Mediterranean inspired restaurant and lounge

I checked out @no5dining a lovely Turkish-inspired restaurant and lounge in North London. 

The decor is very Instagram-friendly and has a great vibe - I went on a quiet Monday evening and took my bestie out for his birthday.

What We ordered

TRUFFLE CROQUETTES £10.50
SCALLOPS £13.50
OCTOPUS £11.50
FILLET STEAK 270G £42
LAMB SHOULDER £25.50
MAC ‘N’ CHEESE £6.50
Virgin PINA COLADA
Virgin MOJITO
CHOCOLATE BOWL £12

The starters I had were all excellent. 

My favourite dish was the Crispy truffle croquettes - filled with truffle, mushrooms,  onions and bechamel sauce, coated in a crispy and light bread crumb roll - this was so good i ordered it twice - A MUST ORDER

The scallops were very good as to the octopus which had a delicious charred taste. (note octopus might not be permissible under certain schools of Islamic thought) 

I got the fillet steak, it was cooked more towards medium than the requested medium rare, it didn't have a deep flavour profile, I've definitely had better. I think the Kitchen rested it for too long, by the time it got to me the temperature wasn't hot. It was also served with Macadamia paste, beetroot purée and quinoa which really was a strange combination that didn't work, but it did come with chips. 

My mate got the lamb shoulder, 14 hour slow-cooked lamb moulded in 2 discs on the plated served on carrot puree, I found it just okay, I expected a richer level of flavours.

For desserts, we moved to the stylish lounge area, where we shared a Chocolate bowl a fun dessert that's dropped onto the table; inside the bowl, you'll find loads of sweet treats like brownies, ice cream, macaroons, strawberries and toffee cake served with warm white chocolate poured on top. I found it too sweet for me, 2 of us couldn't finish it. 

This spot would be ideal for a special occasion, girl's night out or date night with live entertainment from Friday to Sunday. Kids under 12 not permitted. The starters were fantastic but the mains I had were a little average. The drinks were very balanced and well made.

I thought it was gonna be one of those places where the decor is the priority over food, but I was wrong!

Meal was complimentary #invite

@halalfoodguy's review of No.5 Hornsey on Instagram

Are lounge restaurants more STYLE over SUBSTANCE?

I have to say @no5dining actually has both style and substance.

For a special occasion we visited @no5dining and have to admit the food was stunning.

Has to be one of the best Wagyu steaks I've had this year. Seasoned to perfection and prepared to a mouth-watering medium rare. It was so good.

We had the following:
Octopus £11.50
Sweet Chilli Boneless Chicken Wings £10.50
Wagyu Ribeye Steak £69.00
Sirloin Steak £35.00
Mac n Cheese £6.50
Chocolate Bowl £12.00
Lemon Tart £8.50

The venue is huge, with a modern and stylish decor.

My only critique is that the Mocktails are limited and not very memorable.

Apart from that, @no5dining is a great option if you're looking to celebrate a special occasion.

🥩 Full Halal Food Menu
🥂 Alcohol is served
🚅 Hornsey

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@halal_chronicles's review of No.5 Hornsey on Instagram

No.5 Dining & Lounge

Delicious and very well presented and aesthetically pleasing array of meals. The starters especially the scallops were utterly delicious and tasty. The main meal was also superb and out of this world in terms of flavour, texture and tasty. Desert was too sweet I felt guilty enjoying it. Definitely recommended and will visit again real soon. The staff are all polite, very friendly and service was top notch. Truly are wonderful dinning experience 🙌🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Really had a great evening at No5. The place has such a great vibe. Fine dining with live entertainment and stunning decor. This place is perfect for a group night out, couples and celebrations. The food was exceptionally good, we didn't have to wait long despite it being a Saturday night. The service was amazing, the staff were friendly, attentive and very accommodating. Both the restaurant and lounge has a lively vibe and a great selection of music. The performing acts adds something extra to your evening and was something we looked forward too. Bonus points for the decor and hot spots for taking those instagramable pictures! Overall a great place to go, would definitely recommend.

My husband booked this for our weekly date night. First off the restaurant is beautiful, very instagrammable. The wait staff are very attentive and gorgeous. The music is a vibe (a bit loud for me, but that's just my age showing)

My husband ordered the octopus as a starter and I ordered the calamari. My husbands Octopus was delicious, but my calamari was under seasoned and soggy.

We had a big issue with our mains.We ordered the tiger prawns and a tomahawk steak for our mains and it took absolutely ages. We waited for nearly an hour for our main courses. The steak was OK (juicy and cooked well), but the tiger prawns had no seasoning on them at all. It was so bland my husband sent them back.

The cocktails are fantastic, reminded me of being on holiday.

I wouldn't personally go again, but I would recommend you at least try the restaurant. We went on Sunday and it was really busy so that might be a factor to the late food. As I said its a beautiful restaurant and the wait staff are amazing and very attentive (I would give them 5 stars)

Just 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

The food, music, the atmosphere, the acts. Amazing place. One less star because despite saying they were fully accessible, I had to wait for them to get keys & open entrances (it was cold) and then the entrance wasn't fully accessible. Definitely needs a wedge/threshold ramp. Despite these things the staff were lovely. Disabled toilet had loads of space. Cocktails were delightful.

Please get a ramp!

No.5 is a great, vibrant and lively place to dine in. The music is mainly nostalgic (90s & 00s R'n'B & Hip-Hop) with some more recent and relevant offerings. The service was great and the food was really well cooked.

Although there was a 2hr dining limit, it never felt rushed. The performances are excellent although certain seating areas suit to watching the performances more than others.

If you thought the dining area was vivid, the lounge area is that x5: with the music pulsing through your chest (thanks to the live DJ).

Overall it was a great experience and was very enjoyable.

Halal Status for No.5 Hornsey