Exquisite - Hackney

This restaurant is a wonderful spot to gather with friends. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, the food is excellent, and the customer service is top-not... read more This restaurant is a wonderful spot to gather with friends. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, the food is excellent, and the customer service is top-notch.

One of my favorite restaurants in Finsbury Park! The mussels are absolutely delicious. Hopefully I can visit again soon. read more One of my favorite restaurants in Finsbury Park! The mussels are absolutely delicious. Hopefully I can visit again soon.

The food and atmosphere at this restaurant were amazing, and the service was excellent! read more The food and atmosphere at this restaurant were amazing, and the service was excellent!

My girlfriend and I visited twice, and both times, we were the only customers there. It doesn’t seem like any effort is being made to attract more diners. While... read more My girlfriend and I visited twice, and both times, we were the only customers there. It doesn’t seem like any effort is being made to attract more diners. While foot traffic on Blackstock Road isn’t particularly strong, the lack of patrons here suggests that locals have tried it and aren’t eager to return. The food is mediocre at best. The portion sizes are enormous, but they’re not very affordable. I ordered a small burrito that was so large I struggled to finish it. It lacked flavor, which is surprising for a Mexican restaurant. Both my girlfriend and I noted that the tomato sauce tasted just like a can of tomatoes that had been heated up—nothing more. It was topped with a couple of dollops of sour cream and an overwhelming amount of cheddar cheese. The smoked chicken inside was dry and tasted a bit off. After a while, eating it felt like chewing someone else’s jalapeño-flavored gum. I feel a bit guilty criticizing a local, independent business, but I can't help but see it as a missed opportunity, especially when there are places like Loco Mexicano in Westbourne Grove that truly deliver what you want.

Conveniently situated just a 5-minute walk from Finsbury Park tube station, this restaurant truly delivers on its promise. We made a last-minute reservation for... read more Conveniently situated just a 5-minute walk from Finsbury Park tube station, this restaurant truly delivers on its promise. We made a last-minute reservation for an 8pm table on a Saturday evening around 5pm. Although we arrived a bit late, we were warmly welcomed and seated in the bustling main area of the restaurant. The portion sizes were generous, and the food was absolutely delicious! For starters, we enjoyed whitebait and squid, both of which were flavorful. For our main courses, we each opted for burritos—my partner chose chicken, while I had the smoked chicken. They were both scrumptious and quite filling; in hindsight, we could have skipped the starters. We accompanied our meals with the house wine, which was excellent, and noticed a great selection of other wines and beers available as well. The service was attentive, and we happily left a sizable tip. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others and return without hesitation.