Islington is no slouch when it comes to dining out. From Highbury and the fringes of Holloway Road to Angel via Canonbury, the gastronomical delights on offer in this north London neighbourhood almost put the best restuarants of Soho to shame. Whether youperfect Italian pasta joints, sexy small plates or mouth-numbing platters of Chinese , youll find plenty to satisfy you in Islington. Ready for your restaurant crawl of Upper Street and beyond? Lets get started.

The best restaurants in Islington at a glance:

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