Camden, Islington & Marylebone Restaurant Guide

Commissary, The

The Commissary is the kind of place you have to hear about rather than one that simply attracts passing trade. The reason for this is that it's part of Eagle Wharf Studios, a rather vast series of photographic studios.

• Address: 49-50 Eagle Wharf Road, Islington, London, N1 7ED (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Mediterranean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

Cottons - Camden

• Address: 55 Chalk Farm Road, Camden, London, NW1 8AN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Caribbean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £37.00

Crown & Goose

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The Crown & Goose is a popular local pub with a great reputation for its food. Like many of the other trendy gastro pubs around at the moment you can reserve a table if you wish to eat here and at weekends that is definitely advisable.

• Address: 100 Arlington Road, London, NW1 7HP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £27.00

Cru Restaurant & Bar

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The recently opened Cru in Hoxton is an experience many will not wish to miss. For those who suffer a perception blank at the mention of Hoxton, wise up, man - this is the place to be, particularly if you happen to like art galleries.

• Address: 2-4 Rufus Street, Hoxton, London, N1 6PE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, French, Italian, Modern European, Portuguese, Spanish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £26.00, Dinner: £42.00

Cruse 9

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A refreshingly different fusion of Mediterranean, European and Moroccan influences tinges the menu favourably at Cruse 9, Islington. The simple and almost austere interiors counterpoint the rather colourful food that appears from the kitchen.

• Address: 62-63 Halliford Street, London, N1 3HF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Cuba Libre & Bar Havana

Tasty Cuban dishes that bare little resemblance to the mush that often gets served up under the guise of south American cuisine. Great atmosphere too - cheerful, popular, with great music and an area to dance.

• Address: 72 Upper Street, London, N1 0NY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Cuban
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £31.00

Daphne Restaurant

Great for summer dining as there's a charming roof terrace at this friendly neighbourhood restaurant celebrating its 20th year. All the usual Greek favourites appear on the menu, but try out the daily specials board as it features many traditional and seasonal dishes.

• Address: 83 Bayham Street, London, NW1 0AG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Greek
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £29.00

Diwana Bhel Poori House

The somewhat dire seventies style décor, which looks like it has hardly changed since they opened in 1971, doesn't seem to put anyone off this popular Vegetrian Indian restaurant; but then who really worries about how a place looks when the food is a real winner on both flavour and value.

• Address: 121-123 Drummond Street, London, NW1 2HL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian, Pakistani
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £21.00

Drapers Arms, The

This relative newcomer is situated on the first floor of a pub in Islington; whilst the decor aimed at being grand, with brass chandeliers, but slightly missed, fortunately they concentrated on the most important aspect, the food, and that definitely hits, as well as presenting reasonable value for the area.

• Address: 44 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London, N1 1ER (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £39.00

Duke of Cambridge, The

The 100% organic, regional European blackboard menu is changed twice daily, prices range from £4.50 upwards for a starter to around £15 for a main course; smaller children's portions are available off the menu.

• Address: 30 St Peters Street, Islington, London, N1 8JT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Central European, East European, Organic, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £39.00