Taste London · Dining Guide
The Best of North London
From Hampstead hospitality to Korean barbecue and considered British cooking, this selection celebrates the range of dining north of the river.
By Editorial Desk · Updated 23 October 2026
A blue tick links to a published Taste London review. The wider selection also includes restaurants our team has not reviewed.
Zara Restaurant✓
Why visit
A neighbourhood Turkish restaurant with generous hospitality and a menu rooted in Anatolian home cooking. A welcoming choice after a walk on Hampstead Heath.
Checked 23 October 2026
11 South End Road, London NW3 2PT
Hanwoo Village✓
Why visit
Korean barbecue, dumplings and banchan in a restaurant suited to sharing a meal with friends or family.
19 St Alban’s Place, London N1 0NX
Babsang Newington Green✓
Why visit
A neighbourhood Korean restaurant for kimchi, kimbap, bibimbap and sociable barbecue.
Checked 23 October 2026
21–23 Green Lanes, London N16 9BS
The Great Chase
Why visit
A halal restaurant with an alcohol-free drinks offering, serving considered British cooking and Sunday roasts. A useful choice for a special meal where those requirements matter to the whole table.
Checked 23 October 2026
6G Esther Anne Pl, London N1 1WL