Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in North London

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Voyage with Adam Simmonds

4.8

4.8 (37)

£41 and over

Scandinavian

King's Cross

About the restaurant

At Voyage, imperfection is accepted as perfection.

Relaxed and informal yet sophisticated, Voyage with Adam Simmonds promises guests a combination of captivating tastes, bold flavours and delightful textures, all underpinned by impeccable service.

Adam’s focal point is Scandinavia, where style is characterised by minimalism, purity and freshness.

Thus natural-looking, clean flavours that are light and elegant define Voyage’s menu, which combines the best of traditional methods with modern and exciting cooking techniques.

Top review

marcia

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Fabulous staff, really lovely food and superb wine pairing. I ordered vegetarian tasting (I'm allergic to bivalves so can't enjoy oysters or razor clam) and the courses were absolutely amazing. My husband had the regular tasting menu and loved it . We both had the Voyage pairings. Not the cheapest but for London, very good value in a part of town not too well served for fine dining. Can't wait to take my veggie and non-drinking friends!( they do an alcohol-free pairing from the mixologist at Hocus Pokus)

Marcus Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (661)

£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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Amanda

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely little local place with real Italian food and service!

Bistro Aix

4.9

4.9 (20)

£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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Richard

Dined 3 days ago

Four of us went for a birthday celebration. It was the perfect evening. A warm welcome, a delightful table, Michelin star food (IMHO), fabulous wine, and no attempt to rush us out to squeeze in another booking. I eat out for work on a regular basis, but for any personal or family purpose, Bistro Aix will always be my first choice. Long may you flourish.

Franks Canteen

4.9

4.9 (336)

£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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StewartVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food. I am enjoying the lovely new dishes.

Little Mercies

4.9

4.9 (39)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Crouch End

About the restaurant

Little Mercies is a multi award wining local neighbourhood restaurant and bar, serving delicious cocktails and playful seasonal small plates.

Winner most sustainable bar for 3 years

Moro Margarita - Distilled House Preserved Blood Orange, Volcán Blanco Tequila, Blood Orange Salt
"Snickers" Old Fashioned - Peanut Butter, Cacao Nib, Salted Chocolate, Evan Williams Bourbon

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janys

Dined 7 days ago

It was perfect what else can I say absolutely everything top of the class

The Parakeet

4.8

4.8 (862)

£41 and over

Gastro Pub

Kentish Town

About the restaurant

Fire led modern European cooking, served in a warm vibrant dining room.

Reservations open on the 1st of each month for the following month, for groups up to 6 guests. Bookings for August open on the 1st July at 10am. For larger groups please email bookings@theparakeetpub.com. We serve our A la Carte menu Monday to Saturday, and Roasts on Sundays.

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Akiko

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Another outstanding experience! This was my second visit, and it was just as superb as the first. The service was exceptional— staff incredibly knowledgeable and attentive. Every dish was beautifully creative and absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to come back again.

Tomo Italian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (917)

£25 and under

Italian

Hornsey

About the restaurant

We are a family run restaurant committed to the best freshly made Italian meals in the area. Our food is delicious: hand prepared with the finest Italian ingredients, by chefs as passionate about great food as you are - only with a little more experience! Enjoy a great variety of pizzas, pastas, meat, fish, salads and home made desserts created in our open kitchen, right before your eyes... Come savour the Jazzy music collection and fine Artwork on our walls while you enjoy your meal.

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Samina

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Really attentive and helpful staff. Pitta's were amazing and the prawn starter and garlic bread. Bit too much rich sauce on steak. Went for a birthday and staff bought out the home made cheesecake with candle on the house. Great value for money - paid £65.00 for 2 people for 2 starters, 2 mains, 3 mocktails and a coffee. Would defo go back for the pittzas .

Salut! - Islington

4.8

4.8 (494)

£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."

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Jeremy

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

My first vsist with a group totalling 6 people. We all thought the food was excellent and the Picpoul de Pinet wine a great choice for a rather hot evening. Service very polite and I will be coming back.

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Experience

“Carte Blanche” 2 Courses 38 / 3 Courses 46

Experience

“Sunday Roast” 2 Courses 35 / 3 Courses 42

Arte Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (70)

£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!

Top review

JonVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We really enjoyed the “Aperitivo” evening, with great cocktails followed by superb main courses, together with great wines. As ever the team at Arte Pizza looked after us both so well, thank you!!

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Experience

Aperitivo

The Harrison - Bar, Kitchen & Hotel

4.8

4.8 (211)

£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.

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Liz

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Always love a quiz night at The Harrison - a favourite spot - thanks!

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