Upper Street Restaurants in Islington
10 November 2026 · 4 min read · How-To Guides
Quick answer
Four restaurants on and just off Upper Street in Islington have checked Cottlink profiles. Kanada-Ya Angel at 35 Upper Street serves tonkotsu ramen. La Farola at 101 Upper Street is a Spanish-inspired café and bistro. Hong Kong Cuisine at 301 Upper Street has a halal Cantonese kitchen, and Mem & Laz on Theberton Street is a Mediterranean brasserie.
Upper Street runs from Angel station north towards Highbury & Islington, and it is lined with restaurants for most of that stretch. This guide walks it from south to north using four Cottlink profiles, each checked against the restaurant's own website, so you can match a place to the meal you want: a quick bowl before a show, a Spanish evening, dim sum with family, or a group dinner. We give hours and booking numbers, not prices.
Where can you get ramen near Angel station in Islington?
Kanada-Ya Angel at 35 Upper Street, at the southern end near Angel Underground station, specialises in tonkotsu ramen, the rich pork-bone broth style, according to its Cottlink profile. Toppings include chashu pork and ajitama egg, and it suits a quick bowl before a show or after work in Islington.
The profile says you can reserve a table, order delivery or use click and collect, and the brand runs loyalty cards and sells gift vouchers. Kanada-Ya also has London sites in Piccadilly, Covent Garden, Carnaby, Ealing and Westfield. Opening hours are not listed on the profile, so call +44 20 7288 2787 before you go.
What are La Farola's opening hours on Upper Street?
La Farola Cafe & Bistro at 101 Upper Street, Islington, opens Monday and Tuesday 11.30 am to 9.30 pm, Wednesday and Thursday to 10.30 pm, Friday to 11.30 pm, Saturday 10 am to 11.30 pm and Sunday 10 am to 9.30 pm, according to its Cottlink profile. Last food orders are 30 minutes before closing.
The kitchen serves Spanish-style dishes for daytime and evening dining, and the bar mixes cocktails. Tables can be booked online, gift cards are available, and a newsletter announces tastings and seasonal events. Call +44 20 7359 7707 or email info@lafarolacafe.co.uk. The weekend 10 am opening makes it an option for a late breakfast.
Is there a halal Cantonese restaurant in Islington?
Yes. Hong Kong Cuisine at 301 Upper Street, Islington, runs a fully halal kitchen, according to its Cottlink profile. It serves daily dim sum, chef specials, wok dishes, vegan plates, rice dishes, lunch sets and Cantonese classics, and opens seven days a week from 12 pm to 11 pm.
You can book online, order takeaway through the website or call +44 20 4537 3557. Prices include VAT, and a discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to the bill. Tell staff about any allergies before ordering. Highbury & Islington and Angel stations are both within walking distance.
Where can a group book a dinner in Islington?
Mem & Laz at 8 Theberton Street, just off Upper Street in Islington, publishes two set party menus for birthdays, celebrations and work gatherings, according to its Cottlink profile. It takes private party enquiries through its contact form and says it replies within one business day.
The brasserie serves Mediterranean food across à la carte, lunch, brunch, wood-fire oven, dessert and drinks menus, and has a children's menu. It opens 11 am to 11 pm Sunday to Thursday and 11 am to 12.30 am on Friday and Saturday. Book on +44 20 7704 9089 or at info@memlaz.co.uk. The Almeida Theatre is close by.
Which Islington restaurants do takeaway or delivery?
Three of the four Islington restaurants here list takeaway or delivery on their Cottlink profiles. Kanada-Ya Angel offers delivery and click and collect, Hong Kong Cuisine takes takeaway orders through its website, and Mem & Laz offers online ordering for collection or delivery. La Farola's profile focuses on table bookings.
Ordering direct from the restaurant's own site or phone line lets you ask about allergens and timings before you pay. If you are collecting, check the pick-up time and whether the restaurant has a separate counter for orders.
How do you plan an evening on Upper Street?
For an evening on Upper Street in Islington using these Cottlink profiles, start south near Angel with ramen at Kanada-Ya, or book Mem & Laz off Theberton Street for a group. Further north, La Farola stays open until 11.30 pm on Friday and Saturday, and Hong Kong Cuisine until 11 pm daily.
- Before a show: Kanada-Ya Angel is steps from Angel station; Mem & Laz is near the Almeida Theatre.
- Late weekend meal: Mem & Laz lists 12.30 am on Friday and Saturday.
- With children: Mem & Laz has a children's menu.
- Halal: Hong Kong Cuisine runs a fully halal kitchen.
- Weekend brunch: La Farola opens at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday; Mem & Laz has a brunch menu.
Frequently asked questions
Which Upper Street restaurant opens latest at weekends?
Mem & Laz lists 12.30 am closing on Friday and Saturday.
Is Hong Kong Cuisine halal?
Its profile says it runs a fully halal kitchen.
Can I book Kanada-Ya Angel?
Yes. Its profile says reservations are taken. Call +44 20 7288 2787.
Is there a service charge at Hong Kong Cuisine?
A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to the bill, according to its profile.
Why are prices not listed?
Menus and prices change, so we leave them out. Check with each restaurant.
Heading east as well? See our Shoreditch and Spitalfields restaurants guide. Run a restaurant in Islington? Claim your free Cottlink listing. Questions or corrections: listings@cottlink.com or call +254 704 625 414.
