Harden's survey result
Summary
“Bustling” and “lovely” French-style bistro, which has been an Islington institution for almost 30 years, with its crowd-pleasing formula of a keen set price for each of the three courses (£4.95, £11.95 and £3.95 respectively): the food’s not art, but with value like this, nobody cares.
Summary
“Bustling” and “lovely” French-style bistro, which has been an Islington institution for almost 30 years, with its crowd-pleasing formula of a keen set price for each of the three courses (£4.95, £11.95 and £3.95 respectively): the food’s not art, but with value like this, nobody cares.
Summary
“A gem of its type” – this traditional candle-lit Islington bistro “changes surprisingly little over the years” and “you still can’t beat it for value-for-money in North London”. “Portions are generous and having the same price for all starters and mains makes paying as a group so much easier!”
Summary
“Terrific value” old, candle-lit bistro that’s a “cheap ’n’ cheerful” and “romantic” Islington classic, and also “handy for the Almeida Theatre opposite”. “I’m not surprised it’s always packed”, but do “request a table downstairs to make the most of the evening”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | £11.50 | £14.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £6.90 | £14.80 | £5.90 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £17.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £1.95 |
| Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 10.00% |
140a Upper St, London, N1 1QY
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 am‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 10 am‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 10 am‑12 am |
| Thursday | 10 am‑12 am |
| Friday | 10 am‑1 am |
| Saturday | 10 am‑1 am |
| Sunday | 10 am‑11 pm |
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