Clerkenwell, Islington

Macellaio RC Clerkenwell

Amazing! We booked a table at Farringdon restaurant for 2 on Friday, it was soooo good we booked table for 4 Saturday as well!
Food was outbid this world - all of it. The choice cut T-Bone was best I’ve had and I’ve had a fair offering of steaks over the years.

The service was exceptional and special praise must go to Anita who was just sensational, so friendly and knowledgeable she couldn’t do enough for us.

You need to go try this place out!

Pricey steakhouse with great service.

Excellent steak to cut. Fatty and perfectly cooked. Waiter recommendations were perfect.
Bottle of Italian wine that was reasonably priced.
Veggies on the side were excellent (but small portions)
Kind service with a digestive drink on the house.

Lovely starters, treated well, meat was good quality and chopped to measure. Staff were good and thank you to them. Terrific overall.

I had a wonderful dinner with my partner for my birthday, I would highly recommend Macellaio for a special occasion. We were served by the very kind Silvia who explained all the steak cuts to us in detail and made sure we had the best dinner. I also got a lovely birthday tiramisu and we were offered a couple of digestivi at the end. The atmosphere and decor of the restaurant was also perfect for an evening of steak and red wine 🍷 all in all, we had a great time here and I look forward to the next visit.

I have been here 2 times and this is now my new go-to spot for good steak..it is a bit more pricey but if you want good quality meat that's perfectly cooked this is the place to go. They have great sides to compliment the food too.

Both times I ordered Costata Hereford (600g for £70), which is a juicy cut. We asked for medium rare both times. And it was perfect! I enjoy my meat on the fatty side but it might be too fatty for some people. The cherry tomato salad (£7) was amazing! It has a simple olive olive dress and it was fresh. The truffle and Parmesan potatoes (£8) were great too. First time I went thru were a bit dry, but thought I would give it a chance the second time and they were buttery and moist.

I have a 5/5 for the service because it was so quick, attentive and friendly, loved it.
The atmosphere was very chilled and gave that renaissance vibe (darkish lighting, vintage and dark reddish interior).

Macellaio RC

Deliveroo UK

Great British burgers and homemade rosemary chips

Honest Burgers King's Cross

Honest Burgers in King’s Cross is a fantastic spot if you’re craving high-quality burgers with plenty of choice, especially for those who need gluten-free options. Every burger can be served on a gluten-free bun, and they take care to accommodate dietary needs without compromising on flavor. It’s such a relief to find a burger restaurant where gluten-free feels like part of the menu rather than an afterthought.

The burgers themselves are delicious and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The beef is juicy, cooked perfectly, and full of flavor, while the toppings are creative and generous. Their rosemary salted chips are a standout—crispy, flavorful, and addictive.

The staff are friendly, welcoming, and helpful, making sure everyone feels comfortable and well looked after. Service is quick and efficient, even when the restaurant is busy. The atmosphere is casual, lively, and relaxed, making it a great spot for both a quick bite and a sit-down meal with friends.

Overall, Honest Burgers King’s Cross delivers on quality, inclusivity, and taste. Whether you’re gluten-free or not, you’ll leave satisfied and wanting to come back.

First time at a HB (finally). No wait to be seated, just after 6pm. Double smashed cheeseburger was spot on. Good quality beef, cooked just right and not overloaded with trimmings. Solid fries too. Yes, you pay more than at a mass chain but these are good burgers.

Just wonderful! Our waitress was super friendly. I had the tribute burger, it was delicious,  juicy  perfectly cooked burger. I don’t like pickles but I ate the ones in this burger. Their rosemary/salt chips are nice and crispy impossible to only have a few. I was so hungry I forgot to take a pic before biting into it

The service was good,  but the food was amazing. We chose to eat BBQ wings and rosemary chips, rather than burgers. They were some of the best we've had.

Great job to the team,  excellent place to eat

Just as the name states, honest and good burgers. Price quality a great deal. I went for the limited edition Texas smashed burger, it was really good. Service was swift. We had a nice spot at a window with a view of the buzz outside.

All of the chicken in our restaurants is halal. If you would like to see our supplier’s halal certificate please ask your server when you arrive. Halal products are stored separately with strict processes in place to stop cross-contamination. Halal chicken items are handled with separate utensils and gloves. Fried halal chicken burgers and wings do not share fryers with any non-halal items. Grilled halal chicken breast burgers are cooked on a reserved area of the grill separated by a grill divider. We do not offer halal beef at any of our restaurants.

12 of our restaurants (full list below) offer a halal Buffalo fried chicken burger. We will be rolling this out to more restaurants in the near future so watch this space. You can find our Buffalo fried chicken burger at Bank, Cardiff, Finsbury Park, Liverpool St, Manchester, Portobello, Reading, South Kensington, Spitalfields, St Katherine Docks, Tooting and Watford.

Honest Burgers

Canteen-style Indochinese venue with an open kitchen and communal tables 

Banana Tree Islington

Not as busy and didn't have the hectic rumble of other Banana Trees. So the food came quickly and efficiently.

Alex our service provider was funny and charming. Had good banter and made good recommendations.

The atmosphere was chilled and I wasn't in a rush to eat even with the 90 mins time for the "Bottomless Bowl". I would highly recommend and it's only 5 mins away from Angel station.

My first visit at this place.
Been welcomed by a staff member and a manager who seated me while she could as it was a little busy.
She was very polite and friendly.
I ordered tofu laksa and I asked for no aubergine inside as I don’t like it.
The soup was full of flour and spicy but I been warned and I was aware of it as well but I don’t mind spices.
I been asked if I am allergic to anything and also the special lunch offer was presented to me and I could have free soft drink.
The decor is nice and cozy.
I paid 12.32£ which I think is reasonable.
The wait for the food wasn’t long at all.
Thanks.

Excellent service from some very lovely staff, made us feel truly welcome. Interiors are very nice and family friendly. The food was absolutely delicious, lots of variety to choose from, you're effectively spoilt for choice. The Banana Fritters at the end was incredible and a great way to finish the meal. Highly recommended!

We opted for a selection of small plates/starters and not one of them disappointed. Such flavour and delicious dishes.
Staff are very welcoming and attentive throughout our dining experience.
I would highly recommend.

We had the lunch bowl offer on this visit, with some sides. The food was tasty, as it usually is here, with the only downside being that there wasn’t enough sauce in proportion to the amount of rice in the bowl (as a set lunch menu item, there was no option to get extra sauce for the curry, so it was a bit dry). Our server Alex was friendly, attentive, and efficient.

All chicken and beef on our menu is Halal.

Banana Tree

YORI Korean BBQ Restaurant (King's Cross)

I visited Yori and tried the beef selection, and it was outstanding. The meat was fresh, tender, and full of flavor, with each cut prepared and cooked to perfection. The whole experience was truly enjoyable, and Yori is definitely one of the best places in London for authentic Korean barbecue. Highly recommended for all beef lovers!

Overall I would not go there again. Yori barbecue selection was fine to share for 2 people and it came with some small garnishes (3 types: onions, cucumber and radish), as well as some salad. It did not even come with rice or any sauces. Most of the meat was not marinated and the quality of the meat was basic, so it was chewy and did not have any special taste. They loaded the meat selection with cheap chicken but only put two shrimps. The place itself was not very clean - the chairs were sticky, and the table was stainy. The pot you cook on of course emits a lot of small droplets and smell and by the end of the evening you clothes will completely soak the smell. That could potentially be a nicer experience with the real charcoal but they only have electric pot. The staff were nice

I've been to 3 different Yori's now and this is by far my favourite one. The food quality seems to be so much better here, I really enjoyed it more than in the other Yori's especially the fried chicken and bbq. There is also more seating here and a bit more spacious than the other Yori's in London. Last but not least Dave who served us was very attentive, friendly and professional. Highly recommend coming to this Yori if you need your fix of korean cuisine.

We had a lovely evening here although the seats were a little cramped with boxes stored underneath. Service was pretty good but a little more attention to detail would be welcomed.
Our children love cooking the food while my wife and I drink wine and wait to be fed. A great experience and loads of fun.

Had dinner there yesterday. We ordered an assorted roast meat set, a seafood bibimbap, a soy sauce chicken kid set. The chicken kid set was in a good portion and enough for an adult but it was very salty.

The seafood bibimbap was very disappointing with only a few mussels, tiny squid pieces and veggies to go with and that’s what they called seafood bibimbap!

The portion of roast meat set was enough for three persons. But short rib was chewy and did not taste good. Pork chop was hard and dry. Pig belly was nice among the whole set.

The four of us were placed to sit at a table right in front of the cashier with very cramped space, the bench was not comfortable for sitting at all.

The female staff was very attentive and welcoming checked our needs from time to time. However, the other male staff was not happy when we didn’t order more food or beer.

The restaurant did not provide traditional appetisers and side dishes, not even kimchi as most Korean barbecue restaurants usually do which left us feeling incomplete for a Korean barbecue meal.

It’s a bit pricey given the quality of food offered. Not recommended.

Yori

UberEats UK

JustEat UK

I had a great experience The food was fresh, hot, and served quickly exactly what you want when you’re grabbing something on the go. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the place was clean and well organized despite being quite busy. I especially liked that the branch is halal certified, which makes it a great option for everyone. The chicken was crispy and perfectly cooked, and the fries were fresh and tasty. Overall, an excellent visit convenient location, great service, and delicious food.

Visited the Farringdon KFC branch on Aug Mon 18th lunch to get some gravy for my greggs sausage roll as featured on ubereats.
The gravy here is runnier compared to my usual KFC and not as strong.
Anyway after collecting my gravy on the way out I discovered there was a downstairs so when down to have a look as I have not been to this branch before.
On the way back up while I was on the stairs I was greeted by a lady member of KFC who said I could not eat my pizza here which hopefully can be checked on cctv.
The box was not even open nor was my hand physically holding a slice of pizza or was I was physically eating.
I felt like I was accused for something I didn't do.
You simply can't accuse someone for an action that has not happened or taken place yet.
Definitely not what I was expecting for a KFC branch in the city of London especially in a civilised office area.
A big Thanks to that definitely avoiding this shop out of all the other eateries in Farringdon.

The chicken was crispy and tasty. Loved the burger and fries too. Good service by staff and clean place. Will visit again

Its a small KFC so don’t be have to high expectations. The food was decent but the typicaly miserable staff you get in these smaller London outlets were the same as anywhere else. Devoid of hospitality or personality, grunting out the orders .

I’ll be honest the food taste really good, however today I purchased a 3 piece meal they give me 2 normal pieces and a wing (that they confidently stated it is a piece, which it is not) I didn’t ask for wings I asked for a normal piece ie leg, thigh, and breast piece. The wing was so small it was actually an insult to brand it as a piece of chicken. Usually I have no problems coming here but after expressing this at the till they never offered to change it, basically you get what you are given. So will not be going back.

HFA has certified KFC's products in these stores, and the store environments, as halal. KFC has also ensured that the halal certified chicken would also meet the rigorous animal welfare standards employed in the UK, and has consulted leading animal welfare groups about this. KFC insists that all poultry is stunned before slaughter. HFA allows the use of a technique called 'stun-to-stun' - a pain free process that makes the animal insensible to pain and suffering. A verse is also recited from the Quran at the point of slaughter by an appropriate person and the poultry will not come into contact with non-halal meat at any point in the supply chain. KFC only buys high quality, Grade A, farm-assured chicken from trustworthy suppliers, and this will not change.

Halal restaurants in Clerkenwell, Islington