Having trouble working out what you fancy when it comes to food delivery in Islington? We're here to help you choose some of the best.
Around the Cluck (1251), Islington
Where: 107 Upper St, The Angel, London N1 1QN
1251, from Great British Menu chef James Cochran, is now all about chicken. Expect buttermilk fried chicken burgers with scotch bonnet jam and blue cheese mousse - and cauliflower burgers too.
Follow them for the latest info: @1251_twelve_fifty_one.
How to order: On Deliveroo
Big Jo, Finsbury Park
Where: 318-326 Hornsey Rd, Finsbury Park, London N7 7HE
From the same people as Westerns Laundry and Jolene (and an offshoot of the latter) you can pick up bread, pastries, cakes, pizza slices and more here.
Follow them for the latest info: @bigjobakery
How to order: Takeaway only
CHIK'N, Islington
Where: 62 Upper St, The Angel, London N1 0NY
This is Carl Clarke and David Wolanksi's offshoot from Chick n Sours - but the same excellent fried chicken is very much in evidence in potato-bun burgers and tenders.
Follow them for the latest info: @lovechikn.
How to order: Via Deliveroo
The Clarence, Stoke Newington
Where: 102 Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 0LA
Owned by the same people behind the Anchor and Hope, The Clarence has an offering of storecupboard essentials, cocktails in bags and heat-at-home meals which include some wonderful sounding suet-crust pies.
Follow them for the latest info: @theclarencetavern.
How to order: Order online
Delhi Grill, Angel
Where: 21 Chapel Market, The Angel, London N1 9EZ
This hidden gem on Chapel Market offers some of the best Indian food delivery in London. Top dishes include sheekh kebabs, Dhaba chicken, biryani dishes and more.
Follow them for the latest info: @delhi_grill.
How to order: Order online for pickup or on Deliveroo.
Farang, Highbury
Where: 72 Highbury Park, Highbury East, London N5 2XE
Farang repurposes into a shop during the lockdown period, with ready meals, curry kits, meat and fish selections, sweets and snacks, beer & wine and some Thai groceries all available to pick up or order for collection (including a hot takeaway option).
Follow them for the latest info: @farangldn.
How to order: Order on their website or head to the shop.
Four Legs at the Compton Arms, Islington
Where: 4 Compton Ave, Islington, London N1 2XD
Famed for one of the best burgers in London, their legendary cheeseburger is available as is a veggie aubergine parm sandwich - and some amazing potatoes as a side.
Follow them for the latest info: @fourlegs_ldn.
How to order: Order online
Franks Canteen, Highbury
Where: 86 Highbury Park, Highbury East, London N5 2XE
The cafe and wine bar has converted to a grocer and continues to sell bread and pastries to take home. They're also selling some excellent sandwiches.
Follow them for the latest info: @frankscanteen.
How to order: Takeaway and collection only
Hot Stone, Islington
Where: 9 Chapel Market, London N1 9EZ
This Japanese restaurant in Angel combines excellent sushi with hot stone grilled steaks - although the delivery version focuses on sashimi and sushi for the moment.
Follow them for the latest info: @hotstonelondon.
How to order: On Uber Eats
Jolene, Newington Green
Where: 86 Highbury Park, Highbury East, London N5 2XE
Jolene has concerted into a takeaway shop with a big focus on salads, huge sandwiches, their famed bread, marvellous cakes and pastries, pizza slices and more.
Follow them for the latest info: @jolene_hackney
How to order: Collection only
Latteria, Islington
Where: 56 - 58 Essex Rd, London N1 8LR
In a nutshell: Italian restaurant
What's on the takeaway menu: Islington's Italian restaurant Latteria has a full menu online, from eggs in the morning to pasta, salads, pizzas and sandwiches for the rest of the day.
Follow them for the latest info: @latterialondon.
How to order: On Deliveroo (Wed - Sun)
Llerena, Islington
Where: 56 - 58 Essex Rd, London N1 8LR
Llerena on Upper Street is delivering Spanish tapas to your home. Jamon, secreto Iberico, croquetas, bacalao and more are all on the menu.
Follow them for the latest info: @llerena.ibericotapasbar.
How to order: Order online
MEATliquor N1, Islington
Where: 133B Upper St, The Angel, London N1 1QP
MEATliquor has the usual collection of top burgers - Dead Hippie and Bacon Cheeseburger among them - all intact. Plus shakes (hard or not) cocktails and more.
Follow them for the latest info: @meatgram.
How to order: On Uber Eats (or Click & Collect)
The Nook, Islington
Where: 220 St Paul's Rd, Highbury, London N1 2LL
The Nook opens during the day as a deli with a takeaway menu featuring some pretty amazing sandwiches and much, mich more as well as Bread by Bike sourdough. Alongside that, they're also doing a takeaway and delivery supperclub every Friday and Saturday. There's an excellent wine list too.
Follow them for the latest info: @thenook_london
How to order: Order online or takeaway.
Pophams, Islington
Where: 19 Prebend St, Islington, London N1 8PF
Pophams bakery is one of the most celebrated in London, famed for their maple bacon croissants. You can order bread and pastries in advance as well as their freshly made pasta and sauces.
Follow them for the latest info: @pophamsbakery.
How to order: Collect instore or order on their website
Rubedo, Stoke Newington
Where: 35 Stoke Newington Church St, Stoke Newington, London N16 0NX
Rubedo European bistro has a changing menu every week where you can pick up their popular bistro food. Recent dishes have included salt cod brandade, pork rillettes, confit duck leg and more. See their latest menu online.
Follow them for the latest info: @rubedolondon.
How to order: Takeaway or order online
Salvation in Noodles, Finsbury Park
Where: 2 Blackstock Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 2DL
The Finsbury Park outlet of Vietnamese restaurant SIN features noodle soups, curries and some of their excellent spring and summer rolls. Their lamb chops are well worth a try too.
Follow them for the latest info: @salvationinnoodles
How to order: On Deliveroo
Sutton and Sons, Islington
Where: 356 Essex Rd, London N1 3PD
This Longstanding London Fish & Chips purveyor has everything from whitebait and tempura prawns to battered fish and sausages, pies and their super lobster sub.
Follow them for the latest info: @suttonandsons.
How to order: On Deliveroo.
Top Cuvee, Highbury
Where: 177B Blackstock Road, London, N5 2LL
The Highbury restaurant now has a dedicated shop and you can order individual dishes (like their boudin blanc and new potatoes or their sticky toffee pudding) or order a full Italian feast for two (with a veg option available too). There's a big wine selection too.
Follow them for the latest info: @topcuvee.
How to order: Order online
Trullo Shop, Islington
Where: 300-302 St Paul's Rd, Highbury East, London N1 2LH
Right next door to Trullo is the mini Trullo Shop. There you can buy fresh pasta and sauces (including their amazing beef shin ragu) as well as bread and pastries. Their carbonara swirl is worth crossing town for. They also sell Trullo at Home kits.
Follow them for the latest info: @trullo_restaurant
How to order: Order online or takeaway.
Yard Sale Pizza, Finsbury Park
Where: 54 Blackstock Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 2DW
Yard Sale are selling their excellent pizzas (with no-contact delivery) with all the favourites, including Tender Stem Broccoli and Holy Pepperoni available. Look out for monthly specials too.
Follow them for the latest info: @yardsalepizza
How to order: Order online
Wander, Stoke Newington
Where: 214 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 7HU
Wander are creating a weekly changing menu, which occasionally featured some of the hits from the main restaurant menu. Plus they've teamed up with Shaun Henderson for some of their seafood dishes and there's a huge wine selection.
Follow them for the latest info: @wanderrestaurant.
How to order: On their website
Zia Lucia and Berto, Holloway
Where: 155 - 157 Holloway Rd, London N7 8LX
Zi Lucia offers five different pizza bases with toppings ranging from margherita to n'duja while Berto does everything from burrata to Pici with butternut squash veloute, gnocchi cacio e pepe and tiramisu.
Follow them for the latest info: @zialuciapizza.
How to order: Zia Lucia on Deliveroo and Berto on Deliveroo
More delivery areas...
North: Islington, Highbury, Stoke Newington | King's Cross, Camden & Clerkenwell
South: Borough, London Bridge, Bermondsey | Clapham, Brixton | Peckham, Camberwell, Dulwich
East: Hackney | Shoreditch and Spitalfields | Walthamstow and Leyton
West: Chelsea, Kensington & Belgravia | White City and Notting Hill
Central: Central London restaurant deliveries
And there's more
And for even more delivery ideas (including shops, coffee, booze, bakeries and more), check out our Staying in section.
Things are changing all the time, and we'll do our best to keep this guide as up to date as we can.
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