Harden's survey result
Summary
The Segal family’s smart institution, in antiquey Camden Passage, excels for the “wonderful ambience” and “professional, attentive (but not too attentive) service” that pleases its huge loyal crowd of regulars, many of them Islington residents (“I’ve been coming here since it opened over 50 years ago, and it’s still going strong”). “Good acoustics and well-spaced tables” are further attractions – “it’s a joy to be able to talk to fellow diners” – while the varied if relatively unadventurous food is “invariably decent, sometimes very good”. “The room is light with several large abstract paintings and a large conservatory”; and it’s a “particularly nice summer venue”, with a big secluded garden for al fresco meals.
Summary
In a “brilliant setting” among the antique shops of Camden Passage, this “reliable, high-class stalwart has been going for over 50 years, and is never disappointing”. “The food is unoriginal but good quality and excellently prepared, while the staff are unfailingly efficient and welcoming”. There’s a “super bar, and garden dining is especially lovely come summer-time”. You wouldn’t head here for a rave, though – having recruited an army of regulars over so many years, it’s perhaps inevitable that “the restaurant vibe is large tables of posh pensioners having a jolly time”.
Summary
Set among the antiques shops of Camden Passage, this “comfortable” Islington institution has been superbly run by two generations of the Segal family for 55 years. The “simple but very good quality food is served in a bright and well-spaced conservatory dining room at the back”, at tables that are “nicely spaced”, with “just the right amount of buzz to have a conversation”. Top Tip – huge garden area for summer dining.
Summary
The “cooking is as reliable as ever” at this calm and sprawling Islington institution – a fixture among the antiques shops of Camden Passage for more than half a century. Its modern European cuisine is “nothing wildly exciting, but assured and confident” and backed up by an “excellent wine list”. Staff are “especially good to regulars” (“it’s so nice to be recognised, welcomed and made to feel special”). And “when sitting in the quiet and civilised garden in the sunshine, it’s hard to believe you’re only moments from the fray of Upper Street”.
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106 Camden Passage, London, N1 8EG
Restaurant details
Frederick’s Restaurant Diner Reviews
"This lovely civilised restaurant with good table-spacing and excellent food is a few minutes walk from Angel Station and not far from the Red Lion pub Theatre and Sadler’s Wells. We had an delicious meal served by friendly staff. "
"Food is not over-fussy but high quality and well prepared and presented. Wonderful service and exceptional setting. Tables not too close so good for proper conversation. The conservatory/garden make for an unbeatable setting. Excellent range of cocktails- they know them all well and mix them expertly so a super bar too for an afternoon/early evening drink"
"Lovely restaurant is atmospheric and fun yet quiet enough not to need to shout! Service is genuinely warm and welcoming and food is reliably great if not exciting/adventurous. Wonderful now the garden/terrace are open for dining. Bar is terrific. Super bartenders. Perfectly executed cocktails and always welcoming, even if you go alone"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £30.00 | £35.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £13.50 | £30.80 | £9.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
106 Camden Passage, London, N1 8EG
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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