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Ottolenghi

Ottolenghi

Mediterranean Restaurant and Middle Eastern Restaurant££££
Islington, London
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    The experts at Time Out London and New York Habitat recommend this place
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    Diana J.
    "(sinful) And the passionfruit cream filled Meringue tarts are cosmic"(9 Tips)
    Justin
    "Often busy - get a coffee & delicious cake (oh the cake!!) to go"(39 Tips)
    PDT B.
    "The complementary corn bread with olive oil is to die for!!"(5 Tips)
    Ieva L.
    "healthy food place"(19 Tips)
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  • Wei-wei L.
    Wei-wei LinFebruary 12, 2013
    Bailey chocolate cake and vanilla apple cake are both perfect!
  • Maanals
    MaanalsAugust 26, 2017
    Overated!!
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    JoycieSeptember 29, 2017
    The food is always lovely! However the staff are quite arrogant and appear to just want you to pay and leave
  • Rosa
    RosaAugust 29, 2011
    A bit pricey, but some of the cakes are to die for. Try the Passion fruit and meringue tart Read more
  • Corina M.heart icon on user image
    Corina MöllerAugust 14, 2015
    Perfect for Lunch, try all the Salads :-)
  • Andrew S.
    Andrew SmallwoodJune 13, 2011
    Get here early, it's the busiest cafe on Upper Street by far!
  • Sai Preeti
    Sai PreetiOctober 22, 2013
    Get the chocolate rum cake with the custard - its f#^*%|! AMAZING!
  • Jef W.heart icon on user image
    Jef WegNovember 1, 2014
    Been here twice, french toast was good but the muesli and yogurt was much better for breakfast
  • Vanessa
    VanessaJuly 18, 2012
    Really tasty food and a great selection of wholesome vegetarian salads
  • Abu Aya K.heart icon on user image
    Abu Aya KDAugust 19, 2014
    Love the daily selection
  • yelena_
    yelena_May 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    go for early lunch. try the aubergine. and everything else. & keep an eye out for the man himself.
  • Kalilia Z.
    Kalilia ZehuditMarch 2, 2013
    Delicious desserts, especially the passion fruit tart. However, I always find the staff rude.
  • Laura P.
    Laura ParraFebruary 28, 2015
    Great food! Everything is perfect!
  • Grace L.
    Grace LeeMarch 12, 2014
    Sea bass dish and spicy paneer were the standouts
  • Luke T.heart icon on user image
    Luke TulloOctober 11, 2015
    Incredible selection of delicious salads and cakes
  • Francesc R.heart icon on user image
    Francesc RosasFebruary 7, 2017
    Great salads. Not cheap. Full of mums.
  • Anna S.heart icon on user image
    Anna SzypkowskaDecember 18, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Spiced caramel cheesecake
  • John M.
    John McleanApril 21, 2010
    healthy vegetable lunch - then lemon polenta cake for dessert..plus an extra one to take away for breakfast. buy a signed book!
  • Benni P.heart icon on user image
    Benni PrinzJanuary 7, 2016
    Some people love the taste here but for me it's over spiced
  • Mario B.heart icon on user image
    Mario BarrajaOctober 23, 2017
    I’m truly comforted by this place
  • Tiina H.heart icon on user image
    Tiina HeinonenFebruary 8, 2016
    If available, spinach / cherry tomato muffins
  • Duncan H.
    Duncan HowsleyOctober 29, 2013
    Makes vegetables fun. Really excellent salads!
  • Gemma D
    Gemma DMarch 27, 2015
    Amazing cakes! Try rubhard crumble!
  • Maxime V.heart icon on user image
    Maxime Van MelkebekeAugust 5, 2013
    amazing scrambled eggs with salmon, mmmm
  • Ka Y.heart icon on user image
    Ka YuanDecember 1, 2015
    Passionfruit meringue cake thingy..... So good!
  • Marsh M.heart icon on user image
    Marsh MallowJanuary 27, 2019
    Everything is delicious.
  • Oliver B.
    Oliver BeattieFebruary 5, 2012
    Without question the worlds greatest purveyor of takeaway salads and baked goods.
  • Brendan N.
    Brendan NelsonJune 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I'm not a big sweetcorn fan so when I say "you should have the sweetcorn pancakes", you can trust in my sincerity
  • Gareth J.heart icon on user image
    Gareth JonesAugust 8, 2014
    Amazing salads. Good for lunch.
  • Maria M.
    Maria MouskouMay 1, 2011
    The cornbread, spiced broccoli, aubergines with yogurt, and cheesecake are divine
  • Aaron K.heart icon on user image
    Aaron KFebruary 1, 2015
    The Welsh rarebit for breakfast is memorable
  • Yanni
    YanniJune 22, 2012
    Roasted aubergine with turmeric yoghurt and pomegranate seeds Read more
  • Janet C.
    Janet Clarke BellOctober 31, 2014
    Everything is good here
  • Janardhan R.heart icon on user image
    Janardhan RaoSeptember 29, 2018
    Aubergine salad is unctuous.
  • Souzanna T.heart icon on user image
    Souzanna TheofanopoulouNovember 6, 2016
    The desserts are amazing!!!
  • Jill H.
    Jill HenryMarch 20, 2010
    The recipe book is fab, cannot praise it enough for their unlikely mix of ingredients that work just perfectly together every time!
  • Diego E.heart icon on user image
    Diego EngersJanuary 26, 2018
    Fast and good food.
  • Jude
    JudeOctober 8, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Think they've updated the staff as well as the paintwork. Much friendlier and efficient now!
  • Justin H.heart icon on user image
    Justin HendrikSeptember 12, 2015
    The cakes...yeah basically: eat them all!!
  • Katerina K.heart icon on user image
    Katerina KoukidouMarch 23, 2019
    Fresh delicious food.
  • Pierre P.heart icon on user image
    Pierre PNJanuary 21, 2016
    Great vegetarian selection
  • Gareth J.heart icon on user image
    Gareth JonesApril 22, 2016
    Great food salads
  • Shannon O.heart icon on user image
    Shannon O'FlynnSeptember 3, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything
  • Yv O.heart icon on user image
    Yv OnneOctober 10, 2016
    Salads! So very delicious...!
  • Tak L.
    Tak LoJuly 21, 2013
    Everything is good here
  • Nicolathanheart icon on user image
    NicolathanJune 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian in London.
  • Nomnomnom C.heart icon on user image
    Nomnomnom CepadAugust 28, 2016
    Cheese pastry rolls !!!!!!
  • Ludovic V.heart icon on user image
    Ludovic VionnetMarch 2, 2013
    My favorite place in London. From Paris with Love.
  • Nathalie B.
    Nathalie BoelensJune 4, 2016
    Tempura courgette flowers!!!
  • Pedro A.
    Pedro AlJuly 17, 2011
    Really busy on weekends, go early to avoid queues!
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