Ottolenghi Islington

09.03.2025

My visit to Ottolenghi in Islington was pretty disappointing. The food was served cold and honestly tasted like something you’d get at a school cafeteria. It didn’t have much flavor, and it definitely wasn’t worth the high prices. I’m surprised people say it’s so great because you can easily find the exact same food at the grocery store, probably even fresher and cheaper. I think the place is overhyped and doesn’t match up to all the good things people say about it.

07.03.2025

The food was fantastic and the people working there are so friendly and nice. There are clean toilets in the deli. It is restaurant prices not cafe prices. £30 for a room temperature main and 3 salads. I had the salmon with aubergine salad, butternut squash salad and bulgur salad. Everything was delicious. £3.90 for a takeaway coffee. They were great with kids and baby buggy. Service and food is very very quick.

07.03.2025

Super rude blonde haired lady behind the counter

06.03.2025

Enjoyed it very much.

02.03.2025

I was expecting more, what a disappointment. By far the driest chicken I’ve ever had, for £25 plus service for plate it’s definitely a scam. Salads were good

23.02.2025

Don't like the table arrangements..

22.02.2025

Great takeout. Bit spenny but always delicious

21.02.2025

Une explosion de saveurs dans un cadre épuré.

19.02.2025

A great lunch along our journey.

15.02.2025

Delicious food, wonderful service and ambience! Always wanted to visit and try the food as we love cooking Ottolenghi recipes at home.

14.02.2025

I never knew my mouth could have an orgasm. Honestly the best dinner I’ve had in 6 years of living in London. Unspeakably good food and super friendly service. I’m also a huge fan of sharing dishes, as well as eating at a big table with other guests. Very reasonable price too. 2 of us spent 100£ in total for 2.5 dishes each AND a bottle of wine. Perfect.

09.02.2025

We picked this for a casual lunch. We understood when booking that we would be at a shared table, this was fine for us. The table was uncluttered, we had space and didn’t feel encroached on by our neighbours. Choice was excellent for our group of 4, 2 persons with adventurous tastes, 1 person with food intolerances and a picky vegetarian (that’s me😳) We all enjoyed our meals and are looking forward to returning to try different dishes. 3 of us had dessert and hot drinks, again lots of choice and we were all pleased with our choices and discussing what we’ll try next time. Service was friendly and attentive especially considering how busy it was. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or return.

09.02.2025

amazing chocolate and hazelnut brownie!

09.02.2025

Cakes are good quality, coffee is OK. My main issue is the fact that they charge a premium to have a cake inside (an additional £1.50) making the cake £7, and then they add on a service charge on top. This makes the coffees over £4 each too, and if you'd like oatmilk coffee, that's £4.50.

09.02.2025

Great environment, service and variety of healthy food. I strongly recommend it!

16.12.2023

Food not good

28.01.2025

Обалденные салаты, очень вкусные. Специи и маринад были натуральными и делали вкус блюда неповторимым. Чизкейк понравился так же.

26.01.2025

Extremely rude and unprofessional staff making fun of customers right in front our faces. What a disgrace of an establishment

20.09.2022

Initially was underwhelmed by the menu at first glance but everything we ordered was delicious, especially the sweet potato salad and the broccolini. Quite pricy for the portion sizes and the restaurant is small but great ambience!

22.01.2025

As always with an Ottolenghi creation, this too is a delightful culinary experience. Unfortunately I wasn’t too hungry so I only tried the labaneh and the aubergine, both delicious!

22.01.2025

Thanks to Atkin who made our experience unique, great food and amazing staff

21.01.2025

Delicious food and very reasonably priced, the service was very friendly and the atmosphere was very welcoming