Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
What makes this joint stand out is that it’s doing wonderfully daring things with pizza. Take the ‘arancia vesuvius’ – a traditional soft Neopolitan base topped with a rather untraditional mix of blue cheese and lemon and orange rinds. Pizza purists beware, this slice is divisive: I loved the contrast of the indulgently rich cheese and the wonderfully tart, sharp citrus; my date hated it. Less controversial was the ‘giallo del vesuvio’, a luxurious concoction of smoked cheese and thin-cut slices of Italian cured pork.
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Quartieri
300 Kilburn High RdWhat makes this joint stand out is that it’s doing wonderfully daring things with pizza. Take the ‘arancia vesuvius’ – a traditional soft Neopolitan base topped with a rather untraditional mix of blue cheese and lemon and orange rinds. Pizza purists beware, this slice is divisive: I loved the contrast of the indulgently rich cheese and the wonderfully tart, sharp citrus; my date hated it. Less controversial was the ‘giallo del vesuvio’, a luxurious concoction of smoked cheese and thin-cut slices of Italian cured pork.
As well as being a darling of the neighbourhood, Ariana II (I is in New York, though there’s nothing Manhattan-esque here) attracts people from across London with its excellent cooking, budget prices and BYOB policy. The frontage is pretty indistinguishable from Kilburn High Road’s ranks of kebab shops; inside is a small, plain dining room with a few Afghan portraits on the walls (there’s more room in the basement). But you can be certain of a sunny welcome and swift service.
The menu reflects the multiple influences on Afghan food – from Arab lands, the Indian subcontinent and further afield in Asia.
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Ariana II
241 Kilburn High RdAs well as being a darling of the neighbourhood, Ariana II (I is in New York, though there’s nothing Manhattan-esque here) attracts people from across London with its excellent cooking, budget prices and BYOB policy. The frontage is pretty indistinguishable from Kilburn High Road’s ranks of kebab shops; inside is a small, plain dining room with a few Afghan portraits on the walls (there’s more room in the basement). But you can be certain of a sunny welcome and swift service.
The menu reflects the multiple influences on Afghan food – from Arab lands, the Indian subcontinent and further afield in Asia.
No main course costs more than £8 at this opulent-looking modern European restaurant. The food is simply delicious, the service is fantastic - it is our favourite restaurant in the area!
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Little Bay Kilburn
228 Belsize RdNo main course costs more than £8 at this opulent-looking modern European restaurant. The food is simply delicious, the service is fantastic - it is our favourite restaurant in the area!
Drinks & Nightlife
An extravagent lounge bar, Paradise By Way of Kensal Green, has filled every nook and cranny with antiques and unique pieces. Paradise offers a lot more than drinks; with live music, DJ sets, vintage clothing fairs and a luxurious private karoke booth.
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Paradise by way of Kensal Green
19 Kilburn LnAn extravagent lounge bar, Paradise By Way of Kensal Green, has filled every nook and cranny with antiques and unique pieces. Paradise offers a lot more than drinks; with live music, DJ sets, vintage clothing fairs and a luxurious private karoke booth.
Full of history and with lots of delicious seasonal British and Irish plates, The Sir Colin Campbell in Kilburn is a great spot to spend an afternoon. The traditional Irish bar also puts on a regular roster of live music as well as having an extensive collection of gins.
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Sir Colin Campbell
264-266 Kilburn High RdFull of history and with lots of delicious seasonal British and Irish plates, The Sir Colin Campbell in Kilburn is a great spot to spend an afternoon. The traditional Irish bar also puts on a regular roster of live music as well as having an extensive collection of gins.
The North London Tavern is a friendly gastro pub ideal for kicking back after a stressful day, soaking up the cosy ambience of the living-room-style decor. Hearty food and an extensive wine list makes the North London Tavern popular with Kilburn locals and those visiting the area. With a range of events on the roster including music, comedy and even a quiz night, this little gem in Kilburn is one of the more desirable haunts in the area.
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The Oak W2
137 Westbourne Park RoadThe North London Tavern is a friendly gastro pub ideal for kicking back after a stressful day, soaking up the cosy ambience of the living-room-style decor. Hearty food and an extensive wine list makes the North London Tavern popular with Kilburn locals and those visiting the area. With a range of events on the roster including music, comedy and even a quiz night, this little gem in Kilburn is one of the more desirable haunts in the area.