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"The main dining room at Oldroyd is so small that you throw a feather from one end to the other. The other room is even smaller, having to share the space with a kitchen no bigger many domestic ones. But don’t let the size fool you: this is Islington’s best restaurant. The food is based on Italy, France, and Spain, in roughly equal proportions, and the menu is divided – though this isn’t spelled out – into small, medium, and larger plates. We love that arrangement because it lets you put together a meal however you want to – you can do it all with small and medium or walk the conventional starter-and-main line. Menus change daily, but certain things are constant. There is always a croqueta, always home-cured fish, and always a pasta, fish, and meat main dish. We’ve never eaten anything here that was less than exceptional, and sometimes what sounds like a really simple dish blows you away. The size means that Oldroyd is definitely not a place to come with a big group, and it’s at its best as a date spot, in the evening. (Go for a cocktail at nearby 69 Colebrooke Row and then stroll down Essex Road to eat.) Lunch on Saturday – market day – is a lot of fun, and a bargain if you order the set menu. Even at full price, the place is not expensive. Not for quality like this. Just take your feather with you when you leave. Food Rundown Croquetas In a city crawling with croquetas, Oldroyd’s rank right at the top of the heap. You may want to order two portions, just to be on the safe side. Cured Fish They make it themselves and serve it simply. Pasta Often sauced with shellfish, always great." - Richard Ehrlich

Oldroyd Review - Islington - London - The Infatuation

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"New to Islington, Oldroyd is a perfect restaurant from the former chef director of Polpo. You can book upstairs, walk in downstairs, and eat everywhere from breakfast to dinner. The food, using British ingredients, is modern European and really very yum. We also like their lights." - Present & Correct

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"Oldroyd, Islington. New to Islington, Oldroyd is a perfect restaurant from the former chef director of Polpo. You can book upstairs, walk in downstairs, and eat everywhere from breakfast to dinner. The food, using British ingredients, is modern European and really very yum. We also like their lights."

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"The area around Angel is packed full of restaurants. Some of them are good. Many of them are not. Oldroyd is. This is a restaurant that’s all about the food and the company, so make sure you’re taking someone you really like, and who really likes food. The menu changes daily, but it’s drawn from all over France, Italy, and Spain. Expect cured fish, handmade pasta, and a restaurant that will ensure you have an extremely nice time." - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Oliver

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Kumar Aniket

Google

It is the most unlikely of restaurant. A small space tastefully done up to feel like a wood cabin. A even smaller kitchen producing spectacular food. The ingredients scream quality. The food is nuanced and cooked with car. The lunch menu is excellent value for money. And a big thank you for the waitress and chef, who really made sure that the food was gluten allergy. A brilliant place if you have food preferences, restrictions or allergies.

Janene Loke

Google

The menu is creative and shows a lot of effort put in. The menu changes quite often so you're unlikely to try anything you see in the pictures. We loved the grilled baby gem and smoked eel. The skate wing in brown butter was tasty, but perhaps a tad too oily. It needed something sour to cut through the oil. The steak was good as well, but could be more tender.

James Wilson

Google

Fantastic little place, all of the food was cooked incredibly well. We visited on meat free Monday and found all of the dishes (bread, potatoes in aioli, artichoke and leek, mushroom tagliatelle and spiced cauliflower) all fantastic. Finished off with honeycomb mousse. Two full up and satisfied customers. Highly recommend and very good value for money!

Gemma Howley

Google

I highly recommend this gem of a place. It's in a great location on Upper Street, just a couple of mins from Angel Station. It's a very unassuming looking place, I've lived in the area for a couple of years and never noticed it. It's a clean and minimal setting but the food is truly excellent. The menu isn't big and is designed to share so you can taste lots of things. I believe the menu changes frequently but if the croquettas are an option when you go, get them!

Rovik Robert

Google

Very very underwhelming experience, especially for the price we paid. The food was presented in such an underwhelming manner, I didn’t even feel like touching some of it. Taste wise I can see the chef trying to be experimental and innovative with styles but they too felt flat. The only redeeming dish was the stuffed pasta. I’d skip this place honestly.

Oliver Antonini

Google

Really small place with unexpectedly good food. We ve been there for a quick monday lunch and found their meat free 10 pounds lunch offer. We ordered: Starter(5£extra) - peas and mint croquettes with (probably homemade)mayo :3/5 ( good tasting and smooth texture, show of technique but very small portion ) Mains -peach,raw and roasted zucchini, peashoots , grated almonds, light basil pesto and sour cheese sauce : 5/5 ( portion was small too but very nice balance, this dish tells a story, if i wanted to be really critical i would say it just needed the zucchini to be roasted on a harder flame to retain same texture but deeper roasting and some maldon salt on top) -tagliatelle with parmesan/garlic sauce, roasted leeks, parsley 4/5 (Again nice taste, not as eclectic as the peach dish but equally satisfying ,very rich sauce, to raise criticism level i would cook the tagliatelle one minute less) The lunch was too brief to evaluate floor service we will definitely be coming again :)

Roman Dahl

Google

Great little place in Angel, small but tasty menu mainly composed of modern British and European dishes. Cozy though you end up sitting very close to your neighbours. Nice to be able to see the chef's cooking. Lentils and croquettes are great for starters. The malfatti for main have a bit too much spinach and could be smoother. The Babette steak is good. Overall good quality for adequate price.

Karen Ng

Google

Very delicious and creative food, a gem for the neighborhood. For the price and ambience, would prefer slightly larger portions. More suitable for couples, small groups rather than big parties.

Kumar Aniket

Google

It is the most unlikely of restaurant. A small space tastefully done up to feel like a wood cabin. A even smaller kitchen producing spectacular food. The ingredients scream quality. The food is nuanced and cooked with car. The lunch menu is excellent value for money. And a big thank you for the waitress and chef, who really made sure that the food was gluten allergy. A brilliant place if you have food preferences, restrictions or allergies.

Janene Loke

Google

The menu is creative and shows a lot of effort put in. The menu changes quite often so you're unlikely to try anything you see in the pictures. We loved the grilled baby gem and smoked eel. The skate wing in brown butter was tasty, but perhaps a tad too oily. It needed something sour to cut through the oil. The steak was good as well, but could be more tender.

James Wilson

Google

Fantastic little place, all of the food was cooked incredibly well. We visited on meat free Monday and found all of the dishes (bread, potatoes in aioli, artichoke and leek, mushroom tagliatelle and spiced cauliflower) all fantastic. Finished off with honeycomb mousse. Two full up and satisfied customers. Highly recommend and very good value for money!

Gemma Howley

Google

I highly recommend this gem of a place. It's in a great location on Upper Street, just a couple of mins from Angel Station. It's a very unassuming looking place, I've lived in the area for a couple of years and never noticed it. It's a clean and minimal setting but the food is truly excellent. The menu isn't big and is designed to share so you can taste lots of things. I believe the menu changes frequently but if the croquettas are an option when you go, get them!

Rovik Robert

Google

Very very underwhelming experience, especially for the price we paid. The food was presented in such an underwhelming manner, I didn’t even feel like touching some of it. Taste wise I can see the chef trying to be experimental and innovative with styles but they too felt flat. The only redeeming dish was the stuffed pasta. I’d skip this place honestly.

Oliver Antonini

Google

Really small place with unexpectedly good food. We ve been there for a quick monday lunch and found their meat free 10 pounds lunch offer. We ordered: Starter(5£extra) - peas and mint croquettes with (probably homemade)mayo :3/5 ( good tasting and smooth texture, show of technique but very small portion ) Mains -peach,raw and roasted zucchini, peashoots , grated almonds, light basil pesto and sour cheese sauce : 5/5 ( portion was small too but very nice balance, this dish tells a story, if i wanted to be really critical i would say it just needed the zucchini to be roasted on a harder flame to retain same texture but deeper roasting and some maldon salt on top) -tagliatelle with parmesan/garlic sauce, roasted leeks, parsley 4/5 (Again nice taste, not as eclectic as the peach dish but equally satisfying ,very rich sauce, to raise criticism level i would cook the tagliatelle one minute less) The lunch was too brief to evaluate floor service we will definitely be coming again :)

Roman Dahl

Google

Great little place in Angel, small but tasty menu mainly composed of modern British and European dishes. Cozy though you end up sitting very close to your neighbours. Nice to be able to see the chef's cooking. Lentils and croquettes are great for starters. The malfatti for main have a bit too much spinach and could be smoother. The Babette steak is good. Overall good quality for adequate price.

Karen Ng

Google

Very delicious and creative food, a gem for the neighborhood. For the price and ambience, would prefer slightly larger portions. More suitable for couples, small groups rather than big parties.

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