The Arts Building, Morris Place, London N4 3JG.

After 25 years working for Gordon Ramsay and Angela Hartnett, chef Emma Duggan is going solo with this restaurant on Stroud Green Road, just north of Finsbury Park station.

30 Almeida St, London N1 1AD

This is an Italian trattoria with a terrace and wine room on Almeida Street, bringing with it lots of traditional south Italian dishes, as well as more laid back meals like pizzas, charcuterie and cheeses. It comes from Francesco Mazzei, best known for Sartoria and L'Anima.

1-3 Green Lanes, Newington Green, London N16 9BS

Perilla started life as a supperclub, moved into a pop-up and residency and from there has progressed to a full-blown restaurant. But what makes this stand out from the crowd are the people involved, chefs with a very impressive background indeed.

176 Church Street, Stoke Newington, London N16 0JL

Brunch spot by day and brasserie by night, Andi’s (by Great British Menu chef Andi Oliver) will offer the full spectrum of wholesome, on-trend ingredients, including avocado mash in your energy bowl, making it a perfect fit for Stoke Newington’s Church St.