If you're a fan of the Marylebone La Fromagerie but find it a bit too busy at times then it's well…read moreworth paying a trip to Highbury and seeking out this smaller store. The 'cheese maturing cellar' stocks every cheese you could possibly imagine and stores them at various levels of smelliness depending on your own personal tastes. It is truly a homage to fromage! For the sweet tooth's out there La Fromagerie also has a sizeable selection of cakes and pastries. By the shop window there are a couple of tables which are perfect for sitting down with a cup of tea and choosing one of these delicious treats to nibble on. Or if you're feeling extra extravagant then try one of their Valrhona hot chocolates- though beware, these are only for true chocoholics and pack a a fairly bitter punch. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a really high quality deli. The food isn't cheap but the quality is fantastic.

My neighbourhood cheese shop is called La Fromagerie and it's so much more than a cheese shop…read more Now, I only go to La Fromagerie for the cheese and today I purchased brie with truffles that is delicious. What I love about this shop is that the staff is helpful and friendly and offers lots of suggestions when you are buying cheese, Caroline really knows her stuff. Whenever I go into the shop I feel a bit overwhelmed because I'm never exactly sure what I want, I love that I can tell them what I like and they have several selections instantly in mind. When I say that La Fromagerie is more than a cheese shop it means they sell other things. You can pick up a dessert or order a cappuccino. They even have a few tables to sit and enjoy a drink and if you love the smell of cheese you will certainly enjoy that. The shop isn't very big and it doesn't take many people before it starts to feel crowded. Despite that, it's a warm environment and I don't mind wiggling around a few folks as I happily exit the shop with my purchases.

Love it there reminds me my old neighbourhood, love he assortment of fresh deli meats and groceries,read more

Da Mario is the first shop I starting shopping in when I moved to Islington and discovered Highbury…read morePark. The shop is an Italian delicatessen and has everything you can possible imagine. If you want to make pasta there is a wide variety of fresh and frozen. If you need olives, they've got you covered. The shop even sells ice cream, coffee, wine and other canned goods. Of course no Italian delicatessen is complete without a selection of breads and Da Mario will not disappoint. What I like about this shop is that the staff is warm and knows a thing or two on Italian cuisine. If you purchase fresh pasta they will tell you how to cook it to perfection and will even suggest a number of sauces or meats to go with it. Da Mario offers all the fixins for a proper Italian meal, from the starters to the main course to the dessert, I like one stop shopping, especially when it's done with a smile!

Gallo Nero is a proper Italian deli. You walk in and the staff smile and say hello, they are very…read morefriendly and helpful. There are normally one or two people in the small friendly shop, while they are busy figuring out what they need to create the perfect Italian meal, I make a b-line for the fresh pasta. I go to Gallo Nero for the fresh pasta and the basil pesto sauce. I love that they have a variety of pastas; the best is the ravioli, any of the raviolis! They are delicious and cook perfectly every time. With the pesto, you can taste the basil, pine nuts and olive oil in each bit. The pesto mixed with ravioli, add a bit of chicken and presto, an Italian feast. Now, since no Italian meal is complete without anti-pasta, you cannot leave the store without supplies and the store is filled with ingredients. In the deli counter, there are a variety of olives, meats and cheeses. So your anti-pasta can take on numerous forms. Since all Italian meals have a bit of bread and olive oil, the shop will satisfy your needs for those things to. The breads are fresh and smell wonderful as you walk home trying not to nibble the ends. Gallo Nero is a little piece of Italy near Newington Green and if you are going to make the perfect Italian dinner it's the only place you need to go for all the things you need!

Proper Italian deli just like Nona shopped at. Local legend with incredible cheeses. Watch out for…read morethe sloped floor though! Always helpful behind the counter but never much in the way if good deals,

There wasn't a Yelp entry for this place and I had to create one because if you want excellent…read moreItalian meats Andre cheeses in the Highbury area, Papassino is the place to be. They have all sorts of Italian goodies from pastas, sauces, beverages, coffees, and of course the meats, cheeses, and breads. The staff is so friendly (Francesca is the best!) and helped us pick a meat and cheese spread with the right wine... to die for. They also carry gelato and make sandwiches for take away. Just down the road from the old Arsenal stadium, this is a must-stop.

Papassino Italian delicatessen is my local place. I've been coming here for almost a year. It was…read morealways a very nice and friendly place. The staff was always cheerful, open and positive to the clients. Unfortunately, recently something has changed. It happened to me twice this week that the lady who works there was super rude, mean and completely not friendly. She has long hair (blonde and brownish braids), she is slim, she is super loud, swears a lot and behaves in an inappropriate way. If I were an owner I would put more attention to his staff and I'd put more effort to employ adequate and well manures staff as its super important in small local places. I don't feel like I want to visit this delicatessen again. I am super disappointed with the service in this place.

I went into Gallo Nero II, my local Italian deli the other day to see if they had Fernet Branca, an…read moreItalian liquor which according to my friends tastes like cough medicine (fools - It's a marmite kind of situation). They did, at quite a reasonable price too. As for the rest, they have everything a good deli should have; a glass counter stuffed with meats and cheeses and fresh pasta, shelves laden with everything you could ever need to make an Italian style feast and friendly, if slightly stern staff. I am not particularly foody and as evidenced by my explanation of why I was in the deli in the first place, I really have no business around fine foods. This might be why the man who works (probably owns) Gallo Nero doesnt seem to like me though he froths all over my Nigella Lawson of a sister though and I often wait outside like a petualnt child as they discuss the best kind of pesto to go with noodles, or pasta or whatever. It is a beautiful shop and strolling off the high street in to Gallo's cosy, tavern like interior is about as close I'm going to come to an Italian weekend break any time soon.

The only minus point of this great little deli is just that..it's too little and sometimes you have…read moreto wait and queue ages even if ther's only 3 people in the shop. It's an Italian run family business and they are very helpful,knowledgeable and friendly,I even got a free recyclable cloth shopping bag as I bought quite a lot of items. The meats at the deli counter a great wrapped up in paper not plastic and there is a whole array of Italian goodies..go see!!

I recently discovered this little gem of a store on my regular bike rides around London. It was a…read morewarm and sunny day and I spotted some delicious ice cream sandwiches in their freezer. I tried their Spumoni ice cream sandwich and immediately fell in love with it! (Spumoni = cherry, chocolate and pistachio) Most recently I hosted an event for 75 people and I decided to treat everyone to an ice cream sandwich for dessert. I worked with Matt (the owner of Fink's) and he recommended we order two flavors: Spumoni (of course) and Salted Caramel with Caramel + Peanut. Guess how many sandwiches were left at the end of the night?

I can't say enough positive things about this place! The staff are incredibly friendly and I'd go…read moreback just to chat with them, but they also make lovely coffee and the sandwiches were great too! An awesome selection of juices as well for those who don't care for caffeine, and a lovely interior and a fast walk to the park if you prefer to eat outside. If I lived here I'd be there daily!

Montes is an Italian deli off a little side street in Islington…read more This shop is slightly expensive (1.5O ciabatta rolls) but carries a good selection of olive oil, including the delicious highly coveted truffle variety. There are cheeses which are of a decent price (around 1.70 for 100g) and a large selection of homemade pesto type sauces, olives and tomatoes in oil. This store also had loads of crackers and it caters to the wine and cheese, cheese and wine contingent. ( Depends which way you see the importance; I just think of cheese and cheese, F@&!&k the wine.) There were also quite a few Italian speciality deserts and these weird multicoloured chocolates in a box. I could see this shop being a cool place to come for all your party food needs. I'll send my assistant to pick up some Pecorino, the dry cleaning and parrot food.

This place is so dangerous! Such a tiny space, but such a huge selection at really high standards…read more They have absolutely awesome range across salami, cheese, pate, pesto, olives and all the Italian deli matters. Also amazing chocolates and biscuits and a little peace of heaven... The customer service is pretty good too. Amazing! I always love coming back!

Seasons and Blossoms has a superb selection of organic food and drinks. They also have a lovely…read moredeli selection and serve coffee as well, but haven't yet tried any there. We were especially happy with this place around Halloween - on the 1st November (the day of our house party) they were the only shop nearby that had a beautiful array of multi-coloured pumpkins at low prices. I love the interior design of the place, it always feels like you're walking into someone's farmhouse kitchen!

Terrible customer service. You have to hunt down someone to serve and even then they ignore you and…read morestart serving other customers!

Coffee sources from Caravan. Check. Friendly smiley staff…read more Check. Alfresco seating (growing in this area). Check. French cheeses. Check. Fishes of day from fishmonger delivered. Check. Good prices. Check. Really like this place. Will I be be back? Double Check.

Pretty good food and not too overpriced. Came in here for brunch and I got the sausage roll while…read moremy girlfriend got the avocado on toast. The sausage roll was kinda disappointing and molten hot however the avocado on toast that I tried was incredibly tasty. Coffees were heavenly. The staff are pretty friendly and the toilet was super clean. However why in the name of God is there no wifi?? Surely in this day and age every cafe should have access to the Internet, we're living in a digital age people! Get with the times! This is an issue the staff need to address.

Great coffee. Great staff and service. Nice vibe. Love the sweets on the menu and a good place for…read moremeetings with 1-5 people upstairs or alone to sip your morning cup of Joe. I highly recommend it.

In my "village" this family driven coffee place is fun and tasty. Anyone fits in this little two…read morestorey establishment, so the audience is wide. The daughter bakes the cakes and I especially recommend the new orange cake (glutenfree): not looking spectacular but it's truly lush and the orange taste makes it fresh. Being a regular guarantees for greetings and small talks also calm space and wifi to work a bit. I hope to find some company among customers to transform the stairs into a ramp to make it also wheelchair accessible.