - a year ago

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Great experience at Sasa with lots of variety on not just fish but the preparation as well which I love. Quality was great and Staff are super friendly. Price is also very reasonable for London, would definitely recommend. Note that some items aren't always available like oysters and uni so worth double checking before going if that is what you're after.
Kingsley Tong - 5 months ago

such a cute, family-owned restaurant! our experience was excellent start to finish. the staff were very attentive and the quality of food was just perfect. temaki, wagyu skewers, eel nigiri, volcano maki roll …. so many good options. i’m so happy to have this gem in my neighbourhood.
Sima Aykin - 2 months ago

I wasn't a huge fan of the agedashi tofu because it was missing the usual bonito flakes but the sasa set more than made up for it. The rice was fresh and well done and the fish was all very fresh. I'd come here again!
Tim S - 2 weeks ago

Top notch! Forget sushi samba, this is one of the best restaurants we’ve been to in London. And the best Japanese restaurant. Everything we tried was great but the stand out dish for me was the sashimi is truly amazing. The staff were great and very friendly.
Lucy Brooks - 4 months ago

Japanese cuisine at its finest. Food was beautifully presented & authentic. Decor was extremely cool and minimalistic. Service was very attentive and friendly, can’t wait to come back again very soon. Recommendations: The Sasa sushi set but everything we had tonight was delicious.
WSW - 9 months ago

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I love coming here! Best thing about this place is the 2 for 1 mocktails! The staff are always kind and super friendly! Shreeya was very kind and helpful when I told her about my dietary restrictions and she helped me to personalise my dish to cater to my needs! First time I could enjoy my food without any fear of the hidden ingredients that could affect my health later!! Thank you Banana Tree!
Amira Abbas - 2 weeks ago

I’ve come to banana tree Islington a couple times, since it’s close to my university, but yesterday we truly had the most wonderful experience. Being hosted my Ahmed was such a pleasure, he was so welcoming and kind to us throughout our dining experience. Ahmed genuinely made our visit all the more enjoyable due to his exceptional hospitality. The food was phenomenal as well, packed with lots of flavour, leaving us very satisfied. All of the meat is halal, which is a huge bonus. I personally recommend the sweet and sour chicken. Definitely going to become a regular customer.
Salma Salma - 4 months ago

We had one of the best dining experience at this restaurant with Shreeya as our server! 🌟 She was friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was so cozy and inviting. I highly recommend this place.
Marra Ramirez - a month ago

I was here with my work colleagues for Christmas lunch. Ahmed took care of all our needs and explained how the menu works. Food was great and service too, I would have given 5 stars but because of the seating I’ve given 4 stars. We were a group of 5 and 3 of us sat on the long bench which was quite uncomfortable, the benches could do with some cushions.
Temsizi - 4 months ago

The food was 6.5/10, good value for money. The service was beyond poor. Had to ask to order and for the bill. No one checked if the food was ok. Drinks were very watered down and watched a tea we ordered sit for 10 minutes until it was brought to our table.
Angela Nakiyingi - a month ago

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I am not a review guy ,but I guess this place deserves one. I am always a fan of their burritos, especially the beef which is just AMAZING! alongside their frozen margaritas, making the the perfect pair ever. Service wise, compared to many places, i would say they have really amazing service ,everyone seemed to be joyful and giving a good vibe and love what they doing (which you don't see that often in London), manager was helpful answering my queries, so yeah ,lovely place ,definitely must try👌
Anas Nezha - in the last week

I recently visited this restaurant and had the pleasure of trying their delicious naked burrito. The flavors were amazing, and the portion size was generous. What made my experience even better was the excellent service provided by Abdul. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure that everything was perfect throughout my meal. I highly recommend this restaurant for the tasty naked burrito and the fantastic staff like Abdul who make dining here a delightful experience.
Shehin Sali - a month ago

Always love a tortilla burrito, the beef is delicious and worth the extra £. Went after seeing their £2.50 happy hour 5-8pm every day (I think just for summer tho). Generous frozen marg, delicious burrito. Service was average, the woman/manager who served us was clearly hating life. Felt sorry for the trainee girl with her (who made us 2 great burritos with supervision!) as didn’t seem like a particularly positive working environment, but who knows. FYI the happy hour is only when you buy food with it. And sign up to their newsletter for a free burrito on your birthday!
Libby Wales - 7 months ago

There's something about this place, maybe the vibe or the people who run it. I have always loved coming here for the tortilla. Although I genuinely believe food quality can improve but they definitely have a culture of service which I admire. For ex today I had a tough day at work and their manager Ash had a chat with us and it felt it's okay. I think it's quality of people like Ash that I'd come here again. World needs more people like Ash and more brands like Tortilla for the culture they have built!
Vikram Aditya Rattan - 2 months ago

Great little branch, food was good, and practically inhaled it in a second. It's convenient from where I work, too!
Martha S.Welles - 3 months ago

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Beautiful food, lovingly presented. Special mention for courgette flower for starter. It was very quiet on Saturday afternoon, in fact we were the only people there by the end! But maybe it's busier in the evenings. However that's a small quibble and this is the third time I've eaten here, and I'm sure I will be back!
Sarah Mcmanus - a month ago

Great food, especially enjoyed the stuffed courgette flower, red Thai curry and mushroom and courgette on polenta. As a non-vegan I was a little skeptical at first but everything was delicious and a nice change from the usual. The raspberry Bellini was also fab.
Alexandra Robbins - 2 weeks ago

Decent vegetarian food here. I had the moussaka and enjoyed it. But I feel like it’s not filling enough for my personal preferred dinner portion. We also sat in the corner so it was hard to order sometimes. But nonetheless it wasn’t too bad!
Dree Chua - 4 months ago

Tasty vegetarian (almost everything is vegan!) menu. Standout dish was the chipotle mushrooms with polenta. 4 stars because it felt quite pricey for the portion sizes and we waited 25 minutes for some drinks when it wasn't particularly busy and when we reminded the waitress she didn't particularly care.
Tayla - 3 months ago

Took a carnivore with me to this wonderful restaurant and they couldn’t stop talking about how much they enjoyed it! The onion tart starter was delicious and beautifully presented. My red Thai curry main was warming but not too hot even with the fresh chillies. Sides of fresh broccoli and polenta chips were both devoured! And the tiramisu (shared) was one of the lightest I’ve ever tasted - super presentation too. Overall theme: Flavour!
GayVeggieTravel - 4 months ago

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Perfect drinks, good customer services. All the staff here have expertise in making good coffee and meticulously make coffee tailored to my preference. Also, they are more than willing to listen to your request and have a great common sense and problem solving skills. The manager is humble and has a fantastic service mind. Once he asked me how my drink was, I felt like this store was specialty coffee shop. Never disappointed with their services
Thomas J - 2 months ago

Really huge shout out for team which is amazing , served me a nice drinks and food. Whereas, Another great place of coffee spot! Menu keeps evolving to meet every budget and the range of products means there is something for everyone at any time of day! I personally love the great value drinks (gives pricier merchants a run for their money any time!) and sandwiches , which I somehow manage to add to all my orders! The points scheme is also fabulous and those points quickly add up to genuine freebies from the menu - but please add the option to buy a larger or sandwich with points 🙏
sourabh gupta - 6 months ago

Quite a decent cafe I must say. Clean oh yes . Tried a flat white which was good as well. The staff here is also good
J J - 2 months ago

Staff was wonderful and remembered my order from last time. ❤️ I prefer my Starbucks to be a little cosier, but only my opinion xxx
Claire Tyrrell - 3 weeks ago

Toilets gross, told the staff and they had no customers but didn’t go and do anything about the state of the toilets. Rubbish piled up by the bin. Needs sorting out.
Victoria Trout - a month ago

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. The Angelic 📍 57 Liverpool Rd, London N1 0RJ 🚇 Angel 🍺 £6.00 Amstel An Eye Catching Islington Local. The Angelic is located just around the corner from Chapel Market on Liverpool Road. The nearest Tube is Angel, it’s a four minute walk to get here. Opened as George IV in 1824, The Angelic was renamed after the film The Angelic Conversation, directed by Derek Jarman who lived opposite the pub during the 1960s. This striking pub would have had five internal divisions, as suggested by the numerous external doors. This is a bright and airy good sized pub which thankfully retains some original features like the beautiful fireplace. The main bar is laid out in a ‘C’ shape around a bold blue servery which has a stunning back bar. There are large windows spanning three walls which flood the pub with light, if you look around the top of the walls you will see the original Victorian ceramic frieze. The seating consists of rustic tables and chairs plus comfy booths and benches. If you head upstairs you’ll find another bar that is used as a function room. It’s a cosy, comfortable drinking space that comes with plenty of candle-lit tables and a mural on the ceiling. If you need the loo, you have to descend town a spiral staircase which has, yes you guessed it, a water feature at the bottom. The beer line up will please most, there is a selection of popular keg, revolving craft and cask ales to choose from. I opted for an Amstel, my pint was decent, price point was average. The food menu is classic pub grub plus Roasts on a Sunday, Fish & Chips costs £17. We arrived around 6pm on a Saturday evening in October. The pub was packed with a predominantly younger crowd and had a vibrant buzzy upbeat atmosphere. The service was on point, although it was busy, we didn’t have to wait long to be served. This pub shows Live Football, hosts Comedy Nights upstairs, DJ nights and offers various drinks promotions through the week. This is a very eye catching boozer that easily draws you in. I loved the original Victorian features and the buzzy vibe about the place. @theangelicislington.uk is a good all-rounder that is well worth a visit. ℹ️ Info correct on 14.10.23
London Pub Map - 2 weeks ago

Stopped in for a quick bite and a beer, great experience. Got the beef burger which was excellent, well portioned. Good atmosphere with friendly staff and quick attentive service.
Predrag Panic - in the last week

I had a wonderful birthday afternoon tea with The Angelic. What a day to remember! Hats off to the great head chef who tailor made a delicious afternoon tea (the best we've ever had!) Such tasty warm food, portion abundant- had to take half home! And delightful atmosphere. The bar staff are excellent, looked after us and showed what hospitality really is. We shall visit this wonderful Islington gem again, treat yourself for a reasonably priced afternoon tea or meal here, you won't be disappointed! Thank you! 😊
Karine Thomas - 4 months ago

Superb proper pub. Excellent drink choice. And the food was outstanding. Thank you to the staff for the warm welcome. If you are in the area definitely give it a go.
G C - 6 months ago

Quaint pub with character! Loved the rustic decor, and the craft beer selection was a pleasant surprise. Plus, catching the game on their big screen made the night even more enjoyable. Can't wait to return!
Kevin Dsouza - 6 months ago

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