Tofu Vegan is a big and bustling Chinese vegan restaurant on Upper Street making excellent homemade tofu alongside mock meats, dim sum, and more.

An Islington dive bar with discarded bras everywhere, Slim Jim’s is a decent shout for midweek messiness.

If you’re after a big night out involving The Strokes’ discography, head for The Lexington in Islington.

Pophams is an excellent coffee shop and bakery on an Islington backstreet.

The Compton Arms is a little pub in Islington serving some tasty small plates and one of the best burgers in town.

Radici is a big restaurant serving Italian classics, and while it might not be the most exciting spot in Islington, it’s one of the most useful.

Terra Rossa is a rustic Italian spot on Upper Street where the food can be hit or miss.

This all-day Italian diner in Islington has got everything from takeaway pastries to crab spaghetti.

Provisions is a casual wine and cheese shop on Holloway Road where you can stand around with friends date, drinking great wine and nibbling bread.

Zen Washoku is a lovely little Japanese restaurant in north London's Nag's Head Market.

Bababoom is casual kebab spot on Upper Street serving tasty and fresh takes on grilled meats and vegetables.

The Pig and Butcher is a pub in Islington specialising in meat that they butcher on site.

Tanakatsu is a small, inexpensive, and simple diner near Angel that serves teriyaki and sushi, but specialises in katsu.

Vins is a comfortable wine bar and restaurant near Canonbury station, serving small plates alongside satisfying larger portions.

Shambol Shiok is a neighbourhood favourite serving Malay specialties on the Holloway Road. Come for the laksa and stay for the shrimp sweats.

Llerena is a straightforward but excellent tapas spot in Islington, serving products direct from the family farm in Extremadura, southwest of Madrid.