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Urban Cafe & Bistro

Restaurant Cafe Breakfast restaurant Italian restaurant French restaurant Bistro

One of the Top rated Restaurants in London


Address

103 St Paul's Rd, London N1 2NA, United Kingdom

Website

www.urbancafebistro.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 4542 3099

Rating on Google Maps

5.00 (417 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 10:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 10:30 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 10:30 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 10:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (6) Italian (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Razzaq R. 9 months ago on Google
    The luxury of having a decent cappuccino in London after 4 p.m. is beyond any explanation. I got the privilege to be here all thanks to my beautiful friend who introduced me to this place. Initially I was wondering why a place with so much of good food has less people coming in and my fair assessment says that since it’s located in a not so predominantly coffee goers area and the fact that there is a pub right next to it, people prefer drinking rather than dining and drinking here. Had it been near a university it would had been the most busiest place one could ever go to. This is one of those rare finds that you will not regret and it will not disappoint you. It has a certain charm to it. The tiramisu here is to die for. Trust me when I say this, I’ve travelled lengths just for the sake of the tiramisu. The cappuccino is amazing as well served with a beautiful cookie. I also had the pleasure of trying their vegetarian pasta which I really liked though not a big fan of vegetarian food. It was decent. I prefer sitting outside on a sunny day but they have air conditioning so sitting inside isn’t a problem at all. The best thing about this place is their utmost humility and care that they have for you which in today’s world everyone lacks. They will greet you with a smile. You can sense by the way they behave that apart from the food they have nothing else but kindness to offer. A must visit place in London.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea c. 5 months ago on Google
    What a very inviting and friendly place to go. Myself and friend went for a few drinks and ended having some delicious food the portions were spot on. I can't wait to come back and try some more dishes. The hostess was very friendly, and knowledgeable and made my experience very pleasant
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B M. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice and cosy place for breakfast lunch or dinner. The owner and the staff are really nice and welcoming, provided a fantastic service and tasty food. Food was delicious and fresh. I will definitely be coming back again as me and my family really enjoyed eating here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronika G. 6 months ago on Google
    We occasionally came for dinner and were really impressed. Very atmospheric and cosy place, food was great, especially recommend roasted pepper and tomato soup! Also very friendly staff, will definitely come again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristiana De L. 5 months ago on Google
    I was truly impressed by the quality of the dishes. Everything was homemade and to truly Italian authentic standards - as an Italian myself you can believe me :) I had an incredible dish with homemade ravioli with butternut squash with a very delicate cream of Camembert, walnuts and apples. Also had a great starter with home made bread butter and anchovies. As a finish we had a nice espresso which again was delicious. The service was also incredible. We met the two great Italian chefs and talked to the owner. Also the two women serving the tables were excellent. Will be back next weekend!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sonia L. 4 months ago on Google
    10/10! Had the English Breakfast & Assam teas, chocolate-filled croissant, pasta of the day (pumpkin & ricotta ravioli with mussels) and tried the fig tart too. Everything from the warm, cosy atmosphere and the friendly, lovely staff helped make what was meant to be an escape from the cold & rain into the most welcoming, peaceful time spent. Thank you so much for the incredible experience! Can't wait to be back to try more soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma O. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely cappuccino and ambience, but was even more impressed with the service! The staff really went out of their way even though me and my friend only ordered coffee. Pleasantly surprised by the reasonable pricing as well. Will be back :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terence M A. 4 months ago on Google
    Gem of a place close to Highbury & Islington station. We found it by accident one night whilst looking for a nightcap and have been back several times. The lunch and dinner menu is superb and I always gravitate to the rotating pasta of the day option which has been perfect every time, and also introduced me to some new pastas and flavour combinations (the chef is from Naples). Good wine list at decent prices too. Personally i love the dessert wines with the homemade tiramisu to round things off. The owner is one of the nicest guys around, always making sure everything is perfect and you have a good time (sometimes aided by a cheeky limoncello). They also do tasty breakfasts - I took a work contact for coffee and we escalated things to the Highbury breakfast (filling) and avocado, eggs and bacon on toast - both excellent choices. Top place, very unique. Grateful to have this nugget on the doorstep for morning lunch and dinner (or drinks) options. Recommend a visit especially if you are by the station or Union Chapel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Federico B. 5 months ago on Google
    We discovered this lovely place and we had such absolutely fantastic food! The owner and the staff (Immanuel) were super kind! We ordered the speciality of the day (Italian food )and it was outstanding! As Italian I can confirm it was authentic (and tasty) Italian food!

  • 5/5 Cosmina P. 3 months ago on Google New
    The location is perfect, very close to the station, the place looks amazing & clean, staff was very, very welcoming and asking us if everything was alright. The food is brilliant - anything you choose from the menu is soo,so good. I will post some pictures for a better understanding of the whole atmosphere. Oh and the prosecco & desert🙀 so tasty! Will definitely come back!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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