La Piragua

Just the sort of food you would like to eat in a friendly environment. Originally served mostly in oval plates. Very generous portions too! Definitely all dishes are recommended for those who like to have a taste of everything. I have tried all of them and have not been disapointed. But I would like to say that at some point last year a few people told me that the quality of the food had dropped. I have been there recently and all appeared to have gone back to those dellicious days of tasty and well served ...  Read the complete review

Booking details: La Piragua, 176 upper Street, Islington. T: 020 7354 2843. I first went to La Piragua in 2001 for a friend's birthday. It's on Upper Street, equi distance from Angel or Highbury and Islington. I have returned regularly for lunches and dinners since then. I have never had a bad meal there and have tried most things on the menu. The wines are nice, the desserts are tasty and the staff are friendly and efficient. Any person I have brought there has adored it. For starters I usually go for the house prawns, cooked in garlic. They are a good size, succulent and very fresh with the roe still attached to emphasise this point. ...  Read the complete review

La Piragua 176 Upper Street, London N1 Last year, on a rainy Sunday, I discovered a little restaurant in trendy Islington called La Piragua. Since then, I have been back several times which must be a good sign. It was one of those Sunday afternoons, neither lunch nor dinner time. We were very tired and hungry after walking for hours and we did not know where to go as we were far from our usual hunting places. Besides, everything looked as dark and gloom as the day was. We stopped a bit by chance, after visiting neighbouring shops (I bought great presents that day) : there was a panel with a menu by the doors really enticing and went into, ...  Read the complete review