Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in North London

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Blac Restaurant & Lounge

4.5

4.5 (17)

£26 to £40

Fusion / Eclectic

Whetstone

About the restaurant

Where culinary innovation meets cultural fusion.

Within our stunning North London location we offer a unique dining experience that blends the rich flavors of diverse global cuisines with a contemporary twist. Our menu features an eclectic mix of dishes, combining traditional recipes with modern flair, ensuring every bite is a journey for your tastebuds.

At BLAC Restaurant and Lounge, we believe food is an experience, each plate is crafted with the finest ingredients, expertly prepared to offer a harmonious blend of flavors. But we’re not just about food. Our vibrant Shisha Lounge provides the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy a variety of premium shisha flavours in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re here to enjoy a meal with friends or to indulge in the ultimate shisha experience, we aim to create memories that last long after your visit.

Top review

Kelci

Dined on Jul 18, 2025

I had the Chicken thigh steak (honey) and the flavours were absolutely amazing, the whole experience was excellent they were friendly and tended to your needs asap. They made sure to ask if we were okay and if we needed anything such as the music louder or quieter and so fourth. I would definitely recommend, and I will be back !!

Marcus Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (669)

£25 and under

Italian

Enfield

About the restaurant

“Best Italian restaurant in the South & East of England Award Winner 2024 ( The Italian Awards )”

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

At Marcus Kitchen & Bar we believe in tradition.

Here you will discover an eclectic mix of typical Neapolitan and Southern Italy recipes and exclusives creations produced with the best ingredients by our chef, served with the same love as "mamma" would have done.

We invite you to dive deep into our culture.
Enjoy the real Italian experience in Enfield Town.

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Lesley

Dined on Jul 17, 2025

We use this restaurant for a few times. Also in a good quality and never disappointed. Highly recommended.

Bistro Aix

4.8

4.8 (22)

£26 to £40

French

Crouch End

About the restaurant

A celebrated French restaurant in the heart of Crouch End, Bistro Aix is a chef-owned, independent restaurant dedicated to the timeless artistry of French cuisine.

Recognised with 10 Michelin Recommendations and a 2024 award from The World of Fine Wine, Bistro Aix exemplifies culinary excellence. Its vibrant yet refined atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between expertise and warmth, offering an elevated but welcoming dining experience. Velvet drapery, lush foliage, and sweeping Renaissance-inspired murals create a sophisticated backdrop for indulgence.

The seasonal menu showcases the finest ingredients—organic vegetables, wild fish, and game (when in season)—alongside impeccably prepared steaks, all elevated by the exquisite sauces that define French gastronomy.

Located moments from the Crouch End Clocktower, Bistro Aix also offers an elegant private dining room for up to 28 guests, ideal for intimate gatherings and special celebrations.

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Brian

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Absolutely first class from start to finish. Delicious food. Just perfect.

Tierra Peru

4.8

4.8 (798)

£26 to £40

Peruvian

Islington

About the restaurant

Tierra Peru, London's most authentic and traditional peruvian restaurant. Our menu features an authentic selection of Perus most popular dishes cooked in a traditional way; ceviches, tiraditos, anticuchos, tamales- just to name a few- representing the different regions of this diverse country. The restaurant has a lovely and relaxed atmosphere.

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Ian

Dined on May 30, 2025

Great friendly restaurant, with authentic menu and genuine people

Mr Lobo

4.8

4.8 (219)

£26 to £40

Peruvian

Angel

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Angel Islington, Mr Lobo is an independent Peruvian Restaurant & Cocktail bar offering a variety of sharing plates that showcase the magical and diverse flavour of Peru alongside a focus menu of crafted cocktails.

Mr Lobo will offer you with a unique culinary experience, featuring a variety of traditional and modern Peruvian dishes; from Ceviche, Lomo Saltado to Carapulcra.

Mr Lobo is also the perfect location for anyone looking to experience the art of cocktails crafting at its finest. From Pisco Sour to our signature cocktail Smoked Mr Lobo a masterpiece in its own right.

The vibrant and warmth decor provides the perfect atmosphere to enjoy and share a dish or a drink with friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply looking to try something new, Mr LoBo is a must-visit destination.

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John

Dined on Jul 15, 2025

We make a habit of visiting this restaurant ever since our delight at the first visit. No other place to eat is a 'regular' for us. This is down to all aspects of this experience being delicious and a pure pleasure.

French Society

4.8

4.8 (35)

£26 to £40

French

Hampstead

About the restaurant

Bienvenue à French Society

A bistro? Yes. But not just any. Parisian charm flirting with modern soul.

"At the heart of a great restaurant, there are always people… & their dogs!"

This new venture is brought to life by the same famille behind Patron in Kentish Town. At its centre is Louis, chef de cuisine & maestro des plats, whose hands have shaped the kitchen at Patron for over 7 years, now bringing his vision to this new chapter, a petite sœur bistro that draws inspiration from its predecessor while embracing a new unique direction.

“It’s a place where you’ll want to return to time & time again, to bask in the energy of the crowd, to be a part of a community, or to enjoy a quiet moment alone. It is a place that feels alive & timeless in its warmth, like a perfectly aged Bordeaux—luxurious, but never too proud to share a joke. It’s a place where time seems to linger, where the conversations flow as effortlessly as the wine.”

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Paul

Dined on Jul 11, 2025

This is a fabulous place! The food is really good. I had I think the best steak onglet ever. The bread is fantastic too. The wine list short but with a nice spread and the service attentive without being fussy. This is a great addition to Mill Lane

Franks Canteen

4.9

4.9 (340)

£26 to £40

European

Highbury

About the restaurant

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 £21 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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Daniel

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Food absolutely brilliant. Warm, attentive service and a relaxed vibe make it the perfect place to share an exceptional meal with great friends.

Good Earth - Mill Hill

4.7

4.7 (1153)

£41 and over

Chinese

Edgware

About the restaurant

The Good Earth"s ideal is to continuously strive to improve and innovate as reflected in our menu. We were one of the first Chinese restaurants to break the traditional mould and take an approach based on quality and authenticity, quality in ingredients, cooking and service.

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Karen

Dined on Jul 18, 2025

Never disappoints- lovely food and have been going here for some 40 years - starting aged 10 years with my parents and now my son loves it too!

Salut! - Islington

4.8

4.8 (497)

£41 and over

Modern European

Islington

About the restaurant

"Boasting an intimate dining experience, Salut! is a Modern European restaurant in Islington that offers casual yet fine dining food and a relaxed atmosphere.

Watch your dish being prepared in the open kitchen, from the warm and comfortable dining room with wooden tables and vintage furnishings.

A short walk from Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington station, Salut! offers a relaxed take on modern-European food. Savour dishes with an emphasis on local produce as well as sustainably sourced fish and organic vegetables. We provide our guests with beautifully crafted dishes, with a passion to share our curiosity and love of modern European food.

On offer is a seasonal a la carte menu, lunch menu, artisanal wine list, and private hire."

Top review

Ruth

Dined on Jul 14, 2025

We enjoyed our food which was lovely and the friendly atmosphere.

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The Harrison - Bar, Kitchen & Hotel

4.8

4.8 (215)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Euston

About the restaurant

The Harrison Pub is a traditional London pub serving tasty homecooked food every day of the week. Food is freshly prepared, no nonsense and homemade - including breads and desserts. We're a great place for a traditional Sunday roast or a long relaxing Saturday brunch.

We like to make everyone feel welcome and at home. Our menu reflects this with a decent selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as traditional pub favourites (steak and chips, fish and chips, homemade burgers). Book for drinks, larger groups, parties and longer time slots through our website. We welcome walkins and drinkers as we are still a pub. We have a decent wine list and a wide selection of ales, craft beers and ciders, non alcoholic beers and lagers, cocktails and soft drinks. We are an LGBTQ friendly and safe space.

The Harrison has covered and heated outside tables. Children and families are welcome. Dogs are welcome.

Top review

Stephanie

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Super friendly pub with great selection of drinks, lovely atmosphere and decent pub grub- can’t go wrong, highly recommend.

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