Cottons in Islington is one of those restaurants that are tropical in appearance, but cosmopolitan in attitude, while their Caribbean cuisine is a definite draw for those looking for a night out with friends and fun on their agenda. Downstairs there's another popular hotspot, the Rhum Jungle, a basement bar and lounge where you can chill out with some exciting cocktails and rums from all over the world.

Back in the restaurant, there is a choice of interesting starters such as ackee and salt fish tart with sorrel mayo and guava dressing or jerk beef fillets on a salad of mixed leaves, avocado and mango. Main courses could include curried goat with rice and peas or Trinidadian mixed fish curry with yam and sweet peppers. For dessert, the passion fruit mousse with cantuccini biscuits is simply delightful and beers as well as wines from the bar help the meal flow along at a wonderful pace.