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The Nook, London, England

The Nook

4.9
4.9
166 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary European
A photo of The Nook restaurant

The Nook

4.9
£26 to £40
Contemporary European
Islington

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Wine Bar with Contemporary European Food, Varied Wine List, Coffee and Craft Beer

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7288 2929
  • Website
    http://thenooklondon.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Lale Oztek-Pook
  • Location
    220 St Paul Road, Highbury, London, England N1 2LL
  • Area
    Islington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Highbury and Islington Underground Station - 5 min walk Canonbury Station- 5 min walk Multiple buses serve the area
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • London

    Contemporary European

  • North London

    Best Overall

  • North London

    Best Food

  • North London

    Best Value

  • North London

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Nook offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "beautiful" dishes, diverse menu catering to all diets, and delightful staff, it consistently impresses. Guests praise the "amazing wine" selection and "thoughtful" pairings. It's a cozy spot with "good vibes" and outstanding quality.

166 Reviews

  1. Liam

    Essex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant / wine bar, great vibe and great staff

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  2. SOPHIE

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favourite local restuarants, the food is outstanding and it has a really nice neighbourhood vibe! staff super nice cocktails great. absolutley nothing bad to say

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  3. James

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and wine were both delicious! Highly recommend

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  4. Nadia

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service as always. Never fails to deliver.

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  5. Maria

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing wine, food and service! Highly recommended!

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  6. India

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a lovely dinner at the Nook. Each dish was delicious and a great selection to pair with wine. Staff were very attentive and helpful

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  7. SOPHIE

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    love this local neighborhood restaurant, the food is delicious and we has a mix of vegans/vegetarian/pescatrian/ meat eaters and there was stuff on the menu for all of us. really really great quality and delicious food!

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  8. Emma

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fab food and service - big flavours in a cosy setting.

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  9. Tom

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding. Good food. Good vibes. Good wine. What more could you ask for?

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  10. Lis

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really delicious particularly the hummus! Loved it. Probably ate too much. We were eating early pre theatre, so not very busy but really enjoyed the food. Thank you

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FAQs

The Nook does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. The Nook also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7288 2929.

The Nook is rated 4.9 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of The Nook restaurant

The Nook

4.9
£26 to £40
Contemporary European
Islington

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Nook

220 St Paul Road, Highbury, London, England N1 2LL

Additional information

  • Area
    Islington
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Highbury and Islington Underground Station - 5 min walk Canonbury Station- 5 min walk Multiple buses serve the area
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lale Oztek-Pook
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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