Ottolenghi Islington

Islington, London

Local Gem

Middle Eastern | Cafe & Deli

This bustling, shiny white café and deli is where it all started for chef/writer Yotam Ottolenghi. Locals pile in for breakfast but there are temptations aplenty right through the day. ‘They champion such brilliant and unusual flavours,’ notes a fan – from the breads, quiches and vibrant Middle Eastern/fusion salads arrayed on the counter to earthy, spice-infused hot dishes such as grilled lamb kofta with onion squash borani, Aleppo chilli oil and herbs. Tempting displays of cakes and tarts in the window attract passers-by, while the list of low-intervention wines is exemplary. Bookings for dinner only.

Local Gem

Middle Eastern | Cafe & Deli

Dining Information:

Wheelchair access, Family friendly

287 Upper Street, Islington N1 2TZ

020 7288 1454