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Lemonia

Traditional and modern Greek dishes are served in a brasserie-style setting. There is an attractive conservatory.
Louis Patisserie

This wonderful old tea room is part of Hampstead folklore. Sink into a comfortable sofa and sample some of the tempting cakes on display in the window.
L’Aventure

This intimate, French restaurant is busy every night of the week. The menu is changed daily and there is a terrace lit with fairy lights.
Mango Room

Distinctive Caribbean food is served in this bright restaurant. Try the “Camden curried goat”.
Manna

Global vegetarian cuisine is served with style in this modern restaurant with minimalist interior.
Metrogusto

This Italian restaurant offers authentic pasta dishes, as well as such oddities as the surprisingly appetizing parmesan cheese ice cream. Excellent house wines.
S&Cafe

A great alternative to the British greasy spoon, this cafe serves sausages and mash as well as other comfort food made from quality ingredients. Choose from over half a dozen varieties, from traditional pork to steak and guiness sausages.
Spaniards Inn

Opposite the toll house on Hampstead Heath, this is one of London’s most famous old pubs. Traditional English pub food is mingled with more exotic choices such ascalamari (squid).
The Afgan Kitchen

This great little restaurant is popular among Islington locals and serves a tempting selection of homecooked Afgan food.
The Flask

Dating from 1700, this pub has a country atmosphere and good cask beer. It serves home-made pub food, lunchtime and evenings between 6 and 8:30pm.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes, and extra charges.
- under £15
- £15–£25
- £25–£35
- £35–£50
- over £50