7 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7QE

Downstairs, the William IV is a proper pub, loud and busy with a bar food selection that covers all the basics. But if you head upstairs to their dining room you’ll find a separate menu and space to sit back and relax. An experienced team are using connections with great suppliers to serve up a seasonal menu that focuses on great produce. The room is great too, with real fires in the winter and large windows that make it perfect for summer lunches.

One and a Half, Ardleigh Rd, London N1 4HS

Run by two Cordon Bleu-trained chefs, Melanie Clarke and McKenzie Amaral and only operating during the day, this cafe has already built up a loyal following for its regularly changing menu. Seasonality is key here so scones might feature wild garlic in the spring, and there’s always plenty entice on the baked goods front.

8 Caledonian Rd, London N1 9DU

Tamila is a casual Indian restaurant from the team behind The Tamil Prince (a nearby pub). The food is inspired by executive chef Prince Durairaj’s South Indian heritage and the menu focuses on made-to-order rotis and curries like Thanjavur chicken curry. There's also a Sunday feast available here and a small basement bar (only available if you're dining).

63-65 Parkway, London NW1 7PP

This small Parkway restaurant doesn't like to conform to labels. Instead, it describes its sharing plates style as a blend of Asian and European cuisines and takes its cocktails seriously, too. The menu lists its wonton dish as "Wontons? Tortellini?" noting the similarity between wonton skins and traditional pasta. It also includes other fusion dishes like the Sichuan chicken burger and dumpling skin "tacos".

20a Halliford St, London N1 3HD

Coming from the Goodbye Horses team (which is just across the road), this is a combo ice cream/wine bar. Exepct unique and original takes on ice cream, all paired with excellent wine. It also helps that it's all set in a compact and beautiful space where the mirrors and backlit ceiling create a space like nothing else.