Islington, Indian Restaurant Guide

This “always busy” family-run Indian near Islington’s Almeida Theatre celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and offers a good choice of “really flavoursome” fish and seafood dishes in addition to carnivore classics and regional specialities from across the subcontinent. “There aren’t many good Indian restaurants around here – this is one of them”.

Some of “the most imaginative Indian vegetarian food ever” is applauded by fans of this three-year-old wellness space in Islington – “and they have the sense to keep introducing new items on the menu so you don’t get bored”. Both vegetarian and vegan options are available – and you fill your belly in a good cause: each meal bought here also provides a meal for a child in the developing world.

“Long live the Desi pub!” – this vibrant operation near Angel (and its nearby sibling the Tamil Prince) is “working magic in the kitchen” and delivers “a short menu of very good dishes” (focused on South India). On the downside, “prices seem rather high”, conditions are “crowded”, and “they need to sort out the acoustics (sometimes you can barely hear your fellow diners!)”