The best restaurants in Green Lanes

Gökyüzü is a classic choice for Turkish dining. This warm and friendly Green Lanes restaurant has an informal atmosphere and is popular for any occasion, including big group meals and parties. There's a traditional array of dishes on the varied menu. Sample a pide with your choice of tantalising fillings or opt for generous portions of grilled meat.

Bustling restaurant Umut 2000 is a popular pick for Turkish food. This classic Green Lanes establishment has a busy atmosphere and a dining space decked out in natural colours. The menu features hot and cold starters, kebabs, and plenty of meat and fish dishes, as well as vegetarian options. The restaurant is also a top choice in the area for takeaways.

At Bardhoshi you can sample classic Albanian recipes and often there's traditional music to keep you entertained. The atmosphere is relaxed. On the menu you can expect hearty portions of vibrant dishes such as grilled meat, pasta, and fish or meat casseroles. You can eat-in here or order a takeaway.

When you're craving comfort food in Green Lanes, head to soup and stew specialists Haringey Corbacisi. The interior is smart and cosy and there's no menu here – just see what's available that day at the counter. Meat and vegetarian dishes are always on offer, served in a comfortable and modern environment. It's popular with solo diners as well as pairs and groups.

Try a French taco loaded with chips, cheese sauce, and tantalising ingredients at The Taco House. This casual contemporary restaurant has distinctive two-tiered seating and vibrant wall art. Here you can sample generously-stuffed wraps with a wide choice of fillings. Burgers and chicken wings are also on the menu, and all of the meat served here is halal.

Award-winning restaurant Selale gets recognition for offering great value and warm and attentive service. This spacious restaurant is modern and bustling and attracts a diverse crowd. The varied menu of Turkish favourites is ideal for feeding a group, including mezze, grilled meat, vegetarian dishes, and pide. You always get complimentary bread and salad too.

Sample Middle Eastern dishes in a sunny and simple environment at Nawroz Restaurant in Green Lanes. This humble local eatery serves authentic starters like Kurdish pickles, hummus, and savoury pastries as well as main dishes like kebabs and grilled meat and fish. Sandwiches with falafel or meat fillings are served here too. The restaurant also does takeaways.

You can try classic Turkish dishes in a smart and sophisticated space at Diyarbakir Kitchen. This spacious Green Lanes restaurant has a warm and friendly feel. Choose a generous sharing platter for a social meal or alternatively take your pick from hot and cold mezze, pide with a range of fillings, kebabs, and other traditional recipes. A variety of wines and alcoholic drinks are served.

Rakkas has an opulent look and is a luxurious destination for Turkish food, distinctive signature cocktails, and shisha in Green Lanes. This animated venue also has regular live music. On the menu you'll see hot and cold mezze, Turkish and Argentinian grilled meats, burgers, pasta, and seafood. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served here.

Glitzy restaurant Hala has been open in Green Lanes since 2010. The sophisticated space is packed with metallic details and is great for cosy meals as well as big gatherings. Food is served all day, with a broad variety of dishes to match every taste. Grilled meat is popular, as well as mezze and veggie options like moussaka and falafel.

Get some Italian food in Green Lanes at Bianca Pizzeria. This place has a colourful green exterior with a buzzy neon sign, plus a simple and comfortable dining space. Italian favourites are on the menu – garlic bread, pasta, pizza, risotto, and steak. There's something for everyone here, served in a quiet and relaxed environment.

A top bakery and sandwich spot by day and late-night pizza place in the evenings, The Dusty Knuckle Bakery is a bright and contemporary eatery in the heart of Green Lanes. This place doesn't just serve tasty food like fresh sandwiches and soup, it does good through mentorship and on-the-job training for young people at risk of long-term criminality or unemployment.

Family-run business Diyarbakir Restaurant is a small Green Lanes eatery serving European dishes with a Mediterranean influence. The space is compact with a buzzy atmosphere. Try a sharing platter or choose dishes from the main menu like baba ghanoush, kebabs, pide with a choice of fillings, and seafood dishes.

An unpretentious, warm dining room with a dual-language menu, this neighbourhood spot turns out an assortment of Polish favourites, ranging from sour rye and beetroot broths to savoury seasoned spreads, golden cutlets, and hearty stews. At the heart of the culinary offering are the artisanal pierogi, meticulously crafted using premium components and time-tested methods, complemented by a curated selection of imported spirits.