Lola’s
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About Lola’s
Walk up the slate stairs of the converted tram shed in The Mall in Islington and you’ll find yourself at Lola’s. And my, is she looking beautiful since her makeover. This esoteric attic space gleams with natural lighting from all directions, including the roof through which romantic diners love to watch the running water when it rains. None of Head Chef Elisha Carter’s modern European dishes are pre-cooked; all are served by smart and helpful international waiting staff. Ask their advice and they’ll probably recommend duck three ways to start, followed by some best end of new season lamb, slow cooked shoulder, crushed peas and rosemary jus. As manager Pedro says, come in once and we bet you didn’t expect it to be so good. Lola’s, by the way, is named after the writer of a pack of dusty letters discovered by the owners when they took over the lease seven years ago. In them she boasts of a successful career as a fraudulent wine critic and thief. As you do.
A la carte menu
Starter
Potato and marjoram soup with black pudding 6.50
Seared tuna, Bok choi and crispy noodles 9.50
Six West Mersea oysters, shallot vinaigrette, Black velvet 9.75
Twice baked Roquefort soufflé, chicory and pear salad 6.75
Marinated scallop, shrimp and cucumber salad, mustard dressing 8.50
Pata Negra, celeriac remoulade, pea shoots 8.75
Terrine of foie gras, duck rillettes, two salads and pain d'epice 9.75
Main Course
Wild mushroom risotto, green salad 14.00
Tronçon of halibut, braised curly Kale, lemon risotto 16.75
Thyme crusted fillet of seabass, braised agritti, herb gnocchi 17.75
Roast pigeon, polenta cake and braised cabbage 15.50
Pork fillet, black pudding, glazed apples and boulangere potato 15.00
Best end of Elwy Valley lamb, Jerusalem artichoke puree, lamb and raisin sausage 18.75
Aberdeen Angus fillet steak, chips and Caesar salad 22.50
Sides: French beans, glazed carrots, roasted parsnips, mash 2.75
Dessert
'Pina Colada', caramelized banana
Chocolate and lavender tart, pear sorbet
Lime 'three ways'
Chocolate fondant, mint ice cream
Pineapple tart tatin, mascarpone & lemon thyme sorbet
Selection of Artisan cheeses, fig and apricot chutney
(Supplement £1.50)
All 6.75
Bars Near Lola’s
In house bar
If you fancy a little quaff before your meal at Lola’s, why not sit at Lola’s newly refurbished bar, and choose a cocktail from the restaurant’s Classic list, or why not try one of their celebrated "wine flights"? - a selection of five wines linked together thematically and served in small portions in order to give you a taster of each. Great fun! Especially with a group of friends.
Lola’s bar has a full license, so if you just fancy a drink, pop in, relax at the bar, and listen to all that jazz...
Additional Information
Address:
The Mall, 359 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0PD
Nearest tube:
Angel
Average Price:
£27 - £35 (€39 - €49)
Opening times:
Mon - Fri 12pm - 2.30pm (Sat & Sun 12pm - 3pm). Mon - Sat 6pm - 11pm
Dress Code:
None
N.B. Bookings can no longer be made for this restaurant through London Online
