Haringey
Paesan Crouch End

Paesan Crouch End

48C The Broadway, N8 9TP, Haringey, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Italian • European


"Excellent authentic Italian food, celebrating the best of artisan regional cooking in diverse ways. The ingredients are imported from Italy so you can really taste the difference. We started with Espresso Martini as our aperitivo and chose it with a twist; a hint of coconut it was the best one we've ever had! For small plates we had octopus carpaccio with pepper celery salad, and red golden beetroot salad with kohlrabi goats cheese. Both small plates were gorgeous and the flavours were mindblowing. We continued with bowls of fresh pasta: Norma di paesan (aubergines, stracciatella, pine nuts basil), Ragu di manzo (mafalde with slow roasted wild beef shin ragu) and Ravioli bicolore (crayfish, prawn mascarpone with a tomato bisque). These stunning pasta dishes had the real traditional Italian taste, so you felt like being in Italy. Paesan can also make gluten free pasta or gnocchi on request. We recommend pairing the dishes with one of the fabulous wines from the wine list that represents various regions of Italy. Our side, tenderstem broccoli with garlic almonds, was very tender and tasty. We ended our dinner with beautiful, irresistible Caprese (almond flour chocolate cake with mascarpone and strawberry sauce), mouth watering and warm Frittelle al pistacchio (mini doughnuts with shaved white chocolate), and Limoncello which was like a burst of sunshine in a glass. Paesan Crouch End has a nice atmosphere and the staff is wonderful, welcoming and very friendly. This is a charming restaurant with outstanding service and absolutely delicious five star food where the flavours sing."

Samuki London

Samuki London

60-62 Wightman Road, Haringey, United Kingdom

Drinks • Waffles • Chicken • Desserts


"My go to for shisha. Out of all the shisha spots I've been to, whether high end or not, local or far out, nothing can quite top Samuki. Tucked away in Haringey is this intimate lounge, ideal to visit for a smoke after work or after shopping at the nearby retail park or along Green Lanes. Parking on street is free after 6.30pm and public transport links are very good. There are a great many shisha lounges in the locality but something always brings me back to Samuki. Could it be the fantastic value for price and great monthly deals? Or the fact that the team at Samuki go above and beyond in delivering the best service? Or it might just be that they hit the spot with every single shisha they make. I've been here so many times in the last couple of years that I genuinely can't differentiate one experience from the last because they always deliver a top notch service and excellent shisha without fail. Flavour mixes are innovative and the staff are well knowledgable in which combinations work and are happy to give their recommendations if you're feeling adventurous. No exaggeration, the smoke has never been harsh and the staff are happy to accommodate any personal preferences. Recently the food menu has had a revamp and they now offer delicious Halal Indian cuisine, which includes various biryanis, curries and sundries, grilled food such as lamb chops and peri peri chicken, as well as burgers. Drinks include fresh mocktail variations and hot drinks, and a selection of desserts, all made freshly on site. They show a lot of big sports games and sometimes have movie or series finale nights which is great for fans. To elevate your experience there, make use of their deals which can include buy one get one free on shisha ! you'd need to follow their socials to benefit from this. You quickly become a regular due to their persistence at delivering a top quality service so even the regular customers become friendly faces. The whole team there work well together to ensure consistent high standards but the owner and manager get special mention for their hospitality and perseverance at ensuring you, their customer, are happy. Will always recommend for a chilled out and mellow evening."