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Ottolenghi

Ottolenghi

Mediterranean Restaurant and Middle Eastern Restaurant££££
Islington, London
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    The experts at Time Out London and New York Habitat recommend this place
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    Enna m.
    "Meringue is heavenly- crunchy outside and chewy inside."(9 Tips)
    Justin
    "Often busy - get a coffee & delicious cake (oh the cake!!) to go"(39 Tips)
    PDT B.
    "The complementary corn bread with olive oil is to die for!!"(5 Tips)
    Ieva L.
    "healthy food place"(19 Tips)
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  • Susanna S.heart icon on user image
    Susanna SooAugust 11, 2015
    Easily became one of my favourite restaurant in London. Tasty, healthy, great range of organic wines, some of the best deserts I have had. I will keep coming back for more!!
    Upvoted Jul 26
  • Anna S.heart icon on user image
    Anna SzypkowskaFebruary 5, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Very nice place for brunch, nice food and good service, and desserts to die for (try cheesecake)! We had yo wait 30 min for the table though, which would make me think twice of going back there.
  • Eddheart icon on user image
    EddJuly 18, 2016
    Their mains shine but make sure there's space for desserts. The carrot walnut cake with cream cheese and chocolate cake with rum were one the best ones I've ever had.
  • Chantelle T.heart icon on user image
    Chantelle TangOctober 5, 2015
    Such a good variety of fresh salads and mains. I had the salmon with the butternut squash and the aubergine salad. For dessert, the chocolate cake with baileys in the middle. Will definitely return!
  • Ashley D.heart icon on user image
    Ashley DandoSeptember 6, 2020
    It’s all good. The salads and cakes are worth every penny. Salmon was perfectly cooked, aubergine and rice salads were great with it
  • Michael W.heart icon on user image
    Michael WozniakDecember 21, 2015
    The best scrambled eggs I have ever had. Also, amazing selection of desserts. Love coming back.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Orianne C.heart icon on user image
    Orianne CormanMay 19, 2017
    Second time I have been at Ottolenghi and as always food was tasty, wine perfect and the service great. They offered me to taste a quirky wine before deciding. Much appreciated !
  • Enna m.heart icon on user image
    Enna mkJuly 30, 2017
    Meringue is heavenly- crunchy outside and chewy inside. Don't forget to grab a bag of granola: trust me, it will brighten your morning!
  • Zuzheart icon on user image
    ZuzApril 16, 2016
    This is just not fair.. Everything looks so amazing. Order everything! Bare in mind you might wait in a long queue
  • Richard R.heart icon on user image
    Richard RevisOctober 19, 2013
    Considering the price, one of the best restaurants I have had the pleasure of visiting in many years. Cakes are incredible. Baileys chocolate cake and passion fruit tart were both outstanding.
  • Irinaheart icon on user image
    IrinaJanuary 16, 2015
    Simply delicious. French toasts are huge, lunch menu is quite diverse & good value for money. Be sure to try aubergines.
  • Sussie Q.heart icon on user image
    Sussie QDecember 10, 2012
    Everything is good in there, food, coffee, atmosphere, service, maybe not so much of the queue.. but is worth to queue for a great food!
  • Xuan L.
    Xuan LimFebruary 16, 2014
    Best croissant outside of Paris, faultless service, and a window display to die for. Get here around 10am and you won't have to wait for a table.
  • Olly W.heart icon on user image
    Olly WiltonApril 24, 2015
    Bacon leek and parmesan quiche with roasted aubergine, almonds and curry cauliflower with yogurt. Outstanding
  • Léaheart icon on user image
    LéaApril 5, 2018
    We had the lemon-mascarpone tart and the vanilla financier, really tasty ! Next time we will come to brunch
  • Vic M.
    Vic McGinMay 1, 2015
    Book in advance for dinner. Beautiful salads, cakes, coffee, wine, everything! Get in at 8 for breakfast, or be prepared to line with grumpy mums with prams.
  • citizenM
    citizenMMay 3, 2016
    The use of lentils, figs, asparagus, fennel, basil, goat's cheese and hummus, among other things is outstanding. Read more
  • Jade L.heart icon on user image
    Jade L.February 16, 2013
    You must order the roasted aubergine with turmeric yoghurt and pomegranate seeds salad AND the roasted butternut squash salad! Vegetables have never tasted this amazing.
  • Rob N.
    Rob NeroJune 1, 2018
    Amazing food from the chef of some wonderful cookbooks. Get a reservation early! Has bar seating that you can't reserve, and works well for 1-2 people.
  • Kurt H.heart icon on user image
    Kurt HaaNovember 3, 2015
    great desserts! Lively place, friendly staff, ridiculously expensive dishes, and uninteresting menu & wine list.... Ideal spot for insecure & wannabe people
  • Fatima A.heart icon on user image
    Fatima Al-HalwachiFebruary 26, 2015
    The Shakshuka is a breakfast must try! A new fave of mine. Love the middetearanean flavors & presentation
  • Stephanie A.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie AllenJuly 8, 2015
    Such a fun experience! Really interesting food combinations and friendly, helpful servers. Definitely ask staff for food and drink recommendations.
  • New York Habitat
    New York HabitatMarch 27, 2012
    Be sure to book a table in advance for this popular restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious, but be careful not to fill up too fast because you do not want to miss the deserts!
  • Claudius H.heart icon on user image
    Claudius HenrichsMarch 24, 2017
    Bread platter is one of the rare opportunities in London to taste proper sourdough. Yummy!
  • Frankie R.heart icon on user image
    Frankie RobertoDecember 10, 2014
    Go early or late for breakfast / brunch to avoid the queue. Communal tables and hard surfaces mean it can be noisy, but the food is excellent.
  • MLe B.heart icon on user image
    MLe BApril 18, 2018
    Make a reservation far in advance, watch multiple couples and such get turned away even on a weekday.
  • Trish L.heart icon on user image
    Trish LimJuly 29, 2014
    Really enjoyed the red quinoa, basmati rice and broad beans salad. Everything else on the menu is good though, how can salad taste this good!
  • D M.heart icon on user image
    D MFebruary 12, 2016
    What a place! Great selection of cold and hot dishes, awesome atmosphere and some good wine. Book well in advance.
  • Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals
    how about ‘pan fried plaice with dill risotto, mixed mushrooms and rosemary oil? But really everything is amazing here! Read more
  • Alexandriaheart icon on user image
    AlexandriaMarch 24, 2018
    Goat kofte was lovely with side of aubergines and green bean salad
  • hotel.info
    hotel.infoOctober 4, 2011
    Had T/A for dinner in Islington Green on a warm night. Rosewater salad and the roasted aubergine dish were fave! The coriander sauce with the beef was really good too. Read more
  • Jack H.heart icon on user image
    Jack HaynesDecember 15, 2014
    Splendid just for a takeout coffee - incredible aromas in the mocha. One day I'll be able to afford to book for a meal.
  • Yoga W.
    Yoga With EduardoFebruary 6, 2016
    Love this place the food is really good but it's slightly over rated because it's always too busy. I recommend maybe just grabing some take away
  • Suzi E.heart icon on user image
    Suzi Edwards-AlexanderMarch 16, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The apple and sultana cake with maple frosting is the best cake. Ask for your coffee extra hot- they tend to serve it very luke warm.
  • Mark K.heart icon on user image
    Mark KacaryNovember 20, 2016
    What's not good here is the question and the answer is nothing. It's all excellent
  • Nick F.
    Nick FMarch 10, 2013
    Order lots and share. The chocolate fondant cake is delightful. Giant meringues look good but very awkward to eat.
  • Gary S.
    Gary SimmonsMay 27, 2013
    Delicious food but very expensive! Save it for a special occasion (when you're not paying). Read our full review on Scoff London: http://scofflondon.com/restaurants/ottolenghi-islington-review-n1/
  • Jake D.heart icon on user image
    Jake DylanOctober 7, 2016
    Fantastic food at a very reasonable price. Perfect for date night or just quality food.
  • Jana v.
    Jana von OehsenNovember 3, 2013
    Wonderful place! Everything is sooooo tasty, a must in London :)
  • Brianheart icon on user image
    BrianOctober 13, 2014
    The HoCho is slightly alcoholic, and spiced with nutmeg (among others). Have it with the Bailey's loaf cake
  • Ieva L.
    Ieva LekaviciuteJanuary 31, 2015
    Amazing and inspired healthy food place that is also pocket-friendly. Flourless chocolate cake is heaven on Earth...
  • Gerry B.heart icon on user image
    Gerry BolgerMay 4, 2014
    Amazing service and seated at the top of the table can see all the food offerings. The service & staff are excellent.
  • Urban Nomad
    Urban NomadDecember 16, 2012
    Roasted aubergine with turmeric yoghurt and pomegranate seeds (Time Out London's 100 Best Dishes)
  • Jane S.heart icon on user image
    Jane ScarsbrookDecember 3, 2017
    Everything is good here - had a mix of four salads and an amazing cloudy dry prosecco
  • Mish'al A.
    Mish'al Al-SaqerAugust 26, 2017
    Ottolenghi where you can order Shakshuka and pancake at the same place.
  • Nick B.heart icon on user image
    Nick BlackJuly 22, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Healthy tasty salads and breakfast, unhealthy tasty cakes and pastries.
  • Lewis T.
    Lewis TApril 18, 2015
    Pricey but beautiful and delicious cakes. Worth it.
  • Lucasheart icon on user image
    LucasOctober 11, 2015
    Food is great, service is even better. Not many vegan options, despite foursquare saying so.
  • Katy Z.heart icon on user image
    Katy ZackFebruary 3, 2017
    The best desserts to take away. Always impresses people when you show up with a box from here.
  • Joanna F.heart icon on user image
    Joanna FlammNovember 29, 2014
    Don't skimp on the veggies; some of the best dishes are "from the counter".
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